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Who comes under Scheduled Tribes?
In accordance with The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Orders (Amendment) Act, 1976 and as inserted by Act 39 of 1991.
- Adiyan.
- Barda.
- Bavacha, Bamcha.
- Bhil, Bhil Garasia, Dholi Bhil, Dungri Bhil, Dungri Garasia, Mewasi Bhil, Rawal Bhil, Tadvi Bhil, Bhagalia, Bhilala, Pawra, Vasava, Vasave.
- Chenchu, Chenchwar.
- Chodhara.
How many caste are there in scheduled tribe?
The Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order, 1950 lists 1,108 castes across 28 states in its First Schedule, and the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order, 1950 lists 744 tribes across 22 states in its First Schedule.
What is scheduled tribe category?
Article 366 (25) defined scheduled tribes as “such tribes or tribal communities or parts of or groups within such tribes or tribal communities as are deemed under Article 342 to be Scheduled Tribes for the purposes of this constitution”.
What caste is halbi?
Halba are a community found in Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Orissa in India. They speak the Halbi language. The name Halba derive form the term ‘Hal’ that locally means ploughing.
Which caste comes under SC category?
List of Scheduled Castes
| Official name as SC | Dates | States where have SC status |
|---|---|---|
| Lalbegi | 1950 designated | Assam (1950) |
| Balmiki | 1950 designated | Punjab (1950) |
| Bangali | 1950 designated | Punjab (1950) |
| Barar, Burar, Berar | 1950 designated | Punjab (1950) |
How is tribe different from caste?
(a) A tribe theoretically is a territorial group while a caste is a socio-cultural group. When a tribe loses its territorial character, it takes the form of a caste. A caste or tribe may change its name and also its mode of livelihood and still retains its collective identity.
Which caste is Koshti?
Kshatriya Hindu caste
Koshti, a Kshatriya Hindu caste claims descent from the son of Lord Ram, Kush. The term literally means ‚raw silk‚„ and the members of this caste are usually involved in the occupation of weaving clothes.