Indian Community • New Jersey
Telugu Community in New Jersey
29,000+ Telugu speakers • TFAS est. 1984 • NATA national HQ in Princeton • 13+ active Telugu organizations
New Jersey is home to an estimated 29,000+ Telugu speakers (ACS 2022) — one of the largest Telugu concentrations in America. The Telugu Fine Arts Society (TFAS), founded in 1984, is among the oldest Telugu cultural institutions in the entire US diaspora. NATA, the largest national Telugu organization, is headquartered in Princeton. And unlike DFW or the Bay Area, NJ’s Telugu community is powered by a unique pharma-IT dual pipeline: Hyderabad’s pharma giants (Dr. Reddy’s, Aurobindo) have their US headquarters here, in the same state that houses 14 of the world’s top 20 pharmaceutical companies.
Last updated: March 2026 • Full Indian Community guide for New Jersey →
Why Telugu Families Choose New Jersey
New Jersey’s Telugu story is unlike any other American metro. While DFW and the Bay Area built their Telugu communities almost entirely on IT, New Jersey draws Telugu professionals through two powerful corridors: technology and pharmaceuticals. Hyderabad is India’s pharma capital. New Jersey is America’s. That alignment creates a direct professional migration pipeline that doesn’t exist anywhere else.
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories has its US headquarters in East Brunswick. Aurobindo Pharma runs its US operations from East Windsor. Both are Hyderabad-founded companies, and their NJ presence means Telugu pharma scientists, regulatory professionals, and supply chain managers land directly in Central New Jersey. Add the broader pharma ecosystem — Johnson & Johnson, Merck, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Novartis, Novo Nordisk, Sanofi — and NJ has the highest concentration of scientists and engineers per square mile in the United States.
Beyond pharma, the IT consulting corridor along Route 1 and the NJ Turnpike draws Telugu tech professionals just as it does across the country. And NJ offers something DFW and Houston cannot: proximity to New York City. Thousands of Telugu professionals commute to Manhattan for finance, consulting, and corporate roles while living in Indian-dense suburbs like Edison, Plainsboro, and Parsippany. The result is a Telugu community that is older, more established, and more professionally diverse than almost any other in America — TFAS has been running since 1984, and TAGDV (serving the Delaware Valley) traces its roots to 1972.
Where Telugu Families Live in New Jersey
New Jersey has over 200,000 Indian language speakers, but “Indian” is not one community. Census language data reveals that Telugu families concentrate in specific towns, while other areas are predominantly Gujarati, Hindi-speaking, or Punjabi. Here is where Telugu speakers actually live, based on U.S. Census American Community Survey PUMA data.
Plainsboro & South Brunswick — The Telugu Capital of NJ (6,316 Telugu speakers (ACS 2022))
This is the single largest Telugu concentration in New Jersey and one of the highest in the entire Northeast. Telugu (6,316) is the #2 Indian language after Hindi (7,351), far ahead of Gujarati (4,623). Combined with Tamil (4,645), this corridor has over 10,900 South Indian language speakers — making it the undisputed South Indian tech belt of NJ. The proximity to Princeton, major pharma campuses, and the Route 1 IT corridor drives settlement here. Total Indian language speakers: 31,634 in a population of 111,596 (ACS 2022) — meaning one in four residents speaks an Indian language at home.
Edison & Metuchen — The Diverse Indian Hub (4,240 Telugu speakers (ACS 2022))
South Edison is the most balanced Indian community in NJ. Gujarati leads (6,527 — this is the Oak Tree Road corridor), but Telugu (4,240) and Tamil (3,586) are surging, with a combined 7,826 South Indian speakers. Edison is where every Indian sub-community has a presence, and Telugu families benefit from the full infrastructure: grocery stores, restaurants, temples, and cultural events all within a few miles. Oak Tree Road is the largest Indian commercial district on the East Coast. Total Indian language speakers: 25,862.
Piscataway & South Plainfield (2,671 Telugu speakers (ACS 2022))
Piscataway is the Gujarati capital of NJ (8,399 Gujarati speakers (ACS 2022)), but Telugu families have a growing presence at 2,671 speakers. The area offers more affordable housing than Edison or Plainsboro while staying close to the Route 1 tech corridor and Rutgers University. Strong Marathi/Nepali community (1,964) here as well. Total Indian language speakers: 23,364.
