Castes recorded in Telangana| Caste or community | Group | Population | Households |
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| Madiga | SC | 36,57,551 | 11,37,290 |
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| Shaik/ Sheikh | BC-E | 27,95,727 | 7,82,119 |
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| Mudiraj, Mutrasi, Tenugollu | BC-D | 26,39,027 | 8,17,175 |
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| Sugalis, Lambadis, Banjara | ST | 24,04,056 | 7,10,407 |
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| Yadava (Golla) | BC-D | 20,18,725 | 6,39,479 |
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| Reddy | OC | 17,10,244 | 5,85,636 |
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| Goud [Ediga, Gouda (Gamalla), Kalalee, Gounda, and Srisayana (Segidi) | BC-B | 16,30,187 | 5,29,601 |
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| Mala, Mala Ayawaru | SC | 14,71,514 | 4,75,127 |
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| Munnurukapu | BC-D | 13,75,018 | 4,60,232 |
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| No Caste | OC | 12,06,918 | 4,62,024 |
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| Padmasali (Sali, Salivan, Pattusali, Senapathulu, Thogata Sali) | BC-B | 11,82,252 | 3,89,077 |
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| Rajaka (Chakali, Vannar) | BC-A | 9,95,972 | 3,21,936 |
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| Kuruba or Kuruma | BC-B | 7,95,822 | 2,41,191 |
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| Odde (Oddilu, Vaddi, Vaddelu), Vaddera, Vaddabhovi, Vadiyaraj, Waddera | BC-A | 6,43,571 | 1,98,370 |
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| Muslims (other than BC-E) | OC | 6,22,346 | 1,73,044 |
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| Agnikulakshatriya, Palli, Vadabalija, Bestha, Jalari, Gangavar, Gangaputra, Goondla, Vanyakulakshatriya (Vannekapu, Vannereddi, Pallikapu, Pallireddi) Neyyala, Pattapu | BC-A | 5,27,119 | 1,72,907 |
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| Komati / Vaishya / Gupta / Shetti | OC | 5,08,813 | 1,60,630 |
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| Nayi-Brahmin/Nayee-Brahmin (Mangali), Mangala and Bhajantri | BC-A | 4,33,785 | 1,35,020 |
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| Kummara or Kulala, Salivahana | BC-B | 4,31,363 | 1,36,801 |
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| Koya, Doli Koya, Gutta Koya, Kammara Koya, Musara Koya, Oddi Koya, Pattidi Koya, Rajah, Rasha Koya, Lingadhari Koya (ordinary), Kottu Koya, Bhine Koya, Rajkoya | ST | 4,28,142 | 1,38,847 |
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| Vadrangi / Vadla | BC-B | 4,07,927 | 1,32,985 |
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| Gond, Naikpod, Rajgond, Koitur | ST | 3,81,895 | 1,15,189 |
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| Kamma / Chowdary | OC | 3,67,715 | 1,32,660 |
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| Valmiki Boya (Boya, Bedar, Kirataka, Nishadi, Yellapi /Yellapu, Pedda Boya), Talayari, Chunduvallu | BC-A | 3,59,230 | 1,00,388 |
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| Brahmins | OC | 3,35,806 | 1,09,825 |
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| Dudekula, Laddaf, Pinjari or Noorbash | BC-B | 2,69,699 | 84,584 |
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| Goldsmith | BC-B | 2,48,965 | 77,486 |
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| Kapu / Naidu | OC | 2,42,321 | 81,448 |
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| Perika (Perika Balija, Puragiri kshatriya) | BC-B | 2,30,851 | 79,779 |
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| Beda (Budga) Jangam | SC | 1,90,120 | 53,451 |
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| Yerukulas, Koracha, Dabba Yerukula, Kunchapuri Yerukula, Uppu Yerukula | ST | 1,84,721 | 57,800 |
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| Others | OC | 1,74,002 | 53,504 |
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| Veerashaiva Lingayat / Lingabalija | BC-D | 1,73,192 | 53,876 |
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| Mala Sale, Netkani | SC | 1,70,254 | 55,692 |
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| Blacksmith | BC-B | 1,65,726 | 53,346 |
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| Velama | OC | 1,43,523 | 50,978 |
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| Dhobi Muslim/ Muslim Dhobi/ Dhobi Musalman, Turka Chakla or Turka Sakala, Turaka Chakali, Tulukka Vannan, Tsakalas, Sakalas or Chakalas, Muslim Rajakas | BC-E | 1,26,438 | 35,817 |
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| Uppara or Sagara | BC-D | 1,24,148 | 37,301 |
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| Are, Arevallu and Arollu | BC-D | 1,10,693 | 36,368 |
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| Chippolu (Mera) | BC-D | 1,04,979 | 34,017 |
