Archive · 28 Sep 2025
Codava Community Demands Exclusive Identity in Caste Census
Imagine a group of people, the Codavas, who live in a special place called Codavaland.
They want to be counted separately in a government survey called the caste census.
The leaders of the Codava community are worried that other people might try to pretend they are Codavas.
They want to make sure that only real Codavas are recognized.
They say their community is special and has a unique culture.
They also want to protect their rights because they are a small group.
They have been recognized as a distinct group in the past, and they want to continue being recognized now.
CNC demands exclusive recognition of Codavas in the caste census.
CNC opposes inclusion of non-Codavas under the community's name.
Codavas are a mono-ethnic indigenous community in Codavaland.
Historical recognition of Codava identity by various commissions.
CNC will challenge any attempt to dilute Codava identity legally.
- Who
- Codava National Council (CNC)
- What
- Asserting right to independent identity in caste census
- When
- Statement issued on Sunday
- Where
- Codavaland (Coorg)
- Why
- To ensure exclusive recognition and constitutional protection for the Codava community
- Community
- Codava
- Location
- Codavaland (Coorg)
- Concern
- Inclusion of non-Codavas in census
- Key Figure
- N.U. Nachappa Codava, CNC chairman
- Historical Recognition
- Distinct group by various commissions and gazetteers