Goud
Goud (Telugu: గౌడ్) is a caste, predominantly settled in the Indian states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Gouds are traditionally involved in occupation of toddy tapping.[1] However, now a days they are involved in many modern occupations as well.
| Goud | |
|---|---|
| Classification | Backward Caste[2] |
| Religions | Hinduism |
| Languages | Telugu |
| Country | India |
| Populated states | Telangana Andhra Pradesh |
List of people who bear the name Goud include:
- Artists
- Laxma Goud (born 1940), Indian painter, printmaker and draughtsman (Padma Shree Award 2016)
- Nandini Goud (born 1967), Indian painter and printmaker
- Pratani Ramakrishna Goud, Indian Telugu film producer, director, and screenplay writer
- Politicians
- Boora Narsaiah Goud (born 1959), member of the Parliament
- Chirag Pratap Lingam Goud, Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly
- Kuna Srisailam Goud (born 1966), Legislative Assembly
- Madhu Goud Yaskhi (born 1960), member of the 14th and 15th Lok Sabha
- Mallikarjun Goud, central minister, President of Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee
- Mukesh Goud (1959–2019), Indian National Congress
- Swamy Goud (born 1954), Chairman of Telangana Legislative Council
- T. Padma Rao Goud (born 1954), Telangana Rashtra Samithi
- Tadur Bala Goud, Indian National Congress
- Devender Goud, Telugu Desam Party
- V. Srinivas Goud, Telangana Rashtra Samithi
- Y. Gadilingana Goud, member of the Parliament
- Scientists
- Saibaba Goud, Indian ophthalmologist (Padma Shree Award 2009)
- Sportspeople
- Ajay Dev Goud, Indian cricketer
- Janki Goud, Indian judoka
- Sandeep Goud (born 1991), Omani cricketer
- Yere Goud (born 1971), Indian cricketer
References
- "CM announces sops for toddy tapper community". The Hindu..
- "Central List of OBCs". National Commission for Backward Classes.
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