Settibalija is a community living throughout the Indian State of Andhra Pradesh. They are mainly found in East Godavari, West Godavari, Khammam, Vishakapatnam and in Krishna districts and many places of Karnataka,Himachal pradesh,Madya Pradesh,Maharastra.
Legend says that a Dommeti Venkata Reddi, was like a chieftain, and changed their community name to Setti Balija from Goud during 18th century. Dommeti Venkat Reddi who lived in The Bodasakurru village near Amalapuram of East Godavari Dt.
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Settibalijas are traditionally involved in toddy tapping and liquor sales.
The tradition of toddy tapping is dying out and the community are now employed in a wide variety of occupations.