List of Muslim Other Backward Classes communities in India


This is a full list of Muslim communities in India that are recognised in India's Constitution as Other Backward Class,
a term used to classify socially and educationally disadvantaged classes.

Andhra Pradesh and Telangana

Central list

Below is a list of Muslim communities that have been accorded Other Backward Classes status by the Government of India in the state of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
Entry numberCaste/communityResolution no. and date
*37Mehtar12011/68/93-BCC dt. 10 September 1993 and 12011/9/2004-BCC dt. 16 January 2006
*43Dudekula laddaf or Noorbash 12011/68/93-BCC dt. 10 September 1993
*62Are Katika, Khatika, Quresh 12011/68/93-BCC dt. 10 September 1993 and 12011/4/2002-BCC dt. 13 January 2004
*3312011/68/93-BCC dt. 10 September 93 and 12011/4/2002-BCC dt. 13 January 2004

State list

Below is a list of Muslim communities that have been accorded Other Backward Classes status by the Government of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana and Karnataka state government.
  • 1. Achchukattalavandlu, Singali, Singamvallu, Achchupanivallu, Achchukattuvaru, Achukatlavandlu.
  • 2. Attar Saibulu, Attarollu,bukka muslims
  • 3. Dhobi Muslim / Muslim Dhobi / Dhobi Musalman, Chakla or Sakala, Turaka Chakali, Tulukka Vannan, Tsakalas, Sakalas or Chakalas, Muslim Rajakas
  • 4. Alvi, Alvi, Shah alvi Alvi, Alam, Alvi, Alvi, Darvesh, Shah
  • 5. Garadi Muslim, Garadi Saibulu, Pamulavallu, Kani-kattuvallu, Garadollu, Garadiga
  • 6. Gosangi Muslim, Phakeer Sayebulu
  • 7. Guddi Eluguvallu, Elugu Bantuvallu, Musalman Keelu Gurralavallu
  • 8. Hajjam, Nai, Nai Muslim, Navid
  • 9. Labbi, Labbai, Labbon, Labba
  • 10. Pakeerla, Borewale, Deera Phakirlu, Bonthala
  • 11. Qureshi / Qassab, Kureshi / Khureshi, Khasab, Marati Khasab, Muslim Katika, Khatik Muslim
  • 12. Siddi, Yaba, Habshi, Jasi
  • 13. Turaka Kasha, Kakkukotte Zinka Saibulu, Chakkitakanevale, Terugadu Gontalavaru, Thirugatigantla, Rollaku Kakku Kottevaru, Pattar Phodulu, Chakketakare, Thuraka Kasha
  • 14. Other Muslim groups, excluding
  • * Patan, Pathan, Pastoon, Khan
  • ** Mughal, Moghal
  • ** Momin Ansar, Sheikh or Saudagar
  • ** Vip
  • ** Irani
  • ** Bohara, Bohra
  • ** Cutchi-Memon
  • ** Jamayat
  • ** Navayath
  • ** Sayed, Sayyad,Syed
  • ** Chaush,Arab
  • **Maniyar

Assam

Below is a list of Muslim communities that have been accorded Other Backward Classes status by the Government of India in the state of Assam.
deshi muslim are also backward category but they are not recognised as OBC, Deshi people

Bihar

Central list

Below is a list of Muslim communities that have been accorded Other Backward Classes status by the Government of India in the state of Bihar.
Entry numberCaste/communityResolution no. and date
*1.Ranghar -
*2Abdal12011/68/93-BCC dt. 10 September 1890
*5Kasab -do-
*9Kalandar12011/68/93-BCC dt. 10.09.9bbbbsss
*16Omar12011/68/93-BCC dt. 10 September 1990
*30Gaddi-do-
*38Chik 12011/68/93-BCC dt. 10 September 93 and 12011/21/95-BCC dt. 15 May 1995
*42Churihar -do-
*46Dafali-do-bhagi
*53Teli
*57Dhobi -do-
*58Mansoori/Shaikh Mansuri -do-
*63Nat -do-
*67Nalband -do-
*68Pamaria / Sheikh Abbasi -do-
*84Bhathiara do-
*91[Fakir|Alvi Shah Faqir (caste)|Faqir Dewan Sain] 12011/68/93-BCC dt. 10 September 1993
*92Mehtar, Lal Begi, Halalkhor, Bhangi-do-
*93Miriasin 12011/68/93-BCC dt. 10 September 93 and 12011/21/95-BCC dt. 15 May 1995
*99Mukri -do-
*102Mirshikar -do-
*103[Momin Ansari|Momin / Momin Ansari|Ansari (Muslim), Ansari Arabi]12011/68/93-BCC dt. 10 September 93 and 12015/15/2008- BCC dt. 16 June 2011
12015/15/2008- BCC dt. 16 June 2011
*109Rangrez 12011/68/93-BCC dt. 10 September 93 and 12011/21/95-BCC dt. 15 May 1995
*111Rayeen or Kunjra -do-
*119Idrisi or Darzi 12011/68/93-BCC dt. 10 September 93 and 12011/21/95-BCC dt. 15 May 1995
*124bKalal, Kalwar, Kalar-do-
*125Kulahia-do-
*126Shershahbadi-do-
*129Saikalgar 12011/4/2004-BCC dt. 13 January 2004
*130Bakho 12011/9/2004-BCC dt. 17 January 2006
*131Pathan 12011/9/2004-BCC dt. 17 January 2006
*132Sharif

Notes:
  • 1 largely a Hindu caste in Bihar with a small Muslim minority known as Turk Telis

State list

Below is a list of Muslim communities that have been accorded OBC status by the state government of Bihar:
Sl. numberName of the castes/sub-castes/salmaniEntry number in the Communities Central List
*1Abdal dafali hashmi1
*6Bakho 130
*15Bhathiara 84
*22Chik 38
*25Pathani Manihar
*26Dafali 46
*35Dhobi 57
*36--
*37Gaddi30
*46Idrisi or Darzi 119
*50Kagzi16
*51Kalandar9
*52bKalar or Kalal124b
*56Kasab 5
*76Alvi,sayyed 91
*77Mehtar, Lal Begi, Halalkhor, Bhangi92
*86Miriasin 93
*87Mirshikar 102
*88Momin Ansari Baniya103
*89Sheikh Abbasi
*109Rangrez 109
*111Rayeen or Kunjra 111
*114Sayee 116
*115Malik 76
*1126Shershahbadi126
*126Thakurai 131
*131Saikalgar 129

