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'''Sircilla''' (also spelled as Siricilla/Sirsilla) is a town and the district headquarters of [[Rajanna Sircilla district]] in the [[Indian state]] of [[Telangana]]. It is located on the banks of [[Maner River|Manair river]] in the [[Siricilla|Sircilla]] [[mandal]] of Sircilla revenue division. It is popularly known as ''Textile Town'' due to the presence of large number of [[power loom]]s, [[Textile manufacturing|textile processing]] and [[dyeing]] units. It is the biggest textile hub in the state of [[Telangana]] with over 40,000 power looms. Sircilla, along with [[Warangal]] is proposed to be developed as a mega textile zone by the [[Telangana government]].<ref name="about">https://sircillamunicipality.telangana.gov.in/</ref> The first Visalandhra Mahasabha in Telangana was held at Sircilla during the [[Visalandhra movement]].
'''Siricilla''' (also spelled as '''Sircilla'''/'''Sirsilla''') is a town and the district headquarters of [[Rajanna Sircilla district|Rajanna Siricilla district]] in the [[Indian state]] of [[Telangana]]. It is located on the banks of [[Maner River|Manair river]] in the [[Siricilla]] [[mandal]] of Siricilla revenue division. It is popularly known as ''Textile Town'' due to the presence of large number of [[power loom]]s, [[Textile manufacturing|textile processing]] and [[dyeing]] units. It is the biggest textile hub in the state of [[Telangana]] with over 40,000 power looms. Siricilla, along with [[Warangal]] is proposed to be developed as a mega textile zone by the [[Telangana government]].<ref name="about">{{cite web|url=https://sircillamunicipality.telangana.gov.in/|title=Sircilla Municipality}}</ref> The first Visalandhra Mahasabha in Telangana was held at Siricilla during the [[Visalandhra movement]].


== Geography ==
== Geography ==
The town is located at {{Coord|18.38|N|78.83|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/02/Siricilla.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc – Siricilla]</ref> It has an average elevation of 322&nbsp;metres (1056&nbsp;feet). By road, it is located&nbsp;120&nbsp;km north of [[Secunderabad]], 40&nbsp;km west of [[Karimnagar]], 30&nbsp;km north of [[Siddipet]] and 56&nbsp;km&nbsp;east of [[Kamareddy]]. It is 10&nbsp;km away from the historic [[Vemulawada, Karimnagar district|Vemulawada]] temple town.
The town is located at {{Coord|18.38|N|78.83|E|}}.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/02/Siricilla.html|title=Falling Rain Genomics, Inc – Siricilla}}</ref> It has an average elevation of 322&nbsp;metres (1056&nbsp;feet). By road, it is located&nbsp;120&nbsp;km north of [[Secunderabad]], 40&nbsp;km west of [[Karimnagar]], 30&nbsp;km north of [[Siddipet]] and 56&nbsp;km&nbsp;east of [[Kamareddy]]. It is 10&nbsp;km away from the famous [[Vemulawada, Karimnagar district|Vemulawada]] temple.


==Governance==
==Governance==




Sircilla Municipality was constituted in 1952 and is now classified as a ''first grade municipality'' with 34 election wards. The jurisdiction of the civic body is spread over an area of {{convert|55.57|km2|mi2|abbr=on}}.<ref name="info" />
Siricilla Municipality was constituted in 1952 and is now classified as a ''first grade municipality'' with 34 election wards. The jurisdiction of the civic body is spread over an area of {{convert|55.57|km2|mi2|abbr=on}}.<ref name="info" />