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| Arekatika, Katika, Are-Suryavamshi | BC-D | 1,03,572 | 30,397 |
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| Qureshi, Kureshi/ Khureshi, Khasab, Marati Khasab, Muslim Katika, Khatik Muslim | BC-E | 1,00,619 | 27,317 |
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| Gangiredlavaru | BC-A | 92,430 | 30,424 |
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| Are Marathi, Maratha (Non-Brahmins), Arakalies and Surabhi Natakalavallu | BC-B | 87,540 | 27,477 |
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| Mali (Bare, Barai, Marar and Tamboli) | BC-D | 83,854 | 25,185 |
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| Kolam, Kolawar | ST | 83,832 | 25,130 |
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| Medari or Mahendra | BC-A | 77,645 | 25,095 |
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| Scheduled Castes converts to Christianity and their progeny | BC-C | 70,664 | 21,909 |
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| Vanjara (Vanjari) | BC-D | 62,023 | 19,597 |
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| Kshathriya / Raju | OC | 60,471 | 20,157 |
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| Mahar | SC | 58,822 | 17,742 |
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| Aryakshatriya, Chittari, Giniyar, Chitrakara, Nakhas | BC-B | 56,875 | 17,905 |
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| Jangam (whose traditional occupation is begging) | BC-A | 55,112 | 17,667 |
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| Gandla, Telikula, Devathilakula | BC-B | 53,866 | 17,572 |
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| Madasi Kuruva, Madari Kuruva | SC | 53,367 | 14,764 |
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| Ayyangars / Iyer | OC | 52,724 | 19,018 |
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| Jains | OC | 51,623 | 16,598 |
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| Vamsha Raj / Pitchiguntla | BC-A | 50,021 | 15,265 |
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| Marwadies | OC | 49,040 | 13,159 |
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| Mala Dasari | SC | 47,690 | 14,946 |
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| Mehtar (Muslim) | BC-A | 47,134 | 13,761 |
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| Turaka Kasha, Kakkukotte Zinka Saibulu, Chakkitakanevale, Terugadu Gontalavaru, Thirugatigantla, Rollaku Kakku Kottevaru, Pattar Phodulu, Chakketakare, Thuraka Kasha. | BC-E | 46,428 | 13,713 |
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| Faqir, Fhakir Budbudki, Ghanti Fhakir, Ghanta Fhakirlu, Turaka Budbudki, Darvesh, Fakeer | BC-E | 46,418 | 13,236 |
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| Mathura | BC-D | 43,998 | 11,744 |
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| Adi Dravida | SC | 42,699 | 16,065 |
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| Dommara | BC-A | 41,836 | 14,791 |
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| Kurmi | BC-D | 41,346 | 13,062 |
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| Poosala | BC-A | 40,710 | 13,475 |
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| Balasanthu, Bahurupi | BC-A | 40,156 | 14,245 |
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| Adi Andhra | SC | 38,499 | 15,056 |
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| Jogi | BC-A | 37,940 | 12,628 |
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| Andh, Sadhu Andh | ST | 37,900 | 11,994 |
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| Madiga Dasu, Mashteen | SC | 36,949 | 11,957 |
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| Pamula | BC-A | 35,833 | 12,615 |
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| Chenchu | ST | 35,683 | 11,767 |
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| Lakkamarikapu | BC-D | 34,784 | 12,165 |
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| Christian (other than BC-C) | OC | 34,096 | 11,607 |
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| Aray Mala | SC | 33,686 | 11,903 |
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| Budabukkala | BC-A | 32,740 | 11,106 |
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| Dasari (formerly engaged in Bikshatana i.e., Beggary) | BC-A | 32,196 | 11,089 |
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| Byagara, Byagari | SC | 31,805 | 9,689 |
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| Satani (Chattadasrivaishnava) | BC-D | 31,454 | 10,218 |
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| Bondili | BC-B | 31,079 | 9,504 |
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| Devanga | BC-B | 30,116 | 9,727 |
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| Bindla | SC | 28,757 | 9,053 |
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| Mandula | BC-A | 28,568 | 8,897 |
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| Patkar (Khatri) | BC-B | 28,356 | 8,205 |