Princeton & West Windsor (2,210 Telugu speakers (ACS 2022))
The Princeton area is Hindi + South Indian dominant — a professional corridor driven by pharma and tech. Telugu is the #2 Indian language here (2,210), ahead of Tamil (1,224) and Gujarati (1,120). This is the most highly educated Indian community in NJ, with proximity to Princeton University, major pharma R&D campuses, and the NJ Turnpike. NATA (the largest national Telugu organization) is headquartered here. Total Indian language speakers: 11,546.
Parsippany & Hanover (2,093 Telugu speakers (ACS 2022))
Parsippany in Morris County is a three-way split: Gujarati (4,303), Hindi (2,980), and South Indian. Telugu + Tamil + Dravidian combined = 5,526 speakers, nearly matching Gujarati. Parsippany’s tech corridor attracts South Indian IT professionals, and the area has a notably strong Malayalam/Kannada presence (1,203) — likely Keralite nurses and tech workers. A new ISKCON temple is under construction on Baldwin Road, expected to open in 2026. Total Indian language speakers: 15,264.
Franklin Township & Hillsborough (2,010 Telugu speakers (ACS 2022))
In Somerset County, Franklin Township and Hillsborough follow the Gujarati-first pattern (4,475 speakers (ACS 2022)), but the South Indian community is substantial: Telugu (2,010) + Tamil (1,465) + Dravidian (1,108) = 4,583 speakers. This area benefits from proximity to the Sri Venkateswara Temple in Bridgewater — the spiritual anchor of NJ’s Telugu community. Growing Marathi community in the Nepali/Marathi category (1,035). Total Indian language speakers: 15,348.
Jersey City (1,541 Telugu speakers (ACS 2022))
Jersey City North — the historic India Square district around Newark Avenue — is overwhelmingly Hindi-dominant (13,501 speakers, 51% of all Indian languages). Telugu is a smaller community here at 1,541, but Jersey City offers something no suburb can: a direct PATH train commute to Manhattan. Young Telugu professionals working in NYC finance, consulting, and tech choose Jersey City for urban convenience. The area also has multiple Telugu Christian churches. Total Indian language speakers: 26,453.
Where Telugu Is NOT the Dominant Community
Not all “Indian” towns are Telugu. Iselin and Woodbridge are Gujarati + Punjabi country (5,878 Gujarati, 3,929 Punjabi — BY FAR the biggest Punjabi/Sikh concentration in NJ), with only 1,237 Telugu speakers (ACS 2022). Piscataway is firmly Gujarati-dominant. Jersey City is Hindi territory. If you are Telugu and choosing a town, the Plainsboro–Edison–Princeton corridor is where your community is strongest.
Telugu Organizations in New Jersey
NJ has one of the densest networks of Telugu organizations anywhere in America — at least 13 active groups, from local cultural societies founded in the 1980s to national organizations headquartered here. Royal Albert Palace in Edison/Fords is the de facto venue for major Telugu events.
TFAS — Telugu Fine Arts Society of New Jersey
Founded 1984 • Hillsborough, NJ • tfasnj.org
The oldest Telugu organization in New Jersey and one of the oldest in the entire US diaspora. TFAS has been the cultural backbone of NJ’s Telugu community for four decades, organizing annual Sankranti, Ugadi, and Deepavali celebrations, summer picnics, and a flagship TFAS Conference (held at Royal Albert Palace, Edison). They publish Telugu Jyothi — a monthly literary magazine that has been running for over 14 years, featuring short story competitions (in partnership with Andhra Jyothi Weekly since 1984), poetry, and special editions for Sankranthi, Ugadi, Deepavali, and Vesavi. TFAS also runs a cricket tournament. 501(c)(3) non-profit governed by a nine-member Executive Committee.
NJTA — New Jersey Telugu Association
Founded 2016 • jerseytelugu.org
Launched on April 23, 2016 with Tollywood celebrities DSP (Devi Sri Prasad), producer Dil Raju, and actor Nikhil, along with NJ Congressman of Telugu origin Upendra Chivukula. NJTA organizes Ugadi Sambaralu, Sankranti, and Deepavali celebrations, and brings Tollywood performers for live concerts (including Thaman Live in Concert). They publish a monthly magazine called Sirivennela and partner with SiliconAndhra ManaBadi for Telugu language classes. Non-profit, non-political, non-religious.
