The Youngest State of Southern India

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15 Jun 2026

Introduction

Telangana is one of the fastest-growing states in the country. It is a prominent state in the Southern India which is known for its rich historical background, thriving information technology sector and strong agricultural base. This state was carved out of Andhra Pradesh on the 2^nd of June, 2014 after a long-standing statehood movement.

The state is renowned for its ancient dynasties, magnificent forts, world-famous monuments such as Charminar and Golconda Fort. Its capital city Hyderabad, is often referred to as India's "Cyber City" because of its rapid growth in the technological sector. Telangana has emerged as a major centre for information technology, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, education and innovation.

State Nickname of Telangana

Youngest State of South India
Seed Bowl of India
Gateway to the Deccan
Land of Charminar

Date of Formation of Telangana

Telangana became the 29th State of India on 2 June 2014.

Historical Background of Telangana

Telangana possesses a rich historical legacy tracing its roots from ancient dynasties like the Satavahanas and Kakatiyas through the medieval Qutb Shahi and Asaf Jahi (Nizam) periods that contributed significantly to its culture, architecture and economy.

The region formed the core of the Satavahana empire during the 2nd Century BCE – 3rd Century CE, establishing trade routes, a vibrant bead industry and early Buddhist influence.
The Kakatiyas empire is said to have brought the golden age of Telangana in the 12th – 14th Century CE. They built extensive irrigation networks and magnificent architectural marvels like the UNESCO World Heritage listed Ramappa Temple and the Warangal Fort.
The city of Hyderabad was founded in 1591 during the Qutb Shahi Dynasty (1516 – 1687), building iconic landmarks like the Charminar and Golconda Fort and making a globally renowned diamond trading centre.
During the Asaf Jahi Dynasty (1724 – 1948), the Nizams ruled over a vast territory and blended Persian, Mughal and Telugu cultures creating a unique Deccan identity.
Following Indian Independence in 1947, the last Nizam initially refused to join the newly formed Republic. In September 1948, the Indian Army annexed Hyderabad State in a military operation, bringing it into the Indian Union.
In 1956, the States Reorganisation Committee merged Telangana with the Telugu-speaking regions of Andhra State, forming the unified state of Andhra Pradesh.
Over the following decades, widespread unrest emerged due to perceived economic neglect, unequal resource distribution and underrepresentation of Telangana locals. This led to intense agitations in the late 1960s, 1970s and a massive revival in the 2000s under the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS).
Due to the prolonged statehood movement, under the Andhra Pradesh Reorganization Act, Telangana was made a distinct, independent state with Hyderabad as its capital on the 2^nd June 2014.

Geographical Location of Telangana

Latitude

15°46' N to 19°47' N

Longitude

77°16' E to 81°43' E

Boundaries

North and Northwest – Telangana is bordered by Maharashtra.
Northeast – The state shares its boundary with Chhattisgarh.
West – Telangana is bordered by Karnataka in the west.
East and Southeast – Telangana shares a long boundary with Andhra Pradesh.

Strategic Location

Telangana occupies a central position on the Deccan Plateau.
It acts as a major transportation and logistics hub connecting northern and southern India.
Hyderabad serves as one of India's leading centres for technology, pharmaceuticals and innovation.
The state plays a crucial role in India's industrial and economic growth.

Climate at a Glance

Summer Temperature: 22°C to 45°C
Winter Temperature: 14°C to 28°C
Average Annual Rainfall: Around 900 mm
Climate Type: Tropical Semi-Arid Climate

State Day of Telangana

Telangana celebrates its State Formation Day on 2 June every year.

Capital of Telangana

Hyderabad

PIN Code Prefix of Telangana

Area of Telangana

Total Area – 1,12,077 sq. km.

Area-wise Rank of Telangana

Telangana is the 11th largest state among all other Indian States.

Population of Telangana (Census 2011)

Total Population – 3,50,03,674
Male Population – 1,76,11,633
Female Population – 1,73,92,041

Population Rank of Telangana

Telangana holds the 12th rank among Indian States.

Population Density

312 persons per square kilometre

Sex Ratio

988 females per 1000 males

Literacy Rate (Census 2011)

Overall Literacy Rate – 66.54%
Male Literacy Rate – 75.04%
Female Literacy Rate – 57.99%

Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Population

Scheduled Caste Population: 17.43%

Scheduled Tribe Population: 10.45%

Others: 72.12%

Tribes of Telangana and Their Habitat

Lambada (Banjara) – Throughout Telangana
Gond – Adilabad
Koya – Kothagudem
Chenchu – Nallamala
Kolam – Adilabad
Naikpod – North Telangana
Thoti – Adilabad
Pardhan – Adilabad
Yerukala – South Telangana
Andh – Adilabad
Konda Reddi – Godavari Valley
Goudu (Rajgond) – Asifabad

