[2] They are primarily found in the Uttarandhra region with smaller populations in other districts of the state.
They are classified under the Other Backward Classes (OBCs) by the Government of Andhra Pradesh.
[4] Koppula Velama although belongs to Velama group, The caste name possibly originated from the practice of their men not cutting their hair but tying it on their heads in the form of a knot, known in Telugu as Koppu (కొప్పు).
[6] Koppula Velama community is also seeking their inclusion in Backward Castes-A (BC-A) list of Andhra Pradesh government.
[10][11][12] Koppula Velamas hold key positions in erstwhile Visakahapatnam district along with Kapu and Gavara castes.