What caste does Sharma belong to?

Sharma is a Brahmin Hindu surname in India and Nepal.

What caste is Sharma in Bihar?

In Bihar, the Bhumihars started using the surname Sharma and the title Pandit in the 20th century. Other common traditional Brahmin surnames used by the Bhumihars include Mishra, Dikshit, Tivan, Pathak, Pande and Upadhyaya.

What Sharma means?

It comes from Sanskrit roots variously meaning “bliss,” “happiness,” or “warmth.” The name is historically associated with the Brahmin (priest and teacher) caste, but many contemporary families bear the name across social classes—and across the globe. Many well-known people have had the last name Sharma.

Is Sharma an OBC or St name?

Surname doesn’t give you right answer about General OBC SC or ST. Sharma are Actually Brahmins but few Non-brahmins uses Sharma when they relocate to new place.. just to fool others. E.g. My neighbours.

What is the caste of a Sharma in Bihar?

In Bihar, Sharma is used by Carpenter (Badhai) — OBC as well as Bhumihar Brahaman (General Caste). According to my little knowledge , sharmas are the carpenters belonging to obc category.

What is the caste of Sharma in Varanasi?

An alternative English spelling of the name used in the city of Varanasi and the Indian states of Assam, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Kerala is “Sarma”. Brahmin, Carpenter caste, Blacksmith caste and may be some tribes. Whoever calls themselves Vishwakarma caste/Jangid claim Brahmins status and use Sharma.

Does the title of “Sharma” mean he is a Brahmin?

Sharma title used by people of Eastern UP and Bihar does not mean he is Brahmin by caste. You will find Kumar title being used extensively by residents of Eastern India. When People found out that system is targeting them on the basis of their title they stopped using them.