Which caste is powerful in AP?
Kamma (caste)
| Kamma | |
|---|---|
| Languages | Telugu |
| Country | India |
| Region | Andhra Pradesh Telangana Tamil Nadu Karnataka |
| Status | Forward caste |
Is Reddy and Kapu are same?
Tulasi Reddy said people who were called Reddys in the Rayalaseema region were actually Kapus, according to their caste certificates. Women belonging to the Kapu caste here (in Rayalaseema) eked out a living as farm labour, migrant workers or vegetable vendors in village markets.
What are the castes under OBC in Andhra Pradesh?
Some communities are classified as Other Backward Classes due to social, financial, educational, and/or political discrimination.
- Agnikulakshatriya.
- Palli.
- Vadabalija.
- Bestha.
- Jalari.
- Gangavar.
- Gangaputra.
- Goondla.
Who comes under Kapu caste?
Kapu refers to a social grouping of agriculturists found primarily in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Kapus are primarily an agrarian community, forming a heterogeneous peasant caste.
Is Kapu a lower caste?
They are also found in large numbers in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Orissa and some other Indian states as well as Sri Lanka….Kapu (caste)
| Kapu buddula | |
|---|---|
| Classification | motadi |
| Religions | Hinduism, Buddhism |
| Languages | Telugu, Kannada, Tamil |
| Region | Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Orissa, Maharashtra |
Is Reddy OC or BC?
| Reddy | |
|---|---|
| Classification | Forward caste |
| Religions | Hinduism |
| Languages | Telugu |
| Country | India |
Who is Naidu caste?
Naidu (Nayudu/Nayadu/Naidoo/Nayakudu) is a title used by some South Indian Telugu communities, such as the Balija, Golla, Kamma, Kapu, Telaga, Turupu Kapu/Gajula Kapu, Velama, Boya and Yadava Naidu.
Is Naicker and Naidu same?
Unlike in Andhra, a lot of communities use the tile Naidu or Naicker. The title Naidu is used only by people of Telugu origins, whereas Tamil speaking communities, such as in Arcot district, use the title Naicker. But several Balijas and Kammas also have the title Naicker. Both titles carry the same meaning.
Is Naidu a Shudra?
Or we can look at N Chandrababu Naidu, the Shudra chief minister of Andhra Pradesh.
Which caste is highest in Tamilnadu?
Adi Dravida are numerically the largest SCs with a population of 5,402,755, constituting 45.6 per cent of the state SC population. They are followed by Pallan 2,272,265 (19.2 per cent), Paraiyan 1,860,519 (15.7 per cent), Chakkiliyan 777,139 (6.6 per cent) and Arunthathiyar 771,659 (6.5 per cent).
Which is rowdy district in Tamilnadu?
Tirunelveli district
Which is lowest caste in Tamilnadu?
| Paraiyar | |
|---|---|
| Classification | Scheduled Caste |
| Religions | Hinduism |
| Languages | Tamil |
| Country | India, Sri Lanka |
Is vellalar high caste?
Vellalar is a Tamil caste used primarily by various Sub castes who traditionally pursued agriculture as a profession in the Indian states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala and northeastern parts of Sri Lanka. The Vellalar enjoyed a status almost as high as Brahmins, due to the possession of land—the basis of wealth.
Is gounder a good caste?
The Vellalars of Kongu region came to be known as Kongu Vellalar or Gounder, though both the names have also been treated separately in some regions. According to Beck’s (1972) study, the Kongu Vellalar are one of the top ranking castes who were entitled to ownership over land.
Is Pillai and vellalar same?
Its also said that the Pillai, Menon and Nair communities of Kerala also belong to the Vellalar community (the so called Chera Cellals). Even though 90% of the Tamilian Vellalas have Pillai, Mudaliar or Gounder surnames, it should be remembered that not all Mudaliars, Pillais and Gounders are Vellalas.