This is a list of Saini people gotras, a caste/community mainly found in Punjab Province (Present day - four states and two union territories) of North India.
Four States :
Two Union Territories:
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A very large number of Saini sub clans overlap with the Dogra and Bagri Rajputs.
Some Saini clans names overlapping with Dogras are: Annhe (Anotra), Bachar (Bacha), Badwal, Baghaal, Bajial (Bajwalia), Baloria, Banga (Bangwai/Bangowal), Banwait (Banawat), Basuta, Bhaura (Bhao), Bhela (Bhelwal), Bule (Bulwal), Chandel, Darar (Darore), Dhanota (Dhantial) , Dhamrait (Dhamrial), Dheri (Dheria), Dhoor (Dhurial), Dolay (Dolariye), Gahunia (Gohena), Gangian (Gangait), Hadwal (Harial), Hansi (Hans), Jagait, Jangliya, Kaloty (Kaloth/Kalotra), Kharh Khatri (Kharakhatr), Lair (Luria), Langiye (Langeh), Lalariye (Lalotra), Masuta, Oghre (Oghial), Pangliya (Pangalana), Pundrak, Salariya, Sandal, Togar (Togotra), Tarotiya, etc.
Historically regional endogamy and social distinctions also prevailed within the community. For example, Hoshiarpur and Jalandhar Sainis would not go beyond these districts for match-making and regarded themselves of higher grade. But such restrictions have somewhat eased up in recent times.