The Ahirwar, or Aharwar are Dalit members of a north Indian caste categorised among the Scheduled Castes of Chamar. Predominantly are members of the Scheduled Castes with a higher population in Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh.[1][2][3]
Dalit | |
|---|---|
| Regions with significant populations | |
| • India • Nepal | |
| Languages | |
| • Hindi • Khari boli •Bundeli | |
| Religion | |
| • Hinduism and Buddhism |
They are present, for example, in the state of Madhya Pradesh.[4] The 2001 Census of India recorded them in the Bundelkhand area and as the largest caste group in Lalitpur district, Uttar Pradesh, with a total population 138,167.[citation needed]
Notable Ahirwar
- Nathu Ram Ahirwar-was an Indian politician, social leader, former Education minister and educationist.
- Dinesh Ahirwar- Indian Politician
See also
References
- ^ Abbasi, A. A., ed. (2001). Dimensions of Human Cultures in Central India: Professor S.K. Tiwari Felicitation Volume. Sarup & Sons. p. 255. ISBN 978-8-17625-186-0.
- ^ Chaudhary, Shyam Nandan (2007). Dalit Agenda and Grazing Land to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. Concept Publishing Co. p. 119. ISBN 9788180693816.
- ^ Nandu Ram (2009). Beyond Ambedkar: Essays on Dalits in India. Har Anand Publications. p. 164. ISBN 9788124114193.
- ^ Ahmad, Aijazuddin (2009). Geography of the South Asian subcontinent : a critical approach. New Delhi: Concept Pub. Co. ISBN 978-8-18069-568-1.
