[PDF] Telangana Caste List 2025 | BC A BC B BC C BC D BC E, SC ST, EWS & General Caste

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Introduction

Telangana is a diverse state of India. According to the National Census 2011, the total population of this state is about 3.5 crores. The social structure of the state has been based on castes, and people of different communities and castes live here. In Telangana, groups or castes that have historically been socially, educationally and economically marginalized are given reservation in education, government jobs and other social benefits. Its purpose is to bring equality in the society by bringing these groups into the mainstream.

This blog post will prove useful for all the people of Telangana state who want to know more about the social structure and caste system of Telangana. Whether you are a student, a researcher or just a curious reader, this blog post will give you a comprehensive understanding about the caste list and category of Telangana.

Telangana Caste List

The Telangana government has prepared a list of various castes living in the state, known as Telangana Caste List. Telangana Caste List is a list of all castes and communities or groups that have been classified by the state government as Scheduled Tribes (ST), Scheduled Castes (SC), Other Backward Classes (OBC) or Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). OBCs are classified into subcategoried BC A, BC B, BC C, BC D and BC E. Communities included in this list are considered socially, educationally and economically backward. Who get the benefit of reservation in educational institutions run by the state government, government jobs and various welfare schemes. A detailed list of these castes is given below category wise.

The percentage of reserved seats for different categories in Telangana is as follows:

Category Name	Reservation Percentage
Scheduled Tribes (ST)	6%
Scheduled Castes (SC)	15%
Other Backward Classes (OBC)	29%
OBCs is divided among five groups as under:
(i) BC A Caste	7%
(ii) BC B Caste	10%
(iii) BC C Caste	1%
(iv) BC D Caste	7%
(v) BC E Caste	4%
Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)	10%

ST Caste List in Telangana

According to Census 2011, the total population of Scheduled Tribes (ST) in Telangana state is about 31.78 lakhs, which is 9% of the total population. There are 32 castes or subcastes in the list of Scheduled Tribes in Telangana, for which there is a provision of 6% reservation. Read more Which castes are included in ST in Telangana?

List of Scheduled Tribes in Telangana 2025

S.N.	Castes or Subcastes Name
1	Andh, Sadhu Andh
2	Bagata
3	Bhil
4	Chenchu
5	Gadabas, Bodo Gadaba, Gutob Gadaba, Kallayi Gadaba, Parangi Gadaba, Kathera Gadaba, Kapu Gadaba
6	Gond, Naikpod, Rajgond, Koitur
7	Goudu (in the Agency tracts)
8	Hill Reddis
9	Jatapus
10	Kammara
11	Kattunayakan
12	Kolam, Kolawar
13	Konda Dhoras, Kubi
14	Konda Kapus
15	Kondareddis
16	Kondhs, Kodi, Kodhu, Desaya Kondhs, Dongria Kondhs, Kuttiya Kondhs, Tikiria Kondhs, Yenity Kondhs, Kuvinga
17	Kotia, Bentho Oriya, Bartika, Dulia, Holva, Sanrona, Sidhopaiko
18	Koya, Doli Koya, Gutta Koya, Kammara Koya, Musara Koya,Oddi Koya, Pattidi Koya, Rajah, Rasha Koya, Lingadhari Koya (ordinary), Kottu Koya, Bhine Koya, Rajkoya
19	Kulia
20	Manna Dhora
21	Mukha Dhora, Nooka Dhora
22	Nayaks (in the Agency tracts)
23	Pardhan
24	Porja, Parangiperja
25	Reddi Dhoras
26	Rona, Rena
27	Savaras, Kapu Savaras, Maliya Savaras, Khutto Savaras
28	Sugalis, Lambadis, Banjara
29	Thoti (in Adilabad, Hyderabad, Karimnagar, Khammam, Mahbubnagar, Medak, Nalgonda, Nizam abad and Warangal districts)
30	Yenadis, Chella Yenadi, Kappala Yenadi, Manchi Yenadi, Reddi Yenadi
31	Yerukulas, Koracha, Dabba Yerukula, Kunchapuri Yerukula, Uppu Yerukula
32	Nakkala, Kurvikaran

SC Caste List in Telangana

According to Census 2011, the total population of Scheduled Castes (SC) in Telangana state is about 54.09 lakhs, which is 15.45% of the total population. There are 59 castes or sub-castes in the list of Scheduled Castes in Telangana, for which there is a provision of 15% reservation. Read more Which castes are included in SC in Telangana?

