The word Yellapu is derived from - Yellalu(Border)
ape vadu(Blocker), Yellapus are kshatriya warriors. Yellapus were Senapathis,Supreme warriors&even ruled the kingdom in the absence of the king.This caste has its presence in Telangana.Yellapu(ఎల్లాపు)is the name of a Hindu Caste from the Southern Indian state of Andhra pradesh. The Yellapu can also be called Vellapulam (వెల్లాపులం)or Vellapu (వెల్లాపు).The people from this community, normally carry the title "Rao" in their names.