Dadra and Nagar Haveli

  1. Makrani
  2. Chippi
  3. Vakta puriya

Delhi

Central list

Below is a list of Muslim communities that have been accorded Other Backward Classes status by the Government of India in Delhi.
Entry numberCaste/communityResolution no. and date
*1Mohd Rafi Abbasi village Gasupur baya bugrasi12011/7/95-BCC dated 24 May 1995
*4Arain, Rayee, Kunjra-do-
*11Bazigar, Nat, Kalandar -do-
*13Bhat12011/7/95-BCC dt. 24 May 1995
*14Bhatiara-do-
*15Chak-do-
*16Chippi, Tonk, Darzi, Idrishi12011/7/95-BCC dt. 24 May 1995 and 12011/04/2002-BCC dt. 19 June 2003
*19Dhobi Qassar12011/7/95-BCC dt. 24 May 1995 and 12011/68/98-BCC dt. 27 October 1999
*20Dhunia, Pinjara, Kandera-Karan, Dhunnewala, Naddaf, Mansoori, Shaikh Mansuri12011/7/95-BCC dt. 24 May 1995, 12011/7/95-BCC dt. 17 July 1995 and 12011/04/2002-BCC dt. 19 June 2003
*21Alvi12011/7/95-BCC dt. 24 May 1995
*22Gadaria, Gadheri, Gaddi, Garri4-do-
*23Ghasiara, Ghosi-do-
*24Gujar, Gurjar-do-
*25Jogi, Goswami-do-
*26Momin Ansar and Ansari12011/7/95-BCC dt. 24 May 1995, 12011/04/2002-BCC dt. 19 June 2003 and 12015/13/2010-B.C.II dt. 8 December 2011
*28Kasai, Qassab, Quraishi-do-
*31Khatik -do-
*32Kumhar, Prajapati-do-
*34Lakhera, Manihar-do-
*36Luhar, Bhubhalia, Saifi12011/7/95-BCC dt. 24 May 1995 and 12011/68/1998-BCC dt. 27 October 1999
*37Machi, Machhera12011/7/95-BCC dt. 24 May 1995
*39Memar, Raj-do-
*41Merasi, Mirasi-do-
*42Mochi -do-
*43Nai, Hajjam, Nai, Salmani12011/7/95-BCC dt. 24 May 1995 and 12011/04/2002-BCC dt. 19 June 2003
*44Nalband12011/7/95-BCC dt. 24 May 1995
*45Naqqal-do-
*46Pakhiwara-do-
*49Rangrez-do-
*50Sunar-do-

Notes:

State list

Below is a list of Muslim communities that have been accorded OBC status by the state government of Delhi.
Entry numberCaste/community
*1Abbasi, Bhishti, Sakka
*4Arain, Rayee, Kunjra
*11Bazigar, Nat, Kalandar
*14Bhatiara
*15Chak
*16Chippi, Tonk, Darzi, Idrishi,Chhimba
*19Dhobi Qassar
*20Mansoori, Pinjara, Kandera-Karan, Dhunnewala, Naddaf
*21Fakir, Alvi
*24Gujar, Gurjar5
*26Ansari
*28Kasai, Qassab, Quraishi
*31Khatik
*32Kumhar, Prajapati
*34Siddique, Khakhora, Manihar
*36Luhar, Bhubhalia, Saifi
*37Machi, Machhera
*39Memar, Raj
*40Mina/ Meena
*41Merasi, Mirasi
*42Mochi
*43Nai, Hajjam, Nai, Salmani
*44Nalband
*45Naqqal
*46Pakhiwara
*49Rangrez
*51Sunar
*52Teli
*54Jat
*60Meo

Notes:

Gujarat

Central list

Below is a list of Muslim communities that have been accorded Other Backward Classes status in Gujarat.
Sl. numberName of the castes/sub-castes/synonymsResolution no. and date
*3Bafan -do-
*13Chunara-do-
*17Dafer -do-
*20Gadhai -do-
*22Galiara 12011/68/93-BCC dt. 10 September 1993 and 12011/21/95-BCC dt. 15 May 1995
*23aGhanchi 12011/68/93-BCC dated 10 September 1993
*26Hingora -do-
*27aAnsari 12011/21/95-BCC dt. 15 May 1995
*27bGarana, Tariya Tari 12011/88/98-BCC dt. 6 December 1999
*28Jat 12011/68/93-BCC dt. 10 September 1993
*32Khatki or Kasai Chamadia Khatki Halari Khatki -do-
*35Kharwa-Bhadela-do-
*40Mir Dhadhi, Langha, Mirasi -do-
*43Majothi, Darbar,kumbhar-do-
*45Matwa or Matwa-Kureshi, Gavli -do-
*46Me or Meta-do-
*49Miyana, Miana -do-
*54Pinjara, Ghanchi-Pinjara and Mansuri-Pinjara -do-
*59Sandhi 12011/68/93-BCC dt. 10 September 1993
*64Siddi -do-
*65Sipahi, Patni Jamat and Turk Jamat -do-
*70Theba -do-
*73bHajjam, Khalipha, Babar 12011/44/96-BCC dated 6 December 1996
*76Vanzara and Kangsiwala and Vanzara of Dangs district only-do-
*78Wagher 12011/68/93-BCC dated 10 September 1993
*80Pakhaali12011/44/96-BCC dated 6 December 1999
*82bBaghban, Rayeen12011/36/99-BCC dated 4 April 2000
*91Luhar/Lohar/Panchal -do-
*96Bharbhunja12011/36/99-BCC dated 4 April 2000
*97Chhipa 12015/9/2000-BCC dated 6 September 2001
*101Arab 12015/15/2008-BCC dated 16 June 2011
*103Somra, sumra '-do-

Notes:

