Fact Check: Does the Gaikwad Surname Fall Under Sc, Obc, or Open Category?
By Marcus Vance
Because the name spans multiple strata, administrative categories differ significantly based on ancestral records, regional registration, and statutory quota systems across Maharashtra and central India.
| Community Lineage | Historical Background | Administrative Category | Key Proof Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96 Kuli Maratha Gaikwad | Princely lineage, Baroda dynasty, historical landowning nobility | Open / General Category (or EWS / SEBC if eligible) | No caste proof needed for Open; income proof for EWS |
| Kunbi Maratha Gaikwad | Agrarian peasantry and farming lineages of Vidarbha, Khandesh, Marathwada | Other Backward Class (OBC) | Pre-1967 records showing ancestor registered as "Kunbi" |
| Mahar / Buddhist Gaikwad | Traditional village guardians; followers of the 1956 Buddhist conversion | Scheduled Caste (SC) | Pre-1950 documents noting Mahar community or Scheduled Caste |
| Matang / Mang Gaikwad | Artisanal and folk music communities under the historical 12 Balutedar setup | Scheduled Caste (SC) | Pre-1950 revenue or school records verifying Mang identity |
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