Origin and History of CHANABASANAVAR

Description:

The Chanabasanavars are a Telugu-speaking Hindu caste found in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu in southern India. They are a sub-group of the Vanniyar caste. They are also known as the Pedda Chanabasanavars, Pedda Panchalasanavars, Pedda Vanniyars, Pedda Reddi Chanabasanavars, Pedda Reddi Panchalasanavars, and Pedda Reddi Vanniyars. They are a agricultural community, and are found in the districts of Nellore, Kadapa, Kurnool, Prakasam, Chittoor, and Anantapur. They are also found in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.