Koppula Velama

Koppula Velama
ClassificationNaidu
ReligionsHinduism[1]
LanguagesTelugu
Populated statesAndhra Pradesh, Telangana

Koppula Velama or Koppu Velama is a Telugu caste that inhabits the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.[2] They are primarily found in the Uttarandhra region with smaller populations in other districts. The caste name is added to the Other Backward Class from OC category by the Government of Andhra Pradesh in 1972. [3] They are politically well-represented in the Uttarandhra region.[4]

Etymology

The name originated from the practice of men tying their hair on their heads in the form of a knot, known in Telugu as Koppu (కొప్పు).[2][5]

History

In 1972, the Government of Andhra Pradesh included the Koppula Velama community in the Backward Castes-D (BC-D) category.[6][7][8] Community leaders resent the inclusion of new communities in BC-D category and demanded that the state government stop including any new communities in the list.[6] Koppula Velama community is seeking inclusion in the state Backward Castes-A (BC-A) list.[9]

Koppu Velamas are a kindred group to Polinati Velama caste who also live in Uttarandhra.[10][11][12]

Koppula Velamas hold key positions in Visakahapatnam district along with Kapu and Gavara castes. These three castes are economically and numerically dominant in Visakhapatnam and Anakapalli districts.[13]

Notables

References

  1. ^ Bahadur), Sarat Chandra Roy (Rai (2004). Man in India. A.K. Bose. p. 142.
  2. ^ a b Singh, K. S. (1992). People of India: Andhra Pradesh. Anthropological Survey of India. p. 1890. ISBN 978-81-7671-006-0.
  3. ^ Central List of OBCs for the state of Andhra Pradesh Archived 30 November 2016 at the Wayback Machine, p. 4 (76 - Koppulavelama)
  4. ^ Rao, K. Srinivasa (8 April 2022). "Andhra Pradesh: Koppula Velamas seek representation in State Cabinet". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 22 April 2023.
  5. ^ Bhaskara Rao, Busi; Dharma Rao, B. (2004). Man in India. Vol. 84–85. A.K. Bose. p. 142.
  6. ^ a b "Koppula Velamas seek priority in political posts". Deccan Chronicle. 12 September 2021. Retrieved 22 April 2023.
  7. ^ Naidu, D. Suran (1991). The Congress Party in Transition: A Study in Srikakulam District of Andhra Pradesh. National Book Organisation. p. 133. ISBN 978-81-85135-64-9.
  8. ^ Muthyam, Dr Ponnam (6 March 2022). Emergence of Gouda Community in Andhra Pradesh Politics: A Historical Perspective (From 1956 TO 2009 A.D.). K.K. Publications. p. 114.
  9. ^ "Koppula Velama community seeks BC A tag". The Hindu. 24 August 2021. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 22 April 2023.
  10. ^ Murty, K. Ramachandra (2001). Parties, Elections, and Mobilisation. Anmol Publications. p. 20. ISBN 978-81-261-0979-1.
  11. ^ Vidyasagar, S A (2012). "A Saga of Three Villages in Andhra Pradesh". Economic and Political Weekly. 47 (1): 105–111. ISSN 0012-9976. JSTOR 23065583.
  12. ^ Singh, K. S. (1996). Communities, Segments, Synonyms, Surnames and Titles. Anthropological Survey of India. p. 1854. ISBN 978-0-19-563357-3.
  13. ^ Kalbagh, Chetana (1991). Women and Development: Women's Struggles for Equality and Emancipation. Discovery. p. 112. ISBN 978-81-7141-145-0.
  14. ^ a b Patnaik, Santosh (7 April 2019). "Ayyanna faces an uphill task". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 22 April 2023.
  15. ^ "Yerran Naidu: A mass leader". NDTV.com. 2 November 2012. Retrieved 22 April 2023.
  16. ^ A Srinivasa Rao (2 November 2012). "Senior TDP leader and former Union minister Yerran Naidu dies in a road accident in Andhra Pradesh". India Today. Retrieved 22 April 2023.
  17. ^ "Srikakulam loves you, Yem brother". The Times of India. 12 April 2004. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 22 April 2023.
  18. ^ "Senior politicians' sons to take electoral plunge". The Times of India. 12 January 2014. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 22 April 2023.
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