44-556: Adilabad is a city which serves as the headquarters of Adilabad district , in the Indian state of Telangana . Telugu , Urdu, Marathi, and Lambadi, Gondi are the most spoken languages of Adilabad. Adilabad is famous for its extensive cultivation of cotton. Hence, Adilabad is also referred as "White Gold City". It is located about 304 kilometres (189 mi) north of the state capital, Hyderabad , 150 kilometres (93 mi) from Nizamabad and 196 kilometres (122 mi) from Nagpur . Before
88-462: A day Coldest February temperature 15 °C Coldest daily temperature 19 °C Warmest daily temperature 29 °C Warmest February temperature 40 °C Discomfort* Moderate Morning Humidity 67% Evening Humidity 39% Rain in February 9 mm Wet days for February 1 days Khammam experiences typical Indian climatic conditions. The summer season is hot and the temperatures can climb rapidly during
132-595: A maximum temperature of 48 °C (118 °F). Khammam has been receiving higher annual rainfall than the rest of the state. The annual rainfall is 175 centimetres (69 in) during the monsoon season. Khammam was also affected by the floods of Munneru , the tributary of the Krishna River. In 2007, the floods struck by the River drowned the Bokkalagadda with heavy three-day rain. Again in 2009, floods struck and inundated
176-666: A number of leaders who were part of the Freedom struggle, such as first generation Communist leaders Peravelli Venkata Ramanaiah, Pendyala Satyanarayana Rao, Sarvadevabhatla Ramanatham, K.L. Narsimha Rao, Manchikanti Ramkishan Rao and Chirravuri Laxminarasaiah First Municipal Chairman of Khammam; Congress leaders Madapati Hanumantha Rao, Chepuri Nenkanna, Madapati Ramchander Rao, Sardar Jamalpuram Keshava Rao, Bommakanti Satyanarayana Rao, Hayagreeva Chary, and Nizam Rashtra Vimochanam Jalagam Vengala Rao , former Chief Minister of AP, Prof. K. Venkata Ramiah , Founder and Vice-Chancellor of KU. Some of
220-594: A pair of carved feet near a mound were found. The residual Adilabad district is Hindu dominated. Islam is the second largest religion, with the majority of Muslims living in urban areas. Buddhism, which has a long history in the district, is also present among the Marathis. Languages of Adilabad district (2011) In the residual district, 36.50% of the population speaks Telugu , 19.67% Marathi , 17.23% Gondi , 10.23% Urdu , 7.10% Lambadi , 2.92% Kolami and 2.05% Hindi as their first language. The major tribal groups in
264-402: A railway station on Mudkhed -Majri section of Nanded railway division of South Central Railway (SCR). Adilabad district Adilabad district is a district in the northern area of Telangana , India . It is known as the gateway district to South and Central India . The district's headquarters is the town of Adilabad . Adilabad district is bounded by Asifabad district to
308-402: Is 250,182 whereas, rural population of Khammam is 63,322. 32,172 children are in the age group of 0–6 years, of which 16,725 are boys and 15,447 are girls —a ratio of 924 per 1000. The average literacy rate stands at 79.40% (For ages 7 and above) with 223,380 literates, significantly higher than the state average of 67.41%. The Khammam Municipal Corporation is the city's civic body. Khammam
352-640: Is 310 km from Adilabad. Nagpur is 196 km away from Adilabad. TGSRTC operates buses from Adilabad to various destinations in the state. The Bus Station Connected with major cities such as Hyderabad , Karimnagar , Warangal , Nizamabad , and Khammam in Telangana , Guntur , Vijayawada , and Ongole in Andhra Pradesh , Nagpur in Maharashtra and small cities like Mancherial , Nirmal , Asifabad , Yavatmal , Nanded , and Utnur . Adilabad has
396-513: Is 63.46%. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 99,422 (14.02%) and 224,622 (31.68%) of the population respectively. Badankurti village in Khanapur mandal of the erstwhile Adilabad district (now in Nirmal district) was explored and remnants of a Buddhist monastery were found on a small island of Godavari river near Badankurthi. The town of Bhainsa was probably related to early Buddhist times, as
440-464: Is accessible only by track due to its isolated forest location. In 2011, Adilabad had a population of 117,167. Males make up 59,448 of the population, with females making up 57,719. 12,993 of the population are under the age group of 0–6 years. The city has an average literacy rate of 43.45%. The urban agglomeration population of the city stands at 139,383. It includes the population figures of its constituent census town , Dasnapur as 22,216. Adilabad
484-505: Is divided into two revenue divisions , Adilabad and Utnoor. These two divisions are sub-divided into 19 mandals. Sri Rajarshi Shah is the current revenue District Collector for the District. The below table categorizes 19 mandals into their respective revenue divisions in the district: Khammam Khammam (formally Khammam Mettu or Combamettu ) is the city in Khammam district of
