Nai (caste)

The Nai (also known as Nayee, also known as Valand in Gujarat) is a caste originating in India. They were traditionally occupied as barbers, although some have adopted the name Sharma that was historically the preserve of Brahmins.[1]

Distribution

The Nai community was listed as an Other Backward Class in various regions of India. These include:

Notable people
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References
  1. Atal, Yogesh. Sociology: A Study of the Social Sphere. Pearson Education India. p. 242. ISBN 978-8-13179-759-4.
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