List of Muslim Other Backward Classes communities in India

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This is a full list of Muslim communities in India (OBCs) that are recognised in India's Constitution as Other Backward Class, [1] a term used to classify socially and educationally disadvantaged classes. [2]

Contents

Andhra Pradesh and Telangana

Central list

Below is a list of Muslim communities that have been accorded Other Backward Classes status by the Government of India in the state of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. [3]

Entry numberCaste/communityResolution no. and date
*37 Mehtar 12011/68/93-BCC(C) dt. 10 September 1993 and 12011/9/2004-BCC dt. 16 January 2006
*43Dudekula laddaf or Noorbash (Muslim)12011/68/93-BCC(C) dt. 10 September 1993
*62 Are katika, Khatika, Quresh (Muslim butchers)12011/68/93-BCC(C) dt. 10 September 1993 and 12011/4/2002-BCC dt. 13 January 2004
*33(Muslim butchers)12011/68/93-BCC(C) dt. 10 September 93 and 12011/4/2002-BCC dt. 13 January 2004

State list

Below is a list of Muslim communities that have been accorded Other Backward Classes status by the Government of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana and Karnataka state government. [4]

Assam

Below is a list of Muslim communities that have been accorded Other Backward Classes status by the Government of India in the state of Assam. [6] [7]

Bihar

Central list

Below is a list of Muslim communities that have been accorded Other Backward Classes status by the Government of India in the state of Bihar. [8]

Entry numberCaste/communityResolution no. and date
*1. Ranghar (Muslim rajput) (Decent kurds)
*2 Abdal(dafali. Shekh hashmi)12011/68/93-BCC(C) dt. 10 September 1890
*5 Kasab (Kasai) (Muslim)-do-
*9 Kalandar 12011/68/93-BCC(C) dt. 10.09.9bbbbsss
*16Omar12011/68/93-BCC(C) dt. 10 September 1990
*30 Gaddi -do-
*38 Chik (Muslim) 12011/68/93-BCC(C) dt. 10 September 93 and 12011/21/95-BCC dt. 15 May 1995
*42 Churihar (Muslim)(Siddique) -do-
*46 Dafali(abdaal.shekh hashmi)(Muslim)-do-bhagi
*53 Teli
*57 Dhobi (Muslim)-do-
*58 Mansoori/Shaikh Mansuri]] (Muslim)-do-
*63 Nat (Muslim)-do-
*67 Nalband (Muslim)-do-
*68Pamaria / Sheikh Abbasi (Muslim)-do-
*84 Bhathiara (Muslim)do-
*91 Alvi Shah Faqir Dewan Sain (Muslim)12011/68/93-BCC(C) dt. 10 September 1993
*92 Mehtar, Lal Begi, (Muslim) Halalkhor, Bhangi -do-
*93 Miriasin (Muslim)12011/68/93-BCC(C) dt. 10 September 93 and 12011/21/95-BCC dt. 15 May 1995
*99 Mukri (Mukeri) (Muslim)-do-
*102 Mirshikar (Muslim)-do-
*103 Momin / Ansari (Muslim), Ansari Arabi 12011/68/93-BCC( C) dt. 10 September 93 and 12015/15/2008- BCC dt. 16 June 2011

12015/15/2008- BCC dt. 16/06/2011

*109 Rangrez (Muslim)12011/68/93-BCC(C) dt. 10 September 93 and 12011/21/95-BCC dt. 15 May 1995
*111 Rayeen or Kunjra (Muslim)-do-
*119Idrisi or Darzi (Muslim)12011/68/93-BCC(C) dt. 10 September 93 and 12011/21/95-BCC dt. 15 May 1995
*124b Kalal, Kalwar, Kalar -do-
*125 Kulahia -do-
*126 Shershahbadi -do-
*129 Saikalgar (Sikligar) (Muslim)12011/4/2004-BCC dt. 13 January 2004
*130Bakho (Muslim)12011/9/2004-BCC dt. 17 January 2006
*131 Pathan (Muslim)12011/9/2004-BCC dt. 17 January 2006
*132 Sharif

Notes:

State list

Below is a list of Muslim communities that have been accorded OBC status by the state government of Bihar: [9]

Sl. numberName of the castes/sub-castes/salmaniEntry number in the Communities Central List
*1 Abdal dafali hashmi 1
*6 Bakho (Muslim)130
*15 Bhathiara (Muslim)84
*22 Chik (Muslim)38
*25Pathani Manihar
*26 Dafali (Muslim)46
*35 Dhobi (Muslim)57
*36 Mansoori|Shaikh Mansuri]] (Muslim)58
*37 Gaddi 30
*46Idrisi or Darzi (Muslim)119
*50Kagzi16
*51 Kalandar 9
*52bKalar or Kalal124b
*56 Kasab (Kasai) (Muslim)5
*76 Alvi,sayyed (Muslim)91
*77Mehtar, Lal Begi, (Muslim) Halalkhor, Bhangi92
*86 Miriasin (Muslim)93
*87 Mirshikar (Muslim)102
*88 Momin (Muslim) Ansari Baniya103
*89 Sheikh Abbasi
*109 Rangrez (Muslim)109
*111 Rayeen or Kunjra (Muslim)111
*114 Sayee (Muslim)116
*115Malik (Muslim)76
*1126 Shershahbadi 126
*126 Thakurai (Muslim)131
*131 Saikalgar (Sikligar) (Muslim)129

Dadra and Nagar Haveli

  1. Makrani
  2. Chippi
  3. Vakta puriya

Delhi

Central list

Below is a list of Muslim communities that have been accorded Other Backward Classes status by the Government of India in Delhi. [10]