Haryana

Central list

Below is a list of Muslim communities that have been accorded Other Backward Classes status by the Government of India in Haryana.
Entry numberCaste/communityResolution no. and date
*10Bhat, Bhatra, Darpi, Ramaiya12015/36/1999-BCC dt. 4 April 2000 and 12015/9/2000-BCC dt. 6 September 2001
*12Changar-do-
*17Dhobi-do-
*19Dhimar, Mallah, Kashyap-Rajpoot, Kahar, Jhinwar or Jhiwar, Dhiwar, Khewat, Mehra, Nishad, Sakka, Bhisti, Sheikh-Abbasi12011/68/93-BCC dt. 10 September 1993, 12011/68/98-BCC dt. 27 October 1999 and 12015/2/2007-BCC dt. 18 August 2010
*21Faquir12011/68/93-BCCdt. 10 September 1993
*24Ghasi, Ghasiara or Ghosi 12011/68/93-BCC dt. 10 September 1993 and 12011/21/95-BCC dt. 15 May 1995
*29Hajjam, Nai, Nais, Sain, Salmani12011/68/93-BCC t. 10 September 1993, 12011/68/98-BCC t. 27 October 1999 and 12015/2/2007-BCC dt. 18 August 2010
*32Kanjar or Kanchan12011/68/93-BCC dt. 10 September 1993
*35Kamboj-do-
*39Lakhera rajpoot, Manihar siddiqui, Kacheratomar12011/68/93-BCC dt. 10 September 1993 and 12015/2/2007-BCC dt. 18 August 2010
*40Lohar or Luhar, Saifi, Panchal912011/68/93-BCC dt. 10 September 1993, 12011/68/98-BCC dt. 27 October 1999 and 12011/44/99-BCC dt. 21 September 2000
*41Madari12011/68/93-BCC dt. 10 September 1993
*42Mochi -do-
*43Mirasi12011/68/93-BCC dt. 10 September 1993
*46Nalband12011/68/93-BCCdt. 10 September 1993
*47Pinja, Penja12011/68/93-BCC dt. 10 September 1993
*53Singlikant or Singikant, Singiwala12011/68/93-BCC dt. 10 September 1993 and 12011/21/95-BCC dt. 15 May 1995
*54Sunar, Zaragar, Soni 12011/68/93-BCC dt. 10 September 1993 and 12011/44/99-BCC dt. 21 September 2000
*56Teli -do-
*57Vanzara, Banzara, Banjara or Vanjara12011/68/93-BCC dt. 10 September 1993 and 12015/2/2007-BCC dt. 18 August 2010
*61Nat 12011/44/96-BCC dt. 6 December 1996
*67Meo12011/44/96-BCC dt. 6 December 1996
*68Gujjar-do-
*71Rangrez, Nilgar, Leelgar, Lallari, Mansuri-do-
*73Soni, Nyaria12011/36/99-BCCdt. 4 April 2000 and 12015/9/2000-BCCdt. 6 September 2001
*74Momin Ansari1812015/36/1999-BCC dt. 4 April 2000 and 12015/9/2000-BCC dt. 6 September 2001

Notes:

Himachal Pradesh

This is a list of Muslim communities that have been accorded Other Backward Classes status in the state of Himachal Pradesh, India.
Entry numberCaste/communityResolution no. and date
*13Changar-do-
*18Faquir-do-
*26Hajjam, Nai1-do-, 12015/2/2007-BCC dt. 18 August 2010
*30Kumhar, Prajapati, Kumbar, Ghumar, Ghumhar-do-, 12015/2/2007-BCC dt. 18 August 2010
*32Kanjar, Kanchan-do-
*36Madari-do-
*37Mirasi-do-
*41Nalband-do-
*43Pinja or Penja, Panja, Nadaf, Nadaaf-do- and 12015/2/2007-BCC dt. 18 August 2010
*48Gujjar or Gujar 12011/68/93-BCC dt. 10 September 1993 and 12011/21/95-BCC dt. 15 May 1995
*49Julaha12015/36/1999-BCC dt. 4 April 2000 and 12015/9/2000-BCC dt. 6 September 2001

Notes:
  • The Muslim Mallah caste are included in the OBC state list.

Jammu and Kashmir

This is a list of Muslim communities that have been granted Other Backward Classes status by the Government of India in the state of Jammu and Kashmir, India.
Entry numberCaste/communityResolution no. and date
*1Bahach Hanjie and Shikara Wallas 12011/7/95-BCC dated 24 April 1995
*3Hajam -do-
*4Bhand-do-
*5Dambali Faqir-do-
*6Doom -do-
*7Fishermen including Gada Hanz-do-
*10Kulfaqir-do-
*11Kumhar, Kumahar -do-
*12Madari, Bazigar-do-
*13Mirasi-do-
*15Shaksaz-do-
*16Shoe-repairers -do-
*17Shupri Wattal -do-
*19Teli, Teeli-do-
*20Village washermen-do-
*21Lohar, Tarkhan12015/9/2000-BCC dated 6 September 2001
*24sheer GOJRIE, Lohar,12011/6/2014-BCC dated 7 December 2016

Notes:

