This is a list of Scheduled Castes in India. The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes are those considered the most socio-economic disadvantaged in India, and are officially defined in the Constitution of India in order to aid equality initiatives. The Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order, 1950 lists 1,109 castes across 28 states.[1]
| Official name as Scheduled Caste (SC) | Dates | States where caste has SC status |
|---|---|---|
| Adi Andhra | 1950 designated | Andhra Pradesh (1950) |
| Adi Dravida | 1950 designated | Andhra Pradesh (1950) |
| Anamuk | 1950 designated | Andhra Pradesh (1950) |
| Aray Mala | 1950 designated | Andhra Pradesh (1950) |
| Arundhatiya | 1950 designated | Andhra Pradesh (1950) |
| Madiga | 1950 designated | Andhra Pradesh (1950) |
| Bariki | 1950 designated | Andhra Pradesh (1950) |
| Bavuri | 1950 designated | Andhra Pradesh (1950) |
| Ad Dharmi | 1950 designated | Himachal Pradesh (1950) |
| Ad Dharmi | 1950 designated | Punjab (1950) |
| Ad Dharmi | 1950 designated | Haryana (1950) |
| Bansphor | 1950 designated | Assam (1950) |
| Bhuin, Kunbi | 1950 designated | Assam (1950) |
| Brittial Bania, Bania | 1950 designated | Assam (1950) |
| Bhupi, Dhobi | 1950 designated | Assam (1950) |
| Dugla, Dholi | 1950 designated | Assam (1950) |
| Hira | 1950 designated | Assam (1950) |
| Jalkeot | 1950 designated | Assam (1950) |
| Jhalo Malo, Jhalo-Malo | 1950 designated | Assam (1950) |
| Kaibartta, Jaliya | 1950 designated | Assam (1950) |
| Lalbegi | 1950 designated | Assam (1950) |
| Balmiki | 1950 designated | Punjab (1950) |
| Bangali | 1950 designated | Punjab (1950) |
| Barar, Burar, Berar | 1950 designated | Punjab (1950) |
| Batwal | 1950 designated | Punjab (1950) |
| Bauria, Bawaria | 1950 designated | Punjab (1950) |
| Bazigar | 1950 designated | Punjab (1950) Haryana (1950) Himachal Pradesh (1950) Rajasthan (1950, grouped with Madari) |
| Bhanjra | 1950 designated | Punjab (1950) |
| Chamar, Jatia Chamar | 1950 designated | Punjab (1950) |
| Chanal | 1950 designated | Punjab (1950) |
| Dagi | 1950 designated | Punjab (1950) |
| Darain | 1950 designated | Punjab (1950) |
| Deha, Dhaya, Dhea | 1950 designated | Punjab (1950) |
| Dhanak | 1950 designated | Punjab (1950) |
| Dhogri, Dhangri, Siggi | 1950 designated | Punjab (1950) |
| Dumna, Mahasha, Doom | 1950 designated | Punjab (1950) |
| Gagra | 1950 designated | Punjab (1950) |
| Gandhila, Gandil, Gondola | 1950 designated | Punjab (1950) |
| Kabirpanthi, Julaha | 1950 designated | Punjab (1950) |
| Kori, Koli | 1950 designated | Punjab (1950) |
| Marija, Marecha | 1950 designated | Punjab (1950) |
| Mazhabi | 1950 designated | Punjab (1950) |
| Meghwal | 1950 designated | Punjab (1950) |
| Nat | 1950 designated | Punjab (1950) |
| Odh | 1950 designated | Punjab (1950) Haryana (1950) Himachal Pradesh (1950) |
| Perna | 1950 designated | Punjab (1950) |
| Pherera | 1950 designated | Punjab (1950) |
| Sanhai | 1950 designated | Punjab (1950) |