Universities of Telangana

No.	University Name	Type	Location (District)	Established Year
1	Osmania University	State	Hyderabad	1918
2	Kakatiya University	State	Warangal	1976
3	University of Hyderabad	Central	Hyderabad	1974
4	Maulana Azad National Urdu University	Central	Hyderabad	1998
5	English and Foreign Languages University	Central	Hyderabad	1958
6	Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University	State	Hyderabad	1972
7	Prof. Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University	State	Hyderabad	2014
8	Palamuru University	State	Mahabubnagar	2008
9	Mahatma Gandhi University	State	Nalgonda	2007
10	Telangana University	State	Nizamabad	2006
11	Satavahana University	State	Karimnagar	2008
12	Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University	State	Hyderabad	1982
13	Potti Sreeramulu Telugu University	State	Hyderabad	1985
14	Rajiv Gandhi University of Knowledge Technologies	State	Nirmal	2008
15	Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences	State	Warangal	2014
16	Sri Konda Laxman Telangana State Horticultural University	State	Mulugu	2014
17	PV Narsimha Rao Telangana Veterinary University	State	Hyderabad	2014
18	NALSAR University of Law	State	Medchal-Malkajgiri	1998
19	National Institute of Technology	Central	Warangal	1959
20	Indian Institute of Technology	Central	Sangareddy	2008

State Symbols of Telangana

State Animal – Spotted Deer (Jinka)
State Bird – Indian Roller (Pala Pitta)
State Tree – Jammi Tree (Prosopis cineraria)
State Flower – Tanner's Cassia (Tangedu Puvvu)

Religion in Telangana

Hinduism – 85.09%
Islam – 12.68%
Christianity – 1.27%
Others (Buddhists, Sikhs, Jains, etc.) – 0.96%

Official Language of Telangana

Telugu
Urdu
English

Other Languages Spoken

Hindi
Lambadi
Gondi
Marathi
Kannada
Tamil

Legislature of Telangana

Telangana has a bicameral legislature.

Legislative Assembly

Total Seats – 119 Members of Legislative Assembly (MLAs)

Legislative Council

Legislative Council has 40 seats

Judicature of Telangana

High Court for the State of Telangana
Location – Hyderabad, established in 2019 following the bifurcation of the common High Court of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

Dance Forms of Telangana

Perini Shivatandavam
Lambadi Dance
Gussadi Dance
Dappu Dance
Bonalu Folk Dance
Kolatam
Bathukamma Dance
Chindu Bhagavatam
Oggu Katha
Dandaria Dance
Veera Natyam

State Song of Telangana

Jaya Jaya He Telangana

Folklore of Telangana

Oggu Katha
Burrakatha
Harikatha
Folk Ballads
Tribal Legends
Oral Traditions
Heroic Tales of Sammakka-Saralamma

Number of Districts of Telangana with Headquarters

Number of districts: 33

No.	District Name	Headquarters	Population	Population Density (per km²)
1	Adilabad	Adilabad	7,08,972	171
2	Bhadradri Kothagudem	Kothagudem	10,69,261	143
3	Hanumakonda	Hanamkonda	10,80,858	826
4	Hyderabad	Hyderabad	39,43,323	18,172
5	Jagtial	Jagtial	9,85,417	407
6	Jangaon	Jangaon	5,66,376	259
7	Jayashankar Bhupalpally	Bhupalpally	7,11,434	115
8	Jogulamba Gadwal	Gadwal	6,09,990	208
9	Kamareddy	Kamareddy	9,72,625	266
10	Karimnagar	Karimnagar	10,05,711	473
11	Khammam	Khammam	14,01,639	321
12	Komaram Bheem Asifabad	Asifabad	5,15,812	106
13	Mahabubabad	Mahabubabad	7,74,549	269
14	Mahabubnagar	Mahabubnagar	9,19,903	281
15	Mancherial	Mancherial	8,07,037	201
16	Medak	Medak	7,67,428	275
17	Medchal-Malkajgiri	Shamirpet	24,40,073	2,251
18	Mulugu	Mulugu	2,57,744	66
19	Nagarkurnool	Nagarkurnool	8,93,308	142
20	Nalgonda	Nalgonda	16,18,416	227
21	Narayanpet	Narayanpet	5,66,874	243
22	Nirmal	Nirmal	7,09,418	185
23	Nizamabad	Nizamabad	15,71,022	366
24	Peddapalli	Peddapalli	7,95,332	356
25	Rajanna Sircilla	Sircilla	5,52,037	273
26	Rangareddy	Shamshabad	24,46,974	486
27	Sangareddy	Sangareddy	15,27,628	347
28	Siddipet	Siddipet	10,12,065	278
29	Suryapet	Suryapet	10,99,560	326
30	Vikarabad	Vikarabad	9,27,140	274
31	Wanaparthy	Wanaparthy	5,77,758	268
32	Warangal	Warangal	7,18,537	330
33	Yadadri Bhuvanagiri	Bhuvanagiri	7,39,448	307

Note: Telangana was reorganized from 10 districts into 31 districts in 2016. Mulugu and Narayanpet were added in 2019, bringing the total to 33 districts.