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| Pardhan | ST | 27,165 | 8,343 |
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| Rangarez or Bhavasara Kshatriya | BC-D | 26,086 | 7,960 |
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| Kasikapadi / Kasikapudi | BC-A | 25,828 | 8,412 |
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| Gosangi | SC | 25,217 | 8,078 |
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| Chamar, Mochi, Muchi, Chamar-Ravidas, Chamar- Rohidas | SC | 24,560 | 7,389 |
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| Arwa Mala | SC | 24,364 | 8,257 |
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| Kunapuli | BC-A | 23,378 | 7,721 |
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| KullaKadagi/ KulleKadigi/ | BC-D | 23,137 | 7,366 |
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| Gouda Jetti | BC-A | 23,018 | 7,990 |
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| Kepmare or Reddika | BC-A | 21,835 | 7,408 |
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| Thogata, Thogati or Thogataveerakshatriya | BC-B | 21,474 | 7,083 |
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| Bhatraju | BC-D | 21,423 | 7,075 |
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| Gosangi Muslim, Phakeer Sayebulu | BC-E | 21,337 | 6,227 |
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| Peddammavandlu, Devaravandlu, Yellammavandlu, Mutyalammavandlu, Dammali / Dammala / Dammula / Damala | BC-A | 20,447 | 6,622 |
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| Katipapala | BC-A | 19,991 | 6,906 |
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| Jambuvulu | SC | 19,526 | 5,801 |
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| Mang | SC | 18,830 | 5,236 |
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| Holeya Dasari | SC | 18,717 | 5,310 |
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| Mala Dasu | SC | 18,076 | 5,826 |
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| Veeramushti (Nettikotala), Veerabhadreeya | BC-A | 18,038 | 5,772 |
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| Hatkar | BC-D | 17,977 | 5,332 |
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| Jandra | BC-B | 17,245 | 4,983 |
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| Siddi, Yaba, Habshi, Jasi | BC-E | 16,672 | 4,603 |
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| Nayaks (in the Agency tracts) | ST | 16,510 | 5,065 |
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| Mondivaru, Mondibanda, Banda | BC-A | 16,355 | 5,083 |
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| Bariki | SC | 16,016 | 5,470 |
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| Attar Saibulu, Attarollu | BC-E | 15,419 | 4,476 |
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| Lodh/ Lodhi/ Lodha | BC-B | 15,238 | 4,743 |
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| Bhil | ST | 15,164 | 5,193 |
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| Pakeerla, Borewale, Deera Phakirlu, Bonthala | BC-E | 14,697 | 4,320 |
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| Garadi Muslim, Garadi Saibulu, Pamulavallu, Kani-Kattuvallu, Garadollu, Garadiga | BC-E | 14,204 | 4,220 |
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| Nessi or Kurni | BC-B | 13,804 | 4,032 |
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| Brassmith | BC-B | 13,464 | 4,361 |
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| Karanam | OC | 13,106 | 4,716 |
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| Malajangam | SC | 13,007 | 4,226 |
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| Nakkala, Kurvikaran. | ST | 12,519 | 3,916 |
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| Manne | SC | 11,874 | 4,029 |
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| Dom, Dombara, Paidi, Pano | SC | 11,550 | 3,952 |
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| Tammali (Non-Brahmins) (Shudra caste) | BC-D | 11,140 | 3,465 |
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| Krishnabalija (Dasari, Bukka) | BC-D | 10,708 | 3,511 |
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| Anamuk | SC | 10,536 | 4,436 |
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| Sikligar/ Saikalgar | BC-A | 9,996 | 2,697 |
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| Hajam, Nai, Nai Muslim, Navid | BC-E | 9,783 | 2,800 |
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| Goudu (in the Agency tracts) | ST | 9,769 | 3,300 |
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| Neelakanthi | BC-B | 9,722 | 3,223 |
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| Joshinandiwalas | BC-A | 9,445 | 2,877 |
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| Pardhi (Nirshikari) | BC-A | 9,303 | 3,065 |
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| Sikhs | OC | 9,142 | 2,887 |
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| Mehtar | SC | 8,927 | 2,530 |