Entry numberCaste/communityResolution no. and date
*1Mohd Rafi Abbasi village Gasupur baya bugrasi12011/7/95-BCC dated 24 May 1995
*4 Arain, Rayee, Kunjra -do-
*11 Bazigar, Nat, Kalandar (excluding those in Sch. Caste)-do-
*13 Bhat 12011/7/95-BCC dt. 24 May 1995
*14 Bhatiara -do-
*15Chak-do-
*16 Chippi, Tonk, Darzi, [a] Idrishi12011/7/95-BCC dt. 24 May 1995 and 12011/04/2002-BCC dt. 19 June 2003
*19 Dhobi [b] (other than those who are already included in the list of Scheduled Castes of Delhi) Qassar12011/7/95-BCC dt. 24 May 1995 and 12011/68/98-BCC dt. 27 October 1999
*20 Dhunia, [c] Pinjara, Kandera-Karan, Dhunnewala, Naddaf, Mansoori, Shaikh Mansuri [c] 12011/7/95-BCC dt. 24 May 1995, 12011/7/95-BCC dt. 17 July 1995 and 12011/04/2002-BCC dt. 19 June 2003
*21 Alvi 12011/7/95-BCC dt. 24 May 1995
*22 Gadaria, Gadheri, Gaddi, [a] Garri4-do-
*23 Ghasiara, Ghosi [a] -do-
*24 Gujar, Gurjar [d] -do-
*25 Jogi, Goswami [d] -do-
*26 Momin Ansar and Ansari 12011/7/95-BCC dt. 24 May 1995, 12011/04/2002-BCC dt. 19 June 2003 and 12015/13/2010-B.C.II dt. 8 December 2011
*28 Kasai, Qassab, Quraishi -do-
*31 Khatik [d] (excluding those in Scheduled Caste)-do-
*32 Kumhar, Prajapati [e] -do-
*34 Lakhera, Manihar -do-
*36 Luhar, Bhubhalia, Saifi [f] 12011/7/95-BCC dt. 24 May 1995 and 12011/68/1998-BCC dt. 27 October 1999
*37Machi, Machhera [g] 12011/7/95-BCC dt. 24 May 1995
*39Memar, Raj [g] -do-
*41Merasi, Mirasi -do-
*42 Mochi [d] [h] (excluding those in Scheduled Caste)-do-
*43 Nai, Hajjam, Nai (Sabita), Salmani12011/7/95-BCC dt. 24 May 1995 and 12011/04/2002-BCC dt. 19 June 2003
*44 Nalband 12011/7/95-BCC dt. 24 May 1995
*45 Naqqal -do-
*46Pakhiwara-do-
*49 Rangrez -do-
*50 Sunar [d] -do-

Notes:

  1. 1 2 3 Only Muslim caste in this grouping
  2. Only Muslim Dhobis are in the OBC list; the Hindu section have Scheduled Caste status.
  3. 1 2 Mansoori is the preferred self-designation for the Dhunia community
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 largely Hindu community with a small Muslim minority
  5. partly Hindu and partly Muslim community
  6. The Saifi are Muslim Lohars
  7. 1 2 largely Muslim community with a small Hindu minority
  8. Only Muslim Mochis are in the OBC list; the Hindu section have Scheduled Caste status.

State list

Below is a list of Muslim communities that have been accorded OBC status by the state government of Delhi. [11]

Entry numberCaste/community
*1 Abbasi, Bhishti, Sakka
*4 Arain, Rayee, Kunjra
*11 Bazigar, Nat, Kalandar (excluding those in Sch. Caste)
*14 Bhatiara
*15Chak
*16 Chippi, Tonk, Darzi, [a] Idrishi,Chhimba
*19 Dhobi [b] (other than those who are already included in the list of Scheduled Castes of Delhi) Qassar
*20 Mansoori, [c] Pinjara, Kandera-Karan, Dhunnewala, Naddaf
*21 Fakir, Alvi [d]
*24 Gujar, Gurjar 5 [e]
*26 Ansari
*28 Kasai, Qassab, Quraishi
*31 Khatik (excluding those in Sch. Caste) [e]
*32 Kumhar, Prajapati [f]
*34Siddique, Khakhora, Manihar
*36 Luhar, Bhubhalia, Saifi [g]
*37Machi, Machhera [h]
*39Memar, Raj [h]
*40 Mina/ Meena
*41Merasi, Mirasi
*42 Mochi (excluding those in Sch. Caste) [i]
*43 Nai, Hajjam, Nai(Sabita), Salmani
*44 Nalband
*45 Naqqal
*46Pakhiwara
*49 Rangrez
*51 Sunar [e]
*52 Teli [h]
*54 Jat [e]
*60 Meo

Notes:

  1. Muslim community
  2. Only Muslim Dobhis are in the OBC list; the Hindu section have Scheduled Caste status.
  3. Sometimes called Dhunia; Mansoori is now the preferred self-designation
  4. Alvi is now the preferred self-designation of the Faqir community, but not all Alvis are Faqirs.
  5. 1 2 3 4 Largely Hindu community with a small Muslim minority
  6. partly Hindu and partly Muslim community
  7. the Saifi are Muslim Lohars
  8. 1 2 3 Largely Muslim community with a small Hindu minority
  9. Only Muslim Mochis are in the OBC list; the Hindu section have Scheduled Caste status.

