Koppula Velama
| Koppula Velama | |
|---|---|
| Classification | Forward caste |
| Religions | Hinduism[1] |
| Languages | Telugu |
| Populated states | Andhra Pradesh, Telangana |
Koppula Velama or Koppu Velama is a Telugu Forward caste found in Andhra Pradesh, India.[2] They are primarily found in the Uttarandhra region with smaller populations in other districts of the state. They are politically well-represented in the Uttarandhra region.[3] Koppula Velama is part of the broader Velama caste (also known as Padmanayaka Velama or Velama Dora).
Etymology
[edit]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.[2][4]
History
[edit]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][6][7]
Koppula Velamas hold key positions in erstwhile Visakahapatnam district along with Kapu and Gavara castes. These three castes are economically and numerically dominant in Visakhapatnam and Anakapalli districts.[8]
Notable people
[edit]- Puri Jagannadh[9]
- Kinjarapu Yerran Naidu[10][11][12]
- Chintakayala Ayyanna Patrudu[9][13]
- Parasuram
- Shiva Nirvana
References
[edit]- ^ Bahadur), Sarat Chandra Roy (Rai (2004). Man in India. A.K. Bose. p. 142.
- ^ a b Singh, K. S. (1992). People of India: Andhra Pradesh. Anthropological Survey of India. p. 1890. ISBN 978-81-7671-006-0.
- ^ Rao, K. Srinivasa (8 April 2022). "Andhra Pradesh: Koppula Velamas seek representation in State Cabinet". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 22 April 2023.
- ^ Bhaskara Rao, Busi; Dharma Rao, B. (2004). Man in India. Vol. 84–85. A.K. Bose. p. 142.
- ^ Murty, K. Ramachandra (2001). Parties, Elections, and Mobilisation. Anmol Publications. p. 20. ISBN 978-81-261-0979-1.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Singh, K. S. (1996). Communities, Segments, Synonyms, Surnames and Titles. Anthropological Survey of India. p. 1854. ISBN 978-0-19-563357-3.
- ^ Kalbagh, Chetana (1991). Women and Development: Women's Struggles for Equality and Emancipation. Discovery. p. 112. ISBN 978-81-7141-145-0.
- ^ a b Patnaik, Santosh (7 April 2019). "Ayyanna faces an uphill task". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 22 April 2023.
- ^ "Yerran Naidu: A mass leader". NDTV.com. 2 November 2012. Retrieved 22 April 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Srikakulam loves you, Yem brother". The Times of India. 12 April 2004. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 22 April 2023.
- ^ "Senior politicians' sons to take electoral plunge". The Times of India. 12 January 2014. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 22 April 2023.