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|| INTRODUCTION TO THE STATE ||

Telangana is situated on the Deccan Plateau, in the central stretch of the eastern
seaboard of the Indian Peninsula. It covers 114,840 square kilometres (44,340 sq mi). The region is
drained by two major rivers, with about 79% of the Godavari River catchment area and about 69% of the
Krishna River catchment area, but most of the land is arid. Telangana is also drained by several minor
rivers such as the Bhima, the Manjira and the Musi. The annual rainfall is between 900 to 1500 mm in
northern Telangana and 700 to 900 mm in southern Telangana, from the southwest monsoons . Various
soil types abound, including chalkas, red sandy soils, dubbas, deep red loamy soils, and very deep black
cotton soils that facilitate planting mangoes, oranges and flowers.
Climate :
Telangana is a semi-arid area and has a predominantly hot and dry climate.
Summers start in March, and peak in May with average high temperatures in the 42 C (108
F) range. The monsoon arrives in June and lasts until September with about 755 mm (29.7
inches) of precipitation. A dry, mild winter starts in late November and lasts until early
February with little humidity and average temperatures in the 2223 C (7273 F) range.
Ecology :
The Central Deccan Plateau dry deciduous forests ecoregion covers much of the
state, including Hyderabad. The characteristic vegetation is woodlands of Hardwickia binata
and Albizia amara . Over 80% of the original forest cover has been cleared for agriculture,
timber harvesting, or cattle grazing, but large blocks of forest can be found in
Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve and elsewhere. The more humid Eastern Highlands
moist deciduous forests cover the Eastern Ghats in the eastern part of the state.
Economy :
Economy of Telangana is mainly driven by agriculture. Two important rivers of
India, the Godavari and Krishna , flow through the state, providing irrigation. Farmers in
Telangana mainly depend on rain-fed water sources for irrigation. Rice is the major food
crop. other important crops are cotton, sugar cane, mango and tobacco are the local crops.
Recently, crops used for vegetable oil production such as sunflower and peanuts have
gained favour. There are many multi-state irrigation projects in development, including
Godavari River Basin Irrigation Projects and Nagarjuna Sagar Dam , the world's highest
masonry dam.The state has also started to focus on the fields of information technology and
biotechnology . Telangana is one of top IT exporting states of India. There are 68 Special
Economic Zones in the state. Telangana is a mineral-rich state, with coal reserves at
Singareni Colleries.
Agriculture
Paddy fields in Warangal district Rice is the major food crop and staple food of
the state. Other important crops are maize, tobacco, mango, cotton and sugar cane .
Agriculture has been the chief source of income for the state's economy. Important rivers of
India, the Godavari , Krishna flow through the state, providing irrigation. Apart from major
rivers, there are small rivers as Tunga Bhadra, Bima, Dindi, Kinnerasani, Manjeera, Manair,
Penganga, Pranahitha, peddavagu and Taliperu.There are many multi-state irrigation
projects in development, including Godavari River Basin Irrigation Projects and Nagarjuna
Sagar Dam, the world's highest masonry dam. Agri Export Zones for the following produce
are proposed at the places mentioned against them: Gherkins Mahabubnagar ,
Rangareddy , Medak, Karimnagar , Warangal . Mangoes and grapes - Hyderabad,
Rangareddy, Medak, Mahabubnagar
Industries
The HITEC City is a major IT hub of Hyderabad , Several major manufacturing
and services industries are in operation mainly around Hyderabad. Automobiles and auto
components industry, spices, mines and minerals, textiles and apparels, pharmaceutical ,
horticulture, poultry farming are the main industries in Telangana. In terms of services,
Hyderabad is usually nicknamed as Cyberabad due to its information technology foray and
location of major software industries in the city. Prior to secession, it contributed 15% to
India's and 98% to Andhra Pradesh's exports in IT and ITES sectors last 2013 With Hyderabad
as in the front line of Telangana's aims to promote information technology in India, the city
boasts the HITEC City as its premier hub.The state government is in the process of
developing Industrial Parks at different places, for specific groups of industries. The existing
parks are Software Park at Hyderabad, HITEC City for software units, Apparel Park at
Gundlapochampalli , Export Promotion Park at Pashamylaram, Bio-technology park at
Turkapally . Hyderabad is also a major site for healthcare related industries including
hospitals and pharmaceutical organizations such as Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences ,
Apollo Hospitals , and Dr. Reddy's Laboratories. In addition, Hyderabad based healthcare
non-profits include the Indian Heart Association , a cardiovascular disease NGO.
Tourism
Telangana State Tourism Development Corporation (TSTDC) is a state government
agency which promotes tourism in Telangana. Telangana has a variety of tourist attractions including
historical places, monuments, forts, water falls, forests and temples.
Infrastructure
1. Power
Ramagundam Thermal Power station in Karimnagar district Hydel and thermal

power projects in the state meets the power requirements of the State. Number of new
power projects are coming up in the State which is expected to generate additional power
capacity in the state.
2. Transport
The state is well connected other states with road, rail and airways. However,
since Telangana is landlocked, it does not have any seaports. Roads Hyderabad Outer Ring
Road (Nehru ORR) , The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC) is the major
public transport corporation that connects all the cities and villages. Mahatma Gandhi Bus
Station (M.G.B.S) in Hyderabad is one of the largest bus stand in Asia. Jubilee Bus Station in
Secunderabad serves inter city bus services. Asia's biggest Inter City Bus Terminal (ICBT) is
being built in Miyapur (Hyderabad), which would house nearly 200 bus bays and for parking
nearly 1,000 buses.
3. Railways
Secunderabad railway station , a very busy railway junction in India and
headquarters of South Central Railway The history of railways in this region dates back to
the time of nizam of Hyderabad in 1874. operates under the auspices of the South Central
Railway founded in 1966. The landmark building Rail Nilayam in Secunderabad is the Zonal
Headquarter office of South Central Railway. Secunderabad and Hyderabad are the main
divisions of South Central Railway that fall in the state.
4. Airports
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport at Shamshabad is an international airport
serving the city of Hyderabad. It is the largest airport in the state and one of the busiest
airports in the country. The government has plans to upgrade Warangal Airport , Nizamabad
Airport and Ramagundam Airport It also plans to construct airports in Karimnagar and
Kothagudem. Warangal has a domestic airport in Mamunooru which was established in the
year 1930 during Nizam period. All the exports and imports of Azam Jahi Mills, Warangal
were done through the Warangal airport.
Telangana is the 29th state of India, formed on the 2nd of June 2014. The state has an
area of 1,14,840 Sq Km and has a population of 3,52,86,757. The Telangana region was part of the
Hyderabad state from Sept 17th 1948 to Nov 1st 1956, until it was merged with Andhra state to form
the Andhra Pradesh state. After decades of movement for a separate State, Telangana was created by
passing the AP State Reorganization Bill in both houses of Parliament. Telangana is surrounded by
Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh in the North, Karnataka in the West and Andhra Pradesh in the South and
East directions. Major cities of the state include Hyderabad, Warangal, Nizamabad and Karimnagar.
Telangana Statistics

Items
Quantity
Capital City
Hyderabad
Area
114,840 Sq. Kms.
Districts
10
Revenue Divisions
42
Towns (as per Census, 2011)
158
Municipal Corporations
Municipalities
38
Nagara Panchayaths
25
Zilla Praja Parishads
Mandal Praja Parishads
443
Gram Panchayaths
8778
Revenue Mandals
464
Revenue Villages
10,761
Inhabited Villages
10,128
Un-inhabited Villages
633
Households
83.58 Lakhs
Household size
Population
351.94 Lakhs
Male
177.04 Lakhs
Female
174.90 Lakhs
Sex Ratio (Female per 1000 Males)
988 Ratio
Density of Population :
307 per Sq. Km
Decadal Growth Rate (2001-2011):
13.58 Rate
Rural Population:
215.85 Lakhs

Rural Population Male:
107.97 Lakhs
Rural Population Female:
107.88 Lakhs
Rural Population Sex Ratio (Female per 1000 Males) : 999

Rural to Total Population
61.33 %
Urban Population
136.09 Lakhs
Urban Population Male
69.07 Lakhs
Urban Population Female
67.02 Lakhs
Urban Population Sex Ratio (Female per 1000 Males): 970

Urban to Total Population
38.64 %
SC Population
54.33 Lakhs
SC Population Male
27.05 Lakhs
SC Population Female
27.28 Lakhs
ST Population
32.87 Lakhs
ST Population Male
16.60 Lakhs
ST Population Female
16.27
Child Population (0-6 years)
39.20 Lakhs
Child Population (0-6 years) Male
20.28 Lakhs
Child Population (0-6 years) Female
18.92 Lakhs
Child to Total Population
11.14 %
Child Sex Ratio (Female per 1000 Males)
933
Literates
207.84 Lakhs
Literates Male
117.49 Lakhs
Literates Female
90.35 Lakhs
Literacy Rate
66.46 %
Literacy Rate Male
74.95 %
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Literacy Rate Female
57.92 %
Total Workers
164.53 Lakhs
Main Workers
138.06 Lakhs
Marginal Workers
26.47 Lakhs
Members of Parliament (MPs) : 17

Members of Legislative Assembly (MLAs) : 119
Members of Legislative Council (MLCs) : 42
Zilla Parishad Territorial Constituency Members (ZPTCs) : 443
Mandal Parishad Territorial Constituency Members (MPTCs) : 6497
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Intensive Household Survey-2014

