| Regions with significant populations | |
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| Languages | |
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| Hinduism |
The Komarpant (or Komarpant Naik or Komarpaik) are a social group centred in and around Karwar, which is a coastal town in Karnataka and also in various parts of Goa.[citation needed] Prominent surnames used by the community include Naik, Pujari, Phondekar, Belurkar, and Metri.[1]
Surnames and Regional History[edit | edit source]
Historically, the Kshatriya Komarpanth served in both martial and civic roles.[2][3] Within this community, families bearing the Metri surname historically served as military headmen and regional administrators.[2][3] Prominent surnames used by the broader community include Naik, Pujari, Phondekar, and Belurkar.[4]
Government Classification[edit | edit source]
The Komarpanth community is officially recognized under the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category. In Karnataka, the community is included in the Central List of OBCs and the state-level OBC list as Category 2(A).[5][6] In Goa, the community is likewise recognized in the State Backward Classes list for social and educational revitalization.[2]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ National Commission for Backward Classes - Advice on Komarpant, p. 8. See also Karnataka Government Order SWD 225 BCA 2000.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 National Commission for Backward Classes - Advice on Komarpant, p. 8. See also Karnataka Government Order SWD 225 BCA 2000.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Chitnis, K.N. (1974). Keladi Polity. Research Publication Series, Volume 17, Karnatak University, Dharwad.
- ↑ People of India : Goa (Vol XXI) by Shri KS Singh.
- ↑ Central List of OBCs for the State of Karnataka, No. 64. See also Government of Karnataka, Backward Classes Welfare Department.
- ↑ National Commission for Backward Classes - Advice on Komarpant, p. 8.
Further reading[edit | edit source]
- ‘Keḷadi polity’ By K.N. Chitnis, 1974, Research Publication Series, Volume 17, Karnataka University, Dharwad
- ‘Studies in Keladi history: Seminar Papers’ Edited by Giri S. Dikshit, 1981, Mythic Society, Bangalore
- ‘Shivatatva ratnakara of Keladi Basavaraja: A Cultural Study’ By Radha Krishnamurthy, 1995, Keladi Museum and Historical Research Bureau
- ‘The Nayakas of Ikkeri’ By K.D. Swaminathan, 1957.