Turpu Kapu is an Indian caste in the state of Andhra Pradesh.[1] They are primarily found in the erstwhile districts of Srikakulam and Vizianagaram, with smaller numbers in other regions of the state.[2] Traditionally, they are an agrarian caste.[2] They are a politically prominent community in the Uttarandhra region of the state.[3][4]
| Turpu Kapu | |
|---|---|
| Religions | Hinduism |
| Languages | Telugu |
| Populated states | Andhra Pradesh |
The word 'Turpu' means eastern in Telugu, an appellation based on their preponderance in the northeastern region of Andhra (Uttarandhra).[1][5] Turpu Kapu caste is similar to the Kapu and Telaga communities of Andhra Pradesh.[1][2][5]
References
edit- ^ a b c Gudavarthy, Ajay (2014). Maoism, Democracy and Globalisation: Cross-currents in Indian Politics. SAGE Publishing India. p. 81. ISBN 978-9-35150-425-2.
- ^ a b c Singh, K. S. (1992). People of India: Andhra Pradesh. Anthropological Survey of India. p. 851. ISBN 978-81-7671-006-0.
- ^ Rao, Chowdari Lakshmana (12 April 2022). "2 major castes sore over denial of Cabinet berths". The Hans India. Retrieved 29 April 2023.
- ^ K. C. Suri (September 2002). "Democratic Process and Electoral Politics in Andhra Pradesh, India" (PDF). Overseas Development Institute. p. 10.
- ^ a b Singh, Kumar Suresh (1998). People of India: India's communities. Oxford University Press. p. 1573. ISBN 978-0-19-563354-2.
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