List of Scheduled Castes in Telangana 2025

S.N.	Castes or Subcastes Name
1	Adi Andhra
2	Adi Dravida
3	Anamuk
4	Aray Mala
5	Arundhatiya
6	Arwa Mala
7	Bariki
8	Bavuri
9	Beda (Budga) Jangam
10	Bindla
11	Byagara, Byagari
12	Chachati
13	Chalavadi
14	Chamar, Mochi, Muchi, Chamar-Ravidas, Chamar-Rohidas
15	Chambhar
16	Chandala
17	Dakkal, Dokkalwar
18	Dandasi
19	Dhor
20	Dom, Dombara, Paidi, Pano
21	Ellamalawar, Yellammalawandlu
22	Ghasi, Haddi, Relli, Chanchandi
23	Godari
24	Gosangi
25	Holeya
26	Holeya Dasari
27	Jaggali
28	Jambuvulu
29	Kolupulvandlu, Pambada, Pambanda, Pambala
30	Madasi Kuruva, Madari Kuruva
31	Madiga
32	Madiga Dasu, Mashteen
33	Mahar
34	Mala, Mala Ayawaru
35	Mala Dasari
36	Mala Dasu
37	Mala Hannai
38	Malajangam
39	Mala Masti
40	Mala Sale, Nethani
41	Mala Sanyasi
42	Mang
43	Mang Garodi
44	Manne
45	Mashti
46	Matangi
47	Mehtar
48	Mitha Ayyalvar
49	Mundala
50	Paky, Moti, Thoti
51	Pamidi
52	Panchama, Pariah
53	Relli
54	Samagara
55	Samban
56	Sapru
57	Sindhollu, Chindollu
58	Yatala
59	Valluvan

OBC Caste List Telangana

Other Backward Classes caste list in Telangana is released by the state government. This list includes all the castes that are considered socially and educationally backward. The list of BC A Caste, BC B Caste, BC C Caste, BC D Caste and BC E Caste under OBC is given below in this article. This list is used to provide reservation in various government schemes.

BC A Caste List in Telangana

The BCA caste list in Telangana, also known as the BC-A caste list, is a document outlining castes under the SEBC category Group A. Nature of the Castes included in the Group is “Aboriginal Tribes, Vimuktha Jathis, Nomadic and Semi Nomadic Tribes etc”. This list determines eligible for government benefits like scholarships, job reservations and others. It helps ensure equitable opportunities for historically marginalized communities.

