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Is Bunt a Caste?

James H. Sterling • • 6 min read
Is Bunt a Caste?

Varna classification
Bunts were classified as Sat-Shudras or Upper Shudras. In Southern India, the upper Shudras were generally the landholding ruling classes of South India and were analogous to Kshatriyas and Vaishyas in North India. ... Bunts today are considered a forward upper caste community.

Are Bunts Brahmin?

Bunts are everywhere. ... The beautiful coastal Karnataka has produced three vibrant communities Udupi Brahmins of famous Udupi hotels, Bunts of the Earth (Shettys, Rai s, Hegdes and Choutas) and Bankers of the coast (Konkani Saraswat Brahmins - Kamats, Pai s, Shenoy s).

What is the caste of Shetty?

Shetty is a surname from coastal Karnataka in India. It is found among Hindus of the Bunt community. Kshatriyas originate from Vedic culture of ancient India. They are the part of Vedic Varna Vyavastha which is devided into four parts, namely Brahmin, Kshatriya, Vashya, Shudra.

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