Kerala

Madhya Pradesh

Central list

Below is a list of Muslim communities that have been accorded OBC status by the Government of India in the state of Madhya Pradesh.
Entry numberCaste/communityResolution no. and date
*59Islamic groups
*1Rangrej12011/68/93-BCC dt. 10 September 1993
*2Bhisthi, Bhishti-Abbasi12011/68/93-BCC dt. 10 September 1993 12011/21/1995-BCC dt. 15 May 1995 and 12011/36/99-BCC dt. 4 April 2000
*3Chippa/Chhipa12011/68/93-BCC dt. 10 September 1993
*4Hela12011/68/93-BCC dt. 10 September 1993 and 12011/21/95-BCC dt. 15 May 1995
*5Bhatiyara12011/68/93-BCC dt. 10 September 1993
*6Dhobi-do-
*7Mewati, Meo12011/68/93-BCC dt. 10 September 1993 and 12011/68/98-BCC dt. 27 October 1999
*8Pinjara, Naddaf, Fakir/Faquir, Dhuniya, Dhunkar, Mansoori12011/68/93-BCC dt. 10 September 1993, 12011/21/95-BCC dt. 15 May 1995 and 12011/88/98
*9Kunjara, Raine12011/68/93-BCC dt. 10 September 1993 and 12011/68/98-BCC dt. 27 October 1999
*10Manihar12011/68/93-BCC dt. 10 September 1993 and 12011/21/1995-BCC dt. 15 May 1995
*11Kasai, Kasab, Kassab Qussab, Qassab-Qurreshi12011/68/93-BCC dt. 10 September 1993, 12011/21/95-BCC dt. 15 May 1995 and 12011/36/99-BCC dt. 4 April 2000
*12Mirasi12011/68/93-BCC dt. 10 September 1993
*13Barhai -do-
*14Hajjam, Nai, Salmani12011/68/93-BCC dt. 10 September 1993, 12011/21/95-BCC dt. 15 May 1995, 12011/68/98-BCC dt. 27 October 1999 and 12011/88/98-BCC dt. 6 December 1999
*15Momin Ansari12011/68/93-BCC dt. 10 September 1993, 12011/21/1995-BCC dt. 15 May 1995, 12011/36/99-BCC dt. 4 April 2000 and 12015/9/2000-BCC dt. 6 September 2001
*16Luhar, Saifi, Nagauri Luhar, Multani Luhar12011/68/93-BCC dt. 10 September 1993, 12011/68/98-BCC dt. 27 October 1999 and 12011/36/99-BCC dt. 4 April 2000
*17Tadavi12011/68/93-BCC dt. 10 September 1993
*18Banjara, Mukeri, Makrani12011/68/93-BCC dt. 10 September 1993 and 12011/44/99-BCC dt. 21 September 2000
*19Mochi12011/68/93-BCC dt. 10 September 1993
*20Teli, Nayata, Pindari -do- and 12011/21/1995-BCC dt. 15 May 1995
*21Kalaigar12011/88/98-BCC dt. 6 December 1999
*22Pemdi-do-
*23Nalband-do-
*24Mirdha 12011/88/98-BCC dt. 6 December 1999
*25Nat 12011/36/99-BCC dt. 4 April 2000
*26Niyargar, Niyargar-Multani Niyaria12011/36/99-BCC dt. 4 April 2000
*27Gaddi-do-

Punjab

Below is a list of Muslim communities granted OBC status in the Government of India in the state of Punjab.
Entry numberCaste/communityResolution no. and date
*4Changar12011/9/1994-BCC dated 10 September 1993
*8Kanjar or Kanchan-do-
*20Kumhar / Ghumiar, Prajapati / Parjapatra12011/9/1994-BCC dt. 10 September 1993, 12011/21/95-BCC dt. 15 May 1995 and 12011/4/2002-BCC dt. 13 January 2004
*23Kamboh-do-
Sayed12011/9/1994-BCC dt. 10 September 1993 and 12011/21/95-BCC dt. 15 May 1995
*41Hajjam, Nai12011/9/1994-BCC dt. 10 September 1993
*4812011/9/1994-BCC dt. 10 September 1993 and 12011/21/95-BCC dt. 15 May 1995
*50Madari-do-
*51Lohar, Saifi, Ramgarhia Turkhan 512011/68/98-BCC dt. 27 October 1999
*52Mochi 12011/9/1994-BCC dt. 10 September 1993
*53Mirasi-do-
*55Nalband-do-
*57Pinja, Penja12011/9/1994-BCC dt. 10 September 1993 and 12011/21/95-BCC dt. 15 May 1995
*60Teli-do-
*62Gujjar12011/9/1994-BCC dt. 10 September 1993

Notes:

Rajasthan

Central list

This is a list of Muslim communities who have been granted Other Backward Class status by the Government of India in the state of Rajasthan.
Entry numberCaste/communityResolution no. and date
*3Badhai, Jangid, Khati, Kharadi, Suthar, Tarkhan12011/9/94-BCC dt. 19 October 1994 and 12011/68/98-BCC dt. 27 October 1999
*5Banjara, Baladia, Labana-do-
*6Bharbhunja-do-
*8Chhipa, Nama, Bhavsar12011/9/94-BCC dt. 19 October 1994 and 12011/88/98-BCC dt. 6 December 1999
*12-
*14Dhivar, Kahar, Bhoi, Sagarvanshi-Mali, Keer, Mallah, Mehra, Nishad, Bhisti12011/9/94- BCC dt. 19 October 1994 12015/15/2008- BCC dt. 16 June 2011
*15Gaderia, Ghosi, Gaddi, Gayri12011/9/94-BCC dt. 19 October 1994 12011/36/99-BCC dt. 4 April 2000 12015/9/2000-BCC dt. 6 September 2001 12015/15/2008- BCC dt. 16 June 2011
*17Ghanchi-do-
*19Gujjar-do-
*20Hela-do-
*22Jogi, Nath12011/9/94-BCC dt. 19 October 1994
*23Julaha -do-
*27Kandera, Pinjara, Mansoori12011/9/94-BCC dt. 19 October 1994 and 12011/68/98-BCC dt. 27 October 1999
*30aKumhar12011/9/94-BCC dt. 19 October 1994
*31Manihar12011/9/94-BCC dt. 19 October 1994 and 12011/68/98-BCC dt. 27 October 1999
*33Lohar, Panchal12011/9/94-BCC dt. 19 October 1994
*35daar Mali, Bagwan, Rayee/Rayeen, Kunjra12011/9/94-BCC dt. 19 October 1994, 12011/68/98-BCC dt. 27 October 1999 and 12011/36/99-BCC dt. 4 April 2000
*36Mer 12011/9/94-BCC dt. 19 October 1994
*37kanchan Mirasi, kanchan, Dhadi-do-
*39Nai, Sain, Baid Nai12011/9/94-BCC dt. 19 October 1994 and 12011/88/98-BCC dt. 6 December 1999
*40kheldar 12011/9/94-BCC dt. 19 October 1994 kheldar caste central government kheldar caste belong to rajasthan state
*53Sakka-Bhishti, Saqqa-Bhishti, Bhishti-Abbasi12011/68/98-BCC dated 27 October 1999
*54Mochi -do-
*55Dhobi 12011/68/98-BCC dt. 27 October 1999
*56Rangrez, Nilgar-do-
*57Chungar-do-
*58Jat -do-
*60Faqir / Faquir -do-
*61Qassab12011/36/99-BCC dated 4 April 2000
*62Silawat 12011/4/2002-BCC dated 19 June 2003
*64Bhatiara-do-
*66Mev12015/15/2008- BCC dated 16 June 2011
*67Sindhi Musalman12015/15/2008- BCC dated 16 June 2011
*68Deshwali12015/15/2008- BCC dated 16 June 2011

Notes:
Explanation: In the above list for the State of Rajasthan, all castes, which are known by the name of their respective traditional hereditary occupations and whose members follow different religions, include all members of those castes, irrespective of whether they follow the Hindu religion or Islam or any other religion.

