Yerukala people

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Yerukala
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Yerukala men holds stick
Total population
519,337 (2011 census)
Regions with significant populations
Andhra Pradesh (Majority), Tamil Nadu, Telangana
Languages
Yerukala
Related ethnic groups
Soliga, Tamil, Irula

Yerukala or Erukala or Erukula is a tribal community primarily found in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. [1] Most live in southern Coastal Andhra and Rayalaseema, with a smaller minority in districts of Telangana. Their native language is Yerukala, but most have shifted to Telugu.

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The population of Yerukala tribes according to 2011 census is 519,337.[ citation needed ] The total literacy rate among Yerukula is 48.12%.

History

They were vilified in British sources for being habitual criminals, [2] and so were placed under Criminal Tribes Act, although they were underrepresented in the population of criminals and were most likely targeted for their nomadic lifestyle. [3]

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References

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