Inter-Caste Marriages

Choropleth map of India by state: Inter-Caste Marriages. Inter-caste marriage rates remain below 10% nationally — highest in Kerala, lowest in Rajasthan.
Inter-caste marriage rates remain below 10% nationally — highest in Kerala, lowest in Rajasthan.
Policy implication
Inter-caste marriage is the most intimate measure of social integration; legislation incentivises but hasn't normalised it.
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Source: IHDS-II (2012). See the methodology for notes and limitations.

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