State list

This is a list of Muslim communities accorded OBC status by the state government of Rajasthan, India.
Entry numberCaste/community
*5Banjara, Baladia, Labana1
*6Badhai, Jangid, Khati, Kharadi, Suthar, Tarkhan2
*7Bharbhunja3
*8Chhipa, Nama, Bhavsar4
*12)
*15Gaderia, Gayri, Ghosi 5
*17Ghanchi
*20Gujjar6
*21Hela 7
*23Julaha
*27Kandera, Pinjara8
*28KALBI
*31Kumhar, Kumawat, Suara, Moyla 9
*3210
*34Lohar, Panchal
*35Maha-Brahman, Fakir11
*36Mali, Bagwan12
*37Mer 13
*38Mirasi, Dhadi, Langa/Mangniyar
*40Nai, Sain, Sen, Vednai14
*41Nyaria
*54Jat
*56Halali, Kasai
*61Mev
*62Gaddee
*63Farooki Bhatiyara
*64Silawat
*66Dhobi (Muslim)15
*67Kayamkhani
*68Kunjada, Raen
*69Sapera 16
*70Madari, Bazigar
*71Nut 17
*73Sindhi Musalman
*74Kheldar
*75Chungar
*76Rath
*77Multanies
*78Orphan Children18
*79Mochi 19
*80Deshwali
*82Chobdaar
*84Bisayati

Notes:
  • 1 largely Hindu community with a small Muslim minority
  • 2 The Suthar include a small Muslim minority.
  • 3 The Bharbhunja include a small Muslim minority.
  • 4 The Chhipa are Muslim.
  • 5 The Ghosi are Muslim.
  • 6 The Gujjar are only partly Muslim.
  • 7 Only Muslim Bhangis such as the Hela are in the OBC list; the Hindu sections have Scheduled Caste status.
  • 8 The Kandera are partly Muslim, while the Pinjara are eniterely Muslim.
  • 9 The Muslim Kumhar are now added as Moyla.
  • 10 The Manihar are Muslim.
  • 11 The Faqir are Muslim.
  • 12 The Bagwan are Muslim Mali.
  • 13 The Merat and Cheetahs are Muslims
  • 14 The Nai are partly Muslim
  • 15 Only Muslim Dhobis are in the OBC list; the Hindu section have Scheduled Caste status.
  • 16 Only Muslim Sapera are in the OBC list; the Hindu section have Scheduled Caste status.
  • 17 Only Muslim Nat are in the OBC list; the Hindu section have Scheduled Caste status.
  • 18 includes Muslims
  • 19 Only Muslim Mochis are in the OBC list; the Hindu section have Scheduled Caste status.

Tamil Nadu

Uttar Pradesh

Central list

Below is a list of Muslim communities that have been accorded Other Backward Classes status in Uttar Pradesh.
Entry numberCaste/communityResolution no. and date
*4Kahar, p112011/68/93-BCC dt. 10 September 1993 and 12011/36/99-BCC dt. 4 April 2000
*5Kewat or Mallah212011/68/93-BCC dt. 10 September 1993
*8Kumhar, Prajapati312011/68/93-BCC dt. 10 September 1993 and 12011/21/95-BCC dt. 15 May 1995
*10Kasgar12011/68/93-BCC dt. 10 September 1993
*11Kunjra or Rayeen12011/68/93-BCC dt. 10 September 1993 and 12011/21/95-BCC dt. 15 May 1995
*13Gujjar4-do-
*15Ghazi (Gaddi), Ghosi12011/68/93-BCC dt. 10 September 1993 and 12011/96/94-BCC dt. 9 March 1996
*17Chikwa, Qassab,, Kasai/ Qassai, Chak512011/68/93-BCC dt. 10 September 1993, 12011/44/96-BCC dt. 6 December 1996, 12011/68/98-BCC dt. 27 October 1999 and 12011/88/98-BCC dt. 6 December 1999
*18Chhipi, Chhipe612011/68/93-BCC dt. 10 September 1993 and 12011/21/95-BCC dt. 15 May 1995
*19Jogi712011/68/93-BCC dt. 10 September 1993
*20Jhojha-do-
*21Dafali-do-
*23Hindu For Teli Sahu, Teli Rathore812011/68/93-BCC dt. 10 September 1993, 12011/68/98-BCC dt. 27 October 1999 and 12011/88/98-BCC dt. 6 December 1999
*24Darzi12011/68/93-BCC dt. 10 September 1993
*26Naqqal-do-
*27Nat9 -do-
*29Faqir,Dewan,Sai,Alvi, Shah12011/7/95-BCC dt. 8 March 2020
*30Banjara, Mukeri, Ranki,Mekrani1012011/68/93-BCC dt. 10 September 1993, 12011/36/99-BCC dt. 4 April 2000 and 12015/09/2000-BCC dt. 6 September 2001
*31Barhai, Badhai, Viswakarma, Ramgarhia1112011/68/93-BCC dt. 10 September 1993, 12011/88/98-BCC dt. 6 December 1999 and 12011/68/93-BCC dt. 10 September 1993
*37Bhurji, Bharbhuja, Bharbhunja, Bhooj, Kandu1212011/68/93-BCC dt. 10 September 1993, 12011/21/95-BCC dt. 15 May 1995 and 12011/44/96-BCC dt. 6 December 1996
*38Bhatiara12011/68/93-BCC dt. 10 September 1993
*39Mali, Baghban1312011/68/93-BCC dt. 10 September 1993, 12011/96/94-BCC dt. 9 March 1996 and 12011/04/2001-BCC dt. 13 January 2004
Siddiqui|Manihar,Kacher Tomar, Lakher Brahmans, Churihar1412011/68/93-BCC dt. 10 September 1993, 12011/68/98-BCC dt. 27 October 1999 and 12011/88/98-BCC dt. 6 December 1999-
*4212011/68/93-BCC dt. 10 September 1993, 12011/68/98-BCC dt. 27 October 1999 and 12011/88/98-BCC dt. 6 December 1999
*43Mirasi12011/68/93-BCC dt. 10 September 1993
*44Muslim Kayasth-do-12011/69/94- BCC dt.14 September 1989
*4512011/68/93-BCC dt. 10 September 1993, 12011/96/94-BCC dt. 9 March 1996 and 12011/88/98-BCC dt. 6 December 1999-
*47Rangrez,chhipi1512011/68/93-BCC dt. 10 September 1993 and 12011/44/96-BCC dt. 6 December 1996
*52Halwai17-do-
*49Lohar, Luhar, Saifi 1612011/68/93-BCC dt. 10 September 1993 and 12011/68/98-BCC dt. 27 October 1999
*53Hajjam, Salmani, Sain 1812011/68/93-BCC dt. 10 September 1993, 12011/96/94-BCC dt. 9 March 1996, 12011/44/96-BCC dt. 6 December 1996 and 12011/36/99-BCC dt. 4 April 2000
*54Halalkhor, Hela, Lal Begi 1912011/96/94-BCC dt. 9 March 1996, 12011/36/99-BCC dt. 4 April 2000 and 12015/9/2000-BCC dt. 6 September 2001
*55Dhobi2012011/96/94-BCC dt. 9 March 1996
*56Meo, Mewati12011/13/97-BCC dt. 3 December 1997
*57Saqqa-Bhisti, Bhisti-AbbassiBCC 16 April 2017
*59Khumra, Sangtarash, Haseri12011/68/98-BCC dt. 27 October 1999
*61Atishbaz-do-
*62Madari-do-
*63Nalband, Sais-do-
*64Bhand,mugal12011/88/98-BCC dt. 6 December 1999
*65Mochi 21-do-
*66Raj,-do-
*67Sheikh Sarvari, Peerahi12011/36/99-BCC dt. 4 April 2000 and 12015/09/2000-BCC dt. 6 September 2001
*71Kalal, Kalwar22-do-
*76Gada12015/15/2008- BCC dt. 16 June 2011

