Konda Reddis (original) (raw)

The Konda Reddis or Hill Reddis are a designated Scheduled Tribe in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh and neighboring states of Odisha, Tamil Nadu. They are entirely unrelated to the Hindu caste also known by the name Reddy. They live predominantly in the Khammam district, with a smaller number in the West and East Godavari districts. Konda Reddis are not listed as tribals in the state of Odissa despite the community demand. The Konda Reddis normally speak in Telugu with outsiders. The 1991 Census of India counted 432 Hill Reddis..