Genetic affinities among the lower castes and tribal groups of India: inference from Y chromosome and mitochondrial DNA

Table 3 Populations included in the study for the comparison of HVR I data.

Group	Populations	Sample size	Reference
Indian Upper Castes	Andhra Brahmin	39	[10]
	Karnataka Brahmin	47	[12]
	Maharashtra Brahmin	58	[8]
	Punjab Brahmin	26	[8]
	Uttar Pradesh Brahmin	25	[8]
	West Bengal Brahmin	39	[8]
	Kshatriya	34	[8]
	Rajput	35	[8]
Indian Lower Castes	Kapu	52	[10]
	Madiga	26	[10]
	Relli	20	[10]
	Yadhava	47	[10]
	Mala	24	[10]
Indian Tribes	Pardhan	193	Present study
	Andh	66	Present study
	Naikpod	88	Present study
	Chenchu	94	[4]
	Koya	81	[4]
	Lambadi	86	[4]
	Pardhi	42	[13]
	Thoti	39	[13]
	Koragas	53	[13]
	Kuruchian	46	[13]
	Mullukurunan	44	[13]
	Yerava	53	[13]
	Kota	25	[13]

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