GOVERNMENT OF TELANGANA

ABSTRACT
Backward Classes Welfare Department List of Backward Classes Castes/
Communities pertaining to the State of Telangana Adaptation of (112) Backward
Classes Castes/ Communities and percentage of reservation - Orders Issued.
BACKWARD CLASSES WELFARE (OP) DEPARTMENT
G.O.MS.No. 3

Date: 14 .08.2014
Read the following:-

1. G.O.Ms.No.1793, Edn. Dept., Dt.23.09.1970

2. G.O.Ms.No.59, BCW (M1) Dept., Dt.16.12.1995
3. G.O.Ms.No.5, SW Dept., Dt.24.01.1981
4. G.O.Ms.No.11, BCW (C2) Dept., Dt.13.05.2003 read with
G.O.Ms.No.41, BCW (C2) Dept., Dt.07.08.2008
5. G.O.Ms.No.8, BCW (C2) Dept., Dt.28.08.2006
6. G.O.Ms.No.23, BCW (C2) Dept., Dt.07.07.2007
7. G.O.Ms.No.20, BCW (C2) Dept., Dt.04.07.2008
8. G.O.Ms.No.22, BCW (C2) Dept., Dt.04.07.2008
9. G.O.Ms.No.23, BCW (C2) Dept., Dt.04.07.2008
10. G.O.Ms.No.27, BCW (C2) Dept., Dt.04.07.2008
11. G.O.Ms.No.25, BCW (C2) Dept., Dt.04.08.2008
12. G.O.Ms.No.40, BCW (C2) Dept., Dt.07.08.2008
13. G.O.Ms.No.42, BCW (C2) Dept., Dt.07.08.2008
14. G.O.Ms.No.43, BCW (C2) Dept., Dt.07.08.2008
15. G.O.Ms.No.44, BCW (C2) Dept., Dt.07.08.2008
16. G.O.Ms.No.11, BCW (C2) Dept., Dt.19.02.2009
17. G.O.Ms.No.12, BCW (C2) Dept., Dt.19.02.2009
18. G.O.Ms.No.13, BCW (C2) Dept., Dt.19.02.2009
19. G.O.Ms.No.14, BCW (C2) Dept., Dt.19.02.2009
20. G.O.Ms.No.22, BCW (C2) Dept., Dt.28.02.2009
21. G.O.Ms.No.11, BCW (C2) Dept., Dt.27.05.2011
22. G.O.Ms.No.12, BCW (C2) Dept., Dt.27.05.2011
23. AP., Reorganisation Act, 2014 (Act.No.6 of 2014)
24. From the Member Secretary, A.P., Commission
for BCs., Hyd., Lr.No.384/C/2014, Dt.01.08.2014
***
ORDER:
In the reference first cited above, the erstwhile Government of Andhra Pradesh,
based on the recommendations of the Anantharaman Commission for Backward
Classes, had drawn up a list of (93) Backward Classes as amended thereafter (other
than Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes) which are socially and educationally
backward and classified them into four groups for the purpose of reservations in the
professional colleges and in services under Articles 15 (4) and 16 (4) of the Constitution
of India as detailed below:Group (A)
7%
Group (B) 10%
Group (C)
1%
Group (D)
7%
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2.
Further, in the reference 6th read above, the erstwhile Government of Andhra
Pradesh for the purpose of Articles 15 (4) and 16 (4) of the Constitution of India and in
the exercise of the powers conferred under section 7 of the Andhra Pradesh Reservation
in favour of Socially and Educationally Backward Classes of Muslims Act, 2007 (Act No.
26 of 2007), the (14) classes of Muslims residing in the united State of Andhra Pradesh
(Other than Dudekula, Laddaf, Pinjari/Noorbash and Mehtar) as identified and
recommended by the Andhra Pradesh Commission for Backward Classes, as socially
and educationally Backward Classes of Muslims were included in the list of Backward
Classes under separate Group E, which is in addition to the existing A, B, C and
D Groups and provided 4% reservation. However, the reservation in favour of
Backward Classes Group E is subject to outcome of Civil Appeal Nos 2628-2637/2010
etc., pending before the Supreme Court.
3.
Further, in the references 2nd to 5th and 7th to 22nd cited, various other castes/
communities were also included in the list of Backward Classes from time to time, on the
recommendations of the Andhra Pradesh Commission for Backward Classes.
4. In view of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014 (Central Act.No.6, 2014),
in the reference 24th read above, the Member Secretary, Andhra Pradesh Commission
for Backward Classes has informed that as on 01.06.2014, there are (138)
castes/communities in the list of Backward Classes as approved by the erstwhile
Government of Andhra Pradesh from time to time in the undivided Andhra Pradesh
State. After verification of the list and Government orders, it is found that (112) castes/
communities of Backward Classes pertain to the State of Telangana and the MemberSecretary, AP Commission for Backward Classes has also enclosed the list of (112)
castes/ communities of Backward Classes pertaining to the State of Telangana along
with the relevant Government orders.
5. In view of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014 (Central Act.No.6, 2014),
Government of Telangana has decided to adapt all the relevant Government orders
issued in the undivided State of Andhra Pradesh along with the list of (112)
castes/communities which is annexed to this order, Group wise and Percentage of
reservation as Backward Classes for the State of Telangana, so as to enable the
respective Departments to take necessary action as per their requirements.
6.
The Group wise list of (112) number of Castes/communities of Backward Classes,
pertaining to the State of Telangana, with the percentage of reservation is as follows:Sl. No.
1.

