Leading communities
Largest named caste-community entries in Jogulamba Gadwal
| Caste / community | Category | District population | Within district category | Share of statewide caste |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madiga | SC | 1,25,585 | 83.1% | 3.4% |
| Kuruba or Kuruma | BC-B | 73,933 | 16.0% | 9.3% |
| Shaik/ Sheikh | BC-E | 43,929 | 9.5% | 1.6% |
| Mudiraj, Mutrasi, Tenugollu | BC-D | 40,023 | 8.7% | 1.5% |
| Yadava (Golla) | BC-D | 30,751 | 6.7% | 1.5% |
| Reddy | OC | 26,429 | 63.3% | 1.6% |
| Munnurukapu | BC-D | 21,326 | 4.6% | 1.6% |
| Kummara or Kulala, Salivahana | BC-B | 10,105 | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Mala, Mala Ayawaru | SC | 9,401 | 6.2% | 0.6% |
| Uppara or Sagara | BC-D | 9,357 | 2.0% | 7.5% |
| Madasi Kuruva, Madari Kuruva | SC | 8,609 | 5.7% | 16.1% |
| Sugalis, Lambadis, Banjara | ST | 7,661 | 63.1% | 0.3% |