Koppula Velama

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Koppula Velama
Classification Other Backward Classes
Religions Hinduism [1]
Languages Telugu
Populated states Andhra Pradesh, Telangana

Koppula Velama or Koppu Velama is a Telugu Warrior caste found in Andhra Pradesh, India. They are primarily found in the Uttarandhra region with smaller populations in other districts of the state. They are classified under the Other Backward Classes (OBCs) by the Government of Andhra Pradesh. [2] They are politically well-represented in the Uttarandhra region. [3] Koppula Velama is similar to Velama caste (also known as Padmanayaka Velama or Vemala Dora). [4] [5]

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Etymology

The caste name possibly originated from the practice of their men not cutting their hair but tying it on their heads in the form of a knot, known in Telugu as Koppu (కొప్పు). Hence, they are named as Koppu Velama or Koppula Velama. [6]

History

In 1972, the Government of Andhra Pradesh included the Koppula Velama community in the Backward Castes-D (BC-D) category due to their backwardness. [7] [8] [9] But the community leaders resent the inclusion of new communities in BC-D category and demanded the state government to stop including any new communities in the list. [7] Koppula Velama community is also seeking their inclusion in Backward Castes-A (BC-A) list of Andhra Pradesh government. [10]

Koppu Velamas are a kindred group to Polinati Velama caste who are also present in Uttarandhra region. Both of them are distinct from Padmanayaka Velama caste (also known as Velama Dora). [5] [4] [11]

Koppula Velamas hold key positions in erstwhile Visakahapatnam district along with Gavara and Kapu castes. These three castes are economically and numerically dominant in Visakhapatnam and Anakapalli districts. [12]

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References

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  2. ↑ Central List of OBCs for the state of Andhra Pradesh Archived 30 November 2016 at the Wayback Machine , p. 4 (76 - Koppulavelama)
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