1) Sinhalese caste 
Govi, Govigama is the largest and the most influential caste in Sri Lanka. The term Govi denotes (paddy) farmer, deriving from the root word `goyam`, meaning paddy plant. From time immemorial the Govigama have been responsible for the cultivation of the lands (along with Bathgama) of the island country in accordance with the traditional Rajakari.....