Anjana Chaudhari
The Anjana Chaudhari[1] (Hindi: आंजणा चौधरी)[2] is a caste in the Indian state of Gujarat.[3] The Anjana Chaudharis are farmers by profession, most of them being small cultivators.[4] Anjana Chaudharis of Gujarat are also known as Anjana Patel in their area.[5]
| Anjana Chaudhari આંજણા ચૌધરી | |
|---|---|
| OBC caste in Gujarat | |
 Arbuda Matat, Caste deity of Anjana Chaudharis of Gujarat | |
| Ethnicity | Anjana Chaudhari |
| Location | |
| Parent tribe | Gujarati people |
| Branches | |
| Language | |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Surnames |
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The Anjana Chaudhari caste in Gujarat is also known by several names, such as Chaudhari, Hindu Anjana, Anjana Patel, Anjana Patidar, Anjana Desai, Anjana Kanbi, Chaudhari Patel, and Chaudhari Patidar.[6]
Classification
The Anjana Chaudhari caste in Gujarat is classified as an Other Backward Class (OBC) group by state government and in some areas of Gujarat, Anjana Chaudharis are listed as Scheduled Tribe.[6]
References
- ↑ Gopal, Dr Krishna (2003). Fairs and Festivals of India. New Delhi, India, Asia: Gyan Publishing House. p. 192. ISBN 978-81-212-0811-6.
- ↑ "Gujarat News: फैशनेबल दाढ़ी रखी तो 51 हजार जुर्माना, शादी में नो धूम-धड़ाका... गुजरात के इस समाज ने क्यों लिया फैसला?". Navbharat Times (in Hindi). Retrieved 13 November 2023.
- ↑ Lee, Alexander (31 January 2019). Development in Multiple Dimensions: Social Power and Regional Policy in India. University of Michigan Press. ISBN 978-0-472-13125-9.
- ↑ Acharya, I. G. (1954). Economic and Social Survey of Mehsana District. New Delhi, India, Asia: Indian Society of Agricultural Economics. p. 48.
- ↑ "Gujarat election: Chaudharys threaten to boycott BJP in polls if ex-minister Vipul Chaudhari not released". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 13 November 2023.
- 1 2 "List of Socially and Educationally Backward Classes of Gujarat State | List of Castes | Director, Developing Castes Welfare". sje.gujarat.gov.in. Retrieved 13 November 2023.