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

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Introduction

Andhra Pradesh is a diverse state of India. According to the National Census 2011, the total population of this state is about 8.46 crores. The social structure of the state has been based on castes, and people of different communities and castes live here. In Andhra Pradesh, 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 Andhra Pradesh state who want to know more about the social structure and caste system of Andhra Pradesh. 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 Andhra Pradesh.

Andhra Pradesh Caste List

The Andhra Pradesh government has prepared a list of various castes living in the state, known as Andhra Pradesh Caste List. Andhra Pradesh 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 Andhra Pradesh 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 Andhra Pradesh

According to Census 2011, the total population of Scheduled Tribes (ST) in Andhra Pradesh state is about 50 lakh 24 thousand 104, which is 7% of the total population. There are 35 castes or subcastes in the list of Scheduled Tribes in Andhra Pradesh, for which there is a provision of 6% reservation. Read more Which castes are included in ST in Andhra Pradesh?

List of Scheduled Tribes in Andhra Pradesh 2025

SN	Castes or Subcastes Name
1	Andh, Sadhu Andh *
2	Bagata
3	Bhil
4	Chanchu (Chenchwar omitted) *
5	Gadabas, Boda 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	Konda Reddis
16	Kondhs, Kodi, Kodhu, Desaya Kondhs, Dongria Kondhs, Kuttiya Konds, Tikiria Khondhs, Yenity Khondhs, Kuvinga *
17	Kotia, Bentho Oriya, Bartika, Dulia, Holva, Sanrona, Sidhopaiko (Dhulia,Paiko,Putiyaomitted *)
18	Koya, Doli Koya, Gutta Koya, Kammara Koya, Musara Koya, Oddi Koya, Pattidi Koya, Rajah, Rasha Koya, Lingadhari Koya (Ordinary), Kottu Koya, Bhine Koya, Raj Koya (Goud-omitted *)
19	Kulia
20	Malis (excluding Adilabad, Hyderabad, Karimnagar, Khammam, Mahabubnagar, Medak, Nalgonda, Nizamabad and Warangal District)
21	Manna Dhora
22	Nayaks (in the Agency tracts)
23	Mukha Dhora, Nooka Dhora
24	Pardhan
25	Porja, Parangi Perja
26	Reddi Dhoras
27	Rona, Rena
28	Savaras, Kapu Savaras, Maliya Savaras, Khutto Savaras
29	Sugalis, Lambadis, Banjara *
30	Thoti (in Adilabad, Hyderabad, Karimnagar, Khammam, Mahabubnagar, Medak, Nalgonda, Nizamabad and Warangal Districts)
31	Valmiki (in the Scheduled Areas of Vishakapatnam, Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, East Godavari and West Godavari Districts *)
32	Yenadis, Chella Yenadi, Kappala Yenadi, Manchi Yenadi, Reddi Yenadi *
33	Yerukulas, Koracha, Dabba Yerukula, Kunchapuri Yerukula, Uppu Yerukula *
34	Nakkala Kurivikaran (Nakkala – A.P. Gazette, Part – III (B) Central Acts ordinance and Regulations Issue No. 05 Dt. 02/10/2003 )
35	Dhulia, Paiko, Putiya (in the districts of Vishakapatnam, Vizianagaram *)

• * As for the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Orders (Amendment) Act 2002, Act No. 10 of 2003

SC Caste List in Andhra Pradesh

According to Census 2011, the total population of Scheduled Castes (SC) in Andhra Pradesh state is about 1.39 crores, which is 16.41% of the total population. There are 61 castes or sub-castes in the list of Scheduled Castes in Andhra Pradesh, for which there is a provision of 15% reservation. Read more Which castes are included in SC in Andhra Pradesh?