== Transport ==
== Transport ==


===Road===
===Road===
A new national highway numbered [[National Highway 365B (India)|NH 365B]] connects Sircilla with different district headquarters of the state [[Suryapet]]-[[Jangaon]]-[[Siddipet]]-[[Siricilla|Sircilla]].<ref>{{cite news|title=NH plan hits roadblocks in Telangana|url=http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Telangana/2016-07-07/NH-plan-hits-roadblocks-in-Telangana/240243|accessdate=12 April 2017|work=The Hans India|language=en}}</ref>
A new national highway numbered [[National Highway 365B (India)|NH 365B]] connects Siricilla with different district headquarters of the state [[Suryapet]]-[[Jangaon]]-[[Siddipet]]-[[Siricilla]].<ref>{{cite news|title=NH plan hits roadblocks in Telangana|url=http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Telangana/2016-07-07/NH-plan-hits-roadblocks-in-Telangana/240243|accessdate=12 April 2017|work=The Hans India|language=en}}</ref>[[State Highway 11 (Telangana)|State Highway 11]] passes through this town.


===Railway===
===Railway===
[[Kothapalli–Manoharabad_line|Manoharabad Kothapalli]] new broad gauge line under brisk construction connects the town with [[Secunderabad]], [[Karimnagar]], [[Gajwel]], [[Siddipet]] and [[Manoharabad]].<ref>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2022/jun/16/age-old-wait-ends-siddipet-sircilla-gajwel-set-for-rail-connectivity-2466192.html#:~:text=The%20Manoharabad%2DKothapalli%20new%20railway,crossing%20stations%20and%20five%20halts)</ref>
[[Kothapalli–Manoharabad_line|Manoharabad-Kothapalli]] [[broad gauge]] line connects the town with [[Secunderabad]], [[Karimnagar]], [[Gajwel]], [[Siddipet]] and [[Manoharabad]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2022/jun/16/age-old-wait-ends-siddipet-sircilla-gajwel-set-for-rail-connectivity-2466192.html#:~:text=The%20Manoharabad%2DKothapalli%20new%20railway,crossing%20stations%20and%20five%20halts) | title=Age-old wait ends; Siddipet, Sircilla & Gajwel set for rail connectivity }}</ref>


== Demographics ==
== Demographics ==
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[[Telugu language|Telugu]] is the most widely spoken language. [[Urdu]] is spoken among the Muslim communities.
[[Telugu language|Telugu]] is the most widely spoken language. [[Urdu]] is spoken among the Muslim communities.

== Politics ==
The [[Sircilla Municipal Council]] is the local governmental body of the town of Sircilla.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Sircilla Municipality {{!}} ULB Profile |url=https://pp.emunicipal.in/tcpdf/examples/statemap_ulb_profile.php?id=056&month=ALL |access-date=2024-02-26 |website=Commissioner and Director of Municipal Administration {{!}} Telangana |format=PDF}}</ref> The jurisdiction of the civic body is spread over an area of 55.47km<sup>2</sup> (21.41 mi<sup>2</sup>).<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-02-27 |title=About Sircilla |url=https://sircillamunicipality.telangana.gov.in/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230531051656/https://sircillamunicipality.telangana.gov.in/ |archive-date=2023-05-31 |website=sircillamunicipality.telangana.gov.in}}</ref>

The [[Bharat Rashtra Samithi]] (BRS) commands an absolute majority of 33 seats in the 39-seat-assembly. Jindam Kala Chaprakani and Manche Srinivas of the BRS are the municipal chairperson and vice chairperson respectively.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-01-30 |title=KTR Facing Heat From BRS Leaders In Sircilla |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/ktr-facing-heat-from-brs-leaders-in-sircilla-880470 |access-date=2024-02-27 |website=[[Deccan Chronicle]]}}</ref>


== Economy ==
== Economy ==
Sircilla economy is largely driven by textile industry with presence of numerous textile and textile-allied industries spread across the town and nearby villages. It is also the main commercial center for trade and commerce in the district. The town is also a major education and healthcare hub of the region. The town has a sprawling Textile park nearby, an apparel park for garments industry with companies like Shoppers stop, Gokuldas Image, etc. setting up their manufacturing units. Starting 2018, Telangana government is giving orders to manufacture 1 crore meters of Bathumma Sarees worth 350 crore rupees a year. The town is now a