(held on August 19, 2014)
The total population of the State as per the survey stands at 3,63,03,012. The total
mens are 1,81,48,088 . The total womens are 1,80,96,660 . The survey found that 16.22 lakh women
were living solitary life on account of either divorce or death of the husband in the entire State. Another
1.16 lakh women are yet to marry even after crossing 30 years. Of the total deserted, unmarried and
widowed women, GHMC area alone has about 2.50 lakh women in its limits.
It also revealed that the women have turned out to be the bread winners for 18.48 lakh families
across the 10 districts of Telangana. The survey found another interesting aspect about the women and
that is 8.29 lakh families of the State have only one woman in their families. According to the official
statistics, the State has a total of 1,01,93,027 families. A total of 7.11 lakh people are suffering from
chronic diseases. A total of 1,09,00,515 houses were surveyed as part of the prestigious head count held
on August 19, 2014. Of the total surveyed families, a total of 6,18,363 houses were found locked by the
officials.
The survey stated that the State has the highest number of people from BC Community. The
total BC population stands at 1,85,61,856, while the population of SCs stands at 78,12,858, STs is
36,02,288 and minority population is 52,53,710. The household survey also brought to fore many
interesting facts related to GHMC area.
The survey found that the total number of households in GHMC limits stands at 19.43 lakh. It
also found that the city has a total of seven lakh employees. The survey also revealed that around 13
lakh people have accounts in banks and post offices. Of the total households, around five lakh do not
have drinking water facility and are dependent on bore water to meet their daily needs. The corporation
also has 1.5 lakh migrant families in its limits. The survey also found that about 3 lakh families do not
have toilet facility and 11 lakh families still live rent houses.
The State government has recently handed over details of the survey to all government departments
including GHMC for implementation of various welfare programmes after tabulating them.
Total households: 1,01,93,027
Total population: 3,63,37,160
BCs: 1.85crore
SCs: 78 lakh
STs: 36 lakh
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Minorities: 52 lakh
GHMC AREA
No. of households: 19.43 lakh
People with bank a/cs : 13 lakh
Households with no tap water: 5 lakh
Migrant families: 1.5 lakh
Families in rented houses: 11 lakh
Families with no toilet facility: 3 lakh
Status of women
Divorced or widowed: 16.22 lakh
Unmarried (over 30 yrs): 1.16 lakh
Sole breadwinners: 18.48 lakh
Single woman families: 8.29 lakh
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|| HISTORY OF TELANGANA ||
Telangana, as a geographical and political entity was born on June 2, 2014 as the 29th and the
youngest state in Union of India. However, as an economic, social, cultural and historical entity it has a
glorious history of at least two thousand five hundred years or more. Megalithic stone structures like
cairns, cists, dolmens and menhirs found in several districts of Telangana show that there were human
habitations in this part of the country thousands of years ago. Remnants of iron ore smelting found at
many places demonstrate the hoary roots of artisanship and tool making in Telangana for at least two
thousand years. The reference to Asmaka Janapada, part of present Telangana, as one of the 16
Janapadas in ancient India proves that there existed an advanced stage of society.
One of the first five disciples of the Buddha, Kondanna is a typical name from Telangana and
though there is no exact information about his native place, the earliest known Buddhist township of
Kondapur in Medak district is believed to be after him. The Buddha himself famously acknowledged that
it was Kondanna who understood him properly. The Buddhist sources say that Bavari, a Brahmin from
Badanakurti in Karimnagar sent his disciples to all the way to north India to learn Buddhism and spread
the message in this region. Megasthenes, who visited India in the 4th century BCE, wrote that there
were 30 fortified towns of Andhras and a majority of them were in Telangana. In the historical age,
Telangana had given rise to mighty empires and kingdoms like the Satavahanas, Vakatakas, Ikshvakus,
Vishnukundins, Chalukyas, Kakatiyas, Qutb Shahis and Asif Jahis. The emergence and flourishing of these
powerful political formations is in itself a proof of existence of a sturdy economic, social and cultural
structure.
Thus Telangana has been a vibrant social entity by the time of the Buddha and continued to be
so for the next two and a half millennia. Endowed with such rich cultural heritage, despite the attempts
by historians and scholars from Andhra region to obfuscate and erase its history, Telangana always
retained and fought for its self respect and self rule. Due to the official efforts to ignore, erase, belittle
and look down Telangana history and turn it into an appendage or a footnote, particularly during 19562014, much of Telangana history is either not properly researched or not recorded even if it was studied.
Telangana rose again and secured its political identity now and is in the process of resurrecting its own
glorious past. Here is an attempt to reconstruct the history of Telangana, the wonderful musical
instrument with a thousand strings.
Pre-history (Up to 1000 BCE)
Even though extensive exploration has not been done, particularly subjected to neglect after
1956, the archaeological department under the Nizams government had done tremendous work in
discovering the traces of pre-historical human habitations in Telangana. These studies found that human
habitations in parts of Telangana can be seen from the Paleolithic age consistently. Either the same
locations or extended locations showed people continued to live and develop through the later stages of
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Mesolithic, Neolithic and Metal ages. Excavations discovered stone tools, microliths, cists, dolmens,
cairns and menhirs. All the ten districts of Telangana showed these traces even when a proper, scientific
and official research and excavations have not been done and thanks to the efforts of either the first
generation researchers before 1950s or individual amateur explorations.
Pre-Satavahanas (1000 BCE 300 BCE)
In the historical age beginning from 1000 BCE there are some references of Telangana as a
geographical entity as well as Telugu as a linguistic entity, in the contemporary Buddhist and
mythological texts. However, it needs a detailed research to discover finer aspects and establish the
stage of development of pre-Satavahana society. Thought the official research into this aspect was
stalled for about six decades, some enthusiasts like Thakur Rajaram Singh, B N Sastry and Dr D Raja
Reddy did their own painstaking explorations and showed that there was a flourishing society before the
emergence of the Satavahanas. Particularly Dr Raja Reddy proved with numismatic evidence that there
were rulers before the Satavahanas with Kotalingala as capital and issued their own coins. In these
excavations the coins of Gobada, Naarana, Kamvaaya and Samagopa were discovered and at least two
other rulers names came to light. Thus Telangana happens to be the first region in the subcontinent to
have issued punch-marked coins with even insignia. The Buddhist texts as well as accounts of foreigners
like Magesthenes and Arrian talked about this region as having thirty forts, many of which have to be
explored.
Satavahanas (250 BCE 200 CE)
After the fall of the Mauryan Empire, around the third century BC there arose the first significant
kingdom under the Satavahanas from this region. The earliest capital of the Satavahanas was Kotalingala
and then moved to the other popular capitals like Paithan and Amaravati (Dharanikota) only after two
centuries of their rule. However, the first capital was either ignored or brushed aside to give prominence
to the later place in coastal Andhra. The coins issued by the Satavahana kings Simuka (BC 231-208), Siri
Satavahana, Satakani I, Satasiri, Satakani II, Vasittiputta Pulumayi, Vasittiputta Satakani and their
governors were discovered in Kotalingala. Numismatic and epigraphic evidence showed that the
Satavahanas ruled a larger area of the peninsula, with oceans as borders on three sides. Literature like
Gathasaptashati, painting like Ajanta flourished during the Satavahana rule.
Post-Satavahana (200 CE 950 CE)
After the fall of Satavahanas in the third century AD, Telugu-speaking areas were divided under
various small rulers and till the emergence of the Kakatiyas, for about six or seven centuries this
fragmentation continued. Even as the mainstream Andhra historians maintained that it was a dark
period in Telangana history without any political formation, the current research found that Telangana
was ruled by various kingdoms like the Ikshvakus, Vakatakas, Vishnukundins, Badami Chalukyas,
Rashtrakutas, Vemulavada Chalukyas, Kalyani Chalukyas, Mudigonda Chalukyas, Kanduri Chodas and
Polvasa dynasty. A detailed research into this period is yet to take place.
Kakatiyas (950 CE 1323 CE)
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The sub-feudatories of the Rashtrakutas emerged themselves as independent kings and founded
the Kakatiya dynasty around 950 AD and this kingdom became strong and united whole of Teluguspeaking lands and lasted for more than three centuries and a half. The kingdom saw powerful kings like
Ganapatideva, Rudradeva and Prataparudra as well as the first ever woman ruler in the subcontinent
Rudramadevi. The Kakatiyas ruled from Hanumakonda in the beginning and shifted their capital to
Warangal later. The Kakatiyas are known for their irrigation public works, sculpture and fire arts. Thanks
to the well- planned irrigation facilities and a perfect system of chain tanks to suit the undulating nature
of the terrain, the Kakatiya kingdom flourished economically leading to cultural progress also. Envy of
this affluence, several neighbouring kingdoms as well as Delhi Sultanate tried to wage war on Warangal
many times and failed. Finally in 1323, Delhi army could lay seize on Warangal fort and capture
Prataparudra, who, according to the legend, killed himself on the banks of the Narmada unwilling to
surrender when he was being taken as prisoner of war to Delhi.
Post-Kakatiya Interregnum (1323 1496)
After Prataparudra was defeated by Malik Kafur in 1323, the Kakatiya kingdom was again
fragmented with local governors declaring independence and for about 150 years Telangana was again
under different rulers like Musunuri Nayakas, Padmanayakas, Kalinga Gangas, Gajapatis, and Bahmanis.
Qutbshahis (1496 - 1687) Sultan Quli Qutb Shah, subedar for Telangana under the Bahamanis, with
Golconda as his capital, declared his independence in 1496 and seven sultans of this dynasty ruled not
only Telangana but the entire Telugu-speaking land including parts of present day Maharashtra and
Karnataka. The Moghul empire waged war and defeated Golconda in 1687 and for about three decades
Telangana was again witnessed chaos and fragmented rulers.
Asaf Jahis (1724-1948)
In 1712, Emperor Farrukhsiyar appointed Qamar- ud-din Khan as the viceroy of Deccan and gave
him the title Nizam-ul-Mulk . He was later recalled to Delhi, with Mubariz Khan appointed as the viceroy.
In 1724, Qamar-ud-din Khan defeated Mubariz Khan and reclaimed the Deccan suba. It was established
as an autonomous province of the Mughal empire. He took the name Asif Jah, starting what came to be
known as the Asif Jahi dynasty. He named the area Hyderabad Deccan. Subsequent rulers retained the
title Nizam ul-Mulk and were called Asaf Jahi Nizams or Nizams of Hyderabad. The Medak and Warangal
divisions of Telangana were part of their realm. When Asaf Jah I died in 1748, there was political unrest
due to contention for the throne among his sons, who were aided by opportunistic neighbouring states
and colonial foreign forces. In 1769, Hyderabad city became the formal capital of the Nizams.
Nasir-ud-dawlah, Asaf Jah IV signed the Subsidiary Alliance with the British in 1799 and lost its
control over the state's defense and foreign affairs. Hyderabad State became a princely state among the
presidencies and provinces of British India. A total of seven Nizam's ruled Hyderabad. (there was a
period of 13 years after the rule of Asaf Jah I, when three of his sons (Nasir Jung, Muzaffar Jung and
Salabath Jung) ruled. They were not officially recognised as the rulers:
Nizam-ul-Mulk, Asaf Jah I (Mir Qamar-ud-din Khan)
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Nasir Jung (Mir Ahmed Ali Khan)
Muzaffar Jung (Mir Hidayat Muhi-ud-din Sa'adullah Khan)
Salabat Jung (Mir Sa'id Muhammad Khan)
Nizam-ul-Mulk, Asaf Jah II (Mir Nizam Ali Khan)
Sikander Jah, Asaf Jah III (Mir Akbar Ali Khan)
Nasir-ud-Daula, Asaf Jah IV (Mir Farqunda Ali Khan)
Afzal-ud-Daula, Asaf Jah V (Mir Tahniyath Ali Khan)
Asaf Jah VI (Mir Mahbub Ali Khan)
Asaf Jah VII (Mir Osman Ali Khan)
Post-independence
When India became independent from the British Empire in 1947, Hyderabad remained an
independent princely state for a period of 13 months. The peasants of Telangana waged an armed
struggle to liberate the region. Scores of people lost their lives in the armed struggle. The private militia
named Razakars, under the leadership of Qasim Razwi unleashed terror in the state by resorting to
looting and murder. On 17 September 1948, the Indian government conducted a military operation
called Operation Polo to bring Hyderabad state into the Indian Union. It appointed a civil servant, M. K.
Vellodi, as first chief minister of Hyderabad State on 26 January 1950. In 1952, Dr. Burgula Ramakrishna
Rao was elected chief minister of the Hyderabad State in its first democratic election. During this time,
there was an agitation by locals in the state to ensure proper representation was given to locals
( mulkis ) of Hyderabad.
First Telangana Movement
In early 1950s, people of Telangana region in Hyderabad state, started organizing themselves
with a demand for separate state. In 1953 the Indian government appointed the States Reorganization
Commission (SRC) to look into various statehood demands in the country. The Commission was headed
by Fazal Ali, Kavalam Madhava Panikkar and H.N. Kunzru The SRC toured the whole country to seek
representations from various sections of the society. People of Telangana region submitted several
memorandums to the SRC and expressed their wish to constitute Telangana as a separate state.
Telangana intellectuals such as late Prof Jayashankar and political leaders such as Sri HC Heda, Sri Konda
Venkat Ranga Reddy gave memorandums containing historic, political, economic, social and cultural
justifications for creating the Telangana state. The Commission submitted its report on 30 September
1955, and recommended formation of Telangana state. During the period between 1955 September and
1956 November, the people of Telangana launched a series of protests demanding statehood by
implementing the SRC recommendations. But intense lobbying by leaders from Andhra state in New
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Delhi resulted in the merger of Telangana region in Andhra state to form the Andhra Pradesh state.
Telangana leaders insisted on a Gentlemens Agreement before the merger could take place. The
agreement was signed by Andhra and Telangana leaders and provided safeguards with the purpose of
preventing discrimination against Telangana by the Andhra leaders.However, the agreement was
violated from day one by the Andhra leaders.
1969 Telangana Agitation
Non-implementation of Gentlemens Agreement and continued discrimination to
Telangana region in government jobs, education and public spending resulted in the 1969 statehood
agitation. In January 1969, students intensified the protests for a separate state. On 19 January, all party
accord was reached to ensure the proper implementation of Telangana safeguards. Accord's main points
were
1) All non-Telangana employees holding posts reserved for Telangana locals will be transferred
immediately.
2) Telangana surpluses will be used for Telangana development.
3) Appeal to Telangana students to call off agitation.
But the protests further intensified, as more and more students and employees joined the statehood
movement. Police firing on protesters led to the death of about 369 youngsters during this phase of the
agitation. Then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi called for a high-level meeting to discuss the statehood
issue. After several days of talks with leaders of both regions, on 12 April 1969, the Prime Minister
developed an Eight Point Plan. Sri M. Chenna Reddy, founded the Telangana Praja Samithi (TPS) political
party in 1969 to spearhead the statehood movement. Mrs. Indira Gandhi had called snap parliamentary
elections in March 1971. In these parliamentary elections, Telangana Praja Samithi won 10 out the 14
Parliament seats in Telangana. However, Indira Gandhis Congress (R) Party scored a landslide victory on
a platform of progressive policies such as poverty elimination (Garibi Hatao). She was reluctant to accept
the Telangana statehood demand at that juncture. Sri M Chenna Reddy then merged TPS in Congress (R)
party, after formulating a Six-Point Formula to safeguard Telanganas interests. The statehood
movement continued until 1973, but subsided later.
Final Telangana Movement
Since mid 1990s, the people of Telangana started organizing themselves under various organizations
with a demand for separate state of Telangana. In 1997, the state unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party
(BJP) passed a resolution seeking a separate Telangana. Though the party created the states of
Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, and Uttarakhand in 2000, it did not create a separate Telangana state citing
resistance of its coalition partner, Telugu Desam Party. Sri Kalvakuntla Chandrashekar Rao (KCR), who
was then the Deputy Speaker of AP State assembly, had started background work on Telangana issue in
early 2000. And after detailed discussions and deliberations with a plethora of Telangana intellectuals,
KCR announced the launch of Telangana Rashtra Samithi on May 17th 2001. KCR had resigned to the
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post of Deputy Speaker and MLA before launching the Telangana Rashtra Samithi party. Prof
Jayashankar, the ideologue of statehood movement extended his support to
KCR. In 2004, TRS entered into a poll alliance with Congress party. The party won 26 MLAs and 5 MPs
and entered into both the AP state and Indian government. Telangana issue found a place in UPA-1
Common Minimum Program. Statehood issue was also mentioned by President Abdul Kalam and Prime
Minister Manmohan Singh in their speeches. TRS president KCR, was initially allotted the Shipping
portfolio. But another UPA ally DMK demanded Shipping portfolio and threatened to walk out of the
coalition, if its demand was not met, KCR voluntarily relinquished the Shipping portfolio to save the
fledgling UPA-1 government. KCR remained as a Union Minister without portfolio, before being given
the Labour and Employment portfolio. As the UPA government continued to dilly-dally on the decades
old demand for Telangana state, KCR resigned to his ministry in 2006. When a Congress leader made a
belittling statement on the statehood movement in September 2006, KCR resigned to the Karimnagar
Lok Sabha seat and won it with a thumping majority. The massive majority achieved by KCR in that
election proved the strong statehood aspirations in the region. In April 2008, TRS party MLAs resigned
also walked out of the state government in protest against the delay in Telangana formation. But, TRS
could retain only 7 MLA and 2 Lok Sabha seats in this by-election. In 2009 elections, TRS allied with TDP,
CPI and CPM parties. The grand alliance did not yield the desired result, as the Pro-Telangana vote got
split between TRS, Congress, PRP and BJP. In the end, TRS could win only 10 MLA seats and 2 MP seats.
Intensifying the movement On Nov 29th, 2009 , KCR had announced an indefinite hunger strike
demanding statehood to Telangana. But en route, the state police had arrested him and sent to
Khammam sub-jail. The movement spread like wildfire with students, employees, peoples organizations
plunging into it. In the next 10 days, the whole of Telangana region came to a standstill. The state
government, headed by Sri K Rosaiah had called for an all-party meeting on 7th December. Leaders of
TDP and PRP parties promised that they would support a Telangana statehood resolution if it was tabled
in the state Assembly. As KCRs health was deteriorating very fast, on Dec 9th 2009, the UPA
government announced that the process of statehood for Telangana would be initiated. But within 2
weeks, resistance from Seemandhra leadership resulted in UPA backtracking on this issue. KCR then
brought all political forces in Telangana region together to form the Telangana JAC an umbrella body
of several organizations and parties, with Prof Kodandaram as its Chairman. TRS cadre and leaders
actively participated in several agitations and protests launched by TJAC.
State Formation
After 4 years of peaceful and impactful protests, the UPA government started the statehood process in
July 2013 and concluded the process by passing the statehood bill in both houses of Parliament in Feb
2014. In the General Elections held in April 2014, Telangana Rashtra Samithi emerged victorious by
winning 63 of the 119 seats and formed the government. Sri K Chandrashekar Rao was sworn in as the
First Chief Minister of Telangana. The Telangana state was inaugurated formally on June 2nd 2014.
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Telangana Timeline: A bird's eye-view into the

