Shetake vs. Jatt: Distinct Castes, Different Regions

No, Shetake is not a Jatt caste. They are entirely separate communities:

• Shetake (शेटके): A Maratha clan/surname from Maharashtra (Western India). Marathas are a dominant agrarian-warrior group in Maharashtra/Karnataka.
• Jatt (जाट): A large agricultural community centered in North India (Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, UP, Delhi) and Pakistan (Punjab, Sindh). Distinct ethnicity, language (Punjabi/Hindi dialects), and history.

No historical, geographic, or genealogical link connects Shetake Marathas to Jatts. They have different gotras, deities, customs, and social structures. Caste identity in India is highly localized; surnames rarely cross major regional-cultural boundaries.