List of Scheduled Castes in Andhra Pradesh 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 Jangam, Budga Jangam (In Districts of Hyderabad,Rangareddy,Mahaboobnagar, Adilabad, Nizamabad, Medak, Karimnagar, Warangal, Khammam and Nalgonda)*
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	Ellamalwar, Yellammalawandlu
22	Ghasi, Haddi, Relli, Chachandi
23	Godagali, Godagula(in the Districts of Srikakulam, Vizianagaram & Vishakapatnam) *
24	Godari
25	Gosangi
26	Holeya
27	Holeya Dasari
28	Jaggali
29	Jambuwulu
30	Kolupulvandlu, Pambada, Pambanda, Pambala *
31	Madasi Kuruva, Madari Kuruva
32	Madiga
33	Madiga Dasu, Mashteen
34	Mahar
35	Mala, Mala Ayawaru *
36	Mala Dasari
37	Mala Dasu
38	Mala Hannai
39	Mala Jangam
40	Mala Masti
41	Mala Sale, Netkani
42	Mala Sanyasi
43	Mang
44	Mang Garodi
45	Manne
46	Mashti
47	Matangi
48	Mahter
49	Mitha Ayyalvar
50	Mundala
51	Paky, Moti, Thoti
52	(Omitted)*
53	Pamidi
54	Panchama, Pariah
55	Relli
56	Samagara
57	Samban
58	Sapru
59	Sindhollu, Chindollu
60	Yatala (Srikakulam Dist Only)
61	Valluvan * (Chittoor and Nellore Dist. Only)

• * As for the Constitution (Scheduled Caste) orders (Second Amendment) Act 2002, Act No. 61 of 2002

OBC Caste List in AP

Other Backward Classes caste list in Andhra Pradesh 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 AP

The BCA caste list in Andhra Pradesh, 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, Besta, jalari, Gangavar, Gangaputra, Goondla, Vanyakulakshatriya (Vannekapu, Vannereddi, Pallikapu, Pallireddy Neyyala and Pattapu) *Mudiraj / Mutrasi / Tenugollu, The G.O. Ms.No. 15 BCW(C2) Dept., dt. 19/02/2009 is suspended. Hence the inclusion of Mudiraj / Mutrasi / Tenugollu is suspended)vide Hon’ble A.P. High Court orders in WP No. 2122/2009 dated: 29-04- 2009.
2	Balasanthu, Bahurupi
3	Bandara
4	Budabukkala
5	Rajaka (Chakali Vannar)
6	Dasari (formerly engaged in bikshatana)(amended vide G.O.Rt.No. 32, BCW(M1) Department, dated 23/02/1995)
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 S.T. list vide G.O.Ms.No. 149, SW, dated 3/5/1978)
14	Medari or Mahendra
15	Mondivaru, Mondibanda, Banda
16	Nayee Brahmin (Mangali), Mangala and Bajantri(amended vide G.O.Ms.No. 1, BCW(M1) Department, dated 6/1/1996)
17	Nakkala (Deleted vide G.O. Ms. No. 21, BCW(C2) Dept., Dt. 20/06/2011)
18	Vamsha Raj (amended vide G.O.Ms.No. 27, BCW(M1) Department, dated 23/06/1995 deleting the Original name Pitchiguntla)
19	Pamula
20	Pardhi (Mirshikari)
21	Pambala
22	Peddammavandlu, Devaravandlu, Yellammavandlu, Mutyalammavandlu (Dammali, Dammala, Dammula, Damala Castes confined to Srikakulam dist. Vide G.O.Ms. No.: 9 BCW(C2) Dept., Dt. 9/04/2008)
23	Veeramushti (Nettikotala), Veera bhadreeya (Amended vide G.O. Ms. No. 62, BCW (M1) Dept., Dt. 10/12/1996)