Map of Telangana (District Map)

Number of Sub-Divisions in Telangana

Total Revenue Divisions (Sub-divisions): 74

No.	District	District Headquarters	Key Civil Sub-Divisions within the District
1	Adilabad	Adilabad	Adilabad, Utnoor
2	Bhadradri Kothagudem	Kothagudem	Kothagudem, Bhadrachalam
3	Hanumakonda	Hanamkonda	Hanumakonda, Parkal
4	Hyderabad	Hyderabad	Hyderabad, Secunderabad
5	Jagtial	Jagtial	Jagtial, Korutla, Metpally
6	Jangaon	Jangaon	Jangaon, Station Ghanpur
7	Jayashankar Bhupalpally	Bhupalpally	Bhupalpally
8	Jogulamba Gadwal	Gadwal	Gadwal
9	Kamareddy	Kamareddy	Kamareddy, Banswada, Yellareddy
10	Karimnagar	Karimnagar	Karimnagar, Huzurabad
11	Khammam	Khammam	Khammam, Kallur
12	Komaram Bheem Asifabad	Asifabad	Asifabad, Kagaznagar
13	Mahabubabad	Mahabubabad	Mahabubabad, Thorrur
14	Mahabubnagar	Mahabubnagar	Mahabubnagar, Badepally
15	Mancherial	Mancherial	Mancherial, Bellampally
16	Medak	Medak	Medak, Narsapur, Toopran
17	Medchal-Malkajgiri	Shamirpet	Keesara, Malkajgiri
18	Mulugu	Mulugu	Mulugu
19	Nagarkurnool	Nagarkurnool	Nagarkurnool, Achampet, Kalwakurthy, Kollapur
20	Nalgonda	Nalgonda	Nalgonda, Miryalaguda, Devarakonda, Chandur
21	Narayanpet	Narayanpet	Narayanpet
22	Nirmal	Nirmal	Nirmal, Bhainsa
23	Nizamabad	Nizamabad	Nizamabad, Bodhan, Armoor
24	Peddapalli	Peddapalli	Peddapally, Manthani
25	Rajanna Sircilla	Sircilla	Sircilla, Vemulawada
26	Rangareddy	Shamshabad	Chevella, Ibrahimpatnam, Rajendranagar, Shadnagar, Kandukur
27	Sangareddy	Sangareddy	Sangareddy, Narayankhed, Zaheerabad andole
28	Siddipet	Siddipet	Siddipet, Gajwel, Husnabad
29	Suryapet	Suryapet	Suryapet, Kodad, Huzurnagar
30	Vikarabad	Vikarabad	Vikarabad, Tandur
31	Wanaparthy	Wanaparthy	Wanaparthy
32	Warangal	Warangal	Warangal, Narsampet
33	Yadadri Bhuvanagiri	Bhuvanagiri	Bhongir, Choutuppal

Number of Villages in Telangana

Official revenue villages: 10,434 villages
Inhabited Villages: 9,834 villages have active resident populations.
Un-inhabited Villages: 600 villages exist on official land revenue maps but have no permanent residents.
Gram Panchayats (Village Councils): 12,769 villages function as independent rural local bodies.

(Note: The number of Gram Panchayats is higher because large villages often get split into multiple administrative councils or smaller hamlets are joined together to form a unique local governance unit).

Number of Mandals (Administrative Blocks)

594 Mandals

Lok Sabha Seats of Telangana

17 Lok Sabha Seats

Parliamentary Constituencies

Adilabad
Bhongir
Chevella
Hyderabad
Karimnagar
Khammam
Mahabubabad
Mahabubnagar
Malkajgiri
Medak
Nagarkurnool
Nalgonda
Nizamabad
Peddapalli
Secunderabad
Warangal
Zahirabad

Rajya Sabha Seats of Telangana

7 Rajya Sabha Seats

Vidhan Sabha Seats of Telangana

119 Assembly Constituencies

Main Towns of Telangana

No.	City/Town	District	Population (Census 2011)
1	Hyderabad	Hyderabad	39,43,323
2	Warangal	Hanumakonda / Warangal	8,19,406
3	Nizamabad	Nizamabad	3,55,081
4	Karimnagar	Karimnagar	3,28,870
5	Khammam	Khammam	2,86,244
6	Mahabubnagar	Mahabubnagar	2,44,856
7	Ramagundam	Peddapalli	2,29,644
8	Mancherial	Mancherial	1,73,219
9	Nalgonda	Nalgonda	1,65,328
10	Kothagudem	Bhadradri Kothagudem	1,60,018
11	Adilabad	Adilabad	1,55,747
12	Suryapet	Suryapet	1,29,461
13	Siddipet	Siddipet	1,16,583
14	Miryalaguda	Nalgonda	1,08,781
15	Jagtial	Jagtial	1,05,735
16	Kamareddy	Kamareddy	1,04,393
17	Nirmal	Nirmal	88,433
18	Bodhan	Nizamabad	77,573
19	Palwancha	Bhadradri Kothagudem	76,268
20	Sirpur-Kagaznagar	Komaram Bheem Asifabad	57,583
21	Sircilla	Rajanna Sircilla	53,185
22	Jangaon	Jangaon	52,394
23	Korutla	Jagtial	45,450
24	Bhupalpally	Jayashankar Bhupalpally	42,387
25	Tandur	Vikarabad	40,940

Main Crops of Telangana

Rice
Maize
Cotton
Red Gram (Tur)
Green Gram
Bengal Gram
Jowar (Sorghum)
Bajra (Pearl Millet)
Groundnut
Sugarcane

Main Cash Crops of Telangana

Cotton
Chillies
Turmeric
Tobacco
Oil Palm
Mango
Citrus Fruits
Sunflower

Telangana is one of India's leading producers of cotton and turmeric.

