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]
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.Template: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
- ↑ Dimensions of Human Cultures in Central India: Professor S.K. Tiwari Felicitation Volume{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. Sarup & Sons(2001). ISBN 978-8-17625-186-0
- ↑ Dalit Agenda and Grazing Land to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes{{#if:Chaudhary|, Chaudhary}. Concept Publishing Co.(2007). ISBN 9788180693816
- ↑ Beyond Ambedkar: Essays on Dalits in India{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. Har Anand Publications(2009). ISBN 9788124114193
- ↑ Geography of the South Asian subcontinent : a critical approach{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. Concept Pub. Co.(2009). ISBN 978-8-18069-568-1