Karadiya Rajput (sometimes spelled Karadia) is an Indian

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of the

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community. Karadiya Rajputs of Wadhwan 2014-05-06 15-52

Origin

While having their origins in the regions of

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and

Rajasthan Rajasthan (; lit. 'Land of Kings') is a state in northern India. It covers or 10.4 per cent of India's total geographical area. It is the largest Indian state by area and the seventh largest by population. It is on India's northwestern si ...

, they are primarily found in the Saurashtra, Kutch and other region of

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, India.

Culture

One of their primary deities is

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. The majority of the community is

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; and inter-caste/class marriages are not encouraged. One of their traditional folk dances is the Hinch, also called the Gaagar Nritya. 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. Karadiya Rajput are not listed in Central List of OBCs For the State of Gujarat, By default Karadiya Rajput comes under General category at Central Level Reservation.

References

{{Rajput Groups Rajput clans of Gujarat

Origin

Culture

Classification

See also

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