formation of India's 29th state
The birth of the state of Telangana has seen several ups and downs, promises and backtrackings. The
first major movement for separate Telangana state was witnessed in 1969 which went on for over four
decades. However, the movement gained momentum after the turn of the last century with the last few
years being the most active.
1953 : Andhra Pradesh carved out of Madras province after Potti Sreeramulu dies during hunger
strike
1956 : Telangana region of Hyderabad state merged with Andhra Pradesh.
1969 : Over 350 Telangana protesters killed in police firing. Movement collapses after Marri
Channa Reddy merges his Telangana Praja Samiti Party with Congress and Indira Gandhi makes
him CM
2001: Formation of Telangana Rashtra Samiti by K. Chandrasekhar Rao
2004: YSR joins hands with Rao, promising separate Telangana, later pulls out. All TRS MLAs
resign.
Dec. 9, 2009 : Home minister Chidambaram initiates process of Telangana. Seeks consultations
with stakeholders.
Jan. 28, 2010: Srikrishna Committee formed to hold consultations on Telangana.
Feb. 3, 2010: Centre constitutes a five-member expert committee on Telangana issue headed by
former Supreme Court Judge B.N. Srikrishna.
Dec. 30, 2010 : Srikrishna Committee submits report. Home minister Chidambaram seeks
opinion of all parties on the committee's report.
July 4, 2011: Mass resignations by Telangana MLAs and MPs over Telangana.
June 2, 2013: Two Congress MPs and former PCC chief K. Kesava Rao join TRS protesting delay in
formation of Telangana.
July 30, 2013: CWC adopts resolution to create Telangana. AICC announces decision to create
Telangana.
Oct. 3, 2013: Union Cabinet approves proposal of bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh. Group of
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Ministers formed.
Dec. 5, 2013: Union Cabinet approves the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Draft) Bill prepared
by the GoM.
Dec. 12, 2013: Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Draft) Bill sent to Andhra Pradesh Legislature
Secretariat by President with 43 days to elicit views.
Jan. 30, 2014: Andhra Pradesh Assembly rejects the Bill through a Resolution by voice vote
Feb. 18, 2014 : Telangana Bill passed in Lok Sabha through a voice vote amid protests that
stalled both houses several times.
June 2, 2014: Indias 29th state, Telangana comes into existence
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|| TELANGANA LANGUAGE, ART & CULTURE ||

CULTURE :
'South of North and North of South, Telangana State has long been a meeting place for diverse
languages and cultures. It is easily the best example for Indias composite culture, pluralism and
inclusiveness. Located on the uplands of Deccan plateau, Telangana is the link between the North and
South of India. It is thus no surprise that the region on the whole came to be known for its GangaJamuna Tehzeeb and the capital Hyderabad as a miniature India!. Geography, Polity and Economy of
the region determined the culture of Telangana. Satavahanas, the earliest known rulers of the region
sowed the seeds of independent and self- sufficient village economy, the relics of which can be felt even
today. In the medieval times, the Kakatiya dynasty's rule, between the 11th and 14th centuries with
Warangal as their capital, and subsequently the Qutub Shahis and Asafjahis, who ruled the Hyderabad
state defined the culture of the region.
ART FORMS :
Some classical art forms received the royal patronage and attained finesse. However, the art forms of
the innumerable communities spread across the length and breadth of the State give Telangana its
distinct identity.
While the Kakatiya rule led to evolution of dance forms such as Perini Sivatandavam, also known as
dance of warriors, the commoners, faced with the challenges of daily life developed traditions of storytelling coupled with solutions to tide over them through Golla Suddulu, Oggu Kathalu and Gotralu etc.
Several art forms like above mingled and new forms emerged. The ubiquitous Dhoom Dham is one
such evolved and composite art form. They generally were about the struggle and exploitation. People
adopted the old sensibilities of theatre and art changing the content as per the case and place.
A variant of Yakshagana, Chindu Bhagavatham is performed widely across Telangana. It is a theater art
form that combines dance, music, dialogue, costume, make-up, and stage techniques with a unique
style and form. The word Chindu in Telugu means jump. As their presentation is interspersed with
leaps and jumps, it gained the name of Chindu Bhagavatam. Most of the stories narrated are from
Bhagavatam. Qawali, Ghazals and Mushairas evolved under the patronage of Qutub Shahi and the
Asafjahi rulers in and around the capital city of Hyderabad.
FESTIVALS :
The Hindu festivals like Ugadi, Srirama Navami, Bonalu, Vinayaka Chaturthi, Dasara, Deepavali,
Sankranti, Holi, Mahashivaratri are celebrated with pomp, gaiety and devotion. Dasara is the main
festival with the epithet pedda panduga.
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Bathukamma, a part of Dasara festivities, is unique to Telangana. This colourful festival has historic,
ecological, societal and religious significance. Women clad in glittering costumes and jewellery carry
beautifully stacked Bathukammas with flowers like Tangedu, Gunugu, Chamanti and others to the village
or streets meeting point. Making circles around the assembled Bathukammas, womenfolk recite songs
in a group. The songs have their roots in Puranas, History and even in the recent political and social
developments of the particular region. The fete culminates in Saddula Bathukamma where the villagers
immerse the flower stacks in the nearby tanks and lakes.
Bonalu is a Hindu Festival, celebrated during the Telugu month of Ashadam (translates to June/July of
Gregorian calendar) wherein Goddess Mahakali is worshiped. The festival is also considered a
thanksgiving to the Goddess for fulfilling the desires of devotees. As part of the festival, Bojanam or
Meal is offered to the presiding Mother Goddess. Women prepare rice cooked with Milk, Jaggery in a
Brass or Earthen Pot adorned with Neem Leaves, Turmeric, Vermilion putting a Lighted Diya on top of
the Ghatam. An important part of the festival is Rangam (prophecy). Women standing atop of an
earthen pot invokes goddess Mahankali onto her and turns an Oracle. Next is Ghattam. A copper pot is
decorated in the form of Mother Goddess.
The Ghattam is carried by a priest and is taken in procession accompanied by Pothurajus and musical
instruments like trumpets and drums for the immersion. Pothurajus are considered the brother of
Mother Goddess and are represented by well- built, bare-bodied men, wearing a small tightly draped
red dhoti and bells on ankles with turmeric on bodies and vermilion on the foreheads.
While Ramzan is the main festival of Muslims, Moharram too is celebrated on a large scale in Telangana.
It is known famously as peerla panduga. Pir means Master. Many Hindus take part in the festival.
Chirstians, mainly in and around Hyderabad celebrate Christmas and Good Friday with great fervor and
religiosity.
ARTS AND CRAFTS :

Telangana is a great place for arts and crafts with many astounding handicrafts.
Bidri Craft :
The unique art of silver engraved on metal. Black, gold and silver coatings are applied on this. It involves
various several stages like casting, engraving, inlaying and oxidizing. The name of this art form is derived
from a town called Bidar (currently part of Karnataka) of the erstwhile Hyderabad state.
Banjara Needle Crafts :
Banjara Needle Crafts are the traditional handmade fabrics made by Banjaras (the tribal Gypsies) in
Telangana. It is a form of embroidery and mirror work on fabrics employing the needlecraft.
Dokra Metal Crafts :
Dhokra or Dokra is also known as bell metal craft and is widely seen in Jainoor Mandal, Ushegaon and
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Chittalbori in Adilabad district. The tribal craft produces objects like figurines, tribal gods, etc. The work
consists of folk motifs, peacocks, elephants, horses, measuring bowl, lamp caskets and other simple art
forms and traditional designs.
Nirmal Arts :
The renowned Nirmal oil paintings use natural dyes for depicting themes from the epics such as
Ramayana and Mahabharata. Also, the wood paintings and other wooden articles, has great aesthetic
expression. The origin of the Nirmal craft is traced back to the Kakatiya era. The motifs used for Nirmal
craft are floral designs and frescoes from the regions of Ajanta and Ellora and Mughal miniatures.
Bronze Castings :
Telangana is famous world-wide for its amazing Bronze castings. While using solid casting of icons, the
mould is created using several coatings of different clays on a finished wax model. This process then
imparts fine curves to the cast image.
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|| STATE SYMBOLS ||
The Telangana government has announced the following four icons for the new State:
1. The State Bird - Palapitta (Indian Roller or Blue Jay).
2. The State Animal - Jinka (Deer).
3. The State Tree - Jammi Chettu (Prosopis Cineraria).
4. The State Flower - Tangedu (Tanners Cassia).
These icons reflect the culture and tradition of Telangana state and three of them - Tangedu flowers,
Blue Jay and Jammi Chettu - are associated with the popular festivals of Batukamma and Dasara. While
Tangedu flowers are used in stacking of Batukammas, spotting the Blue Jay on Dasara is considered a
good omen and people worship Jammi Chettu on that day.
Palapitta:
Lord Rama spotted the Palapitta before invading Lanka and vanquished Ravana. Palapitta has been
chosen to put Telangana on the path of victory
Jinka:
Deer is deeply associated with Indian history and a reference to this graceful animal was there in the
great epic Ramayana. It can survive in the smallest forests also. It reflects the mindset of the people of
Telangana as it is very sensitive and innocent.
Jammi Chettu:
Pandavas had vanquished a large army of Kauravas only after performing worshipping the Jammi
Chettu. They had hidden their weapons on a Jammi Chettu when they had been forced into exile in the
forests. Now, Telangana requires the blessings of the Jammi Chettu.
Tangedu Flower:
Tangedu flower which is used during the Batukamma festival by women folk is the most appropriate
choice as the state flower.
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|| ALL ABOUT DISTRICTS OF TELANGANA ||

