Koppula Velama

Koppula Velama is a Telugu peasant caste found in Andhra Pradesh, India. They are primarily found in the Uttarandhra region with smaller populations in other districts of the state.Most of them are landlords and served as Mansabdar Village Heads.They have Rao or Naidu as title depending on the region.They are politically well-represented in the Uttarandhra region. Koppula Velama is Subcaste of Velama community.

Koppula Velama
ClassificationOther Backward Classes
ReligionsHinduism[1]
LanguagesTelugu
Populated statesAndhra Pradesh, Telangana

Etymology

The caste name possibly originated from the practice of their men not cutting their hair but tying it on their heads in the form of a knot, known in Telugu as Koppu (కొప్పు). Hence, they are named as Koppula Velama.[2]

Notable People

References
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