S.N.	Castes or Subcastes Name
1	Agnikulakshatriya, Palli, Vadabalija, Bestha, Jalari, Gangavar, Gangaputra, Goundla, Vanyakulakshatriya (Vannekapu, Vannereddi, Pallikapu, Pallireddi) Neyyala, Pattapu
2	Balasanthu, Bahurupi
3	*[Bandara]
4	Budabukkala
5	Rajaka (Chakali, Vannar)
6	Dasari (formerly engaged in Bikshatana i.e., Beggary)
7	Dommara
8	Gangiredlavaru
9	Jangam (whose traditional occupation is begging)
10	Jogi
11	Katipapala
12	*[Korcha]
13	Lambada or Banjara in Telangana area (deleted and included in ST list vide. G. O.Ms.No.149, SW, Dt.03.05.1978)
14	Medari or Mahendra
15	Mondivaru, Mondibanda, Banda
16	Nayi-Brahmin/Nayee-Brahmin (Mangali), Mangala and Bhajantri
17	Nakkala (deleted vide. G.O.Ms.No.21, BCW (C2) Dept., Dt.20.06.2011, since it is included in the list of Scheduled Tribes at Sl.No.34 vide. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Order (Amendment) Act, 2002 (Central Act No.10 of 2003)
18	Vamsha Raj / Pitchiguntla
19	Pamula
20	Pardhi (Nirshikari)
21.	Pambala
22	Peddammavandlu, Devaravandlu, Yellammavandlu, Mutyalammavandlu, Dammali / Dammala / Dammula / Damala
23	Veeramushti (Nettikotala), Veerabhadreeya
24	Valmiki Boya (Boya, Bedar, Kirataka, Nishadi, Yellapi, Pedda Boya), Talayari, Chunduvallu (Yellapi and Yellapu are one and the same as clarified vide. G. O.Ms.No.61, BCW (M1) Dept., Dt.05.12.1996)
25	Yerukalas in Telangana area (deleted and included at Sl.No.31 in the list of STs)
26	Gudala
27	Kanjara – Bhatta
28	*[Kalinga]
29	Kepmare or Reddika
30	Mondepatta
31	Nokkar
32	Pariki Muggula
33	Yata
34	Chopemari
35	Kaikadi
36	Joshinandiwalas
37	Odde (Oddilu, Vaddi, Vaddelu), Vaddera, Vaddabhovi, Vadiyaraj, Waddera
38	Mandula
39	Mehtar (Muslim)
40	Kunapuli
41	Patra
42	*[Kurakula]
43	*[Pondara]
44	*[Samanthula /Samantha/ Sountia / Sauntia]
45	Pala-Ekari, Ekila, Vyakula, Ekiri, Nayanivaru, Palegaru, Tolagari, Kavali (area confined to Hyderabad and Rangareddy Districts only)
46	Rajannala, Rajannalu (area confined to Karimnagar, Warangal, Nizamabad and Adilabad Districts only)
47	Bukka Ayyavars
48	Gotrala
49	Kasikapadi / Kasikapudi (area confined to Hyderabad, Rangareddy, Nizamabad, Mahaboobnagar and Adilabad Districts only)
50	Siddula
51	Sikligar/ Saikalgar
52	Poosala (included vide. G.O.Ms.No.16, BCW(C2) Dept., Dt.19.02.2009 by deleting from Sl.No.24 under Group-D)
53	*[Aasadula / Asadula]
54	*[Keuta / Kevuto / Keviti]
55	Orphan and Destitute Children

BC B Caste List in Telangana

The BCB caste list in Telangana, also known as the BC-A caste list, is a document outlining castes under the SEBC category Group B. Nature of the Castes included in the Group is “Vocational Groups”. This list determines eligibility for government benefits like scholarships and job reservations. It aims to provide opportunities to historically marginalized communities in Telangana.

S.N.	Castes or Subcastes Name
1	*[Achukatlavandlu]
2	Aryakshatriya, Chittari, Giniyar, Chitrakara, Nakhas
3	Devanga
4	Goud [Ediga, Gouda (Gamalla), Kalalee, Gounda, [*Settibalija of Visakhapatnam, East Godavari, West Godavari and Krishna districts] and Srisayana (Segidi)
5	Dudekula, Laddaf, Pinjari or Noorbash
6	Gandla, Telikula, Devathilakula
7	Jandra
8	Kummara or Kulala, Salivahana
9	Karikalabhakthulu, Kaikolan or Kaikala (Sengundam or Sengunther)
10	Karnabhakthulu
11	Kuruba or Kuruma
12	*[Nagavaddilu]
13	Neelakanthi
14	Patkar (Khatri)
15	Perika (Perika Balija, Puragiri kshatriya)
16	Nessi or Kurni
17	Padmasali (Sali, Salivan, Pattusali, Senapathulu, Thogata Sali)
18	Srisayana (Segidi) (deleted vide. G.O.Ms.No.63, BCW (M1) Dept., Dt.11.12.1996 and added to Sl.No.4 of Group-B)
19	Swakulasali
20	Thogata, Thogati or Thogataveerakshatriya
21	Viswabrahmin (Ausula, Kamsali, Kammari, Kanchari, Vadla or Vadra or Vadrangi and Silpis), Viswakarma
22	*[Kunchiti / Vakkaliga / Vakkaligara / Kunchitiga]
23	Lodh/ Lodhi/ Lodha (area confined to Hyderabad, Rangareddy, Khammam and Adilabad Districts only)
24	Bondili
25	Are Marathi, Maratha (Non-Brahmins), Arakalies and Surabhi Natakalavallu
26	Neeli (included vide. G.O.Ms.No. 43, BCW (C2) Dept., Dt.07.08.2008 by deleting from Group D at Sl.No.22)
27	Budubunjala / Bhunjwa / Bhadbhunja (area confined to Hyderabad and Rangareddy Districts only)
28	*[Gudia / Gudiya]

