Leading communities
Largest named caste-community entries in Nirmal
| Caste / community | Category | District population | Within district category | Share of statewide caste |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaik/ Sheikh | BC-E | 74,593 | 16.5% | 2.7% |
| Munnurukapu | BC-D | 68,867 | 15.2% | 5.0% |
| Sugalis, Lambadis, Banjara | ST | 53,512 | 53.0% | 2.2% |
| Mala, Mala Ayawaru | SC | 52,663 | 45.0% | 3.6% |
| Madiga | SC | 43,254 | 37.0% | 1.2% |
| Gond, Naikpod, Rajgond, Koitur | ST | 36,463 | 36.1% | 9.6% |
| Yadava (Golla) | BC-D | 29,665 | 6.5% | 1.5% |
| Padmasali (Sali, Salivan, Pattusali, Senapathulu, Thogata Sali) | BC-B | 29,422 | 6.5% | 2.5% |
| Mudiraj, Mutrasi, Tenugollu | BC-D | 28,637 | 6.3% | 1.1% |
| Muslims (other than BC-E) | OC | 25,391 | 34.4% | 4.1% |
| Reddy | OC | 22,161 | 30.0% | 1.3% |
| Kuruba or Kuruma | BC-B | 15,548 | 3.4% | 1.9% |