Gujarat

Central list

Below is a list of Muslim communities that have been accorded Other Backward Classes status in Gujarat. [12]

Sl. numberName of the castes/sub-castes/synonymsResolution no. and date
*3 Bafan (Muslim)-do-
*13 Chunara [a] -do-
*17 Dafer (Hindu and Muslim)-do-
*20 Gadhai (Muslim)-do-
*22 Galiara (Muslim)12011/68/93-BCC(C) dt. 10 September 1993 and 12011/21/95-BCC dt. 15 May 1995
*23a Ghanchi (Muslim)12011/68/93-BCC(C) dated 10 September 1993
*26 Hingora (Muslim)-do-
*27a Ansari (Muslim)12011/21/95-BCC dt. 15 May 1995
*27bGarana, Tariya Tari (Muslim)12011/88/98-BCC dt. 6 December 1999
*28Jat (Muslim)12011/68/93-BCC(C) dt. 10 September 1993
*32 Khatki or Kasai Chamadia Khatki Halari Khatki (all Muslim)-do-
*35 Kharwa-Bhadela -do-
*40Mir Dhadhi, Langha, Mirasi (all Muslim)-do-
*43Majothi, Darbar,kumbhar(Muslim)-do-
*45 Matwa or Matwa-Kureshi (Muslim), Gavli (Hindu)-do-
*46 Me or Meta-do-
*49 Miyana, Miana (Muslim)-do-
*54 Pinjara, Ghanchi-Pinjara and Mansuri-Pinjara (all Muslim)-do-
*59 Sandhi (Muslim)12011/68/93-BCC(C) dt. 10 September 1993
*64 Siddi (where they are not Scheduled Tribes)-do-
*65 Sipahi, Patni Jamat and Turk Jamat (all Muslim)-do-
*70 Theba (Muslim)-do-
*73b Hajjam (Muslim), Khalipha (Muslim), Babar (Hindu)12011/44/96-BCC dated 6 December 1996
*76Vanzara and Kangsiwala (Hindu) and Vanzara (Muslim) of Dangs district only-do-
*78 Wagher (Hindu and Muslim)12011/68/93-BCC(C) dated 10 September 1993
*80 Pakhaali [b] 12011/44/96-BCC dated 6 December 1999
*82b Baghban, Rayeen 12011/36/99-BCC dated 4 April 2000
*91Luhar/Lohar/Panchal [c] -do-
*96 Bharbhunja 12011/36/99-BCC dated 4 April 2000
*97 Chhipa [d] 12015/9/2000-BCC dated 6 September 2001
*101 Arab (Muslim)12015/15/2008-BCC dated 16 June 2011
*103 Somra, sumra (Muslim) '-do-

Notes:

  1. Includes a Muslim minority
  2. The Pakhaali are known as Bhishti elsewhere in India
  3. Partly Muslim
  4. Largely Muslim

Haryana

Central list

Below is a list of Muslim communities that have been accorded Other Backward Classes status by the Government of India in Haryana. [13] [14]

Entry numberCaste/communityResolution no. and date
*10Bhat, [a] Bhatra, Darpi, Ramaiya 12015/36/1999-BCC dt. 4 April 2000 and 12015/9/2000-BCC dt. 6 September 2001
*12 Changar -do-
*17 Dhobi [a] -do-
*19 Dhimar, Mallah, Kashyap-Rajpoot, Kahar, Jhinwar or Jhiwar, Dhiwar, Khewat, Mehra, Nishad, Sakka, Bhisti, Sheikh-Abbasi [a] 12011/68/93-BCC(C) dt. 10 September 1993, 12011/68/98-BCC dt. 27 October 1999 and 12015/2/2007-BCC dt. 18 August 2010
*21 Faquir 12011/68/93-BCC(C)dt. 10 September 1993
*24Ghasi, Ghasiara or Ghosi [b] 12011/68/93-BCC(C) dt. 10 September 1993 and 12011/21/95-BCC dt. 15 May 1995
*29 Hajjam [b] , Nai, Nais, Sain, Salmani [b] 12011/68/93-BCC(C) t. 10 September 1993, 12011/68/98-BCC t. 27 October 1999 and 12015/2/2007-BCC dt. 18 August 2010
*32 Kanjar or Kanchan [a] 12011/68/93-BCC(C) dt. 10 September 1993
*35 Kamboj [a] -do-
*39 Lakhera rajpoot, Manihar siddiqui, [b] Kacheratomar12011/68/93-BCC(C) dt. 10 September 1993 and 12015/2/2007-BCC dt. 18 August 2010
*40 Lohar or Luhar, Saifi, [c] Panchal912011/68/93-BCC(C) dt. 10 September 1993, 12011/68/98-BCC dt. 27 October 1999 and 12011/44/99-BCC dt. 21 September 2000
*41 Madari 12011/68/93-BCC(C) dt. 10 September 1993
*42 Mochi (excluding those who are included in Scheduled Castes) [d] -do-
*43 Mirasi 12011/68/93-BCC(C) dt. 10 September 1993
*46 Nalband 12011/68/93-BCC(C)dt. 10 September 1993
*47Pinja, Penja12011/68/93-BCC(C) dt. 10 September 1993
*53Singlikant or Singikant, Singiwala [e] 12011/68/93-BCC(C) dt. 10 September 1993 and 12011/21/95-BCC dt. 15 May 1995
*54 Sunar, Zaragar, Soni [f] 12011/68/93-BCC(C) dt. 10 September 1993 and 12011/44/99-BCC dt. 21 September 2000
*56 Teli [g] -do-
*57Vanzara, Banzara, Banjara [h] or Vanjara12011/68/93-BCC(C) dt. 10 September 1993 and 12015/2/2007-BCC dt. 18 August 2010
*61 Nat [d] (other than those who are already included in the List of Scheduled Castes for Haryana)12011/44/96-BCC dt. 6 December 1996
*67 Meo 12011/44/96-BCC dt. 6 December 1996
*68 Gujjar [e] -do-
*71 Rangrez, Nilgar, Leelgar, Lallari, Mansuri-do-
*73Soni (Dawala), Nyaria [e] 12011/36/99-BCCdt. 4 April 2000 and 12015/9/2000-BCCdt. 6 September 2001
*74 Momin Ansari 1812015/36/1999-BCC dt. 4 April 2000 and 12015/9/2000-BCC dt. 6 September 2001

Notes:

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Includes a Muslim minority
  2. 1 2 3 4 Muslim community
  3. The Saifi are Muslim Lohar
  4. 1 2 Only Muslims are in the OBC list; the Hindu section have Scheduled Caste status.
  5. 1 2 3 Partly Muslim
  6. The Zaragar Muslim Sonar
  7. The Haryana Teli are almost entirely Muslim
  8. Partly Muslim

