Golla (caste)
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The Golla are a Telugu-speaking pastoral community[1][2] primarily living in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and Telangana with smaller numbers in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.[3][4][5][6] They are related to other pastoral-herding castes like Gulla, Gullar (in Karnataka), Gollewar, Gavli and Dhangar (in the Marathwada area of Maharashtra State) and are a part of the larger Yadav community.[7][8] They are classified as a Other Backward Caste.[9]
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Golla | |
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Religions | Hinduism |
Languages | Telugu |
Country | India |
Populated states | Andhra Pradesh • Telangana • Maharashtra • Karnataka • Tamil Nadu |
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Gollas are traditionally cowherds, but they engage in both sheep/goat and cattle pastoralism, in that they either herd exclusively sheep, a mixed herd of sheep and goats, or cattle.[10][11][5]