Analyse the composition and spatial distribution of Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs), and religious communities in Andhra Pradesh, as per Census 2011.
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Census 2011 shows Scheduled Castes at 17.08% of Andhra Pradesh's population, concentrated in fertile coastal districts, Scheduled Tribes at 5.53% in the hilly Agency Areas, and a Hindu majority with Muslims clustered in Rayalaseema and towns. East Godavari has the largest SC population, about 9.57 lakh.
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SC Population and District Concentration
SCs constitute 17.08% of the population, with highest numbers in East Godavari (9.57 lakh) and Guntur districts, and lowest in Vizianagaram, reflecting uneven spatial distribution. Their socio-economic profile is marked by landless agricultural labor and artisan activities, with a favorable sex ratio of 1007 females per 1000 males but lower literacy rates than the general population.
ST Population and Tribal Groups
STs make up 5.53% of the population, mainly in Agency Areas of Visakhapatnam, Srikakulam, East Godavari, inhabited by tribes like Konda Dora, Koya, and Yerukala. These tribes show linguistic diversity within the Dravidian family and predominantly identify as Hindus (98.9%), with small Christian and Muslim minorities, reflecting religious assimilation.
Spatial Distribution of SCs
SCs are densely settled in coastal districts East Godavari, West Godavari, Guntur due to agricultural labor demand, with lower presence in Vizianagaram and Rayalaseema; urban migration to Greater Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada is notable. This uneven distribution calls for region-specific welfare schemes to address local needs effectively.
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