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Frequently Asked Questions
(1).How B.C s in Andhra Pradesh are Categorised ?
Target - B.Cs
The
Backward Classes community in Andhra Pradesh consists of 92 castes and these
castes are categorized into four groups as follows :
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List of B.Cs and categorization
(As per G.O.Ms.No. 1793 Education Dept., Dt : 23.9.1970 as modified from
time to time).
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GROUP - 'A'
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Aboriginal Tribes, Vimuktha Jathis, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes etc.
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1.
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Agrakula Kshatriya, Palli Vadabalija, Bestha, Jalati, Gangavar,
Gangaputra, Goondla, Vanyakulakshatriya, (Vannekapu, Vanne reddi,
Pallikapu, Pallireddi) Neyyala and Pattapu.
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2.
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Balasanthu, Bahurupi
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3.
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Bandara
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4.
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Budabukkala
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5.
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Rajaka (Chakali, Vannar)
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6.
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Dasari (Formerly engaged in Bhikshathana G.O.Ms. No.32 BCW (M1)
Dept., dt. 23.2.1995)
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7.
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Dommara
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8.
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Gangiredlavaru
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9.
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Jangam whose traditional Occupation is begging.
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10.
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Jogi
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11.
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Katipapala
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12.
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Korcha
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*13.
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Lambada or Banjara in Telangana Area (Deleted and Included in the
list of Scheduled Tribed G.O. Ms. No. 149, SW Dept., Dt 3.6.1978)
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14.
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Mondivaru, Mondibanda, Banda
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15.
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Nayi-Brahmin (Mangali, Mangala and Bhajanthri G.O. Ms. No. 1, BCW
(M1) Dept., Dt 6.1.96)
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16.
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Nakkala
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17.
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Vamsharaj (Pitchigunta Deleted in G.O. Ms. No. 27, BCW (M1) Dept.,
Dt 23.6.95)
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18.
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Pamula
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19.
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Pardhi (Nirishikari)
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20.
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Pambala
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21.
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Peddammavandlu, Devaravandlu, Yallammavandlu, Mutyalammavandlu
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22.
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Veeramusthi (Nettikotala) Veerabhadreeya (G.O. Ms. No. 62, BCW
(M) Dept. dt. 10.12.1996)
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23.
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Valmiki, Boya (Boya, Bedar, Kirataka, Nishadi, Yellapi Pedda Boya
& Chunduvallu G.O. Ms. No. 124, SW Dept., Dt 24.6.1985)
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Yellapall (G.O. Ms. No. 61, BCW (M) Dept. dt. 5.12.1996)
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24.
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Yerukulas in Telangana Area (Deleted in G.O. Ms. No. 149, SW Dept.,
Dt 3.6.1978)
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*25.
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Gudala
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26.
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Kanjara - Bhatta
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27.
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Kalinga (Kinthala deleted in G.O. Ms. No. 53, SW Dept., Dt 7.3.1980)
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28.
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Kopmare or Reddika
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29.
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Mondipatta
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30.
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Nekkar
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31.
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Pariki Muggula
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32.
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Yata
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33.
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Chopemari
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34.
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Kaikadi
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35.
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Jo-shinadiwalas
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36.
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Odde (Oddilu, Vaddi, Vaddelu)
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37.
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Mandula (G.M.No. 40-VI/70-1, Edn dt. 10.2.72)
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38.
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Mehtar (Muslim) G.M.No. 234 - VI/72-2, Edn dt.5.7.72)
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39.
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Kunapuli (G.M.No. 1279/PI/74-10, E&SW., dt. 8.8.1975)
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GROUP - 'B'
Vocational
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1.
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Achukatlavandlu
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2.
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Aryakshatriya, Chittari, Giniyar, Chirakara, Nakhas (Muchi (Telugu
Speaking) Was deleted in G.O. Ms. No.31 BCW (M1) Dept., dt.11.6.96)
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3.
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Devanga
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4.
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Goud (Ediga, Gouda (Gamalla) Kalalce, Goundla, Settibalija of Visakhapatnam,
East Godavari, West Godavari and Krishna Districs & Srisayana
(Segidi) (G.O.Ms.No. 63, BCW (M1) Dept., dt.11.12.96)
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5.
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Dudekula, Laddaf, Pinjari or Noorbasha
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6.
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Gandla, Telikula, Devatlilakula (G.O.Ms.No.13, BCW (P1) Dept.,
dt 20.5.1997)
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7.
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Jandra
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8.
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Kummara or Kulala, Salivahana (GpO.Ms.No. 28 BCW (M1) Dept., dt
24.6.1995)
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9.
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Karikalabhakthula, Kaikolan or Kaikala (Sengundam or Sengunther)
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10.
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Karnabhakthulu
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11.
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Kuruba or Kuruma
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12.
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Nagavaddilu
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13.
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Neelakanthi
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14.
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Patkar (khartri)
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15.
