Naidu not limited to kamma and kapu
You can also Telaga caste as a sub caste of Naidu/Kapu caste. Naidu literal meaning is protector. Title of honour among Hindus in the Deccan. "The kings of Deccan also have a custom when they will honor a man or recompense their service done, and raise him to dignity and honour.Naidu or Nayudu or Naidoo is a title used by many South Indian Telugu communities, such as the Kammas, Balijas, Gollas, Kapus, Velamas. and other castes who worked as warriors.
Kamma is a dominant caste (community) mainly from the state Andhra Pradesh (AP) and Tamil Nadu in southern India. They are also referred to as Kamma Naidus or Kammavar Naidus in the southern parts of the state and neighboring Tamilnadu state, and as Choudharys in coastal AP.
Kammas and Reddys are politically dominant castes prior to the formation of Andhra Pradesh in 1956 and after. Reddys are classified as a Forward Caste in modern India's positive discrimination system.
They formed the Kamma Mahajana Sabha, a caste association, in 1910, which received encouragement from the political leaders. They 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).
Bunt are a caste who traditionally inhabit the Tulunadu region of Karnataka. They primarily speak Tulu as their mother tongue. They have Rai, Shetty, Hegde etc. Kshatriya is a varna category and only a few castes are considered part of it.
Shudra is the lowest ranking caste that is not considered "untouchable." The original caste system was divided into four groups and the untouchables, who are outsiders in society. In general, we can say that Iyengars are from the top of society, and Shudra are from the bottom, but above the lowest, the untouchables.
In South India they are considered as Backward castes. According to the Indian Census of 2011, the Valmikis represent 0.7 per cent in Andhra Pradesh and are mainly concentrated in Anantapur, Kurnool and Kadapa districts of Andhra Pradesh. In Andhra Pradesh they are known as Boya Valmikis or Valmikis.
Among the numerically major SCs, Adi Dravida has the highest (88.7 per cent) rural population, followed by Madiga (85.1 per cent), Mala (81.9 per cent) and Adi Andhra (76.8 per cent). During 1991-2001, Mala have recorded the highest growth rate of 29.7 per cent followed by Madiga (25.5 per cent).
Here are six of the most significant:
- Brahmins. The highest of all the castes, and traditionally priests or teachers, Brahmins make up a small part of the Indian population.
- Kshatriyas. Meaning “protector[s] of the gentle people,” Kshatriyas were traditionally the military class.
- Vaishyas.
- Shudras.
- Adivasi.
- Dalits.
Among the major SCs, Pallan have the highest (76 per cent) rural population, followed by Paraiyan (73.1 per cent), Adi Darvida (69.4 per cent), Chakkiliyan (67.9 per cent) and Arunthathiyar (64.4 per cent).
Reddy (also transliterated as Raddi, Reddi, Reddiar, Reddappa, Reddy) is a caste that originated in India, predominantly settled in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. They are classified as a forward caste. The origin of the Reddy has been linked to the Rashtrakutas, although opinions vary.
Vokkaliga is a Hindu farming community with 54 sub-divisions belonging to Karnataka. They have notable demographic, political, and economic dominance in the southern parts of the Indian state of Karnataka. They are designated as an Other Backward Class in India's reservation system.
The way out for you is to ask your elders (father , grandfather, uncles, granduncles, from father's side) about their Gotra. If they have one , that is your gotra. If they do not have one, your community does not follow the gotra system.
It is also notable that Telaga, Balija, Ontari, Turupukapu, Munnur Kapu, Settibalija, Gajulabalija were recognized as B.C's in the neighboring States, Tamilnadu and Karnataka, Maharastra Whereas the same benefit has not been extended to these communities in Andhra Pradesh.
Going by ancient varna system the ancestors of kammas are undoubtedly “Kshatriyas”. Kamma caste is formed from Ikshvaku Kings. Going by ancient varna system the ancestors of kammas are undoubtedly “Kshatriyas”. Kamma caste is formed from Ikshvaku Kings.
Availability of water and the natural propensity for hard work made the Kammas wealthy and prosperous. The money was put to good use by establishing numerous schools and libraries and encouraging their children to take up modern education.
Many Hindus are indeed vegetarian but many, including Brahmins, eat meat. In fact, for the warrior castes, meat was an important part of their diet, vital in building the physical strength needed for battle. It is the belief of one high-ranking caste, the Kayastha, that vegetarianism is for rabbits.
Bunts are a regional group of people specific to a particular region of Karnataka. They are not a single caste. They are divided into several castes but most of them traditionally fall under upper varnas such as Brahmin, Vaishya and probably Kshatriya.
Upper caste
It may refer to: A caste considered "higher" than a scheduled caste. For example a newspaper report may term a Gujar as "higher caste than a Jatav. However in some regions Gujars may themselves be considered backward relative to others.The key to their success lies in their willingness take risks. The Kammas can legitimately claim the credit for introducing modern agricultural techniques in the state. Their influence now extends beyond the state, and they control the economic activity in parts of Karnataka, Orissa and Tamil Nadu.
Kapu refers to a social grouping of agriculturists found primarily in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. They are classified as a Forward Caste in Andhra Pradesh, where they are the dominant community in the districts of East Godavari and West Godavari.
Those present in Andhra Pradesh are: Brahmin. Kamma. Kapu.
Rao is a title and a surname native to India and used mostly in South India. Its is used mostly in states of Haryana, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka and Maharashtra.
