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The Indian social system is patriarchal or patriarchal in nature. Due to the patriarchal system, the position and status of women in the society is always secondary. Even so, the position and status of women in India is linked to the caste system. Therefore, despite the male-dominated social system, there is a lot of difference in the position and status of women of different castes in India. In Maharashtra, 59 castes have been included in the Scheduled Caste category as directed through the Department of Social Justice. Accordingly, in the Scheduled Caste category list the 'Holar or Vhalar' caste found on 26th number and this is a very important caste. According to the census report of 2011, their total population of Holar Caste is found to be 1,08,908. A historical survey has been taken through this research article regarding the exact transitions of women status of Holar community in Western Maharashtra during the pre and post-independence period.