Minerals Found in Telangana

Coal
Limestone
Granite
Quartz
Feldspar
Dolomite
Iron Ore
Laterite
Uranium
Manganese

The Singareni Coalfields are among India's most important coal-producing regions.

Rivers Flowing Through Telangana

No.	River Name	Total Length (Approx.)	Length in Telangana (Approx.)	Origin Point	Confluence / Endpoint	Key Significance & Features
1	Godavari	1,465 km	560 km	Trimbakeshwar, Nashik, Maharashtra	Bay of Bengal (Antarvedi)	Largest river in South India; enters state at Kandakurthy; fuels Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation.
2	Krishna	1,400 km	430 km	Mahabaleshwar, Western Ghats, Maharashtra	Bay of Bengal (Hamsaladeevi)	Forms natural boundary between TS and AP; feeds massive Nagarjuna Sagar and Srisailam dams.
3	Manjira	724 km	450 km	Balaghat Hills, Beed, Maharashtra	Godavari River (Kandakurthy)	Longest right-bank tributary of Godavari; vital for Nizam Sagar and Hyderabad's drinking water needs.
4	Pranahita	721 km	115 km	Confluence of Wardha & Wainganga (Kaleshwaram)	Godavari River (Kaleshwaram)	Formed by the collective flows of Wardha, Penganga and Wainganga; forms border with Maharashtra.
5	Bhima	861 km	175 km	Bhimashankar, Western Ghats, Maharashtra	Krishna River (near Raichur border)	Major interstate left-bank tributary of Krishna; passes through the Narayanpet border segment.
6	Tungabhadra	531 km	70 km	Koodli, Western Ghats, Karnataka	Krishna River (Sangameswaram)	Formed by Tunga and Bhadra rivers; borders Jogulamba Gadwal district before connecting with Krishna.
7	Musi	256 km	256 km	Ananthagiri Hills, Vikarabad, Telangana	Krishna River (Wazirabad, Suryapet)	Flows directly through Hyderabad; highly urbanized basin experiencing major clean-up drives.
8	Manair	130 km	130 km	Siricilla Hills, Rajanna Sircilla, Telangana	Godavari River (Mahadevpur)	Feeds Upper, Middle and Lower Manair Dams; serves as an essential irrigation artery for Karimnagar.
9	Paleru	150 km	150 km	Dakshina Chinnapuram, Jangaon, Telangana	Krishna River (Jaggayyapeta border)	Left-bank tributary of Krishna; powers irrigation canals extensively across Suryapet and Khammam.
10	Munneru	195 km	195 km	Pakhal Lake, Warangal, Telangana	Krishna River (Nandigama border)	Flows rapidly through Mahabubabad and Khammam districts; acts as a vital regional agricultural source.
11	Dindi	153 km	153 km	Shahabad Hills, Rangareddy, Telangana	Krishna River (Nallamala hills)	Drains the semi-arid, fluoride-affected areas of Nalgonda; regulated by the Dindi Reservoir.
12	Kinnerasani	96 km	96 km	Medaram Forest, Mulugu, Telangana	Godavari River (Bhadrachalam)	Flows through rich forest corridors; supports Kinnerasani Dam and its surrounding wildlife sanctuary.
13	Kadam	110 km	110 km	Bazarhatnoor, Adilabad, Telangana	Godavari River (Peddapalli border)	Passes through the Nirmal district; feeds the Kadam Project (Kadam Narayanreddy Project).
14	Indravati	535 km	35 km (Border)	Thuamul Rampur, Kalahandi, Odisha	Godavari River (Somnoor, TS border)	Acts as a geographical interstate border triplet separating Telangana, Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh.
15	Wyra	90 km	90 km	Sharajpet, Khammam, Telangana	Munneru River (Confluence point)	A sub-tributary in the Krishna basin; feeds the historic Wyra Reservoir constructed in 1930.
16	Pedda Vagu	75 km	75 km	Asifabad Hills, Telangana	Godavari River (Mancherial)	A localized northern tributary serving the coal-mining and agricultural belts of Asifabad.
17	Dhundhubhi	108 km	108 km	Nayanonipally Hills, Mahabubnagar, Telangana	Krishna River (Siddeshwaram)	Also called the Dindi in certain stretches, it cuts deeply through sections of the Nagarkurnool plains.
18	Halia	82 km	82 km	Ananthagiri forest stretch, Nalgonda, Telangana	Krishna River (Maddimadugu)	Left-bank tributary of Krishna flowing past crucial upland layouts of Nalgonda district.