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#1732852696183528-523: Is expected to significantly reduce the travel time between Hyderabad to Rajahmundry and Hyderabad to Vishakhapatnam upon its completion. Khammam Telangana State Road Transport Corporation bus station is the second biggest and highly sophisticated bus station in the Telangana state with modern facilities. It has 40 platforms and serving Large fleet of buses are available to various destinations in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Chhattisgarh and Odisha to
572-413: Is from December to February. January is usually the coldest part of the year. Temperatures range from 28 °C to 34 °C during this time. Rainstorms and cyclones are common in the region during the rainy season, which starts with the monsoons in early June. The cyclones could occur any time of the year, but commonly between August and November. During the 2015 India heat wave , Khammam experienced
616-607: Is not located near the ocean. Conditions are generally dry during this period and the temperatures range from a minimum of 35 °C and can rise up to a maximum of 40 °C to 45 °C. Monsoon season brings much needed relief from the heat. Monsoon seasons are from the months of June to September. Temperatures average around 30 °C during this period. The place gets rain from the South West Monsoon. Some amount of rainfall can be experienced in October as well. The Winter season
660-575: Is one of Telangana's historical cities, with nearly 1,000 years of traceable history. It is the headquarters of the Khammam District. The town was constituted into a Municipality on 24 March 1942 and upgraded to a special grade municipality in the year 2001. Administratively, Khammam is divided into 11 revenue wards and 41 election wards. In 2012, the Khammam municipality was made a Municipal Corporation , with 14 additional gram panchayats being merged into
704-507: Is one of the seventeen Lok Sabha constituencies in the Indian state of Telangana and consists of eight Legislative Assembly segments. An IT Tower is being built by the KTR administration and will be inaugurated sometime in 2023-2024. Adilabad has many educational institutions. It has Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Adilabad National Highway 44 passes through Adilabad. Hyderabad
748-495: Is the famous coaching center in the entire Khammam district. A Government Medical College received final approval to begin instruction in Khammam for the 2023-2024 school year. The government medical college was inaugurated in September, 2023. The major Telugu newspapers in city are Sakshi , Eenadu , Andhra Bhoomi , Andhra Prabha , Vaartha , Suryaa , Prajasakti , Nava telangana and Vishalandra. The major English newspapers in
792-554: Is well connected by rail to all parts of India. 98 trains arrive at or depart from the station every day, transporting over one lakh sixty thousand (160,000) passengers daily to their destinations across the country. Khammam railway station was declared second cleanest in the 'NSG3' category stations. There are various pharmacy colleges such as Max Institute of pharmaceutical Sciences- Ajay kumar. 2014 Batch .Khammam College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Browns College of Pharmacy and MBA, MCA, and engineering colleges around Khammam, such as
836-477: The Indian state of Telangana . It is the fourth largest city in the state. It is the headquarters of the Khammam district and Khammam mandal also. It is located about 193 kilometres (120 mi) east of the state capital, Hyderabad , 61 kilometres (38 mi) from Suryapet , 120 kilometres (75 mi) from Warangal and also it is located about 121 kilometres (75 mi) North of the Andhra Pradesh state capital, Amaravathi . The river Munneru flows on
880-581: The Kakatiya Dynasty , is situated on a hill overlooking the city. Lakaram lake is another tourist attraction. Apart from these there are many places surrounding the city, such as Bhadrachalam , Parnasala , Nelakondapalli , Kusumanchi . In 2023 Godrej Agrovet , broke ground on an Integrated Palm Oil complex in Khammam. The investment in the facility is estimated to be close to Rs 300 crores . Minister for IT and Industries KT Rama Rao inaugurated IT Hub in Khammam city. Spread across 42,000 sq feet,
924-583: The 10th century, this town was referred to as Edlawāḍa , i.e. 'Land of Oxen'. Later, during the Qutub Shahi rule it was referred to as Edlabad. Adilabad derives its name from the erstwhile ruler of Bijapur, Muhammad Yusuf Adil Shah . It wasn't a homogenous unit for a long period. Adilabad was ruled by many dynasties like the Kakatiyas , Mauryas , Satavahanas , Chalukyas , Qutub Shahis , Asaf Jahis and by Gond Rajas of earlier sub-districts Sirpur and Chanda. It
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#1732852696183968-550: The Bathukamma. Along with Bathukamma, Bonalu was also declared a state festival on 15 June 2014. The cuisine of the city is mainly South Indian . The famous breakfast items are idli , dosa , vada , Rava Bonda , Mysore Bonda , Parotha and Puri . Rice with variety of curries including curd is taken as main food and the most notable one is the Biryani . Special food items Harees and Haleem are traditional food items available in