ADILABAD :
Adilabad derives its name from the erstwhile ruler of Bijapur, Mohammed Adil Shah. The district is world
famous for its Nirmal toy making & Dhokra casting. The district was situated between 77 47' and 80 E,
of the eastern longitudes and 18.40' and 19.56 N', of northern latitudes. The district is bounded on north
by Yeotmal and Chanda district of Maharashtra, on the east by Chanda district, on the south by
Karimnagar and Nizamabad districts and on the west by Nanded district of Maharashtra State. The
district has population of 27,41,239 as per the 2011 census which accounts for 7.79% of the total
population of the State with 10.18% decadal growth.
Historical Background
The district derives its name from Adilabad, its headquarters town which was named after the ruler of
Bijapur, Ali Adil Shah. The district was for long not a homogeneous unit and its component parts were
ruled at different periods by nasties namely, the Mauryas, Staavahanas, Vakatakas, Chaludyasof Badami,
Rashtrakututs, Chalukyas of Kalyani, Mughals,Bhosle Rajes of Nagpur and Asaf Jahis, besides the Gond
Rajas of Sirpur and Chanda.
Agriculture
The southern part of the district consisting of Nirmal, Luxettipet, Khanapur and surrounding mandals is
fairly developed agriculturally, owing to the availability of irrigation facilities there. The total cropped
area of the district is 5.93 lakh hectares which constitute 37% of the total geographical area. The
principal crops of the district are Jowar, paddy, Cotton, Wheat, Maize, Chillies, Sugarcane and Soy.
Tourism
There is a highest waterfall situated at Kuntala (V) of Neradigonda mandal, Potchera Waterfall at
Pochara (V) of Boath mandal, the only one holy pilgrimage of Saraswathi temple at Basar where the
thousands of pilgrimages are visiting every day. The Kaddam Project is an existing major project across
river Kaddam, a tributary of Godavari near Peddur (V), Kaddam (M), Adilabad District. The project is
envisaged to irrigate an ayacut of 68,000 Ac. Khariff. The Kaddam Project has been integrated with
Sriramasagar Project. The reservoir being supplemented through Sriramasagar Project, Saraswathi Canal
to stabilize the localized ayacut.
Temples
Basara Temple is situated 150 Kms from Adilabad, Adilabad District, Sri Gyana Saraswathi temple at
Basara on the banks of river Godavari is the only temple in South India dedicated to the Goddess of
learning. The legend has it that after the Mahabharata war, sage Vyas embarked on a pilgrimage in
search of peace. He reached the serene kumaranchala hills on the banks of river Godavari and
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meditated and propitiated the Goddess who eventually appeared before him and granted her presence
in the form of the divine trinity. The Goddess ordered the sage to place three handful of sand at three
places everyday. Miraculously these sand dunes transformed into the idols of the divine trinity i.e.,
Saraswathi, Lakshmi, & Kali. These are the presiding deities of Basar today. Despite the presence of the
trinity, the temple is dedicated to Goddess Saraswathi.
Hills & Rivers
The most important river that drains the district is the river Godavari. The Pengange, the Wardha, and
the Pranahita com next importance. The Kadam and the Peddavagu are tributaries of the Godavari.
Besides these, there are also rivulets like the Satnala, the Swarna vagu, and the Suddavagu which drain
the district. The Godavari which is the largest river in peninsular India raises in the western Ghats at Tri
mbakeshwar near Nasik in Maharastra state and enters this district near Basara in Mudhole Taluk. This
mighty river forms the boundary of the district separating the district from Nizamabad and Karimnagar
districts and skirts the southern borders of Chennur, Luxettipet, Khanaapur, Nirmal and Mudhole east while taluks. The Penganga forms part of the northern boundary of the district in Adilabad.
Item
Units
Figure
Source
Area
In '000 Sq. Km
16.1
Census 2011
Population
In Persons
27,41,239
Census 2011
Male
In Persons
13,69,597
Census 2011
Female
In Persons
13,71,642
Census 2011
Urban
In Persons
7,60,259
Census 2011
Rural
In Persons
19,80,980
Census 2011
10.18
Census 2011
170
Census 2011
Population Growth (decadal)
Population Density (Person/Sq.Km)

Literacy
61.01
Census 2011
Male
70.81
Census 2011
Female
51.31
Census 2011
Urbanisation
27.734138
Census 2011
HYDERABAD :
Hyderabad, the capital city of Telangana consists of the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad and
is a bustling 400-year-old metropolis with an urban population of 6 million people approximately.
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Hyderabad is famous as the former seat of the fabulously wealthy Nizams of Hyderabad. Built on the
banks of the river Musi, and surrounded by huge prehistoric rock formations like petrified, gray
elephants. The district is situated between 77 30' and 79 30'E, of the eastern longitudes and 16 30'
and 18 20'N, of northern latitudes. The boundaries of Hyderabad district are Nalgonda district,
Mahaboobnagar district, Karnataka state and Medak district in the East, South, West and North
directions respectively. The district has population of 39,43,323 as per the 2011 census which accounts
for 11.20% of the total population of the State with 2.97% decadal growth.
Golconda Fort
Golconda is one of the most famous forts of India. The name comes from the Telugu words "Golla
Konda" meaning "Shepherd's Hill". Golconda was originally a mud fort, which was rebuilt by the first
three Qutub Shahi kings over a period of 62 years. The fort is well known for its ingenious water supply
system and acoustics among other attractions like the palaces and the famous Fateh Rahben gun. The
exclusive Sound & Light Show takes you right back in time.
Birla Mandir
Birla Mandir is a Hindu temple, built on a 280 feet (85 m) high hillock called Naubath Pahad on a 13
acres (53,000 m2) plot. The construction took 10 years and was constructed in 1976 by Swami
Ranganathananda of Ramakrishna Mission. The temple was constructed by Birla Foundation, which has
also constructed several similar temples across India, all of which are known as Birla Mandir. This
completely white marble temple of Lord is built on the hillock, the Kala Pahad. The temple has exquisite
sculptured and carved ceiling. The temple looks down on Hussain Sagar Lake and is illuminated at night.
Charminar
The Charminar, built in 1591 CE, is a monument and mosque located in Hyderabad, Telangana, India.The
landmark has become a global icon of Hyderabad, listed among the most recognized structures of
India.The Charminar is situated on the east bank of Musi river. To the west lies the Laad Bazaar, and to
the southwest lies the richly ornamented granite Makkah Masjid. The English name is a translation and
combination of the Urdu words Chr and Minar, translating to "Four Towers" the eponymous towers are
ornate minarets attached and supported by four grand arches Charminar lies in all its splendour in the
middle of Lad-Bazaar - Hyderabad's famous bangle destination. The monument is illuminated in the
evenings.
Qutb Shahi Tombs
The tombs of the legendary Qutb Shahi kings are at a distance of a kilometre from Banjara Darwaza of
the Golconda Fort. These tombs are said to be the oldest historical monuments in Hyderabad. The
uniqueness of the tombs lies in the fact that they are the only tombs in the world where the entire
dynasty has been buried at one place.
Mecca Masjid
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Makkah Masjid, is one of the oldest mosques in Hyderabad, Telangana in India, And it is one of the
largest Mosques in India. Makkah Masjid is a listed heritage building in the old city of Hyderabad, close
to the historic landmarks of Chowmahalla Palace, Laad Bazaar, and Charminar. Muhammad Quli Qutb
Shah, the fifth ruler of the Qutb Shahi dynasty, commissioned bricks to be made from the soil brought
from Mecca, the holiest site of Islam, and used them in the construction of the central arch of the
mosque, thus giving the mosque its name. It formed the centrepiece around which the city was planned
by Muhammad Quli Qutub Shah.
Salar Jung Museum
This museum is one of the largest collection of antiques by one man - Mir Yousuf Ali Khan, Salar Jung III.
The display includes Persian carpets, Moghul miniatures, Chinese porcelain, Japanese lacquerware,
famous statues like the Veiled Rebecca and Marguerite and Mephistopheles, a superb collection of jade,
daggers belonging to Queen Noor Jahan and the Emperors Jahangir and Shah Jahan, Aurangzeb's sword
and many other fabulous items. Hussainsagar Lake Hyderabad's most popular boating and water sports
location - from speed boats to motor boats, 48 seater launches with starlit dinner on board etc. In the
middle of the lake is placed one of the world's tallest monolithic statues of Lord Buddha on the 'Rock of
Gibraltar'..
Item
Units
Figure
Source
Area
In '000 Sq. Km
0.2
Census 2011
Population
In Persons
39,43,323
Census 2011
Male
In Persons
20,18,575
Census 2011
Female
In Persons
19,24,748
Census 2011
Urban
In Persons
39,43,323
Census 2011
Rural
In Persons
Census 2011
2.97
Census 2011
18172
Census 2011

Literacy
83.25
Census 2011
Male
86.99
Census 2011
Female
79.35
Census 2011
Urbanisation
100
Census 2011
KARIMNAGAR :
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The city was named after Syed Karimuddin, who is thought to be its founder. The district lies
approximately between the latitudes 17 50' and 19 05'N and longitudes 78 29' and 80 22'E.
Karimnagar district is bounded by Madhya Pradesh State in the east, Nizamabad district in the West,
Warangal and Medak districts in the South and Adilabad district in the North directions. The district has
population of 37,76,269 as per the 2011 census which accounts for 10.73% of the total population of the
State with 8.15% decadal growth. Many large scale companies like NTPC, Kesoram Cements,
Ramagundam-singareni collieries etc. are located in and around Karimnagar.
Vemulawada
Vemulawada is a Mandal head quarters on the western part in Karimnagar district. It is located on the
banks of Mulavagu Rivulet. The distance between Karimnagar town and Vemulawada is 35 Kilometers.
Vemulawada was a capital city of Vemulawada Chalukyas dynasty between A.D 750-973. The remnants
of the temples and statues show that Chalukyas were great architects. The greatness of Vemulawada
can be inferred from ten inscriptions from the various temples41. In those inscriptions it is named as
Lemulavatika, Lembulavade, Lembulavada. After the changes it is transformed into Lemulavada,
Yemulada, Vemulavada. The oldest temples are located in Vemulawada in Karimnagar district.
Jagityala
Jagityala is 50 kms away from Karimnagar. The town is a revenue division and Mandal. It is the biggest of
all the towns which are governed by Municipal councils. It was the biggest Taluk among the Talukas of
Telangana. Polasa village which is very near to Jagityala has thousand years of history. There are no
historical evidences in Jagityala except a Fort. Elgandal Sarkar was very vast and include Chennuru,
Lakshetpeta, Nirmal in its Sarkar. Mubarijul Mulk Japhruddaula Mirja Ibrahim Khan Dhamsa who was the
ruler of Elgandula, built a strong fortress with the help of the technology of French Engineers in A.D
1747208. The frosts which are Nirmal hills were also built by Thamsa Farqu Mirja Ehetesham Jung, Son
of Dhamsa, succeeded his father. He was a wicked ruler. He did not give any respect to the notices of
Asafja Nizam Khan II. Then the Nizam sent his army. Ehetsham was defeated in 1791 and fled from
Jagityala. He took refuge in Nirmal fortress. At this time, the Nizam army attacked Jagityala fort in A.D
1791. The Khiledar of Jagityala fought against them and was defeated and fined the Jagityala Durgam to
the Nizams army after the Nizams army directed their way to attack Nirmal.
Item
Units
Figure
Source
Area
In '000 Sq. Km
11.8
Census 2011
Population
In Persons
37,76,269
Census 2011
Male
In Persons
18,80,800
Census 2011
Female
In Persons
18,95,469
Census 2011
Urban
In Persons
9,51,225
Census 2011
30

