Do Brahmins have reservation in Tamilnadu?

The reservation gave 44\% to non-brahmin Hindus, 8\% to scheduled castes and 16\% to Brahmins, Christians and Muslims. Although, these numbers did not accurately represent their population share, Periyar pointed to it as a ‘compromise’ and accepted it.

Is there any reservation for Brahmins?

General Category contains mostly high castes who cannot avail reservations: most communities in the Brahmin, Kshatriya and Vaishya varnas. However, there are also some communities classified as shudra varna, as well as most Muslim and Christian communities, who are part of this category.

Which category do Brahmins belong to?

Hey , brahmins are considered to be 1G category in Karnataka CET.

What two types of people are in the Brahmin level at the top of the caste system?

At the top of the hierarchy were the Brahmins who were mainly teachers and intellectuals and are believed to have come from Brahma’s head. Then came the Kshatriyas, or the warriors and rulers, supposedly from his arms. The third slot went to the Vaishyas, or the traders, who were created from his thighs.

What percentage of Tamil Nadu is Brahmin?

6.75 per cent
The Brahmin population in Tamil Nadu is 6.75 per cent and it is 16.5 per cent at national level.

Which is the highest caste in Tamil Nadu?

Tamil Nadu: Caste Realities Unlikely To Change Any Time Soon

• Party preferences of castes are likely to remain unchanged.
• The top three castes by numbers in Tamil Nadu are Thevar (also known as Mukkulaththor), Vanniar and Kongu Vellalar (also known as Gounder).
• Among the Dalits, Paraiyar and Pallar are the most dominant.

Why are Brahmins considered sacred or pure?

Some people believed that the Brahmins came from Brahma’s head or brain. They are considered sacred or pure because they belong to the highest caste in the Hindu caste system and according to the Hindu caste system, people believe that higher the caste, more is the purity.

Why were the Brahmins considered the highest castes among all castes?

They were considered the highest among all the castes because they were a group of priests, teachers, thinkers, strategists and the custodians of the Hindu religion. They used to guide people and show them the right path. They were also called the middle-men (men between God and humans).

Which castes have the highest percentage of non-gazetted posts?

According to the Sattanathan Commission, nine castes including Vadugas, Thulluva Vellalas, Aghamudiyans, Gavaras, Veerakodi Vellalas, Sourashtrans, Sadhu Chettis, Kaikolan (Sengunthar and Sozhia) and Devangas, which account for around 11.3\% of the total backward classes’ population, cornered 37\% of non-gazetted and 48\% of gazetted posts.

Who was the first Backward Classes Commission of Tamil Nadu?

The first backward classes commission of Tamil Nadu, appointed by M. Karunanidhi and headed by A.N. Sattanathan, in its report in 1970, felt that an upper crust within the backward caste i.e., a class within the caste has been appropriating major benefits of reservation and blocking the development of the real backward castes.