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Jatavs are now classified as a Scheduled Caste under modern India's system of positive discrimination.They were traditionally considered outside the Hindu ritual ranking system of castes known as varna. They are found mainly in the northern states of India and in Pakistan and Nepal.

Ramnarayan Rawat posits that the association of the Jatav community with a traditional occupation of tanning was constructed, and that the Jatavs were instead historically agriculturists.

The term Jatavs in other words has also been derived from the Sikh Guru Ravidassia.

Demographics
According to the 2001 census of India, the Jatavs comprise around 14 per cent of the population in the state of Uttar Pradesh and 12 percent of that in Punjab.

Occupations
Jatavs who have adopted the weaving profession and abandoned tanning and leathercraft, identify themselves as Julaha Jatavs; R. K. Pruthi suggests this is in the hope that they might in future be considered as Julaha by other communities in the future.. They believe that leatherwork is "degrading" when compared to weaving.

Military
Sikh Light Infantry

The Sikh Chamar Ravidassia has a history of military service, including in the Sikh Light Infantry (composed of lower caste- Majhabi and Ravidassia Sikhs).

Jatav Regiment



The 1st Jatavs Regiment was an infantry regiment formed by the British during World War II. Officially, it was created on 1 March 1943, as the 27th Battalion 2nd Punjab Regiment was converted. The Jatavs Regiment which was involved in the Pacific War Japanese front and was awarded the Battle Honor of Kohima for theirs distinguished role in the Battle of Kohima. The Regiment was disbanded in 1946. Recently, several politicians have demanded that The Jatav Regiment be revived.

Notable people

 * Kanshi Ram (1934–2006), founder of Bahujan Samaj Party and mentor of Mayawati Kumari
 * Jagjivan Ram (1908–1986), first Labour Minister of India, former Defence Minister of India, former Agriculture Minister of India, former Deputy Prime Minister of India and father of Meira Kumar
 * Mayawati, Leader of B.S.P, Chief Minister of U.P.
 * Meira Kumar, Ex.Speaker of Indian Parliament
 * Mohinder Singh Kaypee M.P Jalandhar