Telangana Caste Census Report Shows 78 Percent Families Earn Below One Lakh SC ST Lag Behind

• Telangana caste census shows 78 percent low income families
• SC ST lag behind forward castes in Telangana
• Telangana report highlights education and income gap

A recent caste census report in Telangana has revealed stark economic and social disparities, showing that a large majority of families continue to struggle with low income levels. According to the findings, nearly 78 percent of households in the state earn less than one lakh annually.

The report highlights deep inequality across social groups, with Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes emerging as the most disadvantaged. Data indicates that SC and ST communities are nearly three times more backward compared to forward castes in terms of economic and social indicators.

The survey covered a population of around 3.55 crore people and identified 242 castes in the state. Out of these, 135 castes have been categorized as highly backward, accounting for about 67 percent of the total population. This has raised serious concerns about widespread socio economic imbalance.

Income distribution figures further underline the disparity. Among ST families, 88.2 percent earn below one lakh annually, while 86.2 percent of SC families fall into the same category. In contrast, forward caste households show relatively better income levels, although only about 43.8 percent earn above one lakh per year.

Higher income brackets also reflect the gap. Around 13.2 percent of forward caste families earn above five lakh annually, whereas only 2.1 percent of SC and ST families reach that level. A significant portion of income tax payers also belong to forward castes, indicating better financial standing.

The divide is not limited to income alone but extends to education as well. A higher percentage of students from forward castes are enrolled in private schools, while SC and ST students largely depend on government institutions. Access to higher education and English medium learning also shows a similar pattern, with forward castes ahead.

The findings suggest that despite development efforts, a large section of the population continues to remain economically and educationally backward. The report is expected to play a crucial role in shaping future welfare policies aimed at reducing inequality across communities in Telangana.