Notes:
  • 1 largely Hindu community with a small Muslim minority
  • 2 The Mallaah include a small Muslim minority.
  • 3 The Kumhar are evenly divided between the Hindu and Muslim sections.
  • 4 The nomadic Van Gujjar are entirely Muslim, while the settled Gujjars of western UP include a large Muslim minority.
  • 5 The Chikwa and Qureshi Qassab are entirely Muslim, while the Chak are Hindu.
  • 6 The Chippe are largely Hindu with a small Muslim minority.
  • 7 largely Hindu with a small Muslim minority
  • 8 the Teli Malik are Muslim.
  • 9 Only Muslim Nat are in the OBC list; the Hindu section have Scheduled Caste status.
  • 10 The Banjara are partly Muslim, while the Mukeri are entirely Muslim.
  • 11 The Barhai are partly Muslim
  • 12 The Bharbhunja are partly Muslim.
  • 13 The Baghban are Muslim Mali.
  • 14 The Manihar are Muslim, while the Churihar are largely Muslim.
  • 15 The Rangrez are Muslim and Rangwa Hindu.
  • 16 The Saifi are Muslim Lohar.
  • 17 The Halwai are partly Muslim.
  • 18 The Hajjam are Muslim Nai.
  • 19 Only Muslim Bhangis such as the Halalkhor and Lalbegi are in the OBC list; the Hindu sections have Scheduled Caste status.
  • 20 Only Muslim Dhobis are in the OBC list, the Hindu section have Scheduled Caste status.
  • 21 Only Muslim Mochis are in the OBC list, the Hindu section have Scheduled Caste status.
  • 22 caste mahigeer faruki ob list
Explanation: In the above list for Uttar Pradesh for all castes linked with traditional hereditary occupations, except those entered with specific mention of name of religion, are included, irrespective of whether their members follow Hinduism, Islam or any other religion.
  • 23 the Mansoori are Muslim Dhunai.

West Bengal

Central list

Below is a list of Muslim communities that have been accorded by OBC status by the Government of India in the state of West Bengal.
Entry numberCaste/communityResolution no. and date
*23Jolah12011/96/94-BCC dt. 9 March 1996 and 12015/9/2000-BCC dt. 6 September 2001
*29Fakir, Sain12011/68/98-BCC dt. 27 October 1999
*45Kasai-Quraishi12011/36/99-BCC dt. 4 April 2000—
*53Rayeen (Kunjra)−12011/68/93-BCC dt. 10 September 1993 and 12011/21/95-BCC dt. 15 May 1995
*55Nashya-Sekh12011/1/2001-BCC dt. 20 June 2003
*56Shershabadia12011/1/2001-BCC dt. 20 June 2003
*60Jolah12015/9/2000-BCC dt. 6 September 2001
*63Pahadia Muslim12015/15/2008- BCC dt. 16 June 2011
*65Hajjam12015/05/2011-BC II dt. 17 February 2014
*66Chowduli12015/05/2011-BC II dt. 17 February 2014
*71Nikari12015/05/2011-BC II dt. 17 February 2014
*72Mahaldar12015/05/2011-BC II dt. 17 February 2014
*73Dhukre12015/05/2011-BC II dt. 17 February 2014
*74Basni/ Bosni12015/05/2011-BC II dt. 17 February 2014
*75Abdal12015/05/2011-BC II dt. 17 February 2014
*76Kan12015/05/2011-BC II dt. 17 February 2014
*77Tutia12015/05/2011-BC II dt. 17 February 2014
*78Gayen12015/05/2011-BC II dt. 17 February 2014
*79Beldar Muslim12015/05/2011-BC II dt. 17 February 2014
*69Khotta Muslim12015/05/2011-BC II dt. 17 February 2014
*83Muslim Laskar12015/05/2011-BC II dt. 17 February 2014
*86Muslim upJamadar12015/05/2011-BC II dt. 17 February 2014
*87Muslim Chutor Mistri12015/05/2011-BC II dt. 17 February 2014
*88Muslim Dafadar12015/05/2011-BC II dt. 17 February 2014
*88Mal Muslim12015/05/2011-BC II dt. 17 February 2014
*89Majhi/ Patni Muslim12015/05/2011-BC II dt. 17 February 2014
*90Muchi/ Chamar Muslim12015/05/2011-BC II dt. 17 February 2014
*91Muslim Nehariya12015/05/2011-BC II dt. 17 February 2014
*92Muslim Haldar12015/05/2011-BC II dt. 17 February 2014
*95Muslim Sanpui/ Sapui12015/05/2011-BC II dt. 17 February 2014
*96Muslim Biswas12015/05/2011-BC II dt. 17 February 2014
*97Muslim Mali12015/05/2011-BC II dt. 17 February 2014
*98Ghosi12015/05/2011-BC II dt. 17 February 2014
*99Muslim Darji/ Ostagar/ Idrishi12015/05/2011-BC II dt. 17 February 2014
*100Muslim Rajmistri12015/05/2011-BC II dt. 17 February 2014
*101Muslim Bhatiyara12015/05/2011-BC II dt. 17 February 2014
*102Muslim Molla12015/05/2011-BC II dt. 17 February 2014
*103Dhali12015/05/2011-BC II dt. 17 February 2014
*105Muslim Piyada12015/05/2011-BC II dt. 17 February 2014
*106Muslim Barujibi/ Barui12015/05/2011-BC II dt. 17 February 2014
*108Muslim Penchi12015/05/2011-BC II dt. 17 February 2014
*137Muslim Sardar12015/05/2011-BC II dt. 17 February 2014