1012-500: The Khammam Institute of Technology and Sciences and Swarna Bharathi Institute of Science and Technology Engineering College, The Vazir Sultan College of Engineering. Mamata Medical College is also a teaching hospital located in the city. SR & BGNR Degree and KMDC Degree & PG College also conducts archaeological research on megalithic sites. For competitive exams like groups, police, and teacher jobs Right Choice IAS academy
1056-590: The area are the Adivasis : Gonds , Kolams , Pardhans, and Thotis . Adilabad is also known for Imran the Tree Maker. In 2006, the Indian government named Adilabad as one of the 250 most backward districts (out of a total of 640 ) in the country. It is one of the districts in the state of Telangana, currently receiving funds from the Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme (BRGF). The district
1100-478: The area. There has also been a proposal for the construction of a barricade. The Food Corporation of India assists farmers in Khammam whose crops have been damaged in foods by procuring their crops and guaranteeing a minimum support price . As of 2011 census , population of Khammam (urban and rural areas combined) in 2011 is 313,504; of which male and female are 155,461 and 158,043 respectively—a sex ratio of 1017 females per 1000 males. Urban population of Khammam
1144-419: The cities like Hyderabad, Warangal, Karimnagar, Nizamabad, Bangalore, Vizag, Vijayawada, Tirupathi, Nellore, Guntur, Eluru, Rajamundry, Kakinada, Srikakulam, Jagadalpur & Bailadilla (Chhattisgarh), Koraput and Jaipur (Odisha). City buses in the name of Khammam City Service run in various routes across the city and sub urban areas and soon TSRTC will establish new city bus depot to operate city services within
1188-593: The city and to surrounding villages. A fleet of 50 electrical buses will get by TSRTC Khammam region under FAME policy. Khammam railway station provides rail connectivity to the city, located on the Kazipet–Vijayawada section of the New Delhi-Chennai main line . It is administered under Secunderabad railway division of the South Central Railway zone . The station is served by Indian Railways and
1232-481: The city are The Hindu , Telangana Today , The Times of India , Deccan Chronicle , The Hindu Business Line , The New Indian Express and The Hans India . Electronic Media include HMTV , ETV , and Sakshi . Women in the city celebrate Bathukamma , a floral festival in which they worship the goddess with different flowers for nine days. The women carry their Bathukamma to the nearest temple of their locality, then they clap, sing and dance rhythmically around
1276-461: The city are: Khammam serves as a crucial link in connecting various cities in the region. It provides an alternative route from Hyderabad to the Godavari districts, bypassing the busy Vijayawada-Eluru route. Khammam also plays a significant role in connecting other important cities like Warangal and Rajahmundry. The proposed Khammam-Devarapalli Greenfield Highway, which is currently under construction,
1320-447: The city has various names such as Stambhadri, Kambamettu, Khammammettu, Kama Mett, Gambambumettu, Kambamu Mettu, Khammam. It is named after the oldest pillar at Stambhadri Narasimhaswamy temple and "Kamma Mettu.". The name was also anglicized as "Comma Met" and "Khammammet". The name Khammam , which means a pillar is named after lord Narasimha Swamy, the presiding deity of Narasimhaswamy Gutta, an important pilgrimage site for
1364-409: The day. The monsoon season brings a certain amount of rainfall and the temperatures gradually reduce during this period. After the onset of the monsoon, day temperatures are much lower and as the winter approaches, they reduce further. The summer season is from March and lasts till the end of May. During this time of day temperatures are high and can reach 40 °C to 48 °C. Humidity is low as it
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1408-417: The district's reorganization in October 2016, the erstwhile Adilabad district was divided into four districts: Adilabad district, Komaram Bheem Asifabad district , Mancherial district , and Nirmal district . The Adilabad district is located in the Telangana state of India. It is bordered to the north by Yavatmal district and Chandrapur district of Maharashtra, to the east by Komaram Bheem district , to
1452-477: The east, Nirmal district to the south, and the state of Maharashtra to the north and west. As of 2022, it is a part of the red corridor . Historically, Adilabad was known as Edlabad during the rule of Qutub Shahis . The district was named for Ali Adil Shah , sultan of Bijapur. The heavily forested Godavari basin was inhabited during the Mesolithic and Paleolithic periods. Excavations have taken place in
1496-472: The five-floor IT tower is constructed at a cost of Rs 27 crore. As many as 19 companies signed up to begin operations at the IT hub which provides employment opportunities to unemployed youth. The minister also said that the government will sanction Rs 20 crore soon for the phase II of IT Hub. The city is connected to major cities and towns by means of road and railways. National and state highways that pass through
