Ghanchi

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Ghanchi is a caste found in the state of Gujarat in India.[1] The Modh Ghanchi sub-caste is an Other Backward Class (OBC).[2] In Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, the counterpart of the Ghanchi are the Teli, who are listed as OBCs.[3]

Origin

The name is of Indian origin, and means a businessman (producer and seller) of oils (Teli). The surname is concentrated in Ahmedabad, as well as Ghanchi, Saurashtra, Amreli, Bagasra, Bilkha, Bhavnagar, Junagadh, Kalol, Kadi, parts of Rajasthan Jodhpur, Pali, Sojat, Mumbai, and many others.[4]

See also

References

  1. ↑ People of India Gujarat Volume XXII Part One Editors R. B Lal, P.B.S.V Padmanabham, G Krishnan and M Azeez Mohideen pages 397 to 401
  2. ↑ Central List of Other Backward Classes (OBCs) for Gujarat
  3. ↑ Nitish Kumar's 'wait and watch' on Bihar BJP's latest Narendra Modi gimmick
  4. ↑ People of India Gujarat Volume XXII Part One Editors R. B Lal, P.B.S.V Padmanabham, G Krishnan and M Azeez Mohideen pages 397 to 401
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