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
ClassificationBackward Caste[2]
ReligionsHinduism
LanguagesTelugu
CountryIndia
Populated statesTelangana
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
Scientists
  • Saibaba Goud, Indian ophthalmologist (Padma Shree Award 2009)
Sportspeople

References

  1. "CM announces sops for toddy tapper community". The Hindu..
  2. "Central List of OBCs". National Commission for Backward Classes.
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