The much-awaited Telangana Caste Survey data is finally out. This survey gives us a clear picture of the population share of different communities across the state. These numbers are expected to play a major role in the state’s future politics and government schemes.
According to the data, the Madiga community has the highest population share in the state at 10.3%, followed by Shaik Muslims at 7.9% and Mudiraj at 7.4%.
Here is a detailed breakdown of the population share by community and category:
Top 10 Communities by Overall Population Share
- Madiga: 10.3%
- Shaik Muslim: 7.9%
- Mudiraj: 7.4%
- Lambadis: 6.8%
- Yadava: 5.7%
- Reddy: 4.8%
- Goud: 4.6%
- Mala: 4.1%
- Munnurukapu: 3.9%
- Padmasali: 3.3%
Category-Wise Breakdown
Top 5 in OC (Open Category)
- Reddy: 4.8%
- Komati: 1.4%
- Kamma: 1.0%
- Brahmins: 0.9%
- Kapu / Naidu: 0.7%
- Velama: 0.4%
Top 5 in BC (Backward Classes)
- Shaik Muslim: 7.9%
- Mudiraj: 7.4%
- Yadava: 5.7%
- Goud: 4.6%
- Munnurukapu: 3.9%
Top 5 in SC (Scheduled Castes)
- Madiga: 10.3%
- Mala: 4.1%
- Beda: 0.5%
- Mala Sale: 0.5%
- Mahar: 0.2%
Top 5 in ST (Scheduled Tribes)
- Lambadis: 6.8%
- Koya: 1.2%
- Gond: 1.1%
- Yerukulas: 0.5%
- Kolam: 0.2%
Why Does This Data Matters?
This data is very important for the government to plan its welfare programs and reservations. Politically, every party will now look at these numbers to decide their seat sharing and campaign strategies for the next elections.
The survey shows that the BC, SC, and ST groups together make up a massive portion of the state’s population.
What do you think about these numbers? Does this match what you expected? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
