Dalit | |
|---|---|
| Regions with significant populations | |
| • India • Nepal | |
| Languages | |
| • Hindi • Khari boli •Bundeli | |
| Religion | |
| • Hinduism and Buddhism |
The Ahirwar, or Aharwar are Dalit members of a north Indian caste categorised among the Scheduled Castes of Chamar. Predominantly they are members of the Scheduled Castes with a higher population in Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh.123
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.
Notable Ahirwar
- Nathu Ram Ahirwar - Indian politician, social leader, former education minister, and educationist
- Dinesh Ahirwar - Indian politician
- Narayan Das Ahirwar - Indian politician
References
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.