Is Mali a caste?

The Mali are an occupational caste found among the Hindus who traditionally worked as gardeners and florists. They also call themselves Phul Mali due to their occupation of growing flowers. The Mali are found throughout North India, East India as well as the Terai region of Nepal and Maharashtra.

Which caste is Mali in Nepal?

Caste-origin Nepal Mandala groups/Newārs

	Population (5.5%)
Malakar/Mali (florists)
Nau/Napit (barbers/nail-cutters)
Balami (farmers from outskrits)
Pahari/Nagarkoti (farmers from outskirts)	0.1%

How many Mali are there in India?

The number of Indians in Mali is estimated to be 300-350. They are mainly in import retail business, mining, power, steel, cement, pharmaceuticals and agro industry sectors. LoC project employees and other professionals with foreign companies constitute a significant chunk.

Is Mali caste Newar?

Some of them includes Dusadh/Podhya, Jogi/Jugi/Kapali, Dhobi/Dhobi, Mali/Mālākar, Halwai/Rajkarnikar, Teli/Manandhar/Sāyami, Kumhar/Kumhā/Prajapati, Chamar/Chyamah, among others. For Newar Brahmans, Khae Bahuns and Chetris are only water-acceptable.

Is bhujel a Dalit?

Most of the Haruwa are not necessarily Dalits; they could be indigenous people such as Gharti, Bhujel, Tamang of the hill and Tharu of Terai (NNDSWO).

Is Saini an OBC?

The Saini community is given representation in government jobs and educational institutes as an Other Backward Class (OBC) in the states of Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh.

What caste is Malla?

The Malla dynasty (Nepali: मल्ल वंश) was the ruling Kshatriya dynasty of the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal from 1201 to 1779. They were a Raghuvanshi dynasty who were seen as the descendants of the Licchavi dynasty.

Who are the Mali caste?

The Mali are cultivator caste found among the Hindus who traditionally worked as gardeners and florists. They also call themselves Phul Mali due to their occupation of growing flowers. The Mali are found throughout North India, East India as well as the Terai region of Nepal and Maharashtra .

Who are the Mali of Maharashtra?

The Mali of Maharashtra are a caste of cultivators specializing in horticulture. The caste is concentrated in five districts of Western Maharashtra and a district in the Vidarbha region. They traditionally made their living by cultivating fruit, flowers and vegetables.

What is another name for the Mali people?

They also call themselves Phul Mali due to their occupation of growing flowers. The Mali are found throughout North India, East India as well as the Terai region of Nepal and Maharashtra .

What is the history of Mali in India?

Malis in Western India (c. 1855-1862). The Mali are an occupational caste found among the Hindus who traditionally worked as gardeners and florists.