A recent caste survey in Telangana reveals that Backward Classes (BC) make up 56.33% of the state's population, including BCs among minorities. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes constitute 17.43% and 10.45% respectively. The comprehensive and unprecedented survey was conducted across 1.12 crore households.
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