BC C Caste List in Telangana

The BCA caste list in Telangana, also known as the BC-A caste list, is a document outlining castes under the SEBC category Group C. Nature of the Castes included in the Group is “S.C. converts into Christianity”. This list determines eligibility for government benefits like scholarships and job reservations.

Scheduled Castes converts to Christianity and their progeny

BC D Caste List in Telangana

The BCD caste list in Telangana, also known as the BC-D caste list, is a document outlining castes under the SEBC category Group D. Nature of the Castes included in the Group is “Other Classes”. This list determines eligibility for government benefits like scholarships and job reservations. It aims to provide opportunities to historically marginalized communities in Telangana.

S.N.	Castes or Subcastes Name
1	*[Agaru]
2	Arekatika, Katika, Are-Suryavamshi
3	*[Atagara]
4	Bhatraju
5	Chippolu (Mera)
6	*[Gavara]
7	*[Godaba]
8	Hatkar
9	*[Jakkala]
10	Jingar
11	*[Kandra]
12	Koshti
13	Kachi
14	Surya Balija (Kalavanthula), Ganika
15	Krishnabalija (Dasari, Bukka)
16	*[Koppulavelamas]
17	Mathura
18	Mali (Bare, Barai, Marar and Tamboli)
19	Mudiraj, Mutrasi, Tenugollu
20	Munnurukapu
21	*[Nagavasam (Nagavamsa)]
22	Nelli (deleted vide. G.O.Ms.No.43, BCW(C2) Dept., Dt.07.08.2008 and added at Sl.No.26 in Group ‘B’)
23	*[Polinati Velamas of Srikakulam and Visakhapatnam districts]
24	Poosala caste (deleted vide. G.O.Ms.No.16, BCW(C2) Dept., Dt.19.02.2009 and included at S.No.52 under Group-A)
25	Passi
26	Rangarez or Bhavasara Kshatriya
27	Sadhuchetty
28	Satani (Chattadasrivaishnava)
29	Tammali (Non-Brahmins) (Shudra caste) whose traditional occupation is playing musical instruments, vending of flowers and giving assistance in temple service but not Shivarchakars
30	*[Turupukapus or Gajulakapus]
31	Uppara or Sagara
32	Vanjara (Vanjari)
33	Yadava (Golla)
34	Are, Arevallu and Arollu
35	*[Sadara / Sadaru]
36	*[Arava]
37	Ayyaraka (area confined to Khammam and Warangal Districts only)
38	Nagaralu (area confined to Hyderabad and Rangareddy Districts only)
39	Aghamudian, Aghamudiar, Agamudivellalar and Agamudimudaliar (including Thuluva Vellalas) (area confined to Hyderabad and Rangareddy Districts only)
40	*[Beri Vysya / Beri Chetty]
41	*[Atirasa]
42	Sondi / Sundi
43	Varala
44	Sistakaranam
45	Lakkamarikapu
46	Veerashaiva Lingayat / Lingabalija
47	Kurmi

BC E Caste List in Telangana

The BCE caste list in Telangana, also known as the BC-E caste list, outlines the specific castes and subcastes categorized under the SEBC category Group E. Nature of the Castes included in the Group is “Socially and Educationally Backward Classes among Muslims”. This list determines eligibility for government benefits like educational scholarships, job reservations, and social welfare schemes.