Himachal Pradesh

This is a list of Muslim communities that have been accorded Other Backward Classes status in the state of Himachal Pradesh, India. [15]

Entry numberCaste/communityResolution no. and date
*13 Changar -do-
*18 Faquir -do-
*26 Hajjam, [a] Nai 1-do-, 12015/2/2007-BCC dt. 18 August 2010
*30 Kumhar, Prajapati, Kumbar, Ghumar, Ghumhar [b] -do-, 12015/2/2007-BCC dt. 18 August 2010
*32 Kanjar, [c] Kanchan-do-
*36 Madari -do-
*37 Mirasi -do-
*41 Nalband -do-
*43Pinja or Penja, Panja, Nadaf, Nadaaf-do- and 12015/2/2007-BCC dt. 18 August 2010
*48Gujjar or Gujar (in merged areas only) [d] 12011/68/93-BCC(C) dt. 10 September 1993 and 12011/21/95-BCC dt. 15 May 1995
*49Julaha [e] 12015/36/1999-BCC dt. 4 April 2000 and 12015/9/2000-BCC dt. 6 September 2001

Notes:

  1. The Hajjam are Muslim Nai.
  2. The Ghumar are Punjabi speaking Muslim Kumhar.
  3. Includes a Muslim minority
  4. Most Muslim Gujjar in Himachal Pradesh have Scheduled Tribe status.
  5. The Julaha are Muslim; most Himachal Pradesh Julaha are Kabirpanth.

Jammu and Kashmir

This is a list of Muslim communities that have been granted Other Backward Classes status by the Government of India in the state of Jammu and Kashmir, India. [16]

Entry numberCaste/communityResolution no. and date
*1Bahach Hanjie and Shikara Wallas (excluding house-boat owners)12011/7/95-BCC dated 24 April 1995
*3Hajam (barbers) (rural only)-do-
*4 Bhand -do-
*5Dambali Faqir-do-
*6Doom (excluding those in Scheduled Castes)-do-
*7Fishermen including Gada Hanz-do-
*10Kulfaqir-do-
*11 Kumhar, Kumahar (village potters)-do-
*12 Madari, Bazigar -do-
*13 Mirasi -do-
*15Shaksaz-do-
*16Shoe-repairers (working without the aid of machines)-do-
*17Shupri Wattal (excluding those in Sch. Caste)-do-
*19 Teli, Teeli [a] -do-
*20 Village washermen -do-
*21 Lohar, Tarkhan [a] 12015/9/2000-BCC dated 6 September 2001
*24 sheer GOJRIE, Lohar, [a] 12011/6/2014-BCC dated 7 December 2016

Notes:

  1. 1 2 3 largely Hindu community with a small Muslim minority

Kerala

Madhya Pradesh

Central list

Below is a list of Muslim communities that have been accorded OBC status by the Government of India in the state of Madhya Pradesh. [18]

Entry numberCaste/communityResolution no. and date
*59Islamic groups
*1 Rangrej 12011/68/93-BCC(C) dt. 10 September 1993
*2 Bhisthi, Bhishti-Abbasi 12011/68/93-BCC(C) dt. 10 September 1993 12011/21/1995-BCC dt. 15 May 1995 and 12011/36/99-BCC dt. 4 April 2000
*3 Chippa/Chhipa 12011/68/93-BCC(C) dt. 10 September 1993
*4 Hela 12011/68/93-BCC(C) dt. 10 September 1993 and 12011/21/95-BCC dt. 15 May 1995
*5 Bhatiyara 12011/68/93-BCC(C) dt. 10 September 1993
*6 Dhobi -do-
*7 Mewati, Meo 12011/68/93-BCC(C) dt. 10 September 1993 and 12011/68/98-BCC dt. 27 October 1999
*8 Pinjara, Naddaf, Fakir/Faquir, Dhuniya, Dhunkar, Mansoori12011/68/93-BCC(C) dt. 10 September 1993, 12011/21/95-BCC dt. 15 May 1995 and 12011/88/98
*9 Kunjara, Raine 12011/68/93-BCC(C) dt. 10 September 1993 and 12011/68/98-BCC dt. 27 October 1999
*10 Manihar 12011/68/93-BCC(C) dt. 10 September 1993 and 12011/21/1995-BCC dt. 15 May 1995
*11 Kasai, Kasab, Kassab Qussab, Qassab-Qurreshi 12011/68/93-BCC(C) dt. 10 September 1993, 12011/21/95-BCC dt. 15 May 1995 and 12011/36/99-BCC dt. 4 April 2000
*12 Mirasi 12011/68/93-BCC(C) dt. 10 September 1993
*13 Barhai (carpenter)-do-
*14 Hajjam(Barber), Nai (barber), Salmani12011/68/93-BCC(C) dt. 10 September 1993, 12011/21/95-BCC dt. 15 May 1995, 12011/68/98-BCC dt. 27 October 1999 and 12011/88/98-BCC dt. 6 December 1999
*15 Momin Ansari 12011/68/93-BCC(C) dt. 10 September 1993, 12011/21/1995-BCC dt. 15 May 1995, 12011/36/99-BCC dt. 4 April 2000 and 12015/9/2000-BCC dt. 6 September 2001
*16 Luhar, Saifi, Nagauri Luhar, Multani Luhar 12011/68/93-BCC(C) dt. 10 September 1993, 12011/68/98-BCC dt. 27 October 1999 and 12011/36/99-BCC dt. 4 April 2000
*17 Tadavi 12011/68/93-BCC(C) dt. 10 September 1993
*18Banjara, Mukeri, Makrani12011/68/93-BCC(C) dt. 10 September 1993 and 12011/44/99-BCC dt. 21 September 2000
*19 Mochi 12011/68/93-BCC(C) dt. 10 September 1993
*20 Teli, Nayata, Pindari (Pindara)-do- and 12011/21/1995-BCC dt. 15 May 1995
*21Kalaigar12011/88/98-BCC dt. 6 December 1999
*22Pemdi-do-
*23 Nalband -do-
*24Mirdha (excluding Jat Muslims)12011/88/98-BCC dt. 6 December 1999
*25 Nat (other than those included in the SC list)12011/36/99-BCC dt. 4 April 2000
*26Niyargar, Niyargar-Multani Niyaria12011/36/99-BCC dt. 4 April 2000
*27 Gaddi -do-