Group
A

Serial No.
1 to 43

% of reservation
7%

2.

44 to 66

10%

3.

67

1%

4.

68 to 98

7%

5.

99 to 112

4%

Total

29%
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7. All the Departments of the Telangana Secretariat, the Heads of the Departments, the
District Collectors, District Officers etc., are requested to take immediate action
accordingly.
8. A copy of this order is available on the Internet and can be accessed at:http://www.goir.telangana.gov.in/
(BY ORDER AND IN THE NAME OF THE GOVERNOR OF TELANGANA)
DR. T. RADHA
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
INCIPAL SECRETY TO GOVERNMENT
To
The Commissioner, Printing, Stationery and Stores Purchase
(Ptg. Wing) Department, Telangana, Hyderabad with a
requested to publish it in the extraordinary gazette and
send 10000 copies to this Department immediately),
The Chief Secretary to Government, Telangana State.
The Chief Commissioner of Land Administration, Telangana State.
The Principal Secretary to Government, Finance Department, Telangana State
The Principal Secretary to Government, Revenue Department, Telangana State
The Secretary to Government, Higher Education Department, Telangana State
The Principal Secretary to Government, Scheduled Castes Development
Department, Telangana State.
The Principal Secretary to Government, BC Welfare Department, Telangana StateThe
Principal Secretary to Government, Tribal Welfare Department, Telangana StateThe
Principal Secretary to Government, Minorities Welfare Department, Telangana State
The Secretary to Government, Law Department, Telangana State
The Chairman, State Council of Higher Education, Telangana State, Hyderabad.
The Secretary to Government, Intermediate Education Department, Telangana state.
The Secretary to Government, School Education Department, Telangana State
The Secretary to Government, HM&FW Department, Telangana State
The Secretary to Government, Technical Education Department, Telangana State.
The Secretary to Government, Agriculture and Co-Operation Department,
Telangana State
The Secretary to Government, Animal Husbandry and Fisheries Department,
Telangana State
The Prl. Secretary to Government, PR & RD Department, Telangana State
The Prl. Secretary to Government, General Administration Dept., Telangana State
All the Secretaries/Prl.Secy/Spl. CS of the Government of Telangana State
All the HODS, Government of Telangana State.
All the District Collectors/ Supdt. of Police, Telangana State.
All the Registrars of Universities in Telangana State
The Registrar, High Court of Judicature at Hyderabad.
The Secretary APAT, Hyderabad.
The Secretary Telangana Public Service Commissioner TS,
The Director (FAC), Backward Classes Welfare,
Telangana, Hyderabad.
All The Special Chief Secretarys/Principal Secretarys/Secretarys to Government of
Telangana State.
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All The HODs of Telangana State.

