The Baiswar is a Hindu caste found in the state of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, India. They are divided into two clans, namely Khandit and Bansit. Baiswars are said to be Bais Rajput. They are migrated from Baiswara, which is why they may have called themselves Baiswar. They are considered as a OBC in Madhya Pradesh, and General Category in Chhattisgarh.
The 2011 Census of India for Uttar Pradesh showed the Baiswar population as 17,920.
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