Punjab

Below is a list of Muslim communities granted OBC status in the Government of India in the state of Punjab. [19]

Entry numberCaste/communityResolution no. and date
*4 Changar 12011/9/1994-BCC dated 10 September 1993
*8 Kanjar or Kanchan [a] -do-
*20 Kumhar / Ghumiar, [b] Prajapati / Parjapatra12011/9/1994-BCC dt. 10 September 1993, 12011/21/95-BCC dt. 15 May 1995 and 12011/4/2002-BCC dt. 13 January 2004
*23 Kamboh [c] -do-
Sayed12011/9/1994-BCC dt. 10 September 1993 and 12011/21/95-BCC dt. 15 May 1995
*41 Hajjam, Nai [d] 12011/9/1994-BCC dt. 10 September 1993
*4812011/9/1994-BCC dt. 10 September 1993 and 12011/21/95-BCC dt. 15 May 1995
*50 Madari -do-
*51 Lohar, Saifi, [e] Ramgarhia Turkhan (removed from here and now included with Entry No. 40)512011/68/98-BCC dt. 27 October 1999
*52 Mochi (other than Scheduled Castes) [f] 12011/9/1994-BCC dt. 10 September 1993
*53 Mirasi -do-
*55 Nalband -do-
*57Pinja, Penja12011/9/1994-BCC dt. 10 September 1993 and 12011/21/95-BCC dt. 15 May 1995
*60 Teli -do-
*62 Gujjar [g] 12011/9/1994-BCC dt. 10 September 1993

Notes:

  1. Largely Hindu community with a small Muslim minority
  2. The Ghumiar are Punjabi speaking Muslim Kumhars.
  3. largely Hindu community with a small Muslim minority in Malerkotla
  4. The Hajjam are Muslim Nais.
  5. The Saifis are Muslim Lohar.
  6. Only Muslim Mochis are on the OBC list; the Hindu and Sikh section have Scheduled Caste status.
  7. largely Hindu community with a small minority of Muslim nomadic Gujjars

Rajasthan

Central list

This is a list of Muslim communities who have been granted Other Backward Class status by the Government of India in the state of Rajasthan. [20]

Entry numberCaste/communityResolution no. and date
*3 Badhai, [a] Jangid, Khati, Kharadi, Suthar, [a] Tarkhan 12011/9/94-BCC dt. 19 October 1994 and 12011/68/98-BCC dt. 27 October 1999
*5 Banjara, [b] Baladia, Labana -do-
*6 Bharbhunja [b] -do-
*8 Chhipa (Chhipi), [c] Nama, Bhavsar 12011/9/94-BCC dt. 19 October 1994 and 12011/88/98-BCC dt. 6 December 1999
*12(darzi)
*14Dhivar, Kahar, Bhoi, Sagarvanshi-Mali, Keer, Mallah, [b] Mehra, Nishad, Bhisti [c] 12011/9/94- BCC dt. 19 October 1994 12015/15/2008- BCC dt. 16 June 2011
*15 Gaderia(Gadri), Ghosi (Gvala), [c] Gaddi [c] , Gayri12011/9/94-BCC dt. 19 October 1994 12011/36/99-BCC dt. 4 April 2000 12015/9/2000-BCC dt. 6 September 2001 12015/15/2008- BCC dt. 16 June 2011
*17 Ghanchi -do-
*19 Gujjar [d] -do-
*20 Hela [e] -do-
*22 Jogi, [d] Nath12011/9/94-BCC dt. 19 October 1994
*23 Julaha (Hindu and Muslim)-do-
*27 Kandera, [d] Pinjara, [c] Mansoori12011/9/94-BCC dt. 19 October 1994 and 12011/68/98-BCC dt. 27 October 1999
*30a Kumhar [d] 12011/9/94-BCC dt. 19 October 1994
*31Manihar [c] 12011/9/94-BCC dt. 19 October 1994 and 12011/68/98-BCC dt. 27 October 1999
*33 Lohar, [d] Panchal 12011/9/94-BCC dt. 19 October 1994
*35daar (Muslim) Mali, Bagwan, [f] Rayee/Rayeen, [c] Kunjra [c] 12011/9/94-BCC dt. 19 October 1994, 12011/68/98-BCC dt. 27 October 1999 and 12011/36/99-BCC dt. 4 April 2000
*36Mer (Mehrat-Kathat, Mehrat-Ghodat, Cheeta) [c] 12011/9/94-BCC dt. 19 October 1994
*37 kanchan Mirasi, kanchan, Dhadi-do-
*39 Nai [d] , Sain, Baid Nai12011/9/94-BCC dt. 19 October 1994 and 12011/88/98-BCC dt. 6 December 1999
*40kheldar (Muslim)12011/9/94-BCC dt. 19 October 1994 kheldar caste central government kheldar caste belong to rajasthan state
*53Sakka-Bhishti, Saqqa-Bhishti, Bhishti-Abbasi12011/68/98-BCC dated 27 October 1999
*54 Mochi [e] (other than those who are included in the List of Scheduled Castes for Rajasthan)-do-
*55 Dhobi [e] (other than those who are included in the List of Scheduled Castes for Rajasthan)12011/68/98-BCC dt. 27 October 1999
*56 Rangrez, Nilgar-do-
*57 Chungar -do-
*58 Jat (1.except in Bharatpur and Dhaulpur Districts)-do-
*60 Faqir / Faquir (Kadiris Chistis and Naqshbandias are not included)-do-
*61 Qassab 12011/36/99-BCC dated 4 April 2000
*62 Silawat (except Sompura Murtikar)12011/4/2002-BCC dated 19 June 2003
*64 Bhatiara -do-
*66 Mev 12015/15/2008- BCC dated 16 June 2011
*67 Sindhi Musalman 12015/15/2008- BCC dated 16 June 2011
*68Deshwali12015/15/2008- BCC dated 16 June 2011

