From Census to Commission to Life Narratives: Tracing the Nat Community's Socio-Economic Status

Hemraj Prasad Jangir; Ramesh Budharam

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From Census to Commission to Life Narratives: Tracing the Nat Community's Socio-Economic Status

Hemraj Prasad Jangir^*

, Ramesh Budharam

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Received: 27 August 2024 Accepted: 14 September 2024 Published: 10 October 2024

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This paper delves into a comprehensive exploration of the macro-level socio-economic landscape characterizing the Nat community, a de-notified tribe categorized as a scheduled caste in the state of Rajasthan, India. The primary aim is to furnish a nuanced understanding of the life and livelihood dynamics and the contemporary circumstances of the Nat community both at a national level and, more specifically, within the confines of Rajasthan. Historically, the Nat community is a nomadic group of entertainers who performed for Rajput kings and their subjects through dance and acrobatic skills. Drawing upon an amalgamation of existing scholarly works, the most recent datasets, and pertinent information from sources such as the 2011 census and reports issued by the National Commission on Nomadic, Semi-nomadic, and De-Notified Tribes, the paper unfolds across various thematic sections. These segments include an examination of the historical trajectory of the Nat community, an assessment of their social standing across different states, an exploration of the diversities, divisions, and deprivations experienced by the Nat community in Rajasthan, and a macro-level reflection on their demographic, educational, and economic profiles. Through this multi-faceted approach, the paper aspires to contribute valuable insights into the intricate socio-economic fabric that encapsulates the Nat community in the Indian context.

Published in	Advances in Sciences and Humanities (Volume 10, Issue 4)
DOI	10.11648/j.ash.20241004.11
Page(s)	60-68
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Nat Community, De-notified Tribe, Social Position, and Diversities and Divisions

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Jangir HP, Budharam R. From Census to Commission to Life Narratives: Tracing the Nat Community's Socio-Economic Status. Adv Sci Humanit. 2024;10(4):60-68. doi: 10.11648/j.ash.20241004.11

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Hemraj Prasad Jangir

Department of Social Work, Indira Gandhi National Tribal University (IGNTU), Amarkantak Tahamzam, India

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