Mountains and Hills of Telangana

No.	Peak / Hill Name	Approximate Elevation	Location (District)	Cultural & Historical Significance
1	Ananthagiri Hills	700 m (2,296 ft)	Vikarabad	Origin point of the Musi River; features the ancient, historic Anantha Padmanabha Swamy Temple built by Nizam-era rulers.
2	Nallamala Hills (Amrabad Stretch)	920 m (3,018 ft)	Nagarkurnool	Home to the Amrabad Tiger Reserve and the indigenous Chenchu tribe; features deep spiritual links to the Srisailam holy forest axis.
3	Sirasilla Hills (Rakhi Hills)	600 m (1,968 ft)	Rajanna Sircilla	Famous for unique rock formations and rich biodiversity; historically used as strategic watch-posts during regional mediaeval rule.
4	Bhongir Hill (Bhuvanagiri)	610 m (2,001 ft)	Yadadri Bhuvanagiri	A massive, monolithic rock structure featuring the spectacular 10th-century Bhongir Fort built by Western Chalukya ruler Tribhuvanamalla Vikramaditya VI.
5	Kanakagiri Hills	550 m (1,804 ft)	Mahabubnagar	A scenic hill range holding cultural prominence due to the historic Kanakachalapathi Temple and ancient rock-cut steps.
6	Pandavula Gutta	450 m (1,476 ft)	Jayashankar Bhupalpally	A globally recognized heritage site famous for prehistoric rock paintings dating back to the Mesolithic era, depicting ancient wildlife and tribal symbols.
7	Nirmal Hills	500 m (1,640 ft)	Nirmal	Strategic defensive hill tracks housing the French-designed 18th-century Shyamgarh and Nirmal Forts, constructed under the Nawabs of Nirmal.
8	Khammam Fort Hill	340 m (1,115 ft)	Khammam	Stands as a central urban landmark; holds the historic Khammam Fort built in 950 AD by the Kakatiya rulers, blending Hindu and Islamic architecture.
9	Devarakonda Hill	420 m (1,378 ft)	Nalgonda	Features a formidable hilltop fortress built by the Recherla Nayaka kings in the 14th century, standing as a symbol of structural military engineering.
10	Ghanpur Hill Range	400 m (1,312 ft)	Jayashankar Bhupalpally	Surrounds the spectacular 13th-century Ghanpur Kota Temples (Kota Gullu) built by the Kakatiyas, exhibiting rich architectural stone heritage.
11	Ramagiri Khilla Hill	300 m (984 ft)	Peddapalli	A hilltop historically filled with diverse medicinal plants; houses an ancient fort constructed by the Kakatiyas, later held by the Qutb Shahis.
12	Rachakonda Hills	520 m (1,706 ft)	Yadadri Bhuvanagiri / Rangareddy	The historic 14th-century capital site of the Recherla Nayaka kings; famous for strategic rock-cut gateways, ancient stone reservoirs and trekking.

Industries of Telangana

No.	Sector Type	Major Economic Activity
1	Information Technology (IT) & ITES	Software development, global capability centres (GCCs), business process outsourcing, AI research and tech hardware design.
2	Pharmaceuticals & Lifesciences	Bulk drug manufacturing, vaccine production, biotechnology, clinical research and genomic therapeutics (centered in Genome Valley).
3	Aerospace & Defence	Manufacturing of helicopter cabins, aircraft fuselages, missile systems, radar components and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
4	Textiles & Apparel	Cotton ginning, automated spinning mills, synthetic fiber production, powerlooms and mega apparel manufacturing (centered in Kakatiya Mega Textile Park).
5	Automobile & Auto Components	Manufacturing of electronic vehicle (EV) batteries, commercial vehicle parts, tractors and precision engineering castings.
6	Food Processing & Agro-Based	Rice milling, spice processing, seed production, edible oil refining, dairy processing and cold-chain logistics networks.
7	Electronics System Design & Manufacturing (ESDM)	Mobile phone assembly, consumer electronics manufacturing, printed circuit board (PCB) fabrication and semiconductor packaging.
8	Minerals & Mining	Coal extraction (Singareni Collieries), granite quarrying, limestone mining and cement manufacturing.
9	Renewable Energy	Solar power generation, wind energy farming, solar cell manufacturing and green hydrogen infrastructure development.
10	Gems & Jewellery	Diamond cutting and polishing, traditional gold jewelry fabrication, pearl processing and silver filigree craft.

Economy of Telangana

No.	Sector Type	Percentage Share of GSDP	Key Drivers & Sub-Sectors
1	Services Sector	66.30%	Information Technology (IT/ITeS), global capability centres (GCCs), banking, financial services, real estate and trade/hotels.
2	Agriculture and Allied Activities	17.30%	Crop cultivation (paddy, cotton, maize), horticulture, livestock rearing, dairy farming, poultry and inland fisheries.
3	Manufacturing	8% to 10% approx.	Pharmaceuticals, biotechnology (Genome Valley), aerospace and defense, textiles (KMTP), electronics and automobile components.
4	Mining and Quarrying	1.5% to 2% approx.	Coal extraction (Singareni Collieries), granite mining, limestone quarrying and mineral-based cement manufacturing.