Rural
In Persons

Literacy
28,25,044
Census 2011
8.15
Census 2011
319
Census 2011
64.15
Census 2011
Male
73.65
Census 2011
Female
54.79
Census 2011
Urbanisation
25.189546
Census 2011
KHAMMAM :
The present name of Khammam is derived its name after a local hill, which was called as 'Stambhadri'.
The town was called with different names starting with Stambhadri, Kambhadri, Kambham mettu,
Khammam mettu and then finally as Khammam. Khammam town which was the seat of Taluk
Administration was part of the larger Warangal District, till 1st October, 1953. Five taluks of the
Warangal district viz., Khammam, Madhira, Yellandu, Burgampadu and Paloncha (Now Kothagudem)
were carved out and a new district KHAMMAM with Khammam as District Headquarters. The district
was situated between 79 47' and 80 47'E, of the eastern longitudes and 16 45' and 18 35'N, of
northern latitudes. The Boundaries of Khammam district are East Godavari district in the East, Warangal
and Nalgonda districts in the West, Krishna district in the South and Madhya Pradesh State borders in
the North directions. The district has population of 27,97,370 as per the 2011 census which accounts for
7.95% of the total population of the State with 8.47% decadal growth.
Temple
The temple at Bhadrachalam has the Archa Murthys of Rama, Sita and Lakshmana and are considered to
be Swayambhu (self-manifested ones) . Lord Sri Rama appeared in a dream to a woman called Pokala
Dammakka and informed her about the existence of vigrahas on Bhadragiri hills. To her surprise she
found the "Vigraha's" and put up a modest structure. Dhammakka, cleared jungle and offered puja to
the deities.On 17 Nov 1959 the Bhadrachalam Revenue Division, consisting of Bhadrachalam and
Nuguru Venkatapuram Taluks of East Godavari district were merged into the Khammam district through
GO No 553. for geographical contiguity and administrative viability.
Item
Units
Figure
Source
Area
In '000 Sq. Km
16
Census 2011
Population
In Persons
27,97,370
Census 2011
Male
In Persons
13,90,988
Census 2011
Female
In Persons
14,06,382
Census 2011
31

Urban
In Persons
6,55,911
Census 2011
Rural
In Persons
21,41,459
Census 2011
8.47
Census 2011
175
Census 2011

Literacy
64.81
Census 2011
Male
72.3
Census 2011
Female
57.44
Census 2011
Urbanisation
23.447417
Census 2011
MAHABUBNAGAR :
Mahabubnagar is the largest district in Telangana in terms of area (18432.00 sq. km) covered. It is also
known as Palamoor. The name was changed to Mahabubnagar in honour of Mir Mahbub Ali Khan Asaf
Jah VI, the Nizam of Hyderabad (1869-1911 AD). The district was situated between 77 15' and 79 15'E,
of the eastern longitudes and 15 55' and 17 20'N, of northern latitudes. Mahabubnagar is southern
district of Hyderabad state under Nizam and bordered with River Krishna in the south and surrounded
by the Guntur District of AP to the east, Kurnool district of AP to the south, Nalgonda and Ranga Reddy
Districts to the north and Gulbarga and Raichur Districts of the state of Karnataka to the West. The
district has population of 40,53,028 as per the 2011 census which accounts for 11.52% of the total
population of the State with 15.34% decadal growth.
Pillalamrri
The most interesting place to see in Mahabubnagar is the famous banyan tree called Pillalamrri, which is
about 4 km from the town. There is a tomb of a Muslim saint under the tree. The tree presents the
appearance of a small hillock with green foliage from a distance but on reaching closer, it looks like a
large green umbrella under which about thousand people can easily take shelter. It is 700 year old
banyan tree and its branches extend over an area of 3 acres. In Telugu, "Pillalu" means children &
"marri" means a banyan tree. There is also an aquarium, a small zoo and anbarchaeological museum
here.
Umamaheswaram
Umamaheswaram is located at a distance of 150 KM from Hyderabad and close by Achampet in
Mahabubnagar District. Umamaheswaram temple is situated on very tall hills of Nallamala forests and
dates back to 2nd century A.D. To reach the temple, one has to ride on very steep and dangerous curves
of 5 mile length from the bottom of the hill. It is well known as North Entrance to Srisailam
(Jyotirlingam) . Umamaheswaram temple is in deep Nallamalai forests and located in vast range of
Scenic mountains. Srirangapur is situated at a distance of 12 km from Wanaparthy, which is 100 km from
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Mahabubnagar. Here you find a Sri Ranganayakaswamy temple built during the 18th century A.D. his
town is situated 120 km from Mahabubnagar and 10 km from the Kollapuri Someswara Swamy temple.
There are 15 temples, all housing Shivalingas where Shivarathri & Karthika Pournami are celebrated with
much fervour.The Madhava Swamy temple at Kollapur was originally built by the 16th century A.D., on
the left bank of river Krishna, at Manchalakatta. The architecture of the temple is exceedingly beautiful.
All around the temple walls , the beautifully carved sculptures depict the 24 aspects of Vishnu and
Dasavathars of Vishnu. Various pillars supporting the mandapa, the Garudalaya.
Koilsagar
In Koilsagar Irrigation Project constructed to irrigate an ayacut of 12000Acres, in Mahaboobnagar
district, ayacut has not fully developed. It is now proposed to lift water from fore shore of Jurala Project
in two stages to a total lift of 120m with 4 Nos. of Pumps of 10,000 HPreach and to fill up the Koilsagar
Project to stabilize the ayacut of 12000 Acres including a gap ayacut of 7500 Acres and to irrigate an
additional 38250 Acres bringing the total to 50,250 Acres under the project at a quoted value of
Rs.360.20 crores.
The Joorala Project (also called the Jurala or Priyadarshini Jurala Project) is situated about 10 km from
Kuravapur, Mahabubnagar. It is constructed on the Krishna river.
Item
Units
Figure
Source
Area
In '000 Sq. Km
18.4
Census 2011
Population
In Persons
40,53,028
Census 2011
Male
In Persons
20,50,386
Census 2011
Female
In Persons
20,02,642
Census 2011
Urban
In Persons
6,07,692
Census 2011
Rural
In Persons
34,45,336
Census 2011
15.34
Census 2011
220
Census 2011

Literacy
55.04
Census 2011
Male
65.21
Census 2011
Female
44.72
Census 2011
Urbanisation
14.9935
Census2011
MEDAK :
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Medak was formerly popular as Siddapur Medak, the prefix however, lost its importance in the popular
usage. It is located in Telangana State.Sangareddy is the district headquarters of Medak.The district was
situated between 77 28' and 79 10'E, of the eastern longitudes and 17 23' and 18 19'N, of northern
latitudes. The district is bounded by Nizamabad District to the north,Hyderabad District to the east and
south,Warangal and Nalgonda Districts to the east, and Karnataka state to the west. The district has
population 30,33,288 as per the 2011 census which accounts for 8.62% of the total population of the
State with 13.6% decadal growth.
Medak Church
The church was built under the stewardship of the Methodist Christian, the Reverend Charles Walker
Posnett, who was driven by the motto My best for my Lord. Charles Posnett had arrived in
Secunderabad in 1895, and after first ministering among British soldiers at Trimullghery, had launched
into the villages and had reached Medak village in 1896. In those days there was no railway to Medak
(the journey of 60 miles (97 km) from Hyderabad had to be done on horseback - and Posnett could do it
in a day) and in the whole Medak area there were hardly two hundred Christians, who were using a
small tiled house as their place of worship.
As the number of Christians increased, Charles Posnett raised a moderate structure in the Mission
Compound in the shape of a church, but thought it unworthy, and early in 1914 laid the foundations of
the present cathedral church, on 1,000 acres (4.0 km2) of land in Ghusnabad area. When the people of
Medak district were suffering from famine between 1919 and 1921, Charles Posnett helped them by
employing them in the construction of the church instead of running a free kitchen. Construction went
on for 10 years. Charles Posnett consecrated the church in 1924, thanking God for mitigating the
sufferings of the people.
Item
Units
Figure
Source
Area
In '000 Sq. Km
9.7
Census 2011
Population
In Persons
30,33,288
Census 2011
Male
In Persons
15,23,030
Census 2011
Female
In Persons
15,10,258
Census 2011
Urban
In Persons
7,27,871
Census 2011
Rural
In Persons
23,05,417
Census 2011
13.6
Census 2011
313
Census 2011

Literacy
Male
61.42
%
Census 2011
71.43
Census 2011
34

Female
51.37
Census 2011
Urbanisation
23.996106
Census 2011
NALGONDA :
The district was situated between 78 40' and 8005'E, of the eastern longitudes and 16 25' and 17
60'N, of northern latitudes. The Boundaries of Nalgonda district are Krishna and Khammam districts in
the East, Mahaboobnagar and Hyderabad districts in the West, Mahaboobnagar and Guntur districts in
the South and Medak and Warangal districts in the North directions. The district has population of
34,88,809 as per the 2011 census which accounts for 9.91% of the total population of the State with
7.41% decadal growth.
Nagarjuna Sagar Dam
Nagarjuna Sagar Dam is the world's largest masonry dam. It was built on the Krishna River at Nagarjuna
Sagar in between Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh state and Nalgonda district of Telangana state,
India. The construction duration of the dam was between the years of 1955 and 1967. The dam created
a water reservoir whose capacity is 11,472,000,000 cubic meters (4.0511011 cu ft) . The dam is 490
feet (150 m) tall and 0.99 miles (1.6 km) long with 26 gates which are 42 feet (13 m) wide and 45 feet
(14 m) tall.
Nagarjuna Sagar was the earliest in the series of large infrastructure projects initiated for the Green
Revolution in India; it also is one of the earliest multi-purpose irrigation and hydro-electric projects in
India. The dam provides irrigation water to the Nalgonda Khammam districts of Telangana, Prakasam,
Krishna and Guntur districts of Andhra Pradesh along with electric power to the national grid. It holds
second largest reservoir in India after Indira Sagar in Madhya Pradesh followed by Bhakra dam. It is the
largest dam in India in terms of Length,1,550 meters.
Buddhist
Nagarjuna Sagar in an important Buddhist site located 150 kms from Hyderabad. The historic location
takes its name from the Buddhist saint and scholar Acharya Nagarjuna who is said to have set up a
centre of learning here. Today, Nagarjuna Sagar is home to Nagarjuna Sagar Dam - the world's tallest
masonry dam that irrigates over 10 lakh acres of land. It was during the building of the dam that the
ruins of an ancient Buddhist civilization were excavated here. Some of the relics unearthed have been
carefully preserved on a picturesque island called Nagarjuna Konda, located in the centre of a manmade lake.
Yadagirigutta Temple
Yadagirigutta Temple The area acquired its name and fame from a sage called Yadarishi, son of the great
sage Rishyasrunga who did penance inside a cave with the blessings of Anjaneya on this hill between
Bhongir and Raigiri in Nalgonda district. Pleased with his deep devotion, Lord Narasimha (an incarnation
of Lord Vishnu) appeared before him in five different forms as Jwala, Yogananda, Gandabherunda, Ugra
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and Lakshminarasimha. They later manifested themselves into finely sculpted forms that later came to
be worshipped as Panchanarasimha Kshetram. As the legend goes, the Lord appeared first as Jwala
Narasimha (Lord as a flame) , when Yadarishi was unable to face the intensity of this apparition, he
appeared in a peaceful form as Yoganarasimha (Lord in a Yogic Padmasana posture with open palms on
the knees) . Not satisfied with the Lord appearing alone, Yadarishi sought to see him with this consort,
so he is said to have appeared with Lakshmi on his lap, known as Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy and as
being worshipped by Alwars, his ardent devotees.
Item
Units
Figure
Source
Area
In '000 Sq. Km
14.2
Census 2011
Population
In Persons
34,88,809
Census 2011
Male
In Persons
17,59,772
Census 2011
Female
In Persons
17,28,037
Census 2011
Urban
In Persons
6,62,507
Census 2011
Rural
In Persons
28,26,302
Census 2011
7.41
Census 2011
245
Census 2011