SN	Castes or Subcastes Name
1	Achchukattalavandlu, Singali, Singamvallu, Achchupanivallu, Achchukattuvaru, Achukatlavandlu
2	Attar Saibulu, Attarollu
3	Dhobi Muslim/ Muslim Dhobi/ Dhobi Musalman, Turka Chakla or Turka Sakala, Turaka Chakali, Tulukka Vannan, Tsakalas, Sakalas or Chakalas, Muslim Rajakas
4	Faqir, Fhakir Budbudki, Ghanti Fhakir, Ghanta Fhakirlu, Turaka Budbudki, Darvesh, Fakeer
5	Garadi Muslim, Garadi Saibulu, Pamulavallu, Kani-Kattuvallu, Garadollu, Garadiga
6	Gosangi Muslim, Phakeer Sayebulu
7	Guddi Eluguvallu, Elugu Bantuvallu, Musalman Keelu Gurralavallu
8	Hajam, Nai, Nai Muslim, Navid
9	Labbi, Labbai, Labbon, Labba
10	Pakeerla, Borewale, Deera Phakirlu, Bonthala
11	Qureshi, Kureshi/ Khureshi, Khasab, Marati Khasab, Muslim Katika, Khatik Muslim
12	Shaik/ Sheikh
13	Siddi, Yaba, Habshi, Jasi
14	Turaka Kasha, Kakkukotte Zinka Saibulu, Chakkitakanevale, Terugadu Gontalavaru, Thirugatigantla, Rollaku Kakku Kottevaru, Pattar Phodulu, Chakketakare, Thuraka Kasha

Note: * omitted vide G.O Ms.No.3, BCW(OP) Dept., Dated:14.08.2014

General Caste List in Telangana

The list of general caste in Telangana has not been clearly released by the state government. People of general category get the benefit of reservation in government jobs and educational institutions, who are economically weak. Those are called economically weaker sections (EWS).

Generally, EWS Caste List in Telangana includes various castes, which include Brahmin, Rajput, Kayastha, Bhumihar, Vaishya / Bania, Jain Barnwal, Khatri, Sindhi, Syed (Muslim), Sheikh (Muslim), Pathan (Muslim) and others. However, these castes are also in the reserved category in many states. Search the name of your caste in the reserved categories, if it is not there, then the family fulfilling the EWS reservation conditions can get its benefit. To read in detail about who gets the benefit of EWS reservation, read this article: 👉 EWS Caste List?

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Conclusion

This article provides KhojHal readers a comprehensive understanding about the caste list and reservation system of Telangana. The article provides a detailed list of castes under each category like bc-a bc-b bc-c bc-d bc-e, sc st obc, ews and General category in the state of Telangana. It is the responsibility of the State Government of Telangana and the concerned Commission to maintain and revise this list, which may change from time to time. So always refer to the official sources of the Commission for the latest updates.

Reference:-

1. Backward Classes list of Telangana, Telangana Public Service Commission [https://websitenew.tspsc.gov.in/preview/UFJFU1NOT1RFLzE1LUcuTy5Ncy5Oby4wMywwOTA5MjAyMDIwMjIwNTA2MTE0NjA0LnBkZg==r95v17a0y2d8i13v]
2. List of Scheduled Castes, State: Telangana, Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India [https://socialjustice.gov.in/writereaddata/UploadFile/Scan-0026.jpg]
3. State / Union Territory wise list of Scheduled Tribes in India, State: Telangana , Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India [https://tribal.nic.in/downloads/Statistics/NotifiedSTslistsason040823.pdf]

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