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Perika (Perika Balija, Puragiri Kshatriya)
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16.
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Nossi or Kurni
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17.
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Padmasali (Sali, Salivan Padmasali, Senapathulu, Thogata sali)
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18.
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Srisayana (Segidi) (Deleted and merged with Sl.No.4 of Group -
B vide G.O.Ms.No. 63, BCW (M1) Dept., dt 11.12.1996)
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19.
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Swakulasali
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20.
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Thogata, Thogati or Thogata - Veerakshatriya
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21.
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Viswabrahmin (Ausula, Kamsali, Kummari, Kanchari, Vadla or Vadra
or Vadrangi & Silpis, Viswakarma) (G.O.Ms.No. 59, BCW (M1) Dept.,
dt 6.12.1995)
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GROUP - 'C'
Harijan Convers
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1. Scheduled Castes converts to Christianity and their progency.
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GROUP - 'D'
Other Castes
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1.
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Agaru
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2.
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Arekatika, Katika
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3.
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Atagara
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4.
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Bhatraju
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5.
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Chippolu (Mera)
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6.
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Gavara
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7.
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Godaba
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8.
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Hatkar
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9.
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Jakkala
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10.
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Jingara
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11.
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Kandra
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12.
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Koshti
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13.
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Kachi
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14.
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Surya Balija (Kalavanthula) Ganika (G.O.Ms. No. 20, BCW (P2) Dept.,
dt 19.7.1994)
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15.
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Krishnabalija (Dasari, Bukka)
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16.
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Koppulavelama
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17.
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Mathura
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18.
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Mali
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Mudiraj, Mutrasi, Tenugollu
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20.
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Munnurukapu (Telangana)
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21.
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Nagavasam (Nagavamsa) (G.O. Ms. No.53, BCW (M1) Dept., dt 19.9.1996)
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22.
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Nelli
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23.
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Polinativelamas of Srikakulam and Visakhapatnam Districts
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24.
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Poosala
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25.
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Passi
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26.
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Rangarez or Bhavasarakshastriya
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27.
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Sadhuchetty
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28.
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Satani (Chattada Srivaishnava)
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29.
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Tammali (Confined to Nalgonda, Mahabubnagar, karimnagar, Nizamabad
and Adilabad Districts only. G.O.Ms.No.20, BCW (A1) Dept., dt.21-July-1997)
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30.
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Turupukapus or Gajulakapus of Srikakulam & Visakhapatnam districts.
Who are subject to Social customs of Divorce & Remarriages among
their women (G.O.Ms.No. 65, E & SW Dept., dt.18.2.1974)
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31.
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Uppara or Sagara
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32.
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Vanjara (Vanjari)
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33.
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Yadava (Golla)
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* Deleted
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Target - Occupational Groups
The major Occupational Groups identified for assistance alongwith their traditional
activities are shown below :
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Sl. No.
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Occupational Groups
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Major Economic
Activity
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% share in the total occupational group
population (State Level)
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Yadava
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Cattle Rearing
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23.46%
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Golla
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Milk Vending
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Kuruma
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Sheep Rearing
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Kuruba
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Kumbli Weaving
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2.
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Gowda
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Toddy Tapping
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16.34%
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Ediga
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Settibalija
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Yata
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Gamaeler
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Gundla
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Kalalee
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Srisayana
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Agnikulakshatriya
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Fishing
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9.34%
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Besta
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Gangaputra
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Vanyakulakshatriya
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Vada Balija
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Pattapu
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Palli
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Gangavaru
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Goondla
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Vannereddy
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Pallikapu
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Pallireddy
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Nayeelu
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4.
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Padmasali
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Weaving
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9.24%
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Devangi
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Thogata
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Thogati
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T V Kshatriya
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Patkar
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Swakulasali
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Jandra
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Atchukatla Vandlu
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5.
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Odde
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Earth Works
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7.22%
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Uppara
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Vaddelu
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Sagaras
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6.
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Vishwabrahmin
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Goldsmithy
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6.72%
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Kamsali
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Blacksmithy
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Kanchari
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Brassmithy
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Kammari
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Stone Carving (Silpi)
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Vadrangi
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Carpentry
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Rajaka
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Laundry
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11.88%
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8.
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Dudekula
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Cotton Carding
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4.05%
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Noorbasha
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Luddaq
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Pinjaries
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9.
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Kummara
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Pottery
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4.10
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Kulala
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10.
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Nayeebrahmin
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Hair Dressing
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3.99%
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Mangali
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11.
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Gandla
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Oil Pressing
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1.17%
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Telikula
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12.
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Arekatika
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Butchery
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0.64%
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Katika
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13.
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Medari
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Basketry
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0.64%
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Gundla
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Gadaba
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14.
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Poosala
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Petty Dealers
(Beads &Needles)
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0.22%
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15.
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Rangrej
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Tailoring/Needles
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0.19%
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Chippollu/Mera
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