| Sanhal | 1950 designated | Punjab (1950) |
| Sansi, Bhedkut, Manesh | 1950 designated | Punjab (1950) |
| Sansoi | 1950 designated | Punjab (1950) |
| Sapela | 1950 designated | Punjab (1950) |
| Sarera | 1950 designated | Punjab (1950) |
| Sikligar | 1950 designated | Punjab (1950) |
| Sirkiband | 1950 designated | Punjab (1950) |
| Sisodiya | [Madhya Pradesh,Mostly Ujjain District] | |
| Mahar | 1950 designated | Maharashtra (1950) |
| Mang | 1950 designated | Maharashtra (1950) |
| Ager | 1950 designated | Maharashtra (1950) |
| Anamuk | 1950 designated | Maharashtra (1950) |
| Aray Mala | 1950 designated | Maharashtra (1950) |
| Arwa Mala | 1950 designated | Maharashtra (1950) |
| Bahna, Bahana | 1950 designated | Maharashtra (1950) |
| Bakad, Bant | 1950 designated | Maharashtra (1950) |
| Balahi, Balai | 1950 designated | Maharashtra (1950) |
| Basor, Burud, Bansor, Bansodi, Basod | 1950 designated | Maharashtra (1950) |
| Beda Jangam, Budga Jangam | 1950 designated | Maharashtra (1950) |
| Bedar | 1950 designated | Maharashtra (1950) |
| Bhambi, Asadaru, Asodi, Chamadia, Chamar, Chamari, Ahirwar, Chambhar, Chamgar, Haralayya, Harali, Khalpa, Machigar, Mochigar, Madar, Madig, Mochi, Telugu Mochi, Kamati, Mochi, Ranigar, Ruidas, Nona,
Ramnami Samaj, Rohit, Samgar, Samagara, Satnami, Surjyabanshi, Surjyaramnami, Charmakar, Pardeshi Chamar |
1950 designated | Maharashtra (1950) |
| Bhangi, Mehtar, Olgana, Rukhi, Malkana, Halalkhor,
Lalbegi, Balmiki, Korar, Zadmalli, Hela |
1950 designated | Maharashtra (1950) |
| Bindla | 1950 designated | Maharashtra (1950) |
| Byagara | 1950 designated | Maharashtra (1950) |
| Chalvadi, Channayya | 1950 designated | Maharashtra (1950) |
| Chenna Dasar, Holaya Dasar, Holeya Dasari | 1950 designated | Maharashtra (1950) |
| Dakkal, Dokkalwar | 1950 designated | Maharashtra (1950) |
| Dhor, Kakkayya, Kankayya, Dohor | 1950 designated | Maharashtra (1950) |
| Dom, Dumar | 1950 designated | Maharashtra (1950) |
| Ellamalvar, Yellammalawandlu | 1950 designated | Maharashtra (1950) |
| Ganda, Gandi | 1950 designated | Maharashtra (1950) |
| Garoda, Garo | 1950 designated | Maharashtra (1950) |
| Ghasi, Ghasia | 1950 designated | Maharashtra (1950) |
| Halleer | 1950 designated | Maharashtra (1950) |
| Halsar, Haslar, Hulasvar, Halasvar | 1950 designated | Maharashtra (1950) |
| Holar, Valhar | 1950 designated | Maharashtra (1950) |
| Holaya, Holer, Holeya, Holiya | 1950 designated | Maharashtra (1950) |
| Kaikadi (in Akola, Amravati, Bhandara, Buldana, Nagpur, Wardha and Yavatmal districts and Chandrapur district, other than Rajura tahsil) | 1950 designated | Maharashtra (1950) |
| Katia, Patharia | 1950 designated | Maharashtra (1950) |
| Khangar, Kanera, Mirdha | 1950 designated | Maharashtra (1950) |
| Khatik, Chikwa, Chikvi | 1950 designated | Maharashtra (1950) |
| Kolupulvandlu | 1950 designated | Maharashtra (1950) |
| Kori | 1950 designated | Maharashtra (1950) |
| Lingader | 1950 designated | Maharashtra (1950) |