State list

Below is a list of Muslim communities that have been accorded OBC status by the state government of West Bengal.
SI.CasteParticulars of connected orders
*16JolahNotification No.705-TW/EC dt. 13.12.94
*31Fakir, SainNotification No. 183-TW/EC dt. 8 March 1996
*44HawariNotification No. 93-TW/EC dt. 1 February 1997
*49DhuniaNotification No. 93-TW/EC dt. 1 February 1997
*50PatidarNotification No. 93-TW/EC dt. 1 February 1997
*51KasaiNotification No. 93-TW/EC dt. 1 February 1997
*52Pajra-
*54Nashya-SekhNotification No. 84-BCW/RC dt. 1 March 1999
*63ShershabadiaNotification No. 5001-BCW Dt.7-10-02
*65HajjamNotification No.3230 – BCW dt. 04-12-08 read with No. 264/BCW dt. 28-01-09
*66ChowduliNotification No. 485/BCW dt. 20 February 2009
*68Beldar MuslimNotification No. 771-BCW/MR-436/1999 dt. 5 March 2010
*69Khotta MuslimNotification No. 771-BCW/MR-436/1999 dt. 5 March 2010
*70SardarNotification No. 771-BCW/MR-436/1999 dt. 5 March 2010
*71NikariNotification No. 1403-BCW/MR-436/99 dt. 26 April 2010
*72MahaldarNotification No. 1403-BCW/MR-436/99 dt. 26 April 2010
*73DhukrNotification No. 1403-BCW/MR-436/99 dt. 26 April 2010
*74Basni / BosniNotification No. 1403-BCW/MR-436/99 dt. 26 April 2010
*75AbdalNotification No. 1403-BCW/MR-436/99 dt. 26 April 2010
*76KanNotification No. 1403-BCW/MR-436/99 dt. 26 April 2010
*77TutiaNotification No. 1639-BCW/MR-436/1999 dt. 14 May 2010
*78GavenNotification No. 1639-BCW/MR-436/1999 dt. 14 May 2010
*79Bhatia MuslimNotification No. 1639-BCW/MR-436/1999 dt. 14 May 2010
*80MiddeNotification No. 1929-BCW/MR-436/99 dt. 2 June 2010
*81MallickNotification No. 1929-BCW/MR-436/99 dt. 2 June 2010
*83LaskarNotification No. 1929-BCW/MR-436/99 dt. 2 June 2010
*84Baidya MuslimNotification No. 1929-BCW/MR-436/99 dt. 2 June 2010
*86Chutor MistriNotification No. 1929-BCW/MR-436/99 dt. 2 June 2010
*87DafadarNotification No. 1929-BCW/MR-436/99 dt. 2 June 2010
*88Mal MuslimNotification No. 1929-BCW/MR-436/99 dt. 2 June 2010
*89Majhi / Patni MuslimNotification No. 1929-BCW/MR-436/99 dt. 2 June 2010
*90Muchi / Chamar MuslimNotification No. 1929-BCW/MR-436/99 dt. 2 June 2010
*91NehariyaNotification No. 2317-BCW/MR-436/99 dated 1 July 2010
*92Muslim HaldarNotification No. 2317-BCW/MR-436/99 dated 1 July 2010
*93Muslim MandalNotification No. 2317-BCW/MR-436/99 dated 1 July 2010
*95Muslim Sanpui/SapuiNotification No. 2317-BCW/MR-436/99 dated 1 July 2010
*96Muslim BiswasNotification No. 2317-BCW/MR-436/99 dated 1 July 2010
*97Muslim MaliNotification No. 2317-BCW/MR-436/99 dated 1 July 2010
*98GhosiNotification No. 2317-BCW/MR-436/99 dated 1 July 2010
*99Darji / Ostagar / IdrishiNotification No. 2317-BCW/MR-436/99 dated 1 July 2010
*100RajmistriNotification No. 5045-BCW/MR-436/99 dated 31 August 2010
*101BhatiyaraNotification No. 5045-BCW/MR-436/99 dated 31 August 2010
*102MollahNotification No. 5045-BCW/MR-436/99 dated 31 August 2010
*103Dhali Notification No. 5045-BCW/MR-436/99 dated 31 August 2010
*104Tal-Pakha BeniaNotification No. 5045-BCW/MR-436/99 dated 31 August 2010
*105Muslim PiyadaNotification No. 5045-BCW/MR-436/99 dated 31 August 2010
*106Muslim Barujibi / BaruiNotification No. 5045-BCW/MR-436/99 dated 31 August 2010
*107Bepari / Byapari MuslimNotification No. 5045-BCW/MR-436/99 dated 31 August 2010
*108PenchiNotification No. 6305-BCW / MR-436/99 dated 24 September 2010
*109Bhangi Notification No. 1673-BCW / MR-209/11 dated 11 May 2012
*110Dhatri/Dai/Dhaity Notification No. 1673-BCW / MR-209/11 dated 11 May 2012
*111Gharami Notification No. 1673-BCW / MR-209/11 dated 11 May 2012
*112GhorkhanNotification No. 1673-BCW / MR-209/11 dated 11 May 2012
*113Halsana Notification No. 1673-BCW / MR-209/11 dated 11 May 2012
*114Kayal Notification No. 1673-BCW / MR-209/11 dated 11 May 2012
*115Naiya Notification No. 1673-BCW / MR-209/11 dated 11 May 2012
*116Shikari/Sikari Notification No. 1673-BCW / MR-209/11 dated 11 May 2012
*117Adaldar Notification No. 1673-BCW / MR-209/11 dated 11 May 2012
