 Forward castes constitute around 18–20% of Uttar Pradesh population, in which Brahmins are 12–14% and Thakurs are 7–8%.For accurate caste population data in India, Government of India has not publicly released Socio Economic and Caste Census 2011 "caste population data" for every single non-SC/ST castes (General castes, OBC/EBCs) in India.Uttar Pradesh is the most populous state in India with a population of over 199.5 million people on 1 March 2011.