24	Valmiki boya (Boya, Bedar, Kirataka, Nishadi, Yellapi, Pedda Boya) Talayari and Chunduvallu (G.O.Ms. No. 124, SW, Dt. 24.06.85) Yellapi and Yellapu are one and the same amended vide G.O. Ms. No. 61, BCW(M1) Dept., Dt. 05.12.1996)
25	Yerukalas in Telangana area (deleted and included in the list of S.Ts)
26	Gudala
27	Kanjara – Bhatta
28	Kalinga (Kinthala deleted vide G.O.Ms. No. 53, SW, Dt. 07.03.1980)
29	Kepmare or Reddika
30	Mondipatta
31	Nokkar
32	Pariki Muggula
33	Yata
34	Chopemari
35	Kaikadi
36	Joshinandiwalas
37	Odde (Oddilu, Vaddi, Vaddelu)
38	Mandula (Govt. Memo No. 40-VI/70-1, Edn., Dt. 10.02.1972)
39	Mehator (Muslim) (Govt. Memo No. 234-VI/72-2, Edn., Dt.05.07.1972).
40	Kunapuli (Govt. Memo No. 1279/P1/74-10, E&SW, Dt. 03.08.1975)
41	Patra (included in G.O. Ms. No. 8, BCW(C2) Dept., Dt. 28.08.2006)
42	kurakula of Srikakulam, Vizianagaram and Visakhapatnam Districts only. Included vide in G.O.MS.No. 26 BC W (C2) Dept., Dt. 4/07/08
43	Pondara of Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, and Visakhapatnam Districts only. Included vide G.O.MS.No. 28 BC W (C2) Dept., Dt. 4/07/08
44	Samanthula, Samantha, sountia, Sauntia of Srikakulam District only. Included vide G.O.MS.No. 29 BC W (C2) Dept., Dt. 4/07/08
45	Pala-Ekari, Ekila, Vyakula, Ekiri, Nayanivaru, Palegaru, Tolagari, Kavali of Chittor, Cuddapah, Kurnool, Anantapur, Nellore, Hyderabad and Rangareddy Districts only. Included Vide G.O. MS. No. 23 B.C. W (C2) Dept., Dt. 4/07/08
46	Rajannala, Rajannalu of Karimnagar, Warangal, Nizamabad and Adilabad Districts only. (included in vide G.O.Ms. No. 44 B.C.W(C2) Dept., Dt.07/08/2008).
47	Bukka Ayyavars, Included vide G.O.Ms.No. 6 Backward Classes Welfare (C2) Dept., dt. 19/02/2009.
48	Gotrala, Included vide G.O.Ms.No. 7 Backward Classes Welfare (C2) Dept., dt.19/02/2009. The area of operation shall be confined to Telangana Region only.
49	Kasikapadi / Kasikapudi, Included vide G.O.Ms.No. 8 Backward Classes Welfare (C2) Dept., dt. 19/02/2009. The area of operation shall be confined to Hyderabad, Rangareddy, Nizamabad, Mahaboobnagar and Adilabad Districts of Telangana Region only.
50	Siddula, Included vide G.O.Ms.No. 9 Backward Classes Welfare (C2) Dept., dt.19/02/2009. The area of operation shall be confined to Telangana Region only.
51	Sikligar / Saikalgar, Included vide G.O.Ms.No. 10 Backward Classes Welfare (C2) Dept., dt. 19/02/2009.
52	Poosala included vide G.O. Ms.No. 16 Backward Classes Welfare (C2) Dept., dt.19/02/2009.
53	Aasadula / Asadula, included vide G.O. Ms. No. 13, Backward Classes Welfare(C2) Dept., Dt. 27/05/2011. The area of operation shall be confined to East Godavari and West Godavari Districts only.
54	Keuta/Kevuto/Keviti, included vide G.O. Ms. No. 15, Backward Classes Welfare (C2) Dept., Dt. 27/05/2011. The area of operation shall be confined to Srikakulam District only.

