Origin and History of CHALIVETAKAR

Description:

The Chalivertakars are a Telugu-speaking Hindu community found in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana in India. The Chalivertakars are believed to be of Telugu origin and are thought to have migrated from the present day Andhra Pradesh state in the late 17th century. They are a agricultural community and are found in the districts of Visakhapatnam, Krishna, Nellore, Prakasam and Kurnool. They are also found in the state of Telangana. The Chalivertakars are a Hindu community and follow the Hindu tradition. They are divided into two main sub-groups, the Chalivertakars of Visakhapatnam and the Chalivertakars of Telangana. The Chalivertakars of Visakhapatnam are more numerically strong and are found in the coastal districts of Visakhapatnam and East Godavari. The Chalivertakars of Telangana are found in the interior districts of Telangana. The Chalivertakars are a community of agricultural labourers. They are mainly engaged in farming and are also involved in the production of coconut, oil palm and rubber. They are also involved in the manufacture of mats, baskets and pottery. The Chalivertakars are a community that is predominantly Hindu. They follow the Hindu tradition and are divided into two main sub-groups, the Chalivertakars of Visakhapatnam and the Chalivertakars of Telangana. The Chalivertakars of Visakhapatnam are more numerically strong and are found in the coastal districts of Visakhapatnam and East Godavari. The Chalivertakars of Telangana are found in the interior districts of Telangana. The Chalivertakars are a community that is predominantly Hindu. They follow the Hindu tradition and are divided into two main sub-groups, the Chalivertakars of Visakhapatnam and the Chalivertakars of Telangana. The Chalivertakars of Visakhapatnam are more numerically strong and are found in the coastal districts of Visakhapatnam and East Godavari. The Chalivertakars of Telangana are found in the interior districts of Telangana.