Airports of Telangana

No.	Airport Name	Location / City	IATA Code	Type	Status
1	Rajiv Gandhi International Airport	Shamshabad, Hyderabad	HYD	International	Operational (Commercial)
2	Begumpet Airport	Begumpet, Hyderabad	BPM	Domestic	Non-operational (VIP / Defence / Aviation Academy)
3	Kakatiya International Airport	Mamnoor, Warangal	WGC	Domestic	Under Development (Approved / Land Acquired)
4	Adilabad Airport	Adilabad	NIL	Domestic	Under Development (Approved / Joint Civil-Defence)
5	Ramagundam Airport	Ramagundam	RMD	Domestic	Non-operational (VIP / Emergency movements only)
6	Dundigal Air Force Academy	Dundigal, Hyderabad	NIL	Military	Operational (Military Training Base)
7	Hakimpet Air Force Station	Hakimpet, Secunderabad	NIL	Military	Operational (Military Training Base)
8	Nadirgul Airfield	Nadirgul, Hyderabad	NIL	Domestic	Operational (Pilot Training School Base)

Major Railway Stations of Telangana

No.	Station Name	Station Code	District Location	Railway Zone / Division	Station Type / Status
1	Secunderabad Junction	SC	Hyderabad	SCR / Secunderabad	Operational (Major Non-Suburban Terminal / NSG-1 Category)
2	Hyderabad Deccan (Nampally)	HYB	Hyderabad	SCR / Secunderabad	Operational (Major Terminal / Headquarter Station)
3	Kacheguda	KCG	Hyderabad	SCR / Hyderabad	Operational (Major Terminal / Historic Heritage Hub)
4	Kazipet Junction	KZJ	Hanumakonda	SCR / Secunderabad	Operational (Crucial North-South Junction & Locomotive Shed)
5	Warangal	WL	Warangal	SCR / Secunderabad	Operational (Major Commercial Hub / Class-A Station)
6	Khammam	KMT	Khammam	SCR / Secunderabad	Operational (High-Traffic Commercial Hub / Class-A Station)
7	Nizamabad Junction	NZB	Nizamabad	SCR / Hyderabad	Operational (Major Northern Junction / Multi-Line Connectivity)
8	Karimnagar	KRMR	Karimnagar	SCR / Secunderabad	Operational (Important District Terminal)
9	Ramagundam	RDM	Peddapalli	SCR / Secunderabad	Operational (High-Traffic Industrial Hub / Coal Belt Link)
10	Peddapalli Junction	PDPL	Peddapalli	SCR / Secunderabad	Operational (Junction connecting Nizamabad & Karimnagar lines)
11	Mahabubnagar	MBNR	Mahabubnagar	SCR / Hyderabad	Operational (Major Southern Hub / District Headquarter)
12	Nalgonda	NLDA	Nalgonda	SCR / Guntur	Operational (Key Transit Hub on the Guntur-Secunderabad line)
13	Bhongir	BG	Yadadri Bhuvanagiri	SCR / Secunderabad	Operational (Important Suburban & Commuter Stop)
14	Lingampalli	LPI	Rangareddy	SCR / Secunderabad	Operational (Major Terminating Station for Western Suburbs & MMTS)
15	Mancherial	MCI	Mancherial	SCR / Secunderabad	Operational (Key Passenger Stop for Northern Industrial Belt)
16	Vikarabad Junction	VKB	Vikarabad	SCR / Secunderabad	Operational (Crucial Junction connecting Karnataka/Maharashtra lines)
17	Tandur	TDU	Vikarabad	SCR / Secunderabad	Operational (Major Industrial Mineral Transit Station)
18	Jagtial (Lingampet Jagtial)	LPJL	Jagtial	SCR / Secunderabad	Operational (Key Stop on the Karimnagar-Nizamabad line)
19	Kamareddy	KMC	Kamareddy	SCR / Hyderabad	Operational (Important Passenger Stop on the Secunderabad-Manmad route)
20	Cherlapally	CHZ	Medchal-Malkajgiri	SCR / Secunderabad	Operational (Newly Developed Mega Terminal for Eastern Hyderabad)

Major Roads and Highways of Telangana

No.	Highway	Route Segment within Telangana
1	NH 44 (Old NH 7)	Adilabad -> Nirmal -> Kamareddy -> Nizamabad -> Hyderabad -> Mahabubnagar -> Alampur (Borders AP)
2	NH 65 (Old NH 9)	Zahirabad (Borders KA) -> Sangareddy -> Hyderabad -> Suryapet -> Kodad (Borders AP)
3	NH 163 (Old NH 202)	Hyderabad -> Yadadri Bhuvanagiri -> Jangaon -> Hanumakonda -> Warangal -> Mulugu -> Eturunagaram (Borders CG)
4	NH 30 (Old NH 221)	Kunavaram border -> Bhadrachalam -> Palwancha -> Kothagudem -> Penuballi -> Wyra -> Khammam
5	NH 563	Jagtial -> Karimnagar -> Choppadandi -> Hanumakonda -> Warangal -> Khammam
6	NH 63 (Old NH 16)	Nizamabad -> Armoor -> Metpally -> Jagtial -> Mancherial -> Chennur (Borders MH)
7	NH 765	Hyderabad -> Maisigandi -> Kalwakurthy -> Midgil -> Nagarkurnool -> Achampet -> Srisailam Forest edge
8	NH 167	Haggari (Borders KA) -> Narayanpet -> Mahabubnagar -> Jadcherla -> Kalwakurthy -> Devarakonda -> Miryalaguda
9	NH 365	Jnakampet -> Bodhan -> Nizamabad -> Siddipet -> Jangaon -> Mahabubabad -> Khammam
10	ORR (State Expressway)	158 km Nehru Outer Ring Road encircling the entire Hyderabad metropolitan urban layout (8-lane expressway)

