Goud
| Goud | |
|---|---|
| Classification | Other Backward Caste (OBC)[1] |
| Religions | Hinduism |
| Languages | Telugu |
| Country | India |
| Populated states | Telangana Andhra Pradesh |
Goud is a caste, predominantly settled in the Indian states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Gouds are traditionally involved in the occupation of soma preparation, Ayurvedhic physicians and farmers. They worship gods such as Yellamma,Pochamma, Idamma, Durgamma and Matishanu.[2] [3] They are a rapidly developing community in both economical and political realms in Telangana.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Central List of OBCs". National Commission for Backward Classes.
- ^ Roy, Vivek; Metry, K.M.; Kumar (October–December 2021). "Traditional Occupations of Nomadic Rajgond Tribe" (PDF). AGPE The Royal Gondwana Research Journal of History, Science, Economic, Political and Social Science. 2 (2): 5–10. Retrieved 30 April 2025.
- ^ "CM announces sops for toddy tapper community". The Hindu.
- ^ 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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