BC B Caste List in AP

The BCB caste list in Andhra Pradesh, 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 Andhra Pradesh.

S.N.	Castes or Subcastes Name
1	Achukatlavandlu in the Districts of Visakhapatnam and Guntur confined to Hindus only as amended vide G.O. Ms. No. 8, BCW(C2) Dept., Dt. 29.03.2000
2	Aryakshatriya, Chittari , Giniyar, Chitrakara, Nakshas (Muchi Telugu Speaking deleted vide G.O. Ms. No. 31, BCW (M1) Dept., 11.06.1996)
3	Devanga
4	Goud (Ediga) Gouda (Gamella) Kalalee, Goundla, Settibalija of Vishaphapatnam, East Godavari, West Godavari and Krishna Districts and Srisayana (Segidi) –(amended vide G.O. Ms. No. 16, BCW (A1) Dept., dt. 19.06.1997
5	Dudekula, Laddaf, Pinjari or Noorbash
6	Gandla, Telikula, Devatilakula (Amended vide G.O. Ms. No. 13, BCW(A1) Dept., dt.20.05.1997)
7	Jandra
8	Kummara or Kulala, Salivahana (Salivahana added vide G.O. Ms. No. 28, BCW(M1) Dept., 24.06.1995)
9	Karikalabhakthulu, Kaikolan or Kaikala (Sengundam or Sengunther)
10	Karnabhakthulu
11	Kuruba or Kuruma
12	Nagavaddilu
13	Neelakanthi
14	Patkar (Khatri)
15	Perika (Perikabalija, Puragirikshatriya)
16	Nessi or Kurni
17	Padmasali (Sali, Salivan, Pattusali, Senapathulu, Thogata Sali)
18	Srisayana ((sagidi)- deleted and added to Sl.No. 4 of Group-B)
19	Swakulasali
20	Thogata, Thogati or Thogataveerakshtriya
21	Viswabrahmin, Viswakarma (Ausula or Kamsali, Kammari, Kanchari Vadla or Vadra or Vadrangi and Silpis) (Viswakarma added vide G.O. Ms. No. 59 BCW(M1) Dept., Dt. 06.12.1995)
22	Kunchiti, Vakkaliga, Vakkaligara, Kunchitiga of Anantapur Dist. Only vide G.O. Ms.No. 10 BCW(C-2) Dept., Dt. 9-04-2008
23	Lodh, Lodhi, Lodha of Hyderabad, Rangareddy, Khammam and Adilabad Districts only. Included in Vide G.O.MS.No. 22 BC W (C2) Dept., Dt. 4/07/08
24	Bondili (included in vide G.O.Ms. No. 42, B.C.W(C2) Dept., Dt.07/08/2008)
25	Are Marathi, Maratha(Non-Brahmins), Arakalies and Surabhi Natakalavallu. (included in vide G.O.Ms. No. 40, B.C.W(C2) Dept., Dt.07/08/2008)
26	Neeli (included in vide G.O.Ms. No. 43, B.C.W(C2) Dept., Dt.07/08/2008).
27	Budubunjala/Bhunjwa/Bhadbhunja, included vide G.O.Ms. No. 11, Backward Classes Welfare (C2) Dept., Dt. 27/05/2011. The area of operation shall be confined to Hyderabad and Ranga Reddy District only.
28	Gudia/Gudiya, included vide G.O.Ms. No. 14, Backward Classes Welfare (C2) Dept., Dt. 27/05/2011. The area of operation shall be confined to Srikakulam, Vizianagaram and Vishakhapatnam, district only

