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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.
This article refers solely to the Indian surname. In India it is predominantly used by members of the Telugu speaking Reddy caste. It is also used as a surname by members of the Reddi Lingayat [1] and Reddy Vokkaliga [2] [3] [4] communities of Karnataka. The following is a list of notable people with surnames Reddy and associated variants.
Telugu is restricted to the two sections of Reddy and Palyada Sime. [69] [70] The usual caste titles are Gowda for the Kannada section and Reddy for the Telugu section. [71] Many Palegars belonged to the Musuku group. [72] The Palegars of Devanhalli, Dodballapur, Yelahanka, Magadi, Hoskote, Kolar, Anekal and Koratagere were Morasu Vokkaligas.
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.
This category has the following 10 subcategories, out of 10 total. ... Pages in category "Social groups of Karnataka" ... (caste) Bunt (community) C.
Reddy in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, Reddiar (Reddy + ar) in Tamil Nadu, Pondicherry, and Kerala. Reddy, Reddappa (Reddy + appa- signifying respect) in Karnataka. Many Reddiars moved from the Andhra region in search of rich soil for cultivation and settled in Pondicherry and the northern districts of Cuddalore , Villupuram and Chengalpet in ...
Munnuru Kapu is a Telugu-speaking caste primarily found in the Indian state of Telangana. [2] Traditionally, they are a community of cultivators and are distributed across Telangana. [3] They are also present in Nanded and Latur districts of Maharashtra. [1] [4] Munnuru Kapus are described as an economically and politically prominent community ...
This is a list of Scheduled Castes in India. The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes are those considered the most socio-economic disadvantaged in India, and are officially defined in the Constitution of India in order to aid equality initiatives.