| Goud | |
|---|---|
| Classification | Other Backward Caste (OBC)[1] |
| Religions | Hinduism |
| Languages | Telugu |
| Country | India |
| Populated states | Telangana Andhra Pradesh |
Goud/Gowda is a social grouping of castes from the Indian states of Telangana,Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka . They are traditionally involved in ayurvedic medicine and agriculture. However, they are also involved in many modern occupations.They are historically classified as Somavansh Kshatriyas .Gouds are rapidly developing and are one of the dominant communities of Telangana and Karnataka in socio economic and political status.[2]
References
- ↑ "Central List of OBCs". National Commission for Backward Classes.
- ↑ Ramagoud, Akhileshwari. "OBC Women in Nizamabad, Telangana: Entrenched inequality, a narrative of four castes". In Somanaboina, Simhadri; Ramagoud, Akhileshwari (eds.). The Routledge Handbook of the Other Backward Classes in India: Thought, Movements and Development. Routledge. doi:10.4324/9781003152873-28. S2CID 244577161.
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