All the Telangana State Pubic Sectors undertakings.
GA(Cabinet)Dept.
Copy to:The Commissioner of I&PR, Telangana State
Jwala99@gmail.com , Vadanrv@gmail.com
lefttelana@gmail.com
P.S. to all Cabinet Minister in the Telangana.
P.S. to the Principal Secretary to CM
P.S. to the Additional Secretary to CM
P.S. to the Advisor of scheduled caste development department
P.S. to Principal Secretary (Higher Education)
P.S. to Principal Secretary (TW)
P.S. to Principal Secretary, Fin. (Expr.SW) Dept.
P.S. to Principal Secretary (SW).
P.S. to Principal Secretary (BCW).
P.S. to Principal Secretary (Minorities Welfare).
P.S. to Principal Secretary (Disabled Welfare).
P.S. to Principal Secretary (School Education).
The Commissioner of Higher Education TS. Hyderabad.
The Commissioner of Intermediate Education, TS, Hyderabad.
The Commissioner of School Education, TS, Hyderabad.
The Commissioner of Technical Education, TS, Hyderabad..
The Commissioner of, College Education, TS, Hyderabad.
The Commissioner, Agriculture and Co-Operation, TS, Hyderabad..
The Commissioner of Social Welfare, TS, Hyderabad.
The Secretary, TSWREIS, TS, Hyderabad.
The Commissioner of Tribal Welfare, TS, Hyderabad.
The Commissioner of B.C. Welfare, TS, Hyderabad.
The Commissioner of Minorities Welfare, TS, Hyderabad.
The Director of Medical Education, TS, Hyderabad.
The Director of Adult Education, TS, Hyderabad
The Director of Government Examinations, TS, Hyderabad
The Director, Government Textbook Press, TS, Hyderabad
The Director, State Institute of Educational Technology, TS, Hyderabad.
The Director, State Council of Education Research & Training, TS, Hyderabad
The Director, Animal Husbandry, TS, Hyderabad.
The Director, Fisheries, TS, Hyderabad.
The Director, Welfare of Disabled and Senior Citizens, TS, Hyderabad.
The Director-General, Centre for Good Governance, TS, Hyderabad.
The Deputy Director (PMU), o/o CSW, TS, Hyderabad.
All the Deputy Secretarys/Assistant Secretaries/ Section officers/Assistant
Section officers in B.C. Welfare, Scheduled castes development department,
Tribal Welfare department.
The Vice Chairman and Managing Director, Backward Classes
Cooperative Finance Corporation Ltd., Telangana.
The Secretary MJPBCWREIS TS,
The Director Telangana BC Study Circle.
SF/SC
//FORWARDED::BY ORDER//
SECTION OFFICER
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Annexure to G.O.MS.No. 3 BC Welfare (OP) Dept, Dt. 14.08.2014

List of Socially and Educationally Backward Classes adapted for the
State of Telangana
Sl.
No.

Previo
us
Sl.No.
(Group
wise)i
n the
United
Andhra
Prades
h

Castes/Communities

Erestwhile Andhra
Pradesh Government
Orders.No. & DATEs

Area &
Districts

GROUP-A
G.O.Ms.No. 1793, Edn.
Dept., Dt.23.9.1970

All Districts

Agnikulakshatriya,
Palli, Vadabalija,
Bestha, Jalari,
Gangavar, Gangaputra,
Goondla,
Vanyakulakshatriya
(Vannekapu,
Vannereddi, Pallikapu,
Pallireddi)
Neyyala, Pattapu.

