Punjabi Dalits
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Castes of India | |
Punjabi Dalits | |
Classification | Caste/Dalits |
Subdivisions | Balmiki, Chamar, Chura, Kabirpanthi, Mazhabi, Nai, and Ravidasi |
Significant populations in | The Punjab region |
Languages | Punjabi |
Religions | Hinduism, Sikhism |
Punjab is the state in the Indian Union with the highest percentage of Dalits (27%). The main Dalit groups of Punjab include Balmikis, Chamars, Churas, Kabirpanthis, Nais, Mazhabis, Rangrehtas, Ramdasias and Ravidasis.
[edit] Famous Punjab Dalits
- Kanshi Ram, Founding leader of the Bahujan Samaj Party hails from Ropar, Punjab.
- Chamkila
- Lehmber Hussanpuri