List of Muslim Other Backward Classes communities in India

Below is a list of Muslim communities that have been accorded Other Backward Classes status by the Government of India in the state of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.{{cite web|url=http://ncbc.nic.in/Pdf/andhrapradesh.pdf|title=National Commission for Backward Classes: Andhra Pradesh|access-date=2 February 2015}}

Below is a list of Muslim communities that have been accorded Other Backward Classes status by the Government of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana and Karnataka state government.{{cite web |url=http://www.aponline.gov.in/apportal/departments/departments.asp?dep=03&org=111&category=Introduction |title= A P Commission for Backward classes|website=www.aponline.gov.in |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100923184205/http://www.aponline.gov.in/apportal/departments/departments.asp?dep=03&org=111&category=Introduction |archive-date=23 September 2010}}

• 1. Achchukattalavandlu, Singali, Singamvallu, Achchupanivallu, Achchukattuvaru, Achukatlavandlu.
• 2. Attar Saibulu, Attarollu ,bukka muslims
• 3. Dhobi Muslim / Muslim Dhobi / Dhobi Musalman, Chakla or Sakala, Turaka Chakali, Tulukka Vannan, Tsakalas, Sakalas or Chakalas, Muslim Rajakas{{Quotation needed|date=June 2025}}
• 4. Alvi, Alvi, Shah alvi Alvi, Alam, Alvi, Alvi, Darvesh, Shah
• 5. Garadi Muslim, Garadi Saibulu, Pamulavallu, Kani-kattuvallu, Garadollu, Garadiga
• 6. Gosangi Muslim, Phakeer Sayebulu
• 7. Guddi Eluguvallu, Elugu Bantuvallu, Musalman Keelu Gurralavallu
• 8. Hajjam, Nai, Nai Muslim, Navid
• 9. Labbi, Labbai, Labbon, Labba
• 10. Pakeerla, Borewale, Deera Phakirlu, Bonthala
• 11. Qureshi / Qassab, Kureshi / Khureshi, Khasab, Marati Khasab, Muslim Katika, Khatik Muslim
• 12. Siddi, Yaba, Habshi, Jasi
• 13. Turaka Kasha, Kakkukotte Zinka Saibulu, Chakkitakanevale, Terugadu Gontalavaru, Thirugatigantla, Rollaku Kakku Kottevaru, Pattar Phodulu, Chakketakare, Thuraka Kasha
• 14. Other Muslim groups, excluding
• Patan, Pathan, Pastoon, Khan
• Mughal, Moghal
• Momin Ansar, Sheikh or Saudagar
• Vip
• Irani
• Bohara, Bohra
• Cutchi-Memon
• Jamayat
• Navayath
• Sayed, Sayyad,Syed
• Chaush,Arab
• Maniyar

• 1. Maimal
• 2. Pangal
• 3. Maimal (Saikh)
• 4. Jolha (MOMIN AND ANSARI)
• 5. Maria (M-OBC)
• 6. DHUNIYA (MUSLIM) {SHAIKH MANSURI}

Below is a list of Muslim communities that have been accorded Other Backward Classes status by the Government of India in the state of Bihar.{{cite web|url=http://ncbc.nic.in/Pdf/bihar.pdf|title=National Commission for Backward Classes: Bihar|access-date=2 February 2015}}

Notes:

• ¹ largely a Hindu caste in Bihar with a small Muslim minority known as Turk Telis

Below is a list of Muslim communities that have been accorded OBC status by the state government of Bihar:{{cite web|url=http://scbc.bih.nic.in/|title=SCBC Bihar|access-date=2 February 2015}}

1. Makrani
2. Chippi
3. Vakta puriya

Below is a list of Muslim communities that have been accorded Other Backward Classes status by the Government of India in Delhi.{{cite web|url=http://ncbc.nic.in/Pdf/Delhi.pdf|title=National Commission for Backward Classes: Delhi|access-date=2 February 2015}}

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Below is a list of Muslim communities that have been accorded OBC status by the state government of Delhi.http://www.delhi.gov.in/wps/wcm/connect/.../OBC_LIST.pdf?MOD{{Dead link|date=March 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}