Balasanthu,
Bahurupi

-Do-

-Do-

Budabukkala

-Do-

-Do-

-Do-

-Do-

Rajaka (Chakali,
Vannar)
Dasari (formerly
addicted to crimes and
beggary)

-Do-

-Do-

Dommara

-Do-

-Do-

Gangiredlavaru

-Do-

-Do-

-Do-

-Do-

10

Jangam (whose
traditional occupation is
begging)
Jogi

-Do-

-Do-

10

11

Katipapala

-Do-

-Do-

11

14

Medari or Mahendra

-Do-

-Do-

12

15

-Do-

-Do-

13

16

Mondivaru,
Mondibanda,
Banda
Nayi-Brahmin (Mangali),
Mangala and Bajantri

-Do-

-Do-

14

18

-Do-

-Do-

19

Vamsharaj /
Pitchiguntala
Pamula

15

-Do-

-Do-

16

20

Pardhi (Mirshikari)

-Do-

-Do-

17

21

Pambala

-Do-

-Do-

18

22

Dammali/ Dammala /
Dammula / Damala,
Peddammavandlu,
Devaravandlu,
Yellammavandlu,
Mutyalammavandlu

-Do-

All Districts

19

23

-Do-

-Do-

20

24

Veeramushti
(Nettikotala),
Veerabhadreeya
Valmiki Boya
(Boya, Bedar, Kirataka,
Nishadi, Yellapi, Yellapu,
Pedda Boya),
Talayari, Chunduvallu

-Do-

-Do-

21

26

Gudala

-Do-

-Do-

22

27

Kanjara Bhatta

-Do-

-Do-

23

29

Kepmare or Reddika

-Do-

-Do-

24

30

Mondipatta

-Do-

-Do-

25

31

Nokkar

-Do-

-Do-

26

32

Pariki Muggula

-Do-

-Do-

27

33

Yata

-Do-

-Do-

28

34

Chopemari

-Do-

-Do-

29

35

Kaikadi

-Do-

-Do-

30

36

Joshinandiwalas

-Do-

-Do-

31

37

Odde (Oddilu, Vaddi,

Vaddelu)

-Do-

-Do-

32

38

Mandula

-Do-

-Do-

33

39

Mehtar (Muslim)

-Do-

-Do-

34

40

Kunapuli

-Do-

-Do-

35

41

Patra

36

45

Pala-Ekari, Ekila,
Vyakula,
Ekiri, Nayanivaru,
Palegaru, Tolagari,
Kavali

G.O.Ms.No. 8, BCW(C2)
Dept., Dt.28.8.2006
G.O.Ms.No. 23, BCW(C2)
Dept., Dt.4.7.2008

-DoHYD, RR

37

46

Rajannala, Rajannalu

G.O.Ms.No. 44, BCW(C2)

Dept., Dt.7.8.2008

KMNR,WGL,
NZB,ADB

38

47

Bukka Ayyavara

All Districts

39

48

Gotrala

40

49

Kasikapadi / Kasikapudi

G.O.Ms.No. 6, BCW(C2)
Dept., Dt.19.2.2009
G.O.Ms.No. 7, BCW(C2)
Dept., Dt.19.2.2009
G.O.Ms.No. 8, BCW(C2)
Dept., Dt.19.2.2009

41

50

Siddula

G.O.Ms.No. 9, BCW(C2)
Dept., Dt.19.2.2009

42

51

Sikligar/ Saikalgar

43

52

G.O.Ms.No. 10, BCW(C2)

Dept., Dt.19.2.2009
G.O.Ms.No. 16, BCW(C2)
Dept., Dt.19.2.2009

Poosala (Duly deleted

from Group D at
S.No.24)
GROUP-B

44

Aryakshatriya, Chittari,
Giniyar,
Chitrakara, Nakhas

45

Devanga

-Do-

-Do-

46

Goud [Ediga, Gowda

(Gamalla),
Kalalee, Goundla,
Srisayana (Segidi)]