TTA — Telangana American Telugu Association
Founded 2015 • mytelanganaus.org
The first Telangana organization in North America. TTA’s NJ chapter organizes the biggest Bathukamma celebration in New Jersey — the September 2025 event at Royal Albert Palace drew 5,000+ attendees, featured a 15-foot Grand Bathukamma, over 200 individual Bathukammas brought by women, folk singer Shalini G (flown from India), and Telugu film actress Roja Ramani as guest of honor. TTA also organizes Bonalu (500+ devotees, July), Dasara celebrations, Mother’s Day events, youth programs (NYTTA), blood drives, and community service days. Their 1st national convention was held in New Jersey in 2022. TTA celebrates Bathukamma nationwide in 14+ US cities.
National Telugu Organizations Headquartered or Active in NJ
NATA (North American Telugu Association) — National headquarters in Princeton, NJ. Founded 2010, registered as a 501(c)(3) under NJ state law. Claims to be the largest Telugu organization in North America. Biennial conventions draw 15,000+ attendees. The NJ team raised $201,001 for NATA’s inaugural convention. Runs a youth cricket league with three NJ grounds: Amwell Valley Cricket Club (Hillsborough), Kilmer Field (Edison), and Rowland Park (South Brunswick). nataus.org
TANA (Telugu Association of North America) — The oldest national Telugu organization, founded 1977 (its founding convention was held in New York City). Dedicated NJ Regional Representative with city coordinators. The 23rd TANA convention was held in Philadelphia in 2023 with 8,000+ attendees, drawing heavily from the NJ Telugu community. Runs TANA CARES community service programs and Independence Day Cup volleyball tournaments (32 teams from NJ/NY/PA). tana.org
ATA (American Telugu Association) — Founded 1990. Active NJ chapter hosts Samskritika Mahotsavam (cultural extravaganza in North Brunswick featuring Vempati Chinna Satyam Dance Academy with 30 dancers and live orchestra), ATA Summer Fest at Thompson Park (500+ attendees from NJ/PA/NY/DE/CT), Dasara celebrations at Royal Albert Palace, and Earth Day cleanups in South Brunswick. Also runs a Business Forum promoting entrepreneurship and mentoring among Telugu professionals. americanteluguassociation.org
NATS (North America Telugu Society) — Founded 2009. Active NJ chapter hosts Telugu Ammayi programs at Anand Mandir (Somerset) and events at the NJ Expo Center. Youth-oriented, non-political.
MATA (Mana America Telugu Association) — Launched April 2023 at Royal Albert Palace, NJ, with 2,000+ lifetime members registered on day one. 2nd MATA Convention planned for Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, June 2026. mata-us.org
Regional Organizations
TASJ (Telugu Association of South Jersey) — Serves the South Jersey community. Organizes Ugadi with rangoli competitions, Bonalu, volleyball tournaments, badminton, and a 5K run in Camden County. tasj.org
TAGDV (Telugu Association of Greater Delaware Valley) — Traces its roots to 1972 — among the earliest Telugu cultural groups in America. Formally incorporated 1989. Serves South Jersey and Greater Philadelphia. Participated in Philadelphia’s 1976 Bicentennial. Publishes the quarterly newsletter “Delaware Loya Telugu Vani” since 1988. tagdv.com
Sanskriti of NJ — Telugu cricket and cultural organization. Runs the Reliance Sanskriti Premier League (SPL) — an annual cricket league with 20 games over 8 weekends (August–October). sanskritiofnj.org
TeluguPeople Foundation — Non-profit incorporated in NJ (2008), headquartered in Princeton. Leadership based in Plainsboro and Edison. Raised $200K+ in donations for scholarships. telugupeople.org
Telugu Temples & Worship
Sri Venkateswara Temple (Balaji Mandir), Bridgewater
1 Balaji Temple Drive, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 • venkateswaratemple.org • (908) 725-4477
The spiritual anchor of NJ’s Telugu community. Founded in 1989 by a group of Telugu-speaking Hindus as the Hindu Temple and Cultural Society of USA (HTCS). The society purchased 20.5 acres in Bridgewater in 1992, began construction in 1996, and held the Kumbabhishekam (consecration) in 1998. The temple features traditional Chola-style South Indian architecture — a builder traveled to India to study classical temple design, and pre-cast molds were made in Bahrain using glass-reinforced concrete before being shipped to NJ for assembly.
