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Telangana: SEEEPC Survey , The Reddy Community



 In the context of the Telangana Socio, Economic, Educational, Employment, Political and Caste (SEEEPC) Survey , the Reddy community is classified within the General Caste (OC) category


. The sources describe them as a relatively prosperous and influential group with a strong historical presence in both the agricultural and professional sectors of the state.


Key characteristics of the Reddy community include:

Geographic Distribution: Approximately 62% of Reddys live in rural Telangana, a figure significantly higher than other prominent General Caste groups like the Komatis, of whom only 30% reside in rural areas


Dominance in Land Ownership: The Reddy community holds a historical advantage in land accumulation, owning the highest share of total land in the state relative to their population


. This significant landholding status makes them primary beneficiaries of agricultural welfare schemes, such as Rythu Bharosa, Rythu Bhima, and Free Electricity for Agriculture


Professional and Economic Status:

Private Sector: They have the highest share of employees in the software and BPO sectors in the state


Business Ownership: They own approximately 7% of the medium and large businesses (those with a turnover above ₹10 crores) in Telangana


Labour Profile: They show a very low reliance on manual labour; for example, only 16% of the rural Reddy population and 6% of the urban Reddy population are engaged as daily wage workers, resulting in a score of 0 points for these parameters on the Composite Backwardness Index


Relative Backwardness: On the Composite Backwardness Index (CBI), Reddys are positioned among the least backward groups in the state. For instance, in terms of daily wage labour, they are used as a benchmark for low relative backwardness compared to marginalized groups like the SC Madigas or ST Gonds


While the term "Reddy" typically refers to this General Caste group, the sources also note the existence of the Konda Reddy community, which is a forest-dwelling tribe classified under the Scheduled Tribes (ST) category



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