Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_24574438_1 (sinhalese VARCHAR, indian_tamil VARCHAR)

### Question ###
Name the total number of sinhalese for indian tamil being 177

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT COUNT(sinhalese) FROM table_24574438_1 WHERE indian_tamil = 177