-Do-

-Do-

47

Dudekula, Laddaf,
Pinjari or Noorbash

-Do-

-Do-

48

-Do-

-Do-

49

Gandla, Telikula,
Devathilakula
Jandra

-Do-

-Do-

50

Kummara or Kulala,
Salivahana

-Do-

-Do-

51

-Do-

-Do-

52

10

Karikalabhakthulu,
Kaikolan or Kaikala
(Sengundam or
Sengunther)
Karnabhakthulu

-Do-

-Do-

53

11

Kuruba or Kuruma

-Do-

-Do-

54

13

Neelakanthi

-Do-

-Do-

55

14

Patkar (Khatri)

-Do-

-Do-

G.O.Ms.No. 1793, Edn.

Dept., Dt.23.9.1970

-DoHYD,RR,MB
NR,NZB,AD
B
All Districts
-Do-Do-

All Districts

56

15

Perika (Perika Balija,

Puragiri kshatriya)

-Do-

-Do-

57

16

Nessi or Kurni

-Do-

-Do-

58

17

Padmasali (Sali,
Salivan, Pattusali,
Senapathulu,
Thogata Sali)

-Do-

-Do-

59

19

Swakulasali

-Do-

-Do-

60

20

-Do-

-Do-

61

21

Thogata, Thogati or
Thogata
veerakshatriya
Viswabrahmin (Ausula,
Kamsali,
Kammari, Kanchari,
Vadla (Vadra, Vadrangi)
and Silpis),
Viswakarma

62

23

Lodh/ Lodhi/ Lodha

63

24

Bondili

64

25

Are Marathi, Maratha

(Non-Brahmins),
Arakalies and Surabhi
Natakalavallu

65

26

Neeli

66

27

Budubunjala / Bhunjwa
/ Bhadbhunja

67

68

69

Bhataraju

-Do-

-Do-

70

Chippolu (Mera)

-Do-

-Do-

71
72

8
10

Hatkar
Jingar

-Do-Do-

-Do-Do-

73
74

12
13

Koshti
Kachi

-Do-Do-

-Do-Do-

75

14

Surya Balija
(Kalavanthula) Ganika

-Do-

-Do-

G.O.Ms.No. 59, BCW (M1)

Dept., Dt.16.12.1995

-Do-

G.O.Ms.No. 22, BCW (C2)

Dept., Dt.4.7.2008
G.O.Ms.No.42, BCW (C2)
Dept., Dt.7.8.2008
G.O.Ms.No. 40, BCW (C2)
Dept., Dt.7.8.2008

HYD,RR,KM
M,ADB
All Districts

G.O.Ms.No. 43, BCW (C2)

Dept., Dt.7.8.2008
G.O.Ms.No. 11, BCW (C2)
Dept., Dt.27.5.2011

All Districts

GROUP-C
Scheduled Castes
G.O.Ms.No. 5, SW Dept.,
converts to Christianity
Dt.24.1.1981
and their progeny
GROUP-D
Arekatika, Katika, AreG.O Ms.No.1793, Edn Dept
Suryavamshi
Dt. 23.09.1970

-Do-

HYD & RR

All Districts

All Districts

76

15

77
78

17
18

79

19

80

20

Krishnabalija
(Dasari, Bukka)
Mathura
Mali (Bare, Baria, Marar
and
Tamboli)
Mudiraj, Mutrasi,
Tenugollu
Munnurukapu

-Do-

-Do-

-Do-Do-

-Do-Do-

-Do-

-Do-

-Do-

-Do-

81

25

Passi

-Do-

-Do-

82

26

Rangarez or Bhavasara
Kshatriya

-Do-

-Do-

83

27

Sadhuchetty

-Do-

-Do-

84

28

-Do-

-Do-

85

29

-Do-

-Do-

86

31

Satani
(Chattadasrivaishnava)
Tammali (NonBrahmins)
(Shudra Caste)]
Uppara or Sagara

