The Balija are a Telugu-speaking mercantile community primarily living in the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and in smaller numbers in Telangana and Kerala. [1] In Tamil Nadu, they are known as Kavarais .

Settibalija (also Setti Balija, Shetty Balija) refers to two distinct and completely unrelated communities in Andhra Pradesh, India. The term Setti Balija (or Chetty Balija) historically referred to a sub-caste of the Balija community. [1]

May 17, 2008 · Balija is a trader community found in the state of Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. Most of the Balijas refer to themselves as Kapu/Telaga in Andhra and as Munnuru Kapu in Telangana. In Rayalaseema area they call themselves Balija/Setty/Balija Naidu.

Feb 8, 2023 · Balija.— The Balijas are described by Mr. Francis * [1] as being "the chief Telugu trading caste, scattered throughout all parts of the Presidency. It is said to have two main sub-divisions, Dēsa (or Kōta, a fort) and Pēta (street).

Balija is a warrior / trading / agrarian community found in the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh (concentrated in the Rayalaseema region), Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. They are also found in Maharashtra and Kerala. Balija is a sub-caste of the Kapu caste.

May 22, 2018 · Balija is a social group of the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Kerala. In Karnataka, they are known as Banajigas. ORIGINS:

The meaning of BALIJA is a member of a numerous caste of traders of Madras and Madhya Pradesh states, India.

Oct 4, 2023 · Balija is a caste that holds a significant presence in southern India, particularly in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu. This diverse and unique community has a rich history and plays an important role in the region’s social fabric.

In Tamil districts, Balijas are known as Vadagams (Telugu people) and Kavarais (Gavara in Tamil). The name Balija is said to be derived from the Sanskrit word Bali (a sacrifice) and Ja (born )signifying that the Balijas owe their origin to the performance of the yagam.

Linga Balija is a community living in the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. They are one of the subcaste of the Balija caste. [1] The Linga Balijas are a Telugu speaking trading community primarily residing in the Indian state of Andhra pradesh. [2] [3] In Karnataka, they are known as Linga Banajigas. [4]