Batwal (caste)
The Batwal community is a distinct social group found predominantly in northern India, particularly in the regions of Jammu & Kashmir, and Himachal Pradesh.[1][2] Historically, the Batwals served as Tax collectors during the reign of the Dogra rulers. They are mainly found in the northern region, including Jammu and hilly region of Kashmir where they inhabit most of their confined settlement, adherently some of their seizable population also found in the bordering state and some part of Himachal pradesh.