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Below is a list of Muslim communities that have been accorded Other Backward Classes status in Gujarat.{{cite web|url=http://ncbc.nic.in/Pdf/gujarat.pdf|title=National Commission for Backward Classes: Gujarat|access-date=2 February 2015}}

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Below is a list of Muslim communities that have been accorded Other Backward Classes status by the Government of India in Haryana.{{cite web|url=http://ncbc.nic.in/Pdf/Haryana.pdf|title=National Commission for Backward Classes: Haryana|access-date=2 February 2015}}

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This is a list of Muslim communities that have been accorded Other Backward Classes status in the state of Himachal Pradesh, India.{{cite web|url=http://ncbc.nic.in/Pdf/HimachalPradesh.pdf|title=National Commission for Backward Classes: Himachal Pradesh|access-date=2 February 2015}}

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• The Muslim Mallah caste are included in the OBC state list.

This is a list of Muslim communities that have been granted Other Backward Classes status by the Government of India in the state of Jammu and Kashmir, India.{{cite web|url=http://ncbc.nic.in/Pdf/jammuandkashmir.pdf|title=National Commission for Backward Classes: Jammu and Kashmir|access-date=2 February 2015}}

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• {{Cite web|title=Central OBC List – പിന്നാക്ക വിഭാഗ വികസന വകുപ്പ്|url=http://bcdd.kerala.gov.in/communities/central-obc-list/|access-date=2021-07-17|language=en-US}}

Below is a list of Muslim communities that have been accorded OBC status by the Government of India in the state of Madhya Pradesh.http://ncbc.nic.in/Pdf/Madhy Pradesh.pdf

• 2. Attar
• 3. Bagwan
• 4. Chhaparband
• 5. Dhawad
• 6. Darwesi
• 7. Fakir Bhandarwala
• 8. Gavandi
• 9. Gavil Muslim
• 10. Khateek
• 11. Mansoori
• 12. Muslim Madari
• 13. Nalba
• 14. Naqqash
• 15. Nilgar
• 16. Pan Faroshs
• 17. Putligar
• 18. Sanpagarudi
• 19. Qassab
• 20. Muslim Teli
• 21. Muslim Maniyar, Manyar, Bangdiwala, Caste No. 309
• 22. Mujawar dafali, Caste No. 339
• 23. Tamboli
• 24. Muslim Beldar, Caste No. 330
• 25. Momin Ansari
• 26. Muslim Teli sSamaj

Below is a list of Muslim communities granted OBC status in the Government of India in the state of Punjab.{{cite web|url=http://ncbc.nic.in/Pdf/punjab.pdf|title=National Commission for Backward Classes: Punjab|access-date=2 February 2015}}

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This is a list of Muslim communities who have been granted Other Backward Class status by the Government of India in the state of Rajasthan.{{cite web|url=http://ncbc.nic.in/Pdf/Rajasthan.pdf|title=National Commission for Backward Classes: Rajasthan|access-date=2 February 2015}}

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Explanation: In the above list for the State of Rajasthan, all castes, which are known by the name of their respective traditional hereditary occupations and whose members follow different religions, include all members of those castes, irrespective of whether they follow the Hindu religion or Islam or any other religion (Vide Resolution No. 12011/4/2002-BCC dt. 19 June 2003).

This is a list of Muslim communities accorded OBC status by the state government of Rajasthan, India.{{Cite web |url=http://sje.rajasthan.gov.in/List%20of%20Castes/obc.htm |title=Social welfare Department, Government of Rajasthan |access-date=11 April 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120327012635/http://sje.rajasthan.gov.in/List%20of%20Castes/obc.htm |archive-date=27 March 2012 |url-status=dead }}

