- Source: Turpu Kapu
Turpu Kapu is an Indian caste in the state of Andhra Pradesh. They are primarily found in the erstwhile districts of Srikakulam and Vizianagaram, with smaller numbers in other regions of the state. Traditionally, they are an agrarian caste. They are a politically prominent community in the Uttarandhra region of the state.
The word 'Turpu' means eastern in Telugu, an appellation based on their preponderance in the northeastern region of Andhra (Uttarandhra). Turpu Kapu caste is similar to the Kapu and Telaga communities of Andhra Pradesh.