Notes:

  1. 1 2 largely Hindu with a small Muslim minority
  2. 1 2 3 includes a Muslim minority
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Muslim community
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Partly Muslim
  5. 1 2 3 Only Muslims in this community are in the OBC list; the Hindu section have Scheduled Caste status.
  6. The Bagwan are Muslim Mali

Explanation: In the above list for the State of Rajasthan, all castes, which are known by the name of their respective traditional hereditary occupations and whose members follow different religions, include all members of those castes, irrespective of whether they follow the Hindu religion or Islam or any other religion (Vide Resolution No. 12011/4/2002-BCC dt. 19 June 2003).

State list

This is a list of Muslim communities accorded OBC status by the state government of Rajasthan, India. [21]

Entry numberCaste/community
*5 Banjara, Baladia, Labana 1
*6 Badhai, Jangid, Khati, Kharadi, Suthar, Tarkhan 2
*7 Bharbhunja 3
*8 Chhipa (Chhipi), Nama, Bhavsar4
*12((darzi))
*15 Gaderia(Gadri), Gayri, Ghosi (Gvala)5
*17 Ghanchi
*20 Gujjar 6
*21 Hela 7
*23 Julaha
*27 Kandera, Pinjara 8
*28 KALBI
*31 Kumhar (Prajapati), Kumawat, Suara, Moyla 9
*3210
*34 Lohar, Panchal
*35Maha-Brahman (Acharai), Fakir 11 (working in Kabristan)
*36 Mali, Bagwan 12
*37Mer (Mehrat-Kathat, Mehrat-Ghodat, Cheeta)13
*38 Mirasi, Dhadi, Langa/Mangniyar
*40 Nai, Sain, Sen, Vednai14
*41Nyaria (Nyargar)
*54 Jat
*56Halali, Kasai
*61 Mev
*62 Gaddee
*63 Farooki Bhatiyara
*64 Silawat (other than Sompura and Murtikaar)
*66 Dhobi (Muslim) 15
*67 Kayamkhani
*68 Kunjada, Raen
*69 Sapera (Non Hindu Caste)16
*70 Madari, Bazigar (non-Hindu Caste)
*71 Nut (non-Hindu Caste)17
*73 Sindhi Musalman
*74Kheldar
*75 Chungar
*76 Rath
*77Multanies
*78Orphan Children18
*79 Mochi (non-Hindu caste)19
*80Deshwali
*82Chobdaar
*84Bisayati

Notes:

Tamil Nadu

Uttar Pradesh

Central list

Below is a list of Muslim communities that have been accorded Other Backward Classes status in Uttar Pradesh. [23]