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• ¹ largely Hindu community with a small Muslim minority
• ² The Suthar include a small Muslim minority.
• ³ The Bharbhunja include a small Muslim minority.
• ⁴ The Chhipa are Muslim.
• ⁵ The Ghosi are Muslim.
• ⁶ The Gujjar are only partly Muslim.
• ⁷ Only Muslim Bhangis such as the Hela are in the OBC list; the Hindu sections have Scheduled Caste status.
• ⁸ The Kandera are partly Muslim, while the Pinjara are eniterely Muslim.
• ⁹ The Muslim Kumhar are now added as Moyla.{{Cite web |url=http://sje.rajasthan.gov.in/oldpms/Orders/Order_reg_addition_of_castes220313.PDF |title=Archived copy |access-date=26 February 2017 |archive-date=27 February 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170227231720/http://sje.rajasthan.gov.in/oldpms/Orders/Order_reg_addition_of_castes220313.PDF |url-status=dead }}
• ¹⁰ The Manihar are Muslim.
• ¹¹ The Faqir are Muslim.
• ¹² The Bagwan are Muslim Mali.
• ¹³ The Merat and Cheetahs are Muslims
• ¹⁴ The Nai are partly Muslim
• ¹⁵ Only Muslim Dhobis are in the OBC list; the Hindu section have Scheduled Caste status.
• ¹⁶ Only Muslim Sapera are in the OBC list; the Hindu section have Scheduled Caste status.
• ¹⁷ Only Muslim Nat are in the OBC list; the Hindu section have Scheduled Caste status.
• ¹⁸ includes Muslims
• ¹⁹ Only Muslim Mochis are in the OBC list; the Hindu section have Scheduled Caste status.

• Tamil Muslim (Rowther, Labbai and Marakayar)

Below is a list of Muslim communities that have been accorded Other Backward Classes status in Uttar Pradesh.{{cite web|url=http://ncbc.nic.in/Pdf/UttarPradesh.pdf|title=National Commission for Backward Classes: Uttar Pradesh|access-date=2 February 2015}}

Notes:

• ¹ largely Hindu community with a small Muslim minority
• ² The Mallaah include a small Muslim minority.
• ³ The Kumhar are evenly divided between the Hindu and Muslim sections.
• ⁴ The nomadic Van Gujjar are entirely Muslim, while the settled Gujjars of western UP include a large Muslim minority.
• ⁵ The Chikwa and Qureshi Qassab are entirely Muslim, while the Chak are Hindu.
• ⁶ The Chippe are largely Hindu with a small Muslim minority.
• ⁷ largely Hindu with a small Muslim minority
• ⁸ the Teli Malik are Muslim.
• ⁹ Only Muslim Nat are in the OBC list; the Hindu section have Scheduled Caste status.
• ¹⁰ The Banjara are partly Muslim, while the Mukeri are entirely Muslim.
• ¹¹ The Barhai are partly Muslim
• ¹² The Bharbhunja are partly Muslim.
• ¹³ The Baghban are Muslim Mali.
• ¹⁴ The Manihar are Muslim, while the Churihar are largely Muslim.
• ¹⁵ The Rangrez are Muslim and Rangwa Hindu.
• ¹⁶ The Saifi are Muslim Lohar.
• ¹⁷ The Halwai are partly Muslim.
• ¹⁸ The Hajjam are Muslim Nai.
• ¹⁹ Only Muslim Bhangis such as the Halalkhor and Lalbegi are in the OBC list; the Hindu sections have Scheduled Caste status.
• ²⁰ Only Muslim Dhobis are in the OBC list, the Hindu section have Scheduled Caste status.
• ²¹ Only Muslim Mochis are in the OBC list, the Hindu section have Scheduled Caste status.
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Explanation: In the above list for Uttar Pradesh for all castes linked with traditional hereditary occupations, except those entered with specific mention of name of religion, are included, irrespective of whether their members follow Hinduism, Islam or any other religion.

• ²³ the Mansoori are Muslim Dhunai.

Below is a list of Muslim communities that have been accorded by OBC status by the Government of India in the state of West Bengal.{{cite web|url=http://ncbc.nic.in/Pdf/westbengal.pdf|title=National Commission for Backward Classes: West Bengal|access-date=2 February 2015}}

Below is a list of Muslim communities that have been accorded OBC status by the state government of West Bengal.{{cite web|url=http://www.anagrasarkalyan.gov.in/htm/obc_list.html|title=:: BCW Department-Govt of West Bengal, OBC List ::|access-date=2 February 2015}}

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• ¹ Indicate Muslim communities amongst the OBCs

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