*118Adaldar Notification No. 1673-BCW / MR-209/11 dated 11 May 2012
*119Akunji/Akan/Akhan Notification No. 1673-BCW / MR-209/11 dated 11 May 2012
*120Bag Notification No. 1673-BCW / MR-209/11 dated 11 May 2012
*121Chaprashi Notification No. 1673-BCW / MR-209/11 dated 11 May 2012
*122ChuriharNotification No. 1673-BCW / MR-209/11 dated 11 May 2012
*123Daptari Notification No. 1673-BCW / MR-209/11 dated 11 May 2012
*124Dewan Notification No. 1673-BCW / MR-209/11 dated 11 May 2012
*125Dhabak Notification No. 1673-BCW / MR-209/11 dated 11 May 2012
*126Gazi Notification No. 1673-BCW / MR-209/11 dated 11 May 2012
*127Khan Notification No. 1673-BCW / MR-209/11 dated 11 May 2012
*128Kolu Muslim Notification No. 1673-BCW / MR-209/11 dated 11 May 2012
*129MajhiNotification No. 1673-BCW / MR-209/11 dated 11 May 2012
*130Malita/Malitha/Malitya Notification No. 1673-BCW / MR-209/11 dated 11 May 2012
*131Sekh Notification No. 1673-BCW / MR-209/11 dated 11 May 2012
*132Paik Notification No. 1673-BCW / MR-209/11 dated 11 May 2012
*133Pailan Notification No. 1673-BCW / MR-209/11 dated 11 May 2012
*134Purkait Notification No. 1673-BCW / MR-209/11 dated 11 May 2012
*135Sana Notification No. 1673-BCW / MR-209/11 dated 11 May 2012
*136Sareng Notification No. 1673-BCW / MR-209/11 dated 11 May 2012
*137Sardar Notification No. 1673-BCW / MR-209/11 dated 11 May 2012
*138Sarkar Notification No. 1673-BCW / MR-209/11 dated 11 May 2012
*139Shah Notification No. 1673-BCW / MR-209/11 dated 11 May 2012
*140Tarafdar Notification No. 1673-BCW / MR-209/11 dated 11 May 2012
*141GavaraNotification No. 1673-BCW / MR-209/11 dated 11 May 2012
*142Mouli Notification No. 1673-BCW / MR-209/11 dated 11 May 2012
*143Sepai Notification No. 1673-BCW / MR-209/11 dated 11 May 2012
*144Sekh/SeikhNotification No. 845-BCW/sekhMR-147/12 dated 10 October 2012
*145Bayen Order No. 2770-BCW/MR-116/12 dated 29 August 2014 read with Corrigendum published in Kolkata Gazette dated 9 December 2014
*146Bhuiya/Bhunya Order No. 2770-BCW/MR-116/12 dated 29 August 2014 read with Corrigendum published in Kolkata Gazette dated 9 December 2014
*147Borah / Bara / Bora Order No. 2770-BCW/MR-116/12 dated 29 August 2014 read with Corrigendum published in Kolkata Gazette dated 9 December 2014
*148Gorey Order No. 2770-BCW/MR-116/12 dated 29 August 2014 read with Corrigendum published in Kolkata Gazette dated 9 December 2014
*149Hati Order No. 2770-BCW/MR-116/12 dated 29 August 2014 read with Corrigendum published in Kolkata Gazette dated 9 December 2014
*150Jatuya Order No. 2770-BCW/MR-116/12 dated 29 August 2014 read with Corrigendum published in Kolkata Gazette dated 9 December 2014
*151Khondekar/Khonkar *Order No. 2770-BCW/MR-116/12 dated 29 August 2014 read with Corrigendum published in Kolkata Gazette dated 9 December 2014
*152Pahar Order No. 2770-BCW/MR-116/12 dated 29 August 2014 read with Corrigendum published in Kolkata Gazette dated 9 December 2014
*153Raptan Order No. 2770-BCW/MR-116/12 dated 29 August 2014 read with Corrigendum published in Kolkata Gazette dated 9 December 2014
*154Baradi *Order No. 2770-BCW/MR-116/12 dated 29 August 2014 read with Corrigendum published in Kolkata Gazette dated 9 December 2014
*155Dalal Order No. 2770-BCW/MR-116/12 dated 29 August 2014 read with Corrigendum published in Kolkata Gazette dated 9 December 2014
*156Hoseni Goyala Order No. 2770-BCW/MR-116/12 dated 29 August 2014 read with Corrigendum published in Kolkata Gazette dated 9 December 2014
*157Khalashi Order No. 2770-BCW/MR-116/12 dated 29 August 2014 read with Corrigendum published in Kolkata Gazette dated 9 December 2014
*158Kichni Order No. 2770-BCW/MR-116/12 dated 29 August 2014 read with Corrigendum published in Kolkata Gazette dated 9 December 2014
*159Mukti/Mufti Order No. 2770-BCW/MR-116/12 dated 29 August 2014 read with Corrigendum published in Kolkata Gazette dated 9 December 2014

Notes:
  • 1 Indicate Muslim communities amongst the OBCs