The 28,300 sq ft complex houses 16 shrines including Venkateswara, Sridevi, Bhudevi, Garuda, Ganesha, Shiva Lingam, Ayyappa, Subrahmanya, Durga, Saraswati, and Radha Krishna. The temple’s Vidyalaya educational program offers Telugu language classes (covering oral and written Telugu, using songs, poems, stories, and games — materials developed by Ramakrishna Dasika) plus a “Learn English Through Telugu” program. Other Vidyalaya offerings include Vedic Hinduism (running 20+ years), Bhajans & Shlokas, Kannada, Malayalam, Hindi, Sanskrit, and Vedic Math. The cafeteria serves traditional South Indian cuisine (dosa, idli, vada). The temple maintains a Telugu Panchangam (calendar) on its website. Open weekdays 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM & 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM; weekends and festivals 8:30 AM – 8:30 PM.
Other Hindu Temples with Telugu Presence
- Nithyavibhuthi — 203 Ravens Crest Dr, Plainsboro, NJ 08536. Hindu religious services by priest Srinivas Bhattar. Located in the heart of the Plainsboro Telugu corridor. nithyavibhuthi.org
- Durga Mandir — 4240 NJ-27, Princeton, NJ 08540. Features Durga, Shiva, and other deities. Serves the Mercer County Hindu community. durgamandirnj.org
- Shri Krishna Vrundavana — 215 May Street, Edison, NJ. Permanent location since 2009 on 3.5 acres. krishnavrunda.org
Telugu Christian Churches
NJ has at least six Telugu-language Christian congregations — one of the largest concentrations in the country:
- Telugu Church of America — 687 New Dover Rd, Edison, NJ 08820. Sunday at 5:00 PM. teluguchurchofamerica.com
- Friendly Telugu Church — APA Hotel Woodbridge, 120 S Wood Ave, Woodbridge, NJ. Sunday at 10:30 AM. Founded 2000. friendlyteluguchurch.com
- United Telugu Christ Church (UTCCNJ) — 177 Elm Ave, Rahway, NJ 07065. Sunday at 3:30 PM. utccnj.org
- United Evangelical Christian Fellowship (UECF) — 130 Ferris Pl, Westfield, NJ 07090. Sunday at 4:30 PM. uecf.net
- Telugu Christian Fellowship — 446 Hoboken Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306. Saturday at 4:30 PM. tcfjc.com
- United Telugu Church — Jersey City. Saturday at 5:00 PM. utcjc.com
Telugu Festivals in New Jersey
Bathukamma — NJ’s Biggest Telugu Festival
The crown jewel of NJ’s Telugu cultural calendar. Bathukamma (“Mother of Life”) is the defining Telangana festival, honoring Goddess Gauri during the Navaratri season. TTA organizes the main celebration at Royal Albert Palace (Grand Banquet Hall, Fords, NJ), drawing 5,000+ attendees. The 2025 event featured a 15-foot Grand Bathukamma centerpiece, over 200 individual Bathukammas brought by women in traditional saris, folk singer Shalini G (flown from India), and Telugu film actress Roja Ramani as guest of honor. Free admission. September/October annually. MATA also hosts a separate Bathukamma & Dasara celebration in NJ.
Ugadi — Telugu New Year
Multiple organizations compete to host NJ’s best Ugadi celebration. TFAS, NJTA, NATS, and TASJ all organize separate Ugadi events with cultural performances, traditional food (including Ugadi Pachadi — the six-taste chutney), and Telugu music. ATA hosts an annual Ugadi Kavi Sammelanam (poetry gathering) — a literary tradition unique to the Telugu diaspora. Sri Venkateswara Temple in Bridgewater conducts special Ugadi pujas. March/April annually.
Bonalu & Telangana Formation Day
Bonalu, the traditional Telangana festival honoring Goddess Mahakali, draws 500+ devotees in NJ. TTA organizes the celebration with traditional elements: Potatajulu, Ammavari Vuregimpu with Simha Vahanam, Dappulu and Sannai music, and 30+ Bonalu offerings. MATA separately celebrates Bonalu across multiple states including NJ. July annually. Telangana Formation Day (June 2) is celebrated by TTA and other Telangana organizations. The 10th anniversary celebration in 2024 was held in Edison, NJ.
Sankranthi & Deepavali
TFAS has celebrated Sankranthi and Deepavali every year since 1984 — these are the longest-running Telugu festival traditions in NJ. NJTA, TASJ, and other organizations host their own celebrations as well. Sri Venkateswara Temple holds Deepavali and Sankranthi pujas with special programs.
