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Maratha & Mahar caste codes (NFHS 1, 1992-93, India)
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I was going through the caste codes (the pdf file), and noticed that the two prominent castes in Maharashtra - Maratha and Mahar are not mentioned in this list, while 1931 census had mentioned and enumerated these castes.
Why are they not mentioned in NFHS 1992-93 codes? Am i missing something? Any lead would be helpful.
Thank you so much for your time and help,
Ambrish ]]>ambudon2017-03-11T04:09:09-00:00Re: Maratha & Mahar caste codes (NFHS 1, 1992-93, India)
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Both of those castes were included in the NFHS-1 caste list, which came directly from the 1931 Census. You have to look in List III (Showing Sub-divisions and Synonyms Included in List I). Code 1968 is Maratha, code 1969 is Maratha Sudha, and code 2307 is Mahar.]]>Bridgette-DHS2017-03-15T12:44:47-00:00Re: Maratha & Mahar caste codes (NFHS 1, 1992-93, India)
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First of all, thank you for your reply.
But there seems to be something missing.
I am using "sh035" as the variable for caste. When I tab this variable for the state of Maharashtra, I find that none of the households have the code 1968/1969 or for that matter 21 (under which 1968 and 1969 are listed). Similarly, none of the households have code 2307.
This is surprising for the reason that Marathas constitute a significant fraction of Maharashtra's population. The often used India Development Survey (IHDS), implemented by Univ. of Maryland, shows that Maratha households constitute more than 25% of the surveyed households.
I am just wondering what's going on. So sorry for bothering, and thanks once again for all the help. ]]>ambudon2017-03-15T12:52:43-00:00Re: Maratha & Mahar caste codes (NFHS 1, 1992-93, India)
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fredarnold2017-03-15T20:36:45-00:00Re: Maratha & Mahar caste codes (NFHS 1, 1992-93, India)
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Thank you so much. My own sense is that Marathas are clubbed with 'Kunbi'. Interestingly, in NFHS 2 and 3, the raw caste names are provided, which is not the case with NFHS 1.
Nevertheless, thank you once again. And I will get in touch with the person you mentioned in the email. ]]>ambudon2017-03-16T11:23:09-00:00