Literacy
64.2
Census 2011
Male
74.1
Census 2011
Female
54.19
Census 2011
Urbanisation
18.989489
Census 2011
NIZAMABAD :
The district was situated between 77 40' and 78 37'E , of the eastern longitudes and 18 05' and 19 N,
of northern latitudes. The geographical area of this district is only 7956 sq. km constituting 14.02
percent of the state. It is also known as Indur. Nizamabad is the current and official name of the district.
Nizam + Abad = Nizamabad, Abad means mass of people (Town). The district is bounded on the North by
Adilabad district, East by Karimnagar district. South by Medak district, West by Nanded district of
Maharashtra & Bidar district of Karnataka. The district has population of 25, 51,335 as per the 2011
census which accounts for 7.25% of the total population of the State with 8.77 decadal growth.
Nizam Sagar Dam
Nizam Sagar Dam is an Indian dam. It is a reservoir constructed across the Manjira River, a tributary of
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the Godavari River, between Champed (Nizamabad) and Banjapalle villages of the Nizamabad district in
Telangana, India. It is located at about 144 km north-west of Hyderabad. The masonry dam sprawling
across the river for 3 km with a fourteen feet wide motorable road over it. There are excellent boarding
and lodging facilities nearby, for tourists. Before Nizam Sagar was built, the Manjira River was not
properly harnessed and little water was being used by diverting water at Ghanpur Anicut for Irrigating
about 5,000 acres and an open Channel called Mahaboob Nagar (Right Canal) in Medak District. The
Ghanpur Anicut was the first scheme constructed across Manjira river in 1904 at a cost of Rs.18.00
Lakhs. Some years later, Nawab Ali Nawaj Jung Bahadur as Superintending Engineer added Fatch Nahar
(Left canal) to increase the utility of the river later. The ayacut of 17,308 acres was being irrigated under
this Ghanpur Anicut which subsequently increased to 30,000 acres as per actuals. Nizam sagar Project is
the second irrigation scheme on Manjira river and the largest in the then Hyderabad state taken up
during the year 1923 and completed by the year 1931. This Project was originally contemplated for
utilization of 58.00 TMC of water to irrigate 2,75,000 acres in Banswada, Bodhan, Nizamabad and
Armoor Taluks of Nizamabad District.
Dichpally Ramalayam
Dichpally Ramalayam or Khilla Ramalayam is one of the oldest temples in Nizamabad, Telangana.
According to historical sources, it was built in the 14th century by the Kakatiya kings. It is also called
Indhoor Khajuraho or Nizamabad Khajuraho. This temple has 105 steps and a pedestrian subway
connecting it to Raghunadha Temple in the Nizamabad urban center. The temple is visited by thousands
of devotees on Sri Rama Navami day (the ninth day of the month of Chaitra). It is located 10 KM away
from Nizamabad district, Telangana.
Item
Units
Figure
Source
Area
In '000 Sq. Km
Census 2011
Population
In Persons
25,51,335
Census 2011
Male
In Persons
12,50,641
Census 2011
Female
In Persons
13,00,694
Census 2011
Urban
In Persons
5,88,372
Census 2011
Rural
In Persons
19,62,963
Census 2011
8.77
Census 2011
321
Census 2011

Literacy
61.25
Census 2011
Male
71.47
Census 2011
Female
51.54
Census 2011
37

Urbanisation
23.061338
Census 2011
RANGAREDDY :
The district was situated between 77 30' and 79 30'E, of the eastern longitudes and 16 30' and 18
20'N, of northern latitudes. The boundaries of Rangareddy district are Nalgonda district, Mahabubnagar
district, Karnataka state and Medak district in the East, South, West and North directions respectively.
The district has population of 52,96,741 as per the 2011 census which accounts for 15.05% of the total
population of the State with 48.16% decadal growth and 70.21% is urban as per the 2011 census. The
district encircles the city and district of Hyderabad, and the city of Hyderabad also serves as the
administrative centre of the district.
Ananthagiri Hills
Ananthagiri Hills is located 10 km from Vikarabad, Ranga Reddy district, Telangana, India. The hills are
the main water source for Osmansagar and Himayathsagar. It is considered as one of the dense forests
in Telangana region. Ananthagiri has a famous temple located in this forested region, which is also the
birthplace of Musi River. It is situated at a distance of about 90 km from Hyderabad City and a popular
destination for trekking and for those who love adventure. It is also considered one of the earliest
human habitat areas in South India. Ancient caves, medieval fort like structures and ancient temple
shows the history of the area. It is a much sought after place, which is covered, by red soil and ideal for
some adventure sports. Visitors rate it as one of most beautiful places for a weekend get away from
Hyderabad. The road is in good condition, which takes you into the dense forests with beautiful trees
and streams all along the way.
Gandipet
Osmansagar, also called Gandipet, is an excellent picnic spot located on outskirts of Hyderabad.
Osmansagar is among the two lakes located on the citys periphery region supplying drinking water to
the city. Osmansagar is a beautiful lake located 20 km. west of Hyderabad. The lake is a man made
reservoir created by constructing a dam across the Isa, a tributary of Musi River. The lake has an
abutting bund with lush gardens, which provide an ideal ambience for an outing. The lake also houses a
heritage building, Sagar Mahal, which was built as a resort by the Hyderabad Nizam and has been
transformed into a lake resort by the department of Tourism.
The Mrugavani National Park
The Mrugavani National Park in the state capital is an example of a beautiful national park turned major
tourist attraction. What is most exciting is that in a land layered with exotic and immense natural
resources like in India, it sure is a great achievement. The Mrugavani National Park, located at Chilkuru
in Moinabad, is at a distance of about 25 kms from Hyderabad. The National Park is spread over 3.5 sq
kms of pure, untamed land. The Indian government announced it a wildlife sanctuary in the year 1994
and since then, the park has been home to some 600 species of plants and animals. Like in the case of
most national parks, even the Mrugavani national park has had least human intervention and
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interaction in order to make sure that all the precious creatures remain undisturbed in their cozy natural
habitat.
Himayat Sagar
The construction of reservoir on Esi a tributary of Musi River was completed in 1927, for providing
drinking water source for Hyderabad and saving the city from floods, which Hyderabad suffered in 1908.
It was built during the reign of the last Nizam of Hyderabad, Nizam VII and so it is named after his
youngest son Himayat Ali Khan. The Himayat Sagar and Osman Sagar reservoirs provided continuous
water supply to the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad until recently. Due to population growth
it was not sufficient for water supply to Hyderabad city. The engineer at the time of construction was
late Khaja Mohinuddin S/O Mohammed Hussein, Madri.
The Mahavir Harina Vanasthali National Park
The Mahavir Harina Vanasthali National Park located in Hyderabad is one such great attraction. The
wildlife park, named after the holy saint of the Jains, Lord Mahavir, is located in Vanasthalipuram, which
is a residential suburb about 15 kms from the main city. It is particularly known for being a home for
endangered animal species, Black Buck deer. The deer, which is also known as Krishna Jinka in the local
language, is also the most hunted animal in all of India in the 18th and 19th centuries. The other animals
found here are cheetahs, wild board, porcupines, monitor lizards, and several varieties of snakes.
Visitors can see the animals through sheds and viewing towers. The government has also introduced van
safaris to take the visitors on a ride within the park to watch the animals closely.
Chilkur Balaji Temple
Chilkur Balaji Temple popularly known as Visa Balaji Temple or Visa God is an ancient Hindu temple of
Lord Balaji on the banks of Osman Sagar Lake near Hyderabad, India. It is 17 km from Mehedipatnam. It
is one of the oldest temples in Hyderabad built during the time of Madanna and Akkanna, the uncles of
Bhakta Ramadas. The shrine is instrumental for the temples popularity as Visa God. This temple does
not accept any money, does not have a hundi, from the devotees, no green channel or privileges for
VVIPs.
Durgam Cheruvu
Durgam Cheruvu is another significant lake of the Rangareddy District. This lake is the most unspoilt and
the quietest one in the region. Its surroundings include unique rock mounds, whose presence here
marks the boundaries of the plateau of this lake
Item
Units
Figure
Source
Area
In '000 Sq. Km
7.5
Census 2011
Population
In Persons
52,96,741
Census 2011
Male
In Persons
27,01,008
Census 2011
39

Female
In Persons
25,95,733
Census 2011
Urban
In Persons
37,19,172
Census 2011
Rural
In Persons
15,77,569
Census 2011
48.16
Census 2011
707
Census 2011

Literacy
75.87
Census 2011
Male
82.11
Census 2011
Female
69.4
Census 2011
Urbanisation
70.216233
Census 2011
WARANGAL :
The old name of this district is Orugallu. Oru means one and Kallu means stone. The district was situated
between 78 49' and 80 43'E, of the eastern longitudes and 17 19' and 18 36'N, of northern latitudes.
The district is bounded by Karimnagar District to the north, Khammam District to the east and southeast,
Nalgonda District to the southwest, and Medak District to the west. The district has population of
35,12,576 as per the 2011 census which accounts for 9.98% of the total population of the State with
8.21% decadal growth.
Warangal Fort
Warangal, once the capital of the Kakatiya Kingdom, Warangal is with beautiful lakes, fine temples, rich
fauna & flora have contributed to its importance as a Tourist Centre. The ancient name of Warangal was
known to be Oruguallu or Omtikonda on account of huge boulder like hillock situated near the
swayambhu Siva Temple and is also called "EKASILANAGARAM". In course of time, it was called as
"Orugallu", and finally known as Warangal. Warangal the ancient Kakatiya Kingdom has everything to
satisfy the thirst of tourist all over the world. It has beautiful Lakes, Forts, Architectural Monuments,
Wild Life Sanctuary, Musical Garden, Rock Garden, Vana Vigyana Kendra, Regional Science Centre, a fine
blend of new and old.
Item
Units
Figure
Source
Area
In '000 Sq. Km
12.9
Census 2011
Population
In Persons
35,12,576
Census 2011
Male
In Persons
17,59,281
Census 2011
Female
In Persons
17,53,295
Census 2011
40

Urban
In Persons
9,92,333
Census 2011
Rural
In Persons
25,20,243
Census 2011
8.21
Census 2011
273
Census 2011
Population Growth (decadal)]

Literacy
65.11
Census 2011
Male
74.58
Census 2011
Female
55.69
Census 2011
Urbanisation
28.250862
Census 2011
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TELANGANA State Council of Ministers

Office
Name
@Constituency
1. Chief Minister ; SC and Minorities Welfare; Municipal Administration; Urban Development; Coal;
GAD; All other portfolios not allotted :: Kalvakuntla Chendrashekar Rao @ Gajwel, Medak
2. Deputy Chief Minister; Revenue, Relief & Rehabilitation; ULC; Stamps & Registration :: Md.
Mohamood Ali @MLC
3. Deputy Chief Minister; Education :: Kadiyam Srihari @Warangal (Lok Sabha constituency)
4. Irrigation; Mining & Geology;Marketing; Legislative Affairs :: Tanneeru Harish Rao @Siddipet,
Medak
5. Panchayat Raj; Information Technology; Non-Resident Indian Empowerment & Relations ::
Kalvakuntla Taraka Rama Rao @Sircilla , Karimnagar
6. Handlooms and Textiles; Industries; Sugar departments :: Jupally Krishna Rao @Kollapur
7. Home, Prisons, Fire Services, Sainik Welfare; Labour & Employment; Naini Narshimha Reddy @
Hyderabad
8. Transport :: P. Mahender Reddy @Tandur
9. Agriculture; Horticulture; Sericulture; Animal Husbandry; Fisheries; Dairy Development Corp;
Seeds Corporation :: Pocharam Srinivas Reddy @Banswada
10. Power :: G.Jagadish Reddy @Suryapet
11. Health and Medical :: C. Laxma Reddy @Jadcherla
12. Housing; Law; Endowments :: A. Indrakaran Reddy @Nirmal
13. Small Savings,State Lotteries; Consumer Affairs; Legal Metrology; Finance :: Etela Rajendra
@Huzurabad
14. Forest & Environment; BC Welfare :: Jogu Ramanna @Adilabad
15. Excise & Prohibition; Sports and Youth Welfare :: T. Padma Rao Goud @Secunderabad
16. Roads and Buildings; Women and Child Welfare :: Thummala Nageswara Rao @Khammam
17. Commercial Taxes; Cinematography:: Talasani Srinivas Yadav @Sanath Nagar
18. Tribal Welfare; Tourism and Culture :: A. Chandulal @Mulugu
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MAJOR RIVERS/TRIBUTARIES
Godhawari, Krishna, Pranahitha, Manair are important rivers flowing across the state
District.
Other important River/Tributary
Khammam
Munneru, Vaira , Kinnerasani
Warangal
Munneru, Paleru, Vaira
Karimnagar
Manair
Adilabad
Pranahitha, Penganga, Wardha
Rangareddy
Manzira, Musi, Cagna
Nizamabad
Manzira
Mahaboobnagar
Dhindi
MINERALS AND ORES

