Draft:Kumaon caste and surnames
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The social structure of the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand, India, includes various castes and surnames, with Brahmins, Rajputs and Khasa being prominent.
Caste Hierarchy
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| Division | Ethnic Political Category | Caste | Subcaste or Occupational Group | Varna |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bith | Asal-jat | Bhal baman | Chautbani, Pachbiri | Brahmin |
| Bith | Thul-jat, Thakur-Rajput or Kshetri | Rajput | Kshatriya | |
| Bith | Khasa | Pitali, Hali or Khasi-Baman, Khasi-Jimdar | Kshatriya | |
| Dom, Dum or Kulberi | Lower Caste |
Koli, arya, Tamta, Lohar, Bhul Pauri, Baruri Sani, Bakhari, Chimari, Chanyal, Hanki, Das-Dholi, Damai Auji, Hurki-Badi, Mirasi Nat Pachbiri |