1540-499: The locals. Because of the presence of Lord Narasimhaswami temple in Khammam, the city was named Sthambadri earlier. The city is located on the banks of a river called Munneru which is a tributary of the Krishna River . Khammam district has a lot of historical importance in Telangana . From the year 1901 to 1981 Khammam town has grown from a small town of nine thousand population to a city of one hundred thousand inhabitants. In 1942
1584-501: The newly formed Khammam Municipal Corporation. Presently Khammam has 20 revenue wards and 60 election divisions. The Municipal Corporation has an area of 93.45 km . Bhakta Ramadasu Kala Kshetram, has been a prestigious National theatre, constructed by the State Government in the name of Sri. Bhakta Ramadasu ( Kancherla Gopanna ) was a devotee of Sri Rama and composer of Carnatic music. Khammam Fort , constructed in 950 AD by
1628-689: The notable events in Khammam town during the freedom struggle: Khammam is located at 17°15′N 80°09′E / 17.25°N 80.15°E / 17.25; 80.15 . It has an average elevation of 108 metres (390 feet). Climate for Khammam Average Weather in Khammam for January Sunlight 9 hours a day Coldest January temperature 12 °C Coldest daily temperature 16 °C Warmest daily temperature 28 °C Warmest January temperature 38 °C Discomfort* Moderate Morning Humidity 76% Evening Humidity 45% Rain in January 4 mm Average Weather in Khammam for February Sunlight 10 hours
1672-449: The other side of the river Godavari were merged into Khammam on grounds of geographical contiguity and administrative viability. In 1973, a new taluk with Sathupalli as its headquarters was carved out from Madhira and Kothagudem taluks. In the year 1976 four new taluks were formed viz., Tirumalayapalem, Sudimalla, Aswaraopeta and Khammam district was initially a part of larger Warangal District. History of Khammam shows that it has produced
1716-729: The south, Komaram Bheem district on the east, with Nanded on the west and Yavatmal and Chandrapur districts of Maharashtra to the north. The Kuntala Waterfall , rivers like the Godavari , Painganga , etc flow through the district. Mavala lake, built during the Nizam period, is situated 6 km south side of Adilabad city. There is a park adjacent to the lake. Other waterfalls in Adilabad include Pochara waterfalls also and Gayatri waterfall, where different rope games are conducted in year-round. Saptha Gundala waterfalls, consisting of 7 small waterfalls,
1760-462: The southeast by Mancherial district , to the south by Nirmal district , and to the west by Nanded district of the Maharashtra. It occupies an area of 4,153 square kilometres (1,603 sq mi). According to the Census of India , the residual Adilabad district has a population of 708,972, with a sex ratio of 989 females to 1000 males. 23.66% of the population lives in urban areas. The literacy rate
1804-564: The surrounding areas of Luxettipet , Asifabad , Boath , Bhainsa , and Nirmal . The district was ruled at different times by different dynasties, including the Mauryas , Sathavahanas , Kakatiyas and Gond Rajas . Some Telugu inscriptions made during the time of the Kakatiya dynasty have been found in the Adilabad District, which indicates the historical importance of the area. Due to
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1848-693: The town was constituted as Municipality. From the year 1952 to 1987 elections were held five times to elect its body. Khammam City, which was the seat of the Taluk Administration, was part of the larger Warangal District, until 1 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. In 1959 Bhadrachalam Revenue Division consisted of Bhadrachalam and Nuguru Venkatapuram Taluks of East Godawari district, which were on
1892-472: The western side of the city. As of 2011 census of India , Khammam urban agglomeration has a population of 313,504. However, on 19 October 2012, the civic body of Khammam was upgraded to a municipal corporation . Post- upgradation to corporation, the population of Khammam was approximated to be 3,07,000. During 2014-2023 under BRS regime Khammam got a major changeover, roads expansion, Medical College, Engineering College, ITHub. Historical records show that
1936-676: Was created in 1872 by the ruler and In 1905 it was declared to be an independent district with a prominent headquarters. Later, many regions were combined and set apart. In 2016, it was divided into four districts namely, Adilabad, Nirmal, Asifabad, Mancherial. Telugu is the most spoken language in Adilabad (65% as native language). Due to geographical proximity with Maharashtra, Marathi is also widely spoken and understood (10.5% as native language). Other languages spoken in Adilabad include Hindi , Urdu and lambadi, Gondi . Adilabad has an average elevation of 264 metres. The district shares its boundaries with Nirmal districts of Telangana to
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