Hydroelectric Power Projects of Telangana

No.	Project Name	Installed Capacity	River/Stream	Location	Status
1	Srisailam Left Bank H.E.P.	900 MW (6 x 150 MW)	Krishna River	Nagarkurnool District	Operational (India's largest underground powerhouse)
2	Nagarjuna Sagar Main House	815.6 MW (1 x 110 + 7 x 100.8 MW)	Krishna River	Nalgonda District	Operational (Major multi-purpose peaking station)
3	Lower Jurala H.E.P.	240 MW (6 x 40 MW)	Krishna River	Jogulamba Gadwal District	Operational
4	Priyadarshini Jurala H.E.P.	234 MW (6 x 39 MW)	Krishna River	Jogulamba Gadwal District	Operational (Joint project with Karnataka)
5	Puttamgandi H.E.P. (AMRP)	72 MW (4 x 18 MW)	Krishna River (Canal)	Nalgonda District	Operational (Part of Alimineti Madhava Reddy Project)
6	Nagarjuna Sagar Left Canal H.E.P.	60 MW (2 x 30 MW)	Krishna River (Canal)	Nalgonda District	Operational
7	Sri Rama Sagar (Pochampad) H.E.P.	36 MW (4 x 9 MW)	Godavari River	Nizamabad District	Operational
8	Singur H.E.P.	15 MW (2 x 7.5 MW)	Manjira River	Sangareddy District	Operational
9	Nizamsagar H.E.P.	10 MW (2 x 5 MW)	Manjira River	Kamareddy District	Operational
10	Nagarjuna Sagar Tail Pond H.E.P.	50 MW (2 x 25 MW)	Krishna River	Nalgonda Border	Operational
11	Sitamma Sagar H.E.P.	320 MW (8 x 40 MW)	Godavari River	Bhadradri Kothagudem	Under Development (Approved / Pre-construction)
12	Sammakka Sagar (Dummugudem) H.E.P.	240 MW (8 x 30 MW)	Godavari River	Mulugu District	Under Development (Approved / Pre-construction)
13	Peddapalli Mini Hydel Plant	1.32 MW	Kakatiya Canal	Peddapalli District	Operational (Small Hydro Unit)

Thermal Power Projects of Telangana

No.	Project Name	Installed Capacity	Location	Status
1	NTPC Ramagundam STPS	2,600 MW	Peddapalli District	Operational (Central Sector / One of India's largest)
2	Kothagudem Thermal Power Station (KTPS)	1,800 MW	Bhadradri Kothagudem	Operational (State Sector / Multi-stage expansion hub)
3	Telangana Super Thermal Power Project	1,600 MW	Peddapalli District	Operational (NTPC Phase-1 completed; Phase-2 planned for 4,000 MW total)
4	Singareni Thermal Power Plant (STPP)	1,200 MW	Mancherial District	Operational (SCCL-owned; 800 MW Phase-2 unit expansion under construction)
5	Kakatiya Thermal Power Plant (KTPP)	1,100 MW	Jayashankar Bhupalpally	Operational (State Sector / Uses Tadicherla coal mines)
6	Bhadradri Thermal Power Station	1,080 MW	Bhadradri Kothagudem	Operational (State Sector / Uses subcritical technology)
7	Yadadri Thermal Power Station (YTPS)	3,200 MW	Nalgonda District	Operational (4 out of 5 units active; final unit target to hit 4,000 MW capacity)
8	Ramagundam B Thermal Power Station	62.5 MW	Peddapalli District	Operational (Vintage legacy unit / Secondary stabilizer)

Museums of Telangana

Salar Jung Museum – Hyderabad
Telangana State Archaeology Museum – Hyderabad
The Nizam's Museum (Purani Haveli) – Hyderabad
Chowmahalla Palace Museum – Hyderabad
B.M. Birla Science Museum & Planetarium – Hyderabad
Sudha Cars Museum – Hyderabad
Nehru Centenary Tribal Museum – Hyderabad
Buddhist Heritage Museum (Buddhavanam) – Nalgonda (Nagarjuna Sagar)
District Archaeological Museum – Karimnagar
Kumuram Bheem Tribal Museum – Komaram Bheem Asifabad
Alampur Archaeological Museum – Jogulamba Gadwal
District Museum (Kolanupaka) – Yadadri Bhuvanagiri
Heritage Jail Museum – Sangareddy
Warangal Museum – Hanumakonda

Space Research Centre of Telangana

National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC)
NRSC Earth Station (Shadnagar Ground Station)
Advanced Data Processing Research Institute (ADRIN)
NRSC Outreach and Training Facility

