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Scheduled Castes (SCs) are officially designated groups of people and among the most disadvantaged socio-economic groups. [7] [8] Scheduled Castes are given reservation status guaranteeing political representation, preference in promotion, quota in universities, free and stipended education, scholarships, banking services, various government schemes.
Telugu given names often reflect cultural and religious significance, with many derived from Hindu deities. Given names are sometimes compound words; in such cases, only the final word before the caste suffix is used in everyday address. For example, in the name "Venkata Satyanarayana Naidu," "Satyanarayana" would be used informally.
Pages in category "Telugu-language surnames" The following 27 pages are in this category, out of 27 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A. Akula;
These Telugu Chodas later came to be called Telagas over a period of time. [30] Various sources mention Telaga as a historically military caste known for their honour and valour. [28] [29] They were also known as Nayakas and later Naidus. Telaga surnames (intiperlu in Telugu) include names of
Bhatraju (also transliterated as Bhatrazu) is an Indian caste of Telugu-speaking ballad reciters, poets, panegyrists, and religious musicians. [1] [2] They are primarily found in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana and also in smaller numbers in the neighbouring states. They are also known as Bhatturaju or Bhataraju or Bhatrajulu. [2]
Due to Kāpu being a generic Telugu term for landowning cultivator, Reddy caste is sometimes referred to as Kapu in parts of Rayalaseema and Telangana. But, Reddys are distinct from the Kapus of Coastal Andhra. [51] [116] [92] Kapu caste is also unrelated to Konda Kapu, Pattapu Kapu, Vanne Kapu, Palli Kapu, Are Kapu, Morasu Kapu, Kapu Savara ...
In 1920, as a part of Sanskritization process, the toddy-tapper community of Godavari districts — not related to the Balija caste and the historical Setti Balija trader community — changed their caste name from Ediga or Eendra to the more respectable name of Chettu Balija (Chettu meaning tree in Telugu), which transformed to Setti Balija ...
Reddy [a] (also transliterated as Raddi, Reddi, Reddiar, Reddappa) is a Hindu caste predominantly found in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana in South India. They are classified as a forward caste. The origin of the Reddy has been linked to the Rashtrakutas, although opinions vary. They were feudal overlords and peasant proprietors.