Khap
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A Khap is a community organisation representing a clan or a group of North Indian castes or clans.[1] They are found mostly in northern India, particularly among the Village people of Haryana and Western Uttar Pradesh (Jats), but also amongst states like Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh[2] although historically the term has also been used among other communities. A Khap Panchayat is an assembly of Khap elders, and a Sarv Khap is an assembly of many Khap Panchayats.[3][4]
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Khaps are not affiliated with the formally elected government bodies and are instead concerned with the affairs of the Khap it represents.[5] It is not affiliated with the democratically elected local assemblies that are also termed Panchayat. A Khap Panchayat has no official government recognition or authority but can exert significant social influence within the community it represents.[6] The Baliyan Khap of Jats as led by Mahendra Singh Tikait until 2011 is one that has gained particular media attention.[7] Dahiya Khap is major khap of Jat community in Haryana.[8][9]