Coal : Adilabad, Karimnagar, Khammam, Warangal
Copper : Nalgonda , Khammam
Beritis & Asbestos : Khammam, Mahabubnagar
Iron : Khammam, Karimnagar, Adilabad
Lead, Graphite, Chromite & Dolomite : Khammam
Quartz : Mahaboobnagar, Medhak, Nizamabad
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TEMPLES IN TELANGANA
Yadadri/Yadagirigutta:
Lord Vishnu (whose reincarnation is Lord Narasimha). The main deity is Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy.
Located in Nalgonda District. In Ancient days Sri Yada Maharshi son of Sri Rushyashrunga Maharshi with
the Blessings of Anjaneya Swamy had performed great penance for Lord Narasimha Swamy. After
securing blessing for his penance Lord Narasimha had come into existence in Five Avatharas called as Sri
Jwala Narasimha,Sri Yogananda Narasimha, Sri Ugra Narasimha, Sri Gandaberunda Narasimha, Sri
Lakshmi Narasimha. As such this is known as Pancha Narasimha Kshetram. Bhadrachalam Lord Sree
Sita Ramachandra Swamy Temple in Bhadrachalam, Khammam District.
Vemulawada :
Notable for the Sri Raja Rajeshwara Swamy Temple complex, a site of pilgrimage for both Hindu
(particularly devotees of Vishnu and Shiva) and Muslim worshippers. Built by Chalukya Kings between
AD 750 and 975, the complex is named for its presiding deity Sri Raja Rajeswara Swamy, an incarnation
of Lord Shiva. It houses several temples dedicated to other deities including Sri Rama, Lakshmana,
Lakshmi, Ganapathy, Lord Padmanabha Swamy and Lord Bhimeshwara. The complex also contains a 400
year old mosque. The temple is located in Karimnagar District.
Basara:
Gnana Saraswati Temple (Goddess of Knowledge) is located on the banks of the river Godavari in
Adilabad District.
Kaleswaram :
Kaleswaram Temple is located in Kaleshwaram is a village in Mahadevpur Mandal in Karimnagar district
in the Indian state of Telangana.
Dharmapuri:
Dharmapuri attained religious importance owing to the existence of the shrine dedicated to Narasimha
Swamy. Located in Karimnangar District.
Kondagattu :
Lord Hanuman Temple. According to the folklore, the temple was constructed by a cowherd some 300
years ago.Located in Karimnagar District.
Alampur :
Jogulamba temple is located in the South-East corner of the village beside Tungabhadra river. Old
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temple of Jogulamba was destroyed by Bahamani sultans in the 14th century. The idols of Jogulamba
and her two shaktis Chandi, Mundi were protected from them and placed in Bala brahmeswara swammy
temple until 2005. The new temple constructed in the same place and the goddess was relocated. As per
the local people Jogulamba is an Ugra rupa (highly energetic and hard to worship) and the water pool
nearby it makes the atmosphere cool.The Yogamba (Jogulamba) temple is regarded as a Shakti Peetha
where Sati Devi's upper teeth fell. The mythology of Daksha yaga and Sati's self immolation is the story
of origin of Shakti Peethas
Sammakka Saralamma Jatara or Medaram Jatara is a tribal festival of honouring the goddesses
celebrated in the state of Telangana, India.The Jatra begins at Medaram in Tadvai Mandal in Warangal
district.
Hemachala Lakshmi Narsimha Swamy Temple is the most ancient architectural divine ensemble which
is located on the Mallur Ghat in the Mangapeta mandal of Warangal district.
Birla Mandir :
Built on a 280 feet (85 m) high hillock called Naubath Pahad on a 13 acres (53,000 m 2) plot in
Hyderabad
Chilkur Balaji Temple is popularly known as Visa Balaji Temple is an ancient Hindu temple of Lord Balaji
on the banks of Osman Sagar Lake near Hyderabad, India . It is 17 km from Mehedipatnam. It is one of
the oldest temples in Hyderabad built during the time of Madanna and Akkanna , the uncles of Bhakta
Ramadas .
Ramappa Temple:
A Shiva temple located in the temple town of Palampet, near Warangal .
Thousand Pillars Temple:
A Shiva temple at Hanmakonda, in Warangal. Bhadrakali Temple known to be one of the oldest temples
for Goddess Bhadrakali, located in Warangal .
Komrelly Mallanna Temple : Komuravelli Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple (Lord Shiva) located in
Komuravelly Village, Cheriyal Mandal, Warangal District.
Nachagiri :
Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple located in Nacharam, Wargal Mandal 59 km from Secunderabad
(JBS), Medak District.
Wargal:
Sri Vidya Saraswati Temple located in Wargal, 47 km from Secunderabad (JBS), Medak District.
Keesaragutta:
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Sri Ramalingeshwara Temple located in Keesara, 10 km from ECIL, Ranga Reddy District.
Ratnalayam:
Sri Venkateswara Temple located in Aliabad X Road (Rajiv Rahadari), 25 km from Secunderabad (JBS),
Shamirpet Mandal, Ranga Reddy District.
Sanghi Temple:
Lord Venkateswara Temple located in Sanghi Nagar, Near Ramoji Film City, Ranga Reddy District.
Tandur :
Sri Bhavigi Bhadreswara (Lord Veerabhadra) Temple in Tandur Rangareddy Dist of Telangana .
Garlavoddu :
Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple & S.S.M.Ashramam has been located in Khammam District.
Jharasangam :
Sri Ketaki Sangameshwara Swamy Temple Located in Jharasangam Village of Zaheerabad Mandal,
Medak District.
Kakarla:
Sri Venu Gopalaswamy Temple And Hanuman Temple located in KaKarla, Julurupad Manadal, Khammam
District.
Beeramguda :
Sri Bramarambika Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple located in Beeramguda ,Patancheru , Hyderabad
Bhugha Temple :
Sri Bhugha Rajeshwara swamy , This Temple is located in between three mountains in Bellampalli
Mandal in Adilabad District.
Bonthapally:
Sri Bhadrakali Sametha Veerabhadra Swamy temple in Bonthapally. Bonthapally is 35 km from
Hyderabad on Hyderabad - Medak highway and the temple is 3 km away from the highway Konda
Pochamma Temple : Konda Kochamma Temple is located in Komaravelli village of Cheryal mandal,
Warangal disrict
Vemulakonda Matsya Narasimha Swamy Temple
: It is very famous temple with a very amazing pond of fishes with narasimha namalu located in
Vemulakonda village, Valigonda mandal , Nalgonda district
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Universities & Educational & Research institutions in Telangana

Universities (state funded) :
Osmania University, Hyderabad
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University,Hyderabad.
Kakatiya University, Warangal
Nalsar University of Law ( NALSAR ),Hyderabad.
Potti Sreeramulu Telugu University, Hyderabad
Satavahana University, Karimnagar .
Mahatma Gandhi University, Nalgonda .
Palamuru University, Mahabubnagar
Telangana University. Nizamabad
Central Universities :
University of Hyderabad
English and Foreign Languages University,Hyderabad
Maulana Azad National Urdu University,Hyderabad
Major educational and research institutes :

International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics ( ICRISAT )- HYDERABAD
Indian Institute of Technology ( Hyderabad)
Birla Institute of Technology and Science ( Hyderabad)
National Institute of Technology ( Warangal ),
International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad
National Institute of Fashion Technology, Hyderabad
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research Hyderabad
Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Hyderabad
National Institute of Nutrition NIN, Tarnaka , Hyderabad
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Electronics Corporation of India Limited ( (ECIL)), Hyderabad[citation needed ]
Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB), Hyderabad
Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT), Hyderabad
Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (CDFD), Hyderabad
National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI) , Hyderabad
Defence Research Development Organization (DRDO), Hyderabad
Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory (DMRL), Hyderabad
Nuclear Fuel Complex (NFC)
National Academy of Agricultural Research Management (NAARM), ICAR, Hyderabad
Directorate of Rice Research (DRR), ICAR, Hyderabad
National Institute of Rural Development
National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research , NIPER Hyderabad
Medical colleges and research institutes
Osmania Medical College , Koti, Hyderabad
Gandhi Medical College , Musheerabad, Secunderabad
Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences NIMS, Somajiguda, Hyderabad
Kakatiya Medical College , Warangal
Government Medical College, Nizamabad
Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences ,Adilabad
Mamata Medical College , Khammam
Deccan College of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad
Shadan Institute of Medical Sciences,Hyderabad
Dams, Irrigation Projects and reservoirs of TELANGANA

Name & Place
Constructed Year
Main purpose
Nizam Sagar , Nizamabad (1923) :: Drinking water for Hyderabad, Hydroelectric and Irrigation
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Nagarjuna Sagar Dam, Nalgonda & Guntur (1967) :: Drinking water, Hydroelectric and Irrigation
Singur Dam , Medak (1989) :: Drinking water for Hyderabad, Hydroelectric and Irrigation
Sriram Sagar , Nizamabad (1977) :: Drinking water, Hydroelectric and Irrigation
Lower Manair Dam, Karimnagar (1985) :: Drinking Water for Karimangar, Warangal and
Irrigation
Upper Manair Dam , Karimnagar (1985) :: Drinking Water and Irrigation
Kadam Reservoir, Adilabad (1958) :: Water for Irrigation
Yellampalli , Karimnagar :: Drinking Water and Irrigation
Srisailam Dam, Kurnool & Mahbubnagar (1984) :: Drinking water, Hydroelectric and Irrigation
Jurala Project, Mahbubnagar (1995) :: Hydroelectric and Irrigation
Pulichinthala Project, Guntur & Nalgonda :: Hydroelectric and Irrigation
Sri Komaram Bheem Project, Adilabad (2011) :: Water for Drinking and Irrigation
Ramagundam Dam , Karimnagar :: Water for NTPC
Lower Jurala HEP , Mahabubnagar :: Hydroelectric Power
Rajolibanda Dam (1956) :: Water for Irrigation
Dummugudem Lift Irrigation Scheme, Khammam :: Water for Irrigation
Vattivagu Reservoir, Adilabad
Icchampally Project, Karimnagar & Maharashtra
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List of Important National Highways in Telangana

New NH No.
Old NH No.
Route (Length in the State)
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7
Maharashtra Border - Adilabad - Nirmal -Ramayampet Chegunta - Hyderabad -Mahabubnagar - AP Border (519.64 km)
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Suryapet - AP border (291.74 km)
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16
Nizamabad - Armur - Jagtial - Lakshettipet - Chinnur Maharashtra Border (235.15 km)
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163
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Border (306 km)
30
221
AP Border - Penuballi - Kottagudam - Paloncha -Bhadrachalam Chinturu - Chhattisgarh border (100 km)
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222
Karnataka Border - Zahirabad - Hyderabad -
Karnataka border - Mehboobnagar - Jadcherla(NH-44) (112 km)

Hyderabad - Bhongir - Warangal - Venkatapuram - Chhattisgarh
Maharashtra border - Narsapur - Nirmal (53.6 km)
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Policies of Government of Telangana 2014-2015

Mission Kakatiya
Development and restoring of 46300 tanks in telangana will be done. For this prestigious project
government of TS is spending about 20,000 crore INR. Main purpose of this mission is to provide water
for various sectors like farming sector, livestock sector and many more. By this mission there will be
more economy to telangana and the production values will also be increased in a positive way. This
mission is also known as Mana Vooru Mana Cheruvu . The name Kakatiya for the mission was
taken from our ancient kakatiya rulers who had a great vision for improving irrigation facilities at
telangana state. This project was started in the month of July 2014 year.
Telangana Water Grid Project Mission

The motto of Telangana Water Grid (TWG) project is to provide 100 litres of healthy drinking water
per individual in rural areas. while coming to urban areas each person should get 150 litres of healthy
clean pure drinking water. TWG project is one of the prestigious projects list of telangana state.
Irrigation minister Mr. Harish Rao has been working on this project from the day of his appointment as
minister. This project is one of the main thing in the telanganas to-do list. The government will be using
latest technology for this Water grid project. They named it has Smart Water Grid as they are using
various new technological strategies to obtain best results. C.M KCR is monitoring all these project
things via Secretariats System Control and Data Access ( SCDA) technology.
SWACHH Telangana/Hyderabad Mission

