what is difference between varna and jatis

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Difference between Varna and Jati are as follows :

Varna Jati

1. It was a division of society based on the occupation which a person is employed in. 1. It is a division based on the birth units of Hindu society.

2. There are only 4 Varnas. 2. There are thousand of Jatis

3. It is an ancient division with origin in Vedas. 3. It is a more recent concept than Varna system.

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Varna	Jati
1. It was a division of society based on the occupation which a person is employed in.	1. It is a division based on the birth units of Hindu society.
2. There are only 4 Varnas.	2. There are thousand of Jatis
3. It is an ancient division with origin in Vedas.	3. It is a more recent concept than Varna system.