Datla
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Datla is a common surname
that belongs to members of a Kshatriya
caste
in Andhra Pradesh
known as Rajus
. They are of the Chandravanshi sect and belong to the Dhananjaya Gotra. They are descendants of the "Kota Vamsa
" dynasty that ruled parts of Andhra Pradesh in the 11th and 12th Century AD.
Some prominent personalities having the surname of Datla are:
Alternatively, Datla is also the name of a Punjabi clan in Labana
. These are also called Makhan Shah and Gujre. These are found in Kangra
and Hoshiarpur
. There has been no indication linking the Punjabi tribe and the clan from Andhra except the similarity in the name.
Surname
A surname is a name added to a given name and is part of a personal name. In many cases, a surname is a family name. Many dictionaries define "surname" as a synonym of "family name"...
that belongs to members of a Kshatriya
Kshatriya
*For the Bollywood film of the same name see Kshatriya Kshatriya or Kashtriya, meaning warrior, is one of the four varnas in Hinduism...
caste
Caste
Caste is an elaborate and complex social system that combines elements of endogamy, occupation, culture, social class, tribal affiliation and political power. It should not be confused with race or social class, e.g. members of different castes in one society may belong to the same race, as in India...
in Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh , is one of the 28 states of India, situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city by population is Hyderabad.The total GDP of Andhra Pradesh is $100 billion and is ranked third...
known as Rajus
Rajus
The Raju are a Telugu caste inhabiting Andhra Pradesh, India.-Etymology:Raju is a Telugu variation of the Sanskrit word Raj and Raja meaning king, prince or lord...
. They are of the Chandravanshi sect and belong to the Dhananjaya Gotra. They are descendants of the "Kota Vamsa
Kota Vamsa
Kota Vamsa in Telugu means Fort Dynasty and is used to refer to the medieval dynasty which ruled over a small region of Andhra Pradesh with Dharanikota as their capital from around 8th century AD to the mid 12th century AD...
" dynasty that ruled parts of Andhra Pradesh in the 11th and 12th Century AD.
Some prominent personalities having the surname of Datla are:
- Colonel D. S. Raju (Datla Satyanarayana Raju)–Personal doctor to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose in INAIndian National ArmyThe Indian National Army or Azad Hind Fauj was an armed force formed by Indian nationalists in 1942 in Southeast Asia during World War II. The aim of the army was to overthrow the British Raj in colonial India, with Japanese assistance...
. Sri Vivekananda Maharogi Aarogya Kendram, near Rajamundry, is an organization dedicated to caring for the needs of LeprosyLeprosyLeprosy or Hansen's disease is a chronic disease caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium leprae and Mycobacterium lepromatosis. Named after physician Gerhard Armauer Hansen, leprosy is primarily a granulomatous disease of the peripheral nerves and mucosa of the upper respiratory tract; skin lesions...
patients. Colonel D. S. Raju gave 11 acres (45,000 m2) in 1975 to Doctor Mallikarjuna Rao Mandavalli to set up a leprosy centre. It was handed over to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak SanghRashtriya Swayamsevak SanghRashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh or National Patriotic Organization), also known the Sangh, is a right-wing Hindu nationalist, paramilitary, volunteer, and allegedly militant organization for Hindu males in India...
(RSS) in 1982. The Colonel also founded the Rangaraya Medical College in KakinadaKakinadaKakinada is a city and a municipal corporation in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is located east of the state capital, Hyderabad. It is also the headquarters of East Godavari district. It is nicknamed "Fertilizer City" , "Pensioner's Paradise" and "Second Madras"...
, Andhra Pradesh with the financial help of the Zamindar of Dommeru, P. Ranga Rao. - Datla Venkata Krishnam Raju – Founder Biological E. LimitedBiological E. LimitedBiological E limited is an integrated Biotechnology company, headquartered in Hyderabad, India. The company was founded by Datla Venkata Krishnam Raju. The company was founded in 1953 as Biological Products Private Limited. The company is the first private sector biopharma company in India. The...
. - D. V. S. RajuD. V. S. RajuDatla Venkata Suryanarayana Raju , better known as D. V. S. Raju was an Indian film producer from Telugu Cinema....
(Datla Venkata Suryanarayana Raju) –Film Producer & Past Chairman National Film Development CorporationNational Film Development CorporationNational Film Development Corporation may refer to any of the following agencies:* India: National Film Development Corporation of India* Malaysia: National Film Development Corporation Malaysia...
. - Ramesh Datla–Managing Director, Elico Ltd.
- D.V. Raju (V. Raju Datla)–PhysicistPhysicistA physicist is a scientist who studies or practices physics. Physicists study a wide range of physical phenomena in many branches of physics spanning all length scales: from sub-atomic particles of which all ordinary matter is made to the behavior of the material Universe as a whole...
at National Institute of Standards and TechnologyNational Institute of Standards and TechnologyThe National Institute of Standards and Technology , known between 1901 and 1988 as the National Bureau of Standards , is a measurement standards laboratory, otherwise known as a National Metrological Institute , which is a non-regulatory agency of the United States Department of Commerce...
, Optical Properties and Infra red technologies group. Author of more than 50 publications on the subject. - Dr D.V.N.Raju -medical practitioner, film producerFilm producerA film producer oversees and delivers a film project to all relevant parties while preserving the integrity, voice and vision of the film. They will also often take on some financial risk by using their own money, especially during the pre-production period, before a film is fully financed.The...
and jury member of Nandi AwardsNandi AwardsThe Nandi Awards is the most Prominent award ceremony for Telugu films, Telugu Theater & Television, presented annually in Andhra Pradesh, India. "Nandi" means "bull", the awards being named after the big granite bull at Lepakshi — a cultural and historical symbol of Andhra Pradesh.Nandi...
of the Govt.of Andhra Pradesh for 2007 to 2009 - Datla Devadanam Raju–Literary poet and author, famous works include "vaanarani kaalam" and "matti kalalu". Winner of many awards including Andhra Saraswathi Samithi. Recently completed the work on Yanam History "Yanam Cheritra". Received "Kalaimamani" award for 2003 from Govt. of Pudhichery also received "Telugu Ratna" award for the year 2009 from Govt. of Pudhichery. Also received state best Teacher award from Govt. of Andhra Pradesh for year 2000.
- Chaitanya Datla - First woman to sail on an Indian Navy warship & winner of the National Geographic channel's "Mission Navy: Lehron Ke Sartaj" contest.
- D.R.S.P Raju-Managing Director, Deccan Poly Packs Limited.
- D Rama Raju-Managing Director, Vayhan Coffee.
Alternatively, Datla is also the name of a Punjabi clan in Labana
Labana
Labanas are a Punjabi tribe. The Labanas of Punjab region are mostly Sikhs, with a small minority of Muslims and Hindus.- History:According to British records 33% of the Labana were baptised Sikhs and were found primarily in the Lahore, Gujranwala, and Sialkot areas...
. These are also called Makhan Shah and Gujre. These are found in Kangra
Kangra district
Kangra is the most populous district of the state of Himachal Pradesh, India. Dharamsala is the administrative headquarters of the district.-Geography:Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh is situated in Western Himalayas between 31°2 to...
and Hoshiarpur
Hoshiarpur
Hoshiarpur is a city and a municipal council in Hoshiarpur district in the Indian state of Punjab. It was founded, according to tradition, during the early part of the fourth century. In 1809 it was occupied by the forces of Maharaja Karanvir Singh and was united into the greater state of Punjab....
. There has been no indication linking the Punjabi tribe and the clan from Andhra except the similarity in the name.