Khandayats are the martial race of Odisha who are also numerically superior with 22 per cent population. Though they figure in the Odisha's list of SEBCs, they are not in the central list of OBCs and hence excluded from any reservation.

What is the category of Khandayat?

Traditionally, they are quasi-martial caste who claim themselves to be of Kshatriya status, but they were considered by the Brahmins and others to be in the Shudra varna category due to the majority of Khandayats being peasants.

Are Kshatriya OBC?

Basically the Brahmins and Kshatriyas of ancient India are familiar with this caste today. Second Superior class of the Hindu societies is OBC. ... Moreover 50% of total population belongs to this caste system. This caste system originates its form with thousands of sub-castes.