-Do-

-Do-

87

32

Vanjara (Vanjari)

-Do-

-Do-

88

33

Yadava (Golla)

-Do-

-Do-

89

34

Are, Arevallu and Arollu

G.O.Ms.No. 11, BCW (C2)

Dept., Dt.13.5.2003 read
with G.O.Ms.No.41, BCW(C2)
Dept., Dt.7.8.2008

-Do-

90

37

Ayyaraka

G.O.Ms.No. 25, BCW (C2)

Dept., Dt.4.8.2008

KMM, WGL

91

38

Nagaralu

G.O.Ms.No. 27, BCW (C2)

Dept., Dt.4.7.2008

HYD, RR

92

39

G.O.Ms.No. 20, BCW (C2)

Dept., Dt.4.7.2008

HYD,RR

93

42

Aghamudian,
Aghamudiar,
Agamudivellalar and
Agamudimudaliar
Sondi / Sundi

G.O.Ms.No. 11, BCW (C2)

Dept., Dt.19.2.2009

All Districts

94

43

Varala

G.O.Ms.No. 12, BCW (C2)

Dept., Dt.19.2.2009

-Do-

95

44

Sistakaranam

G.O.Ms.No. 13, BCW (C2)

Dept., Dt.19.2.2009

-Do-

96

45

Lakkamarikapu

-Do-

97

46

Veerashaiva Lingayat /
Lingabalija

G.O.Ms.No. 14, BCW (C2)

Dept., Dt.19.2.2009
G.O.Ms.No.22, BCW (C2)
Department, dated 28-022009

-Do-

98

47

Kurmi

G.O.Ms.No. 12, BCW (C2)

Dept., Dt.27.5.2011

-Do-

GROUP-E
99

100

101

102

103

104

Achchukattalavandlu,
Singali, Singamvallu,
Achchupanivallu,
Achchukattuvaru,
Achukatlavandlu,
Attar Saibulu, Attarollu

G.O.Ms.No. 23, BCW (C2)

Dept., Dt.7.7.2007

All Districts

-Do-

-Do-

Dhobi Muslim/ Muslim

Dhobi/ Dhobi Musalman,
Turka Chakla or Turka
Sakala, Turaka Chakali,
Tulukka Vannan,
Tsakalas, Sakalas or
Chakalas, Muslim
Rajakas
Faqir, Fhakir Budbudki,
Ghanti Fhakir, Ghanta
Fhakirlu, Turaka
Budbudki, Darvesh,
Fakeer
Garadi Muslim, Garadi
Saibulu, Pamulavallu,
Kani-Kattuvallu,
Garadollu, Garadiga

-Do-

-Do-

-Do-

-Do-

-Do-

-Do-

Gosangi Muslim,
Phakeer Sayebulu

-Do-

-Do-

105

Guddi Eluguvallu, Elugu

Bantuvallu, Musalman
Keelu Gurralavallu

-Do-

-Do-

106

-Do-

-Do-

107

-Do-

-Do-

108

10

Hajam, Nai, Nai Muslim,

Navid
Labbi, Labbai, Labbon,
Labba
Pakeerla, Borewale,
Deera Phakirlu,
Bonthala

-Do-

-Do-

109

11

Qureshi, Kureshi/
Khureshi, Khasab,
Marati Khasab, Muslim
Katika, Khatik Muslim

-Do-

-Do-

110

12

Shaik/ Sheikh

-Do-

-Do-

111

13

Siddi, Yaba, Habshi, Jasi

-Do-

-Do-

10

112

14

-Do-

Turaka Kasha,
Kakkukotte Zinka
Saibulu,
Chakkitakanevale,
Terugadu Gontalavaru,
Thirugatigantla, Rollaku
Kakku Kottevaru, Pattar
Phodulu, Chakketakare,
Thuraka Kasha

DR. T RADHA
Principal Secretary to Government

11

-Do-