Telugu Food & Restaurants
NJ’s Oak Tree Road in Edison/Iselin is the largest Indian commercial strip on the East Coast, and the broader Central NJ corridor — Edison, Plainsboro, Piscataway, Jersey City — is packed with South Indian restaurants serving authentic Andhra and Telangana cuisine.
Andhra & Telangana Restaurants
- Konaseema Cuisine — 1000 Aaron Rd, Ste 5, North Brunswick, NJ 08902. Named after the Konaseema region of coastal Andhra Pradesh (East Godavari district) — as Telugu-specific as it gets. Specializes in coastal Andhra flavors: Guntur Mirchi Bajji, Konaseema Special Biryani, Tandoori Pomfret. Regional Andhra cuisine, not generic “South Indian.”
- Godavari — 128 Talmadge Rd, Edison (also at 465 Nassau Park Blvd, Princeton). Named after the Godavari River in Andhra Pradesh. Telugu-owned chain specializing in Hyderabadi biryani, 100+ dosa varieties, pesarattu (green gram dosa), gongura chicken, and unlimited South Indian thali meals. One of the most recognized Telugu restaurant brands in America.
- Deccan Spice — 153 Wood Ave, Edison, NJ 08820. “Deccan” refers to the Deccan Plateau (Hyderabad/Telangana heartland). Fine dining with full bar. Hyderabadi Dum Biryani cooked in individual handis, Natu Kodi Kura (country chicken curry), Goat Haleem.
- Persis Biryani & Indian Grill — Multiple NJ locations: Edison (1734 Oak Tree Rd), Piscataway (1665 Stelton Rd), Hamilton (3800 Quakerbridge Rd). Explicitly serves “authentic South Indian delicacies from Telangana, Andhra & Tamil Nadu.” Andhra-spiced fish, chicken fry with curry leaves and Andhra spice blends.
Hyderabadi Biryani
- Paradise Biryani Pointe — 1677 Oak Tree Rd, Edison, NJ 08820. Branch of the legendary Hyderabad-based Paradise chain. The gold standard for authentic Hyderabadi Dum Biryani.
- Bawarchi Biryani Corner — 1700 Oak Tree Rd, Edison, NJ 08820. Named after the famous Bawarchi restaurant in Hyderabad. Also: Hyd Bawarchi Biryani at 1585 Oak Tree Rd, Woodbridge.
- Golconda Chimney — 806 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306. Named after historic Golconda Fort in Hyderabad. Hyderabadi Mughlai cuisine: Nalli Gosht Biryani, Mirchi Ka Salan, Bagara Baingan, Bagara Rice. Praised by Eater critic Robert Sietsema.
- Hyderabad House — 523 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306. Dum Biryani, Haleem, Chicken 65, Irani Chai. Telangana comfort food.
Telugu Grocery Shopping
Patel Brothers (Edison at 1681 Oak Tree Rd, plus Parsippany and Jersey City) and India Grocers (1665 Oak Tree Rd, Edison — NJ’s “largest and most spacious” Indian grocery, 20+ years) carry Telugu essentials: Sona Masoori rice (the Telugu staple, distinct from Basmati), Priya and Telugu Foods brand pickles (gongura, avakaya), biryani masalas, Haleem mix, fresh curry leaves, tamarind, and Andhra spice mixes. Subzi Mandi (Iselin and Parsippany) offers budget-friendly pricing on fresh vegetables, dosa batter, and regional Indian products. Big Bazaar (660 Plainsboro Rd) serves the Plainsboro Telugu corridor. Oak Tree Road has dozens of Indian grocery stores within walking distance — the best single corridor for Telugu grocery shopping on the East Coast.
Tollywood in NJ
The Telugu film industry (Tollywood) is the second-largest film industry in India, and NJ gets every major release. 8K Cinemas (1655 Oak Tree Rd, Edison) is a dedicated Indian cinema venue right on Oak Tree Road, showing Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, and Malayalam films. Regal Commerce Center & RPX (2399 Route 1 South, North Brunswick) is a major venue for Telugu film premieres with premium RPX screens. AMC Jersey Gardens 20 (Elizabeth) and AMC Wayne 14 serve Jersey City and North NJ Telugu audiences. Check eknazar.com/newjersey for current Telugu showtimes.
