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Karnataka is a state in the southern part of India. It was created on 1 November 1956, with the passing of the States Reorganisation Act.Karnataka is bordered by the Arabian Sea to the west, Goa to the north-west, Maharashtra to the north, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh to the east, Tamil Nadu to the south-east, and Kerala to the south-west.
Outside Telugu states the largest number of Telugu speakers are found in Karnataka (3.7 million) and Tamil Nadu, making them the second largest language groups in those neighbouring states. [98] In Karnataka, Telugu people are predominantly found in the border districts with majority in Bengaluru city and Bellary city.
Mala is a Telugu caste from the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.They are also present in smaller numbers in the states of Karnataka and Maharashtra.They are classified as a Scheduled Caste (SC) by the Government of India. [1]
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.
Madiga is a Telugu caste from southern India. [1] They mainly live in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka, with a small minority in Tamil Nadu. [2] [3] Madigas are historically associated with the work of tannery, leatherwork and small handicrafts. [4]
Today they are regarded as one of the richest groups in Andhra Pradesh [4] and are a dominant caste from Coastal Andhra with socio-economic and political prominence throughout the Telugu-speaking regions of India (the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana). [5] [6] They also have a notable, albeit smaller, presence in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. [7]
Padmasali (also spelt as Padmashali, Padmasale) is a Hindu caste residing in the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, [1] Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu. [2] [3] Their traditional occupation is weaving and clothes business. [4] [5]
The Balija are a Telugu-speaking mercantile community primarily living in the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and in smaller numbers in Telangana and Kerala. [1] In Tamil Nadu, they are known as Kavarais .