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| Buddhists | OC | 8,874 | 3,111 |
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| Lingayat | OC | 8,577 | 2,815 |
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| Bukka Ayyavars | BC-A | 8,547 | 2,980 |
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| Sindhollu, Chindollu | SC | 8,434 | 2,670 |
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| Patnayaks | OC | 8,420 | 3,009 |
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| Swakulasali | BC-B | 8,345 | 2,688 |
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| Chambhar | SC | 7,990 | 2,880 |
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| Konda Dhoras, Kubi | ST | 7,735 | 2,485 |
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| Chalavadi | SC | 7,722 | 2,654 |
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| Yenadis, Chella Yenadi, Kappala Yenadi, Manchi Yenadi, Reddi Yenadi | ST | 7,642 | 2,526 |
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| Rajannala, Rajannalu | BC-A | 7,549 | 2,439 |
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| Mitha Ayyalvar | SC | 7,486 | 2,411 |
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| Thoti | ST | 7,407 | 2,379 |
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| Arundhatiya | SC | 7,237 | 2,860 |
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| Bail Kammara/ Ghisadi/ Gadiya Lohar | BC-A | 7,217 | 2,165 |
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| Neeli | BC-B | 7,156 | 2,115 |
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| Surya Balija (Kalavanthula), Ganika | BC-D | 6,843 | 2,216 |
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| Mala Hannai | SC | 6,803 | 2,216 |
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| Chopemari | BC-A | 6,365 | 2,076 |
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| Bagata | ST | 6,080 | 2,426 |
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| Kolupulvandlu, Pambada, Pambanda, Pambala | SC | 5,760 | 1,952 |
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| Mala Masti | SC | 5,742 | 1,855 |
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| Gotrala | BC-A | 5,739 | 1,968 |
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| Varma | OC | 5,628 | 1,994 |
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| Pambala | BC-A | 5,608 | 1,971 |
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| Passi | BC-D | 5,587 | 1,835 |
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| Kammara | ST | 5,567 | 1,823 |
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| Dandasi | SC | 5,547 | 1,889 |
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| Sarollu/ Soma Vamsha Kshatriya | BC-D | 5,288 | 1,597 |
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| Savaras, Kapu Savaras, Maliya Savaras, Khutto Savaras | ST | 5,193 | 1,693 |
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| Gadabas, Bodo Gadaba, Gutob Gadaba, Kallayi Gadaba, Parangi Gadaba, Kathera Gadaba, Kapu Gadaba | ST | 5,084 | 1,877 |
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| Manna Dhora | ST | 5,080 | 1,590 |
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| Dakkal, Dokkalwar | SC | 5,058 | 1,632 |
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| Patra | BC-A | 5,037 | 1,584 |
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| Sonnayila/ Sannayila/ Sannayollu | BC-A | 4,959 | 1,662 |
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| Sistakaranam | BC-D | 4,587 | 1,415 |
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| Aheer/ AheerYadav | BC-D | 4,539 | 1,321 |
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| Achchukattalavandlu, Singali, Singamvallu, Achchupanivallu, Achchukattuvaru, Achukatlavandlu | BC-E | 4,539 | 1,342 |
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| Kachi | BC-D | 4,503 | 1,465 |
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| Jingar | BC-D | 4,479 | 1,578 |
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| Pala-Ekari, Ekila, Vyakula, Ekiri, Nayanivaru, Palegaru, Tolagari, Kavali | BC-A | 4,346 | 1,458 |
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| Odd/ Od/ Oad | BC-A | 4,049 | 1,303 |
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| Kasi / Silpis | BC-B | 4,001 | 1,353 |
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| Varala | BC-D | 3,939 | 1,284 |
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| Govili/ Govlii/ Gouli/ Gavli | BC-D | 3,903 | 1,177 |
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| Gudala | BC-A | 3,747 | 1,294 |
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| Karnabhakthulu | BC-B | 3,616 | 1,225 |
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| Dhor | SC | 3,474 | 1,056 |
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| Paky, Moti, Thoti | SC | 3,412 | 1,286 |
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| Relli | SC | 3,289 | 1,008 |