Telugu Language & Education
SiliconAndhra ManaBadi
ManaBadi operates multiple locations across New Jersey, offering Telugu language instruction for ages 4+ through the BalaBadi (pre-school) and Telugu 1–4 programs. NJTA partners directly with ManaBadi for classes. ManaBadi is the only Telugu language school in the world to achieve ACS-WASC accreditation and world language status — approved for high school world language credit in 15 US states (NJ approval is not yet in place, but classes prepare students for Telugu proficiency). The program spans 250+ locations in 35 states with 100,000+ students taught over 17+ years. Contact: 1-844-626-BADI (2234), manabadi.siliconandhra.org
Sri Venkateswara Temple Telugu Classes
The Vidyalaya program at Sri Venkateswara Temple in Bridgewater offers Telugu language classes as part of the academic year schedule. The curriculum covers oral and written Telugu using songs, poems, stories, cartoons, and games — materials developed by Ramakrishna Dasika. The temple also offers a “Learn English Through Telugu” program for newer immigrants. Contact: education@venkateswaratemple.org
Kuchipudi Dance Schools
Kuchipudi — the classical dance form originating from Andhra Pradesh — has a strong presence in NJ. Multiple schools serve the Central NJ Telugu community:
- Chinmayi Nrithyalaya — Locations in Princeton, Bridgewater, Marlboro, Monroe, and Edison. Phone: (609) 751-7838.
- Center for Kuchipudi Dance — Kendall Park / West Windsor. Over 100 students. Guru Indira Sreeram (also a TANA Kalasala instructor). kuchipudidancecenter.com
- Sri Premanand Natyalayam — Teacher Srilakshmi Parcha. Classes across West Windsor, Princeton, Piscataway, Monroe Township, Edison, East Windsor, and Chesterfield.
- Siddhendra Kuchipudi Art Academy — NJ-based, dedicated to developing new generations of Kuchipudi dancers.
Carnatic Music & Literary Scene
Swara Vedika — A dedicated organization preserving Telugu Carnatic composers’ music. The NJ chapter hosts concerts drawing 300+ attendees. TANA Kalasala partners with Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam (SPMVV) in Tirupati for advanced diploma courses in Kuchipudi, Bharatanatyam, and Carnatic vocal/instrumental music, providing university credits. TANA Prapancha Sahitya Vedika hosts writers, poets (including J.K. Bharavi), and Avadhanam literary events, streamed live on YuppTV.
Telugu Entertainment & Media
Telugu Jyothi — NJ’s Own Telugu Magazine
Published by TFAS since the 1980s, Telugu Jyothi is a monthly literary magazine with readers in the US, Canada, and India. Features short story competitions (in partnership with Andhra Jyothi Weekly), poetry, cultural essays, and special editions for Sankranthi, Ugadi, Deepavali, and Vesavi. One of the longest-running Telugu publications in the American diaspora. telugujyothi.com
Cricket — The Community Sport
Cricket is central to Telugu social life in NJ. NATA Youth Cricket League runs games on three NJ grounds: Amwell Valley Cricket Club (Hillsborough), Kilmer Field (Edison), and Rowland Park (South Brunswick) — with six teams from NJ, PA, and VA. Sanskriti of NJ runs the Reliance Sanskriti Premier League (SPL) — 20 games over 8 weekends each fall. TANA organizes the Independence Day Cup volleyball tournament with 32 teams from the tri-state area, plus badminton and table tennis championships. TFAS runs its own cricket tournament. TASJ hosts a 5K run in Camden County.
Telugu Media & News
NJ Telugu community events are covered by NRI2NRI.com, GreatAndhra.com (NRI section), TeluguOne.com, The Indian Eye, and New India Abroad. Online Telugu radio stations — Telugu NRI Radio (telugunriradio.com), Telugu One Radio (teluguoneradio.com), and Mana Radio — stream 24/7. For Tollywood content, the community relies on streaming platforms: YuppTV, SunNXT, aha, and YouTube. NJTA publishes the monthly magazine Sirivennela; TAGDV publishes the quarterly Delaware Loya Telugu Vani (since 1988).
Data Sources
U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-Year Estimates) • Community organization websites and direct verification • Local school district enrollment data • Zillow and Apartments.com (rent estimates) • Glassdoor and BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (salary data) • Redfin (home price data). Community population estimates reflect available Census language data combined with organization-reported figures. Read our full research methodology →