As we all know that Swachh Bharat campaign was introduced by our beloved prime minister Mr.
Narendra modi and it was a great success. Similarly in state of telangana the Swachh Telangana
campaign started by Chief minister of the state telangana Mr. K Chanrashekara Rao. Later Swacch
Hyderabad was also started and this mission was taken up by many film artists and sports persons for
the development of this cause. Telangana government has allocated 200 crore rupees fund for swachh
hyderabad campaign. Even niti ayogg comittee has sent 75 crore rupees for this swachh telangana
campaign. This mission was started officially on May 22nd 2015 by CM KCR and Governor of the state
telangana Mr. ESL Narsimhan.
Telangana Haritha Haram Mission

The mission Telangana ku Haritha Haram was launched by honourable chief minister of TS Mr. KCR
on 3rd July 2015 (03/07/15) at chilkur , RR Dist. The forest minister of telangana state Mr. Jogu Ramanna
is the key person for taking measure on this mission. His team will be developing strategies and plans to
develop the trees and forest area. The motto of the mission is to plant 230 crore seedlings in the state of
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telangana. From this 230 crore seedlings , 130 crore seedlings will be outside forest and 44% of seedlings
will be in forest area. Remaining 4% are proposed to planted in GHMC/HMDA limits.
Telangana State Industrial Policy (TS iPASS)

The telangana government has introduced this new industrial policy TS iPASS on 12th June 2014. The
motto of this mission is to bring single window policy ; it means that whenever a company or investor
wants to setup a industry/ company at state of telangana. They need not roam around different offices
present at state but they can simply visit the official website and submit the required documents to the
concerned department by which they will get their licenses and things to get work started at telangana.
This has been already started and came into force by TS iPASS Act 2014. Many such new programs called
T-Idea Incentive scheme was introduced in year 2014 by G.O Ms.No.28.
Mana Vooru Mana Pranalika

Now continued as Grama Jyothi Misssion Telangana Grama Jyothi Mission Project details : This
mission is to improve the service for rural areas in state of telangana by making best strategies in core
sectors. At Gram Panchayat level all the things are being done so that things get quick and easy to solve.
The number of rural districts in state are 9 and Number of mandals in telangana are 438 , Number of
Gram panchayats in Telangana(TS) are 8695, Number of MPTCs are 6441 and Number of Ward members
are 87838. All these are collectively working for developing the villages of state telangana under the
guidance of many experts. This mission comes under department of Panchayati Raj and the minister
for this department is Mr. K Taraka Ramarao.
List of Telangana Schemes 2014-15 :

Kalyana Lakshmi / Shaadhi Mubarak
Telangana Kalyana Lakshmi scheme and Telangana Shaadi Mubarak scheme has come into force from
date of October 2 , 2014. Within three months from the rule the TS government has started this scheme
and given Rs.51000 as a financial assistance to women who are getting married. Unmarried women
(SC/ST/Minority Family) who are above 18 years and parental income should not cross 2lakh rupees will
get this schemes. Government has spent over 129 crore rupees and still continuing this shceme
successfully in state telangana.
Arogya Lakshmi
Telangana Arogya Lakshmi is a great initiative by TS government. Motto of this scheme is that every
pregnant women in state will get one nutritious meal every day for that 9 months of period. Not only
preganant women even lactating women and small children aged around 6 will come into this scheme.
All these things will be taken care by Anganwadi centres present in each area of telangana. Government
is spending over 627.96 crore rupees from last year. This scheme was official launched by CM KCR on
January 1st 2015.
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Aasara Pensions
By Aasara Pension scheme , People who are in old age and widows , toddy tappers ,disabled weavers,
HIV-Aids patients will get basic essential needs for livings. These people are mostly people who have lost
their way of income sources so government has decided to help them and its presently running. This
schemes comes under social safety net strategy welfare mission of telangana state. This new Aasara
pension scheme will give people pensions on different categories. Old aged people get from 200 INR to
1000 INR , Widows and other mentioned people above will get from 500 INR to 1500 INR. Till now the TS
government has spent over 4700 crore INR for this pension scheme.
Housing for the Poor

The main motto of this Telangana Housing for Poor scheme is to improve the standard of living for
the poor. TS government is planning to give 2BHK flats in Hyderabad and other urban areas. Already the
construction work has been started and there is special colony for these houses. The colony is present at
IDH colony in Bhoiguda , secunderabad city in telangana. Government is spending about 37 crore rupees
for this poor welfare project.
Strengthen of Security Apparatus

To strengthen the security and various other departments. The TS government has introduced many
new things for Police department. Telangana government has spent 270 crore INR for purchasing of new
vehicles for Cyberabad and Hyderabad police departments. A total of 4,433 vehicles have been given to
number of police stations based on requirement. Another important project which TS government is
CCTV Project . The main aim of TS government is install 1 lakh cctvs around the city of hyderabad for
maintaining safety and security measures. By 2016 this project will be completed and I hope hyderabad
will be safe under these security measures.
Land Distributions to Dalits

According to statistics from TS Government, women from Dalit(959 Schedule Caste members) have got
nearly 2524 lands for agriculture purpose. Also government is helping farmers in setting up irrigation
and other methods to improve agriculture so that there will be no more suicides in state of telangana.
For the very first year TG government has spent over 94 crore INR for these purposes.
Rice Distribution
Nearly 87.57 lakh eligible families are getting rice at rate of Rs.1 per KG since January 1st 2015 till date.
This scheme is applicable to each and every person in a family irrespective of members present. Each
person is sanctioned upto 6KGs and for this TG welfare project every month government requires 1.80
lakh MT of rice. Not only rural, urban area families even schools and hostels are getting this scheme.
Main aim is to eradicate hunger deaths in the state of telangana.
SHE Teams
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SHE team is one of the program from list of women/girl safety and security missions. The SHE team is a
special force to tackle eve-teasers and stalkers present in urban areas and rural areas. Telangana
government has made a 7 member committee which is headed by IAS officer Poonam Malakondaiah
under his guidance various programmes are taking place for women safety & security in state of
telangana. These programes under Telangana Policies pdf and Telangana Schemes list pdf. SHE team
came into Force on April 1st 2015.
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Famous and notable people from Telangana

Royalty
Rani Rudrama Devi
Prataparudra II
The Nizam of Hyderabad
Mir Ahmed Ali Khan
Mir Nizam Ali Khan
Mir Akbar Ali Khan
Mir Tahniyath Ali Khan
Mir Mahbub Ali Khan
Mir Osman Ali Khan
Subodh Markandeya Senior Advocate of the Supreme Court of India
Lawyers
Military Chiefs
Air Chief Marshal Idris Hasan Latif, Chief of Staff Indian Air Force 197881.
Air Chief Marshal Denis La Fontaine , Chief of Staff Indian Air Force 198588.
Air Chief Marshal Fali Homi Major, Chief of Staff Indian Air Force 200709.
Poets
Bammera Pothana
Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah
Amjad Hyderabadi
Makhdoom Mohiuddin , Urdu poet and Marxist political activist of India.
Krishnamacharyulu Dasaradhi (19251987), poet and political activist
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Kaloji Narayana Rao (19142002), poet and political activist
Suddala Hanmanthu, poet best known for the Telugu folk song "Palletoori Pillagada"
Gummadi Vittal Rao, balladeer and Naxalite activist
Goreti Venkanna , poet and folk singer
Rasamayi Balakrishna, folk singer, poet and political activist
Ampasayya Naveen
Fani Badayuni , noted Urdu poet
Maharaja Sir Kishen Pershad, Urdu poet.
Bulemoni Venkateshwarlu
C. Narayanareddy
Sunkireddy Narayana Reddy
Chandrabose
Gaddar
Kancherla Gopanna or Bhakta Ramadasu
Palkuriki Somanna
Pamulaparthi Sadasiva Rao
Suddala Hanmanthu
Suddala Ashok Teja
Suravaram Pratapareddy
Seshappa
Vajjala Shiva Kumar
Varavara Rao
Pamulaparthi Sadasiva Rao
Vattikota AlwarSwamy
Gona Budda Reddy
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Waheed Akhtar , an Urdu poet, writer and one of the leading Muslim scholars and
philosophers of the 20th century.
Andesri
Dasaradhi Rangacharya
Khaja Arifuddin , Amir, Jamaat-e-Islami Hind ,AP & Orissa
Awards
Bharat Ratna
Zakir Hussain (politician)
Padma Vibhushan
Zakir Hussain (politician)
Ravi Narayan Reddy (1992)
Kaloji
Cingireddy Narayana Reddy (2000)
Ali Yavar Jung
Padmaja Naidu
Dada Saheb Phalke Award
Paidi Jairaj (1980)
Padma Bhushan
C. Narayanareddy
Harindranath Chattopadhyay [citation needed ]
Haroon Khan Sherwani
Raja and Radha Reddy
Jnanpith Award
C. Narayanareddy for his Telugu poetic work
Viswambara (1988)
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Sahitya Akademi Award in Telugu

Suravaram Pratap Reddy for his social history book Andhrula Sanghika Charitamu (1955)
Daasarathi Krishnamacharyulu for his Timiramotho samaram 1974
Arjuna Award
Mohammad Azharuddin - Cricket
Mithali Raj - Cricket
Mukesh Kumar - Hockey
Padmasri Award
Nerella Venu Madhav
Mohammad Ahmed Zaki
Mukesh Kumar (field hockey)
Sania Mirza
Gajam Anjaiah
Raja and Radha Reddy
Sayyid Ahmedullah Qadri
Saina Nehwal
Bhatnagar Award
Suresh Venapally (field Mathematical Sciences)
Sports
Mukesh Kumar (field hockey)
Mohammad Azharuddin - Cricket(Indian team captain)
Mithali Raj - Cricket
Sania Mirza - Tennis
Mir Mohtesham Ali Khan - Body Building
Parupalli Kashyap - Badminton
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Saina Nehwal - Badminton
V.V.S.Laxman - Cricket
Jwala Gutta - Badminton
Gagan Narang -Shooting
Political
Alimineti Madhava Reddy Ex - Home Minister of Andhra Pradesh
Burgula Ramakrishna Rao, first elected Chief Minister of the Hyderabad State
(Independent India)
P. V. Narasimha Rao, Ex-CM of AP and ninth Prime Minister of India
P. Shiv Shankar , Ex-MP, Union Law Minister - GOI
G. Sanjeeva Reddy ,Ex-MP Rajya Sabha,Ex- Minister of labour
Marri Chenna Reddy , Ex - CM of Andhra Pradesh
Tanguturi Anjaiah , Ex - CM of Andhra Pradesh
G. Venkat Swamy Ex - MP (14th Lok Sabha), Ex- Minister, GOI
Kalvakuntla Chandrashekar Rao MP, Ex- central Minister, Telangana rashtra samithi and
First Chief Minister of Telangana State
Tadur Bala Goud Champion of Backward Class community and was former Minister,
MLA and twice a MP in 8th & 9th Lok Sabha
Bandaru Dattatreya , MP (Lok Sabha) and Minister, GOI
Jaipal Reddy , Ex-MP (13th, 14th and 15th Lokh Sabha), Minister, GOI
Chukka Ramaiah , MLC, educationalist
Well known People from Telangana
Suddala Hanumanthu, freedom fighter, writer, balladeer, inspired thousands of

Telangana folk during Telangana Rebellion
Chakali Ailamma
Komaram Bheem, 20th century freedom fighter
Kothapalli Jayashankar (born 1934), political activist and academic
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K. Kavitha (Born 1978), political activist, founder and President of Telangana Jagruthi
Samithi
M. Kodandaram (Born 1955), Political Activist and Chairman of All-Party Telangana Joint
Action Committee ( TJAC )
V. Srinivas Goud, President, Telangana Gazetted Officers Association
V. Prakash, Political Activist News writers
Vattikota Alwar Swamy (19151961), Telugu writer, human rights activist, communist
leader, journalist and publisher
Suravaram Pratapareddy (18961953), social historian
Suddala Ashok Teja, Tollywood lyric writer
Arunodaya Vimala , balladeer and social activist
Education
Prof. K. Venkata Ramiah ,Founder Vice- chancellor of Kakatiya University , Former
Member UPSC
Arjula Ramachandra Reddy , Distinguished Biologist, Founder Vice-chancellor of Yogi
Vemana University & Fellow of the Indian Academy of Sciences,Bangalore.
Chukka Ramaiah , MLC, educationist and Telangana activist
IAS/IPS/IFS officers
Jayanth Munigala , IAS 1986 Jharkhand - First IAS officer from Adilabad District
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