Maniyani (caste)

Maniyani Nair
മണിയാണി നായർ
ClassificationLunar dynasty
ReligionsHinduism India
Populated statesKerala • Puduchery
Related groupsNair • Nambiar

The Maniyani Nair (also known as Kolaya, Kolari, Ayar, Konar, Urali Nair in different areas) is a Malayalam speaking community, and Nair sub-caste native to Kerala state of South India. They are mainly distributed in Kannur and Kasaragod districts. They are a pastoral community and their traditional occupation is tending cattle and cultivation. They are sometimes also referred as Itasseri Nairs. They are classified as OBC or Other backward Class by Kerala government

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