Wildlife Sanctuaries and National Parks of Telangana

No.	National Parks / Wildlife Sanctuaries / Tiger Reserves	District	Key Wildlife Species	Notable Feature
1	Amrabad Tiger Reserve	Nagarkurnool & Nalgonda	Tiger, Leopard, Sloth Bear	One of India's largest tiger reserves
2	Kawal Tiger Reserve	Adilabad, Nirmal, Mancherial	Tiger, Leopard, Gaur	Important tiger habitat in Telangana
3	Kinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary	Bhadradri Kothagudem	Leopard, Wild Boar, Deer	Known for Kinnerasani Reservoir
4	Pocharam Wildlife Sanctuary	Medak & Nizamabad	Blackbuck, Chital	Former hunting ground of Nizams
5	Manjira Wildlife Sanctuary	Sangareddy	Marsh Crocodile, Water Birds	Famous for crocodile conservation
6	Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary	Mulugu	Gaur, Sambar, Sloth Bear	One of the oldest sanctuaries in Telangana
7	Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary	Warangal	Leopard, Deer, Wild Boar	Located around Pakhal Lake
8	Mrugavani National Park	Hyderabad	Deer, Reptiles, Birds	Urban national park
9	Mahavir Harina Vanasthali National Park	Hyderabad	Blackbuck	Important urban biodiversity park
10	Kasu Brahmananda Reddy National Park	Hyderabad	Peacocks, Small Mammals	Located in the heart of Hyderabad

UNESCO World Heritage Site

Kakatiya Rudreshwara (Ramappa) Temple – Palampet, Mulugu District
Golconda Fort – Golconda, Western Hyderabad
Charminar – Old City, Southern Hyderabad
Qutb Shahi Tombs – Ibrahim Bagh, Western Hyderabad

Festivals of Telangana

Bathukamma Festival
Bonalu Festival
Sammakka Saralamma Jatara
Dasara
Diwali
Ugadi
Eid-ul-Fitr
Christmas

Historical Places of Telangana

Kakatiya Rudreshwara (Ramappa) Temple: A 13th-century UNESCO site famous for its intricate carvings and lightweight floating bricks.
Golconda Fort: A massive medieval hilltop fortress renowned for its advanced acoustics and historic diamond markets.
Charminar: The iconic 1591 mosque and four-minaret gateway standing at the historical heart of Hyderabad.
Qutb Shahi Tombs: A grand royal necropolis showcasing a blend of Persian, Pathan and Deccan stone architecture.
Warangal Fort: A medieval citadel featuring the iconic stone arch gateways that serve as Telangana's state emblem.
Chowmahalla Palace: The opulent 18th-century palace complex that served as the official seat of the Hyderabad Nizams.
Bhongir Fort: An imposing 10th-century military outpost built atop a massive, 500-foot-high monolithic rock.
Kolanupaka Jain Temple: A sacred 2,000-year-old architectural site housing a 5-foot-tall Mahavira idol carved entirely from jade.
Medak Fort: A strategic hilltop fortress featuring a massive, heavy brass cannon from the Qutb Shahi era.
Rachakonda Fort: A 14th-century capital site showcasing clever defensive masonry built entirely without mortar.
Devarakonda Fort: A formidable medieval stronghold carved directly into seven interlocking, rugged hills.
Elgandal Fort: A historic fortress overlooking the Manair River, famous for its unique swinging minarets.
Khammam Fort: A 10th-century civic monument blending Kakatiya engineering with later Qutb Shahi structural bastions.
Falakhnuma Palace: A majestic, scorpion-shaped palace built completely from Italian white marble in 1893.

Tourist Places of Telangana

Natural Attractions

Ananthagiri Hills
Bogatha Waterfalls
Kuntala Waterfalls
Pochera Waterfalls
Laknavaram Lake
Pakhal Lake

Cultural Attractions

Charminar
Golconda Fort
Chowmahalla Palace
Ramappa Temple
Thousand Pillar Temple
Bhongir Fort

Wildlife Attractions

Amrabad Tiger Reserve
Kawal Tiger Reserve
Kinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary
Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary

First Governor of Telangana

E. S. L. Narasimhan

First Chief Minister of Telangana

K. Chandrashekar Rao

Great Personalities of Telangana

Political Leaders

K. Chandrashekar Rao
P. V. Narasimha Rao
Burgula Ramakrishna Rao
Marri Chenna Reddy

Cultural Personalities

Kaloji Narayana Rao
Dasarathi Krishnamacharya
C. Narayana Reddy

Sports Personalities

Pullela Gopichand
Sania Mirza
P. V. Sindhu
Nikhat Zareen
Gagan Narang

Conclusion

Telangana is one of India's most dynamic and rapidly developing states in India. From the architectural marvels like Charminar, Golconda Fort and Ramappa Temple to the colourful celebrations of Bathukamma and Bonalu, its rich cultural history and technological sector advancement in the recent years make the state a unique blend of tradition and modernity. Its extensive irrigation projects, growing industrial base and strategic location on the Deccan Plateau contributes significantly to India's economic development.

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