It was the first time a person from konkan was holding an important post in Deccani politics. Eventually, many people from konkan migrated to join the service of Marattha kingdom and in due course called the plateau of Deccan their home. Straight sharp nose with distinctive jawline is another feature. Soft, radiant glowing skin. Hair colour can tend towards lighter blonde shade.
Physique is average and generally supple.
Before the Peshwa's, the community was predominantly found in the Konkan coastal belt of Maharashtra, India but afterwards migrated to various parts of India. Today the community is found mainly in the state of Maharashtra particularly the Konkan costal belt and the Deccan Plateau. They are also scattered in small pockets in the states of Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Many of the community members have migrated to the Middle East Gulf States -particularly U.A.E, U.K, Australia. Also , U.S.A - has maximum number of professionals.