Communities
Saurashtra is home to a number of communities that are unique to the region. The kshatriyas, vaishyas, shudras and others live here peacefully. The castes include Vaniyas, Ahirs Lohanas Leuva Patel, Kadva Patel, Chauhans, Makwanas, Jethwas, Raijadas, Chudasamas, Gohils, Parmars, Jhalas, Jadejas, Chavdas, Solankis, Sarvaiyas, Maher/Mers, Savjis, Nagar Brahmins, Kathiawadi Memons, Sagar, the Kathis and Khants, Turk Jamat Karadia Rajput, Koli, Kadiya, Kumbhars, Waland, Talapada Kolis, Hajjams, Kannivadi, Kuppal, Juttu, Goundan, Appen and Bhois. The Siddis are to this day unique with their roots in Africa. In 11th century brahmin community migrated to South India in Madurai, this community is known as Sourashtrian and speaks Sourashtra language.
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