They originated from Uttarakhand are considered Dalit, as they used to make things from rope.
In Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and South India, are not considered a Dalit, but have their category mention in OBC, depending upon the State list.
[3] Arya Samaj influenced a lot of them, especially in the Garhwal region, and many of them dropped their caste surnames and adopted 'Arya' as a last name.
Bachi Ram Arya also appealed them, to break out of mental slavery and exhorted them to recognise the virtues of education, work with the Brahmans on an equal footing and yet be critical of them.
[8] They have surnames like Arya, Ram, Koli, and Lal and have a total of 26 sub-castes in the state.