Entry numberCaste/communityResolution no. and date
*4 Kahar, p112011/68/93-BCC(C) dt. 10 September 1993 and 12011/36/99-BCC dt. 4 April 2000
*5 Kewat or Mallah 212011/68/93-BCC(C) dt. 10 September 1993
*8 Kumhar, Prajapati312011/68/93-BCC(C) dt. 10 September 1993 and 12011/21/95-BCC dt. 15 May 1995
*10 Kasgar 12011/68/93-BCC(C) dt. 10 September 1993
*11 Kunjra or Rayeen 12011/68/93-BCC(C) dt. 10 September 1993 and 12011/21/95-BCC dt. 15 May 1995
*13 Gujjar 4-do-
*15 Ghazi (Gaddi), Ghosi 12011/68/93-BCC(C) dt. 10 September 1993 and 12011/96/94-BCC dt. 9 March 1996
*17 Chikwa, Qassab, (Qureshi), Kasai/ Qassai, Chak512011/68/93-BCC(C) dt. 10 September 1993, 12011/44/96-BCC dt. 6 December 1996, 12011/68/98-BCC dt. 27 October 1999 and 12011/88/98-BCC dt. 6 December 1999
*18 Chhipi, Chhipe612011/68/93-BCC(C) dt. 10 September 1993 and 12011/21/95-BCC dt. 15 May 1995
*19 Jogi 712011/68/93-BCC(C) dt. 10 September 1993
*20 Jhojha -do-
*21 Dafali -do-
*23, Rogangar, Teli (Muslim), | Hindu For Teli Sahu, Teli Rathore812011/68/93-BCC(C) dt. 10 September 1993, 12011/68/98-BCC dt. 27 October 1999 and 12011/88/98-BCC dt. 6 December 1999
*24 Darzi 12011/68/93-BCC(C) dt. 10 September 1993
*26 Naqqal -do-
*27 Nat 9 (excluding those who are included in Scheduled Castes)-do-
*29Faqir,Dewan,Sai,Alvi, Shah12011/7/95-BCC dt. 8 March 2020
*30Banjara, Mukeri, Ranki,Mekrani1012011/68/93-BCC(C) dt. 10 September 1993, 12011/36/99-BCC dt. 4 April 2000 and 12015/09/2000-BCC dt. 6 September 2001
*31 Barhai, Badhai, Viswakarma, Ramgarhia 1112011/68/93-BCC(C) dt. 10 September 1993, 12011/88/98-BCC dt. 6 December 1999 and 12011/68/93-BCC(C) dt. 10 September 1993
*37Bhurji, Bharbhuja, Bharbhunja, Bhooj, Kandu 1212011/68/93-BCC(C) dt. 10 September 1993, 12011/21/95-BCC dt. 15 May 1995 and 12011/44/96-BCC dt. 6 December 1996
*38 Bhatiara 12011/68/93-BCC(C) dt. 10 September 1993
*39 Mali, Baghban 1312011/68/93-BCC(C) dt. 10 September 1993, 12011/96/94-BCC dt. 9 March 1996 and 12011/04/2001-BCC dt. 13 January 2004
Siddiqui|Manihar,Kacher Tomar, Lakher Brahmans (Lakhera Brahmans in Tehri Garhwal region), Churihar 1412011/68/93-BCC(C) dt. 10 September 1993, 12011/68/98-BCC dt. 27 October 1999 and 12011/88/98-BCC dt. 6 December 1999
*42 Momin Ansar,Momin Ansari Malik, Saudagar, Ansari Arabi, Meman |12011/68/93-BCC(C) dt. 10 September 1993, 12011/68/98-BCC dt. 27 October 1999 and 12011/88/98-BCC dt. 6 December 1999
*43 Mirasi 12011/68/93-BCC(C) dt. 10 September 1993
*44 Muslim Kayasth -do-12011/69/94- BCC(C) dt.14 September 1989
*45Naddaf (Dhunia),|, Mansoori|,Kandere, Mansoori|, pinara|,| Pinjara 12011/68/93-BCC(C) dt. 10 September 1993, 12011/96/94-BCC dt. 9 March 1996 and 12011/88/98-BCC dt. 6 December 1999
*47 Rangrez,chhipi 1512011/68/93-BCC(C) dt. 10 September 1993 and 12011/44/96-BCC dt. 6 December 1996
*49 Lohar, Luhar, Saifi 1612011/68/93-BCC(C) dt. 10 September 1993 and 12011/68/98-BCC dt. 27 October 1999
*52 Halwai 17-do-
*53 Hajjam (Nai), Salmani, Sain (Nai)1812011/68/93-BCC(C) dt. 10 September 1993, 12011/96/94-BCC dt. 9 March 1996, 12011/44/96-BCC dt. 6 December 1996 and 12011/36/99-BCC dt. 4 April 2000
*54 Halalkhor, Hela, Lal Begi (other than those who are included in the list of Scheduled Castes)1912011/96/94-BCC dt. 9 March 1996, 12011/36/99-BCC dt. 4 April 2000 and 12015/9/2000-BCC dt. 6 September 2001
*55 Dhobi 20(other than those who are already included in the list of Scheduled Castes for UP)12011/96/94-BCC dt. 9 March 1996
*56 Meo, Mewati12011/13/97-BCC dt. 3 December 1997
*57 Saqqa-Bhisti, Bhisti-AbbassiBCC 16-4-2017
*59 Khumra, Sangtarash, Haseri12011/68/98-BCC dt. 27 October 1999
*61 Atishbaz -do-
*62 Madari -do-
*63 Nalband, Sais-do-
*64 Bhand,mugal12011/88/98-BCC dt. 6 December 1999
*65 Mochi (excluding those who are included in the list of SC of Uttar Pradesh)21-do-
*66 Rajput,(Memar)-do-
*67 Sheikh Sarvari (Pirai), Peerahi12011/36/99-BCC dt. 4 April 2000 and 12015/09/2000-BCC dt. 6 September 2001
*71 Kalal, Kalwar 22-do-
*76 Gada 12015/15/2008- BCC dt. 16 June 2011

Notes:

Explanation: In the above list for Uttar Pradesh for all castes linked with traditional hereditary occupations, except those entered with specific mention of name of religion, are included, irrespective of whether their members follow Hinduism, Islam or any other religion.

West Bengal

Central list

Below is a list of Muslim communities that have been accorded by OBC status by the Government of India in the state of West Bengal. [24]

Entry numberCaste/communityResolution no. and date
*23 Jolah 12011/96/94-BCC dt. 9 March 1996 and 12015/9/2000-BCC dt. 6 September 2001
*29 Fakir, Sain 12011/68/98-BCC dt. 27 October 1999
*45 Kasai-Quraishi 12011/36/99-BCC dt. 4 April 2000—
*53 Rayeen (Kunjra) -12011/68/93-BCC(C) dt. 10 September 1993 and 12011/21/95-BCC dt. 15 May 1995
*55 Nashya-Sekh 12011/1/2001-BCC dt. 20 June 2003
*56 Shershabadia 12011/1/2001-BCC dt. 20 June 2003
*60Jolah(Ansari Momin)12015/9/2000-BCC dt. 06/09/2001
*63Pahadia Muslim12015/15/2008- BCC dt. 16/06/2011
*65Hajjam(Muslim)12015/05/2011-BC II dt. 17/02/2014
*66Chowduli(Muslim)12015/05/2011-BC II dt. 17/02/2014
*71Nikari(Muslim)12015/05/2011-BC II dt. 17/02/2014
*72Mahaldar(Muslim)12015/05/2011-BC II dt. 17/02/2014
*73Dhukre(Muslim)12015/05/2011-BC II dt. 17/02/2014
*74Basni/ Bosni(Muslim)12015/05/2011-BC II dt. 17/02/2014
*75Abdal(Muslim)12015/05/2011-BC II dt. 17/02/2014
*76Kan(Muslim)12015/05/2011-BC II dt. 17/02/2014
*77Tutia(Muslim)12015/05/2011-BC II dt. 17/02/2014
*78Gayen(Muslim)12015/05/2011-BC II dt. 17/02/2014
*79Beldar Muslim12015/05/2011-BC II dt. 17/02/2014
*69Khotta Muslim12015/05/2011-BC II dt. 17/02/2014
*83Muslim Laskar12015/05/2011-BC II dt. 17/02/2014
*86Muslim upJamadar12015/05/2011-BC II dt. 17/02/2014
*87Muslim Chutor Mistri12015/05/2011-BC II dt. 17/02/2014
*88Muslim Dafadar12015/05/2011-BC II dt. 17/02/2014
*88Mal Muslim12015/05/2011-BC II dt. 17/02/2014
*89Majhi/ Patni Muslim12015/05/2011-BC II dt. 17/02/2014
*90Muchi/ Chamar Muslim12015/05/2011-BC II dt. 17/02/2014
*91Muslim Nehariya12015/05/2011-BC II dt. 17/02/2014
*92Muslim Haldar12015/05/2011-BC II dt. 17/02/2014
*95Muslim Sanpui/ Sapui12015/05/2011-BC II dt. 17/02/2014
*96Muslim Biswas12015/05/2011-BC II dt. 17/02/2014
*97Muslim Mali12015/05/2011-BC II dt. 17/02/2014
*98Ghosi(Muslim)12015/05/2011-BC II dt. 17/02/2014
*99Muslim Darji/ Ostagar/ Idrishi12015/05/2011-BC II dt. 17/02/2014
*100Muslim Rajmistri12015/05/2011-BC II dt. 17/02/2014
*101Muslim Bhatiyara12015/05/2011-BC II dt. 17/02/2014
*102Muslim Molla12015/05/2011-BC II dt. 17/02/2014
*103Dhali(Muslim)12015/05/2011-BC II dt. 17/02/2014
*105Muslim Piyada12015/05/2011-BC II dt. 17/02/2014
*106Muslim Barujibi/ Barui12015/05/2011-BC II dt. 17/02/2014
*108Muslim Penchi12015/05/2011-BC II dt. 17/02/2014
*137Muslim Sardar12015/05/2011-BC II dt. 17/02/2014

State list

Below is a list of Muslim communities that have been accorded OBC status by the state government of West Bengal. [25]

SI.CasteParticulars of connected orders
*16 Jolah Notification No.705-TW/EC dt. 13.12.94
*31 Fakir, Sain Notification No. 183-TW/EC dt. 8 March 1996
*44 Hawari Notification No. 93-TW/EC dt. 1 February 1997
*49 Dhunia
*50Patidar
*51 Kasai
*52Pajra
*54 Nashya-Sekh Notification No. 84-BCW/RC dt. 01.03.1999
*63 Shershabadia Notification No. 5001-BCW Dt.7-10-02
*65 Hajjam Notification No.3230 - BCW dt. 04-12-08 read with No. 264/BCW dt. 28-01-09
*66ChowduliNotification No. 485/BCW dt. 20 February 2009
*68Beldar MuslimNotification No. 771-BCW/MR-436/1999 dt. 05-03-2010
*69Khotta Muslim
*70 Sardar
*71 Nikari Notification No. 1403-BCW/MR-436/99(I) dt. 26 April 2010
*72Mahaldar
*73Dhukr
*74Basni / Bosni
*75 Abdal
*76 Kan
*77 Tutia Notification No. 1639-BCW/MR-436/1999 dt. 14 May 2010
*78 Gaven
*79Bhatia Muslim
*80MiddeNotification No. 1929-BCW/MR-436/99(I) dt. 2 June 2010
*81Mallick
*83Laskar
*84 Baidya Muslim
*86Chutor Mistri
*87Dafadar
*88 Mal Muslim
*89Majhi / Patni Muslim
*90Muchi / Chamar Muslim
*91NehariyaNotification No. 2317-BCW/MR-436/99 dated 1 July 2010
*92Muslim Haldar
*93Muslim Mandal
*95Muslim Sanpui/Sapui
*96Muslim Biswas
*97Muslim Mali
*98 Ghosi
*99 Darji / Ostagar / Idrishi
*100RajmistriNotification No. 5045-BCW/MR-436/99(I) dated 31 August 2010
*101 Bhatiyara
*102Mollah
*103Dhali (Muslim)
*104Tal-Pakha Benia
*105Muslim Piyada
*106Muslim Barujibi / Barui
*107Bepari / Byapari Muslim
*108PenchiNotification No. 6305-BCW / MR-436/99(I) dated 24 September 2010
*109Bhangi (Muslim)Notification No. 1673-BCW / MR-209/11 dated 11 May 2012
*110Dhatri/Dai/Dhaity (Muslim)
*111Gharami (Muslim)
*112Ghorkhan
*113Halsana (Muslim)
*114Kayal (Muslim)
*115Naiya (Muslim)
*116Shikari/Sikari (Muslim)
*117Adaldar (Muslim)
*118Adaldar (Muslim)
*119Akunji/Akan/Akhan (Muslim)
*120Bag (Muslim)
*121Chaprashi (Muslim)
*122 Churihar
*123Daptari (Muslim)
*124Dewan (Muslim)
*125Dhabak (Muslim)
*126Gazi (Muslim)
*127Khan (Muslim)
*128Kolu Muslim (Shah, Sahaji, Sadhukhan, Mondal)
*129Majhi
*130Malita/Malitha/Malitya (Muslim)
*131Sekh (Muslim)
*132Paik (Muslim)
*133Pailan (Muslim)
*134Purkait (Muslim)
*135Sana (Muslim)
*136Sareng (Muslim)
*137 Sardar (Muslim)
*138Sarkar (Muslim)
*139Shah (Fakir)/Shah/Sha/Sahaji)
*140Tarafdar (Muslim)
*141Gavara
*142Mouli (Muslim)
*143Sepai (Muslim)
*144Sekh/SeikhNotification No. 845-BCW/sekhMR-147/12 dated 10 October 2012
*145Bayen (Muslim)Order No. 2770-BCW/MR-116/12 dated 29 August 2014 read with Corrigendum published in Kolkata Gazette dated 9 December 2014
*146Bhuiya/Bhunya (Muslim)
*147Borah / Bara / Bora (Muslim)
*148Gorey (Muslim)
*149Hati (Muslim)
*150Jatuya (Muslim)
*151Khondekar/Khonkar (Muslim)*
*152Pahar (Muslim)
*153Raptan (Muslim)
*154Baradi (Muslim)*
*155Dalal (Muslim)
*156Hoseni Goyala (Muslim)
*157Khalashi (Muslim)
*158Kichni (Muslim)
*159 Mukti/Mufti (Muslim)

Notes:

See also

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