The Anjana Chaudhari[1] (Hindi: आंजणा चौधरी)[2] is a caste in the Indian state of Gujarat.[3] The Anjana Chaudharis are farmer by profession, most of them are small cultivators.[4] Anjana Chaudharis of Gujarat 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
EthnicityAnjana Chaudhari
Location
Parent tribeGujarati people
Branches
Language
ReligionHindu
Surnames
  • Chaudhari
  • Patel
  • Desai

The Anjana Chaudhari caste in Gujarat also known by several names such as Chaudhari, Hindu Anjana, Anjana Patel, Anjana Patidar, Anjana Desai, Anjana Kanbi, Chaudhari Patel, Chaudhari Patidar.[6]

Classification

The Anjana Chaudhari caste in Gujarat is classified as a Other Backward Class or OBC Caste by state government and in some areas of Gujarat, Anjana Chaudharis are listed as Scheduled Tribe.[6]

References

  1. ^ Gopal, Dr Krishna (2003). Fairs and Festivals of India. New Delhi, India, Asia: Gyan Publishing House. p. 192. ISBN 978-81-212-0811-6.
  2. ^ "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.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ Acharya, I. G. (1954). Economic and Social Survey of Mehsana District. New Delhi, India, Asia: Indian Society of Agricultural Economics. p. 48.
  5. ^ "Gujarat election: Chaudharys threaten to boycott BJP in polls if ex-minister Vipul Chaudhari not released". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 13 November 2023.
  6. ^ a b "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.
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