Batwal (caste)

The Batwal community is a distinct social group found predominantly in northern India, particularly in the regions of Jammu & Kashmir, and Himachal Pradesh.People of India Punjab Volume XXXVII edited by I.J.S Bansal  & Swaran Singh page 82 to 89 Manohar PublicationsPeople of India Jammu and Kashmir Volume XXV edited by K.N Pandita, S.D.S Charak & B.R. Rizvi page 115 to 120 Manohar Publications 

Historically, the Batwals served as Tax collectors during the reign of the Dogra rulers.  They are mainly found in the northern region, including Jammu and hilly region of Kashmir where they inhabit most of their confined settlement, adherently some of their seizable population also found in the bordering state and some part of Himachal pradesh. 

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