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| Karikalabhakthulu, Kaikolan or Kaikala (Sengundam or Sengunther) | BC-B | 3,215 | 1,143 |
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| Mashti | SC | 3,182 | 982 |
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| Sri Kshatriya Ramajogi/ Ramajogi/ Ramajogula | BC-A | 3,133 | 1,034 |
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| Bavuri | SC | 3,074 | 1,087 |
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| Kondareddis | ST | 2,946 | 1,075 |
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| Chachati | SC | 2,891 | 1,000 |
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| Jatapus | ST | 2,788 | 951 |
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| Samagara | SC | 2,758 | 871 |
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| Labbi, Labbai, Labbon, Labba | BC-E | 2,681 | 736 |
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| Koshti | BC-D | 2,636 | 861 |
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| Aghamudian, Aghamudiar, Agamudivellalar and Agamudimudaliar (including Thuluva Vellalas) | BC-D | 2,515 | 786 |
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| Kotia, Bentho Oriya, Bartika, Dulia, Holya, Sanrona, Sidhopaiko | ST | 2,497 | 849 |
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| Enooti/ Yenetivallu | BC-A | 2,471 | 859 |
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| Budubunjala/Bhunjwa /Bhadbhunja | BC-B | 2,468 | 826 |
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| Guddi Eluguvallu, Elugu Bantuvallu, Musalman Keelu Gurralavallu | BC-E | 2,416 | 802 |
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| Kondhs, Kodi, Kodhu, Desaya Kondhs, Dongria Kondhs, Kuttiya Kondhs, Tikiria Kondhs, Yenity Kondhs, Kuvinga | ST | 2,358 | 778 |
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| Mang Garodi | SC | 2,295 | 657 |
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| Kattunayakan | ST | 2,232 | 767 |
|---|
| Ayyaraka | BC-D | 2,215 | 749 |
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| Hill Reddis | ST | 2,179 | 839 |
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| Bagothula/ Bhagavathula | BC-A | 2,102 | 727 |
|---|
| Pariki Muggula | BC-A | 2,100 | 716 |
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| Siddula | BC-A | 2,099 | 720 |
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| Tholubommalatavaru/ Boppala | BC-A | 2,044 | 656 |
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| Mondepatta | BC-A | 2,014 | 699 |
|---|
| Kakipadagala | BC-A | 2,001 | 695 |
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| Jaggali | SC | 1,989 | 604 |
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| Kanjara – Bhatta | BC-A | 1,967 | 742 |
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| Nagaralu | BC-D | 1,954 | 640 |
|---|
| Mala Sanyasi | SC | 1,901 | 633 |
|---|
| Sadhuchetty | BC-D | 1,858 | 626 |
|---|
| Yata | BC-A | 1,854 | 703 |
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| Orphans and destitute children who have lost their parents before reaching the age of ten and are destitute; and who have nobody else to take care of them either by law or custom; and also who are admitted into any of the schools or orphanages run by the Government or recognised by the Government. | BC-A | 1,828 | 735 |
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| Ghasi, Haddi, Relli, Chanchandi | SC | 1,709 | 547 |
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| Theracheerala/ Telsoori/ Baikani | BC-A | 1,686 | 651 |
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| Kaikadi | BC-A | 1,658 | 594 |
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| Valluvan | SC | 1,603 | 585 |
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| Addapuvaru | BC-A | 1,566 | 590 |
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| Nokkar | BC-A | 1,558 | 595 |
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| Ellamalawar, Yellammalawandlu | SC | 1,520 | 532 |
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| Patamvaru/ Masaiahlu | BC-A | 1,444 | 525 |
|---|
| Sondi / Sundi | BC-D | 1,411 | 440 |
|---|
| Ganjikuti/ Ganjikutivaru | BC-A | 1,393 | 477 |
|---|
| Konda Kapus | ST | 1,338 | 486 |
|---|
| Godari | SC | 1,271 | 448 |
|---|
| Rona, Rena | ST | 1,197 | 433 |
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| Kulia | ST | 1,171 | 403 |
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| Holeya | SC | 1,133 | 381 |
|---|
| Reddi Dhoras | ST | 1,043 | 368 |
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| Chandala | SC | 1,003 | 375 |
|---|
| Matangi | SC | 935 | 300 |
|---|
| Mukha Dhora, Nooka Dhora | ST | 870 | 275 |
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| Yatala | SC | 847 | 305 |
|---|
| Porja, Parangiperja | ST | 645 | 238 |
|---|
| Mundala | SC | 554 | 213 |
|---|
| Panchama, Pariah | SC | 531 | 195 |
|---|
| Pamidi | SC | 516 | 183 |
|---|
| Samban | SC | 399 | 139 |
|---|
| Sapru | SC | 316 | 119 |
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