Kanchari
Kanchari is a community in Andhra Pradesh, also known as Kanchara, Kanchera and Musarlu. The community's name is derived from ''kanchu'' (''bronze'') and their traditional profession was bronze-making. They are part of Viswakarma, Vishwakarma group. They are classified as a Backward Class in India's Reservation in India, system of positive discrimination. See also * Telugu castes References

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Telugu Castes
This is a list of the various communities originating from Telugu-speaking regions. Forward Castes Forward Castes do not qualify for government reservations. They are also called as Other Castes (OC) by the state governments. Those present in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana are: ''(arranged alphabetically)'' * Brahmin * Kamma * Kapu / Balija * Komati * Raju * Reddy * Velama Some communities within these groups are instead classified under other categories, as noted below. Backward Classes Some communities are classified as Other Backward Classes (OBC under Central government and BC under state governments) due to social, financial, educational, and/or political discrimination. ''(arranged alphabetically)'' * Achukatlavandlu * Agaru * Agnikulakshatriya * Arekatika, Katika, Quresh (Muslim Butchers) * Aryakshatriya, Chittari, Giniyar, Chitrakara, Nakhas * Atagara * Atirasa (of Polavaram, Gopalapuram, Koyyalagudem, Buttayagudem, Chagallu Mandals of West Godavari district a ...
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