BC C Caste List in AP

The BCA caste list in Andhra Pradesh, 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
(Substituted in G.O.Ms.No.159, G.A.(Ser.D) Dept., dt. 02/04/1981)

BC D Caste List in AP

The BCD caste list in Andhra Pradesh, 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 Andhra Pradesh.

S.N.	Castes or Subcastes Name
1	Agaru
2	Are-Katika, Katika, Are-Suryavamsi(Are-Suryavamsi added vide G.O. Ms. No. 39,B.C. W(C2) Dept., Dt. 7/08/08)
3	Atagara
4	Bhatraju
5	Chippolu (Mera)
6	Gavara
7	Godaba
8	Hatkar
9	Jakkala
10	Jingar
11	Kandra
12	Kosthi
13	Kachi
14	Surya Balija, (Kalavanthulu) Ganika (amended vide G.O.Ms. No. 20, BCW(P2)Dept., Dt. 19.07.1994)
15	Krishanabalija (Dasari, Bukka)
16	Koppulavelama
17	Mathura
18	Mali (Bare, Barai, Marar and Tamboli of all Districts of Telangana Region added as synonyms vide G.O. Ms. No. 3, BCW(C2) Dept., Dt. 09.01.2004 and G.O. Ms. No. 45, B.C.W(C2) Dept., Dt.07/08/2008)
19	Mudiraj / Mutrasi / Tenugollu.
20	Munnurukapu (Telangana)
21	Nagavamsam (Nagavamsa) vide G.O.Ms.No. 53, BC Welfare Dept., dated:19/09/1996
22	Nelli(deleted vide G.O.Ms. No. 43, B.C.W(C2) Dept., Dt.07/08/2008)
23	Polinativelmas of Srikakulam and Visakhapatnam districts
24	deleted vide G.O. Ms.No. 16 Backward Classes Welfare (C2) Dept., dt.19/02/2009
25	Passi
26	Rangrez or Bhavasarakshtriya
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. Included vide G.O. Ms. No. 7, Backward Classes Welfare (C2) Dept., Dt. 19/02/2011).
30	Turupukapus or Gajula kapus {… the words “of Srikakulkam, Vizianagaram and Vishakapatnam Districts” were deleted vide G.O.Ms.No. 62, Backward Classes Welfare (C2) Dept., dt. 20/12/2008 and G.O. Ms.No. 19 Backward Classes Welfare (C2) Dept., dt. 19/02/2009} who are subject to Social customs or divorce and remarriage among their women (G.O. Ms. No. 65, E&SW, dt. 18.02.1994)
31	Uppara or Sagara
32	Vanjara (Vanjari)
33	Yadava (Golla)
34	Are, Arevallu and Arollu of Telangana District (Included vide G.O.Ms.No. 11, Backward Classes Welfare (C-2) Department, dt. 13/5/2003 and G.O.Ms. No. 41, B.C.W(C2) Dept., Dt.07/08/2008)
35	Sadara, Sadaru of Anantapur Dist. Only vide G.O.Ms.No. 11 BCW (C-2) Dept., Dt. 9- 04-2008
36	Arava of Srikakulam District only. Included in vide G.O. MS. No. 24 BC W (C2) Dept., Dt. 4/07/08
37	Ayyaraka, of Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Visakhapatnam, East Godavari, West Godavari, Krishna, Guntur, Khammam and Warangal Districts only. Included in vide G.O. MS. No. 25 BC W (C2) Dept., Dt. 4/07/08
38	Nagaralu of Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Visakhapatnam, Krishna, Hyderabad and Rangareddy Districts only. Included in vide G.O. MS. No. 27 BC W (C2) Dept., Dt. 4/07/08
39	Aghamudian, Aghamudiar, Agamudivellalar and Agamudimudaliar including Thuluva Vellalas of Chittoor, Nellore, Kurnool, Anantapur, Hyderabad and Rangareddy Districts only. Included in vide G.O. MS. No. 20 BC W (C2) Dept., Dt. 4/07/08
40	Beri Vysya, Beri Chetty of Chittoor, Nellore and Krishna Districts only. Included in vide G.O. MS. No. 21 BC W (C2) Dept., Dt. 4/07/08
41	Atirasa included vide G.O. Ms.No. 5 Backward Classes Welfare (C2) Dept., dt. 19/02/2009. The area of operation shall be confined to East Godavari and West Godavari Districts only.
42	Sondi / Sundi included vide G.O. Ms.No. 11 Backward Classes Welfare (C2) Dept., dt. 19/02/2009.
43	Varala included vide G.O. Ms.No. 12 Backward Classes Welfare (C2) Dept., dt.19/02/2009. The area of operation shall be confined to Telangana region only.
44	Sistakaranam included vide G.O. Ms.No. 13 Backward Classes Welfare (C2) Dept.,dt. 19/02/2009.
45	Lakkamari Kapu included vide G.O. Ms.No. 14 Backward Classes Welfare (C2)Dept., dt. 19/02/2009. The area of operation shall be confined to Telangana region only.
46	Veerashaiva Lingayat/Lingabalija, included vide G.O. Ms.No. 22 Backward Classes Welfare (C2) Dept., dt. 28/02/2009.
47	Kurmi, included vide G.O.Ms. No. 12, Backward Classes Welfare (C2) Dept., Dt. 27/05/2011. The area of operation shall be confined to Telangana Region and also Krishna District only.
48	Kalinga Komati / Kalinga Vysya vide G.O. Ms. No.10 Backward classes Welfare(c) Department Dated.24.9.2014. The area of operation shall be confined to Srikakulam, Vizianagaram and Visakhapatnam districts only.

BC E Caste List in AP

The BCE caste list in Andhra Pradesh, 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.

S.N.	Castes or Subcastes Name
1	Achchukattalavandlu, Singali, Singamvallu, Achchupanivallu, Achchukattuvaru, Achukatlavandlu.
2	Attar Saibuli, Attarollu
3	Dhobi Muslim/ Muslim Dhobi/ Dhobi Musalman, Turka Chakla or Turka Sakala, Turaka Chakali, Tulukka Vannan, Tskalas or Chakalas, Muslim Rajakas.
4	Faqir, Fhakir Budbudki, Ghanti, Fhakir, Ghanta Fhakirlu, Turaka Budbudki, Derves, 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, Deraphakirlu, Bonthala
11	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, Thirugatiganta, Rollaku Kakku Kottevaru, Pattar Phodulu, Chakketakare, Thuraka Kasha
15	Other Muslim groups excluding Syed, Saiyed, Sayyad, Mushaik; Mughal, Moghal;Pathans; Irani; Arab; Bohara, Bohra; Shia Imami Ismaili, Khoja; CutchiMemon; Jamayat; Navayat; and all the synonyms and sub-groups of the excluded groups; and except those who have been already included in the State List of Backward Classes.

General Caste List in Andhra Pradesh

The list of general caste in Andhra Pradesh 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 Andhra Pradesh 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 Andhra Pradesh. 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 Andhra Pradesh. It is the responsibility of the State Government of Andhra Pradesh 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. Annexure – Iv, List Of Scheduled Castes, List Of Scheduled Tribes, List Of Socially And Educationally Backward Classes, Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission – [https://psc.ap.gov.in/Documents/NotificationDocuments/10_2019.pdf]

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