General Caste List in West Bengal PDF

The general category (also referred to as the forward or open category) in West Bengal includes several castes that are economically and socially advanced. Here’s a list of some of the prominent general category castes in West Bengal:

1. Bengali Brahmin: This includes sub-castes such as Rarhi and Vaidika.
2. Bengali Kayastha: Known for their administrative and clerical roles historically.
3. Baidya: Traditionally associated with Ayurvedic medicine.
4. Mahishya: Predominantly agrarian community.
5. Aguri: Primarily engaged in agriculture and related activities.
6. Sadgop: Another agrarian caste.
7. Suvarna Banik: Traditionally traders and merchants.
8. Gandhabanik: Historically involved in trade, especially of spices.
9. Karmakar: Traditionally blacksmiths.