Vemuri Surname: Kapu Caste in Andhra Pradesh & Telangana

The surname Vemuri is predominantly associated with the Kapu caste (also called Balija or Telaga in sub-groups) in the Telugu-speaking states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and parts of Karnataka.

• Kapu Community: One of the largest and most politically influential communities in Andhra/Telangana.
• Traditional Occupations: Agriculture, trade, military service.
• Geographic Concentration: Coastal Andhra (Godavari/Krishna deltas), Rayalaseema, Telangana.
• Notable Vemuris: Politicians, academics, artists, diaspora professionals.

Kapus are classified as Forward Class in AP/Telangana (not OBC), though sub-categories (Balija, Ontari, Munnuru Kapu) have varied classifications. The surname often indicates Telugu Kapu lineage.