Ezhuthachan (caste)
Ezhuthachan(, , '), also known as Kadupattan(, , ') is a caste native to the Indian state of Kerala. It is classified as an Other Backward Class by the Government of India under its system of positive discrimination.
Thunchaththu Ezhuthachan
The highest literary honour awarded presented by the Government of Kerala is known as the "Ezhuthachan Puraskaram".Sooranad Kunjan Pillai was its first recipient.