List of OBC Caste in Odisha
The 22 castes that are being included in the state SEBC list are Badhei, Bindhani, Bindani, Baraji, Baroi, Sankhua Tanti, Gola Tanti, Lajya Nibaran, Hansi Tanti, Kapadia, Gandhamali, Thanapati, Pandara Mali, Paniar Mali, Pandaria, Oda-Khandayat, Bayalisha Oda, Oda Paika, Oda Paiko, Haladia Teli and Kalandi.
The state SEBC already has 209 castes/communities who are enjoying the benefits of 11.25% reservation in government jobs. Though the state had earlier fixed the reservation percentage for SEBC at 27, it was brought down to 11.25 after the Orissa high court in 2017 quashed the Odisha Reservation of Posts and Services (for Socially and Educationally Backward Classes) Act.
OBC Caste List Odisha
| Caste | Brief Description |
|---|---|
| Yadav | Yadavs are traditionally involved in agriculture and animal husbandry. They are one of the largest OBC communities in India. |
| Kurmi | Kurmis are primarily an agrarian community found in various parts of India. |
| Jat | Jats are primarily engaged in agriculture and animal husbandry. They are spread across different states in India. |
| Gujjar | Gujjars are mainly found in northern India and are traditionally involved in agriculture and cattle rearing. |
| Maratha | Marathas are a prominent community in Maharashtra, primarily involved in agriculture and military service. |
| Vokkaliga | Vokkaligas are a dominant agricultural community in Karnataka. |
| Kapu | Kapus are primarily engaged in agriculture and are one of the largest communities in Andhra Pradesh. |
| Naidu | Naidus are primarily found in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, with involvement in various occupations including agriculture. |
| Kamma | Kammas are predominantly an agricultural community in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. |
| Ezhava | Ezhavas are a prominent community in Kerala, traditionally involved in agriculture and other occupations. |
| Lingayat | Lingayats are a significant community in Karnataka, primarily engaged in agriculture and business. |
| Khandayat | Khandayats are a landowning community primarily found in Odisha. |