Karadiya Rajput Explained

Karadiya Rajput (sometimes spelled Karadia)^[1] is an Indian Hindu caste of the Rajput community.^[2]

Origin

While having their origins in the regions of Malwa, Ujjain and Rajasthan, they are primarily found in the Saurashtra, Kutch and other region of Gujarat, India.^[3]

Culture

One of their primary deities is Shiva. The majority of the community is vegetarian; and inter-caste/class marriages are not encouraged. One of their traditional folk dances is the Hinch, also called the Gaagar Nritya.^{[4] [5]}

Jhala's 2010 review of studies on the community noted

Classification

Karadiya rajput currently classified as Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC). Karadiya caste Serial No. 102 was included in SEBC list as per Government Resolution No. SSP/ 1194/ 1411/ A Dated 25/7/1994.^[6] Karadiya Rajput are listed in Central List of OBCs for the State of Gujarat.^{[7] [8]}

See also

• Garasia
• Nadoda Rajput
• Molesalam Rajput

Notes and References

1. Book: India's Communities. 1998. Oxford University Press. 978-0-19-563354-2.
2. Book: Gujarat. 2003. Popular Prakashan. 978-81-7991-106-8. 1552–.
3. Shah . G. . 1987 . Middle Class Politics: Case of Anti-Reservation Agitations in Gujarat (AN 160) . Economic and Political Weekly . 22 . 19/21 . AN155 . 4377019.
4. Web site: List of dances . Vikhepatil.org . 12 September 2017.
5. Book: Shovana Narayan. Folk dance traditions of India. 2004. Shubhi Publication. 9788187226932 .
6. Web site: List of Socially and Educationally Backward Classes of Gujarat State . sje.gujarat.gov.in .
7. Web site: 2022-01-08 . 2022 Central: Gujarat Caste List OBCs, ST & SC Caste PDF . 2022-11-08 . en-US.
8. Web site: Central List Of OBCs . National Commission for Backward Classes.