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 .

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).

Nov 26, 2017 · Balija je pojam koji se danas na našim prostorima koristi kao pogrdan izraz za muslimane. Svakodnevno koristimo izraze za koje ni sami ne znamo šta doslovno znače, niti iz kog jezika potiču. Takvih reči je puno, naročito na Balkanu, gde su prolazili mnogi narodi ostavljajući za sobom svoju kulturu, običaje, stvari, jezik.

Jan 27, 2025 · From an Ottoman Turkish personal name (Turkish Bāli), from Arabic بَالِي (bālī, “worn, threadbare, antiquated”). bàlija m (Cyrillic spelling ба̀лија)

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:

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.

Oct 1, 2024 · Balija is a social group of the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Kerala. In Karnataka, they are known as Banajigas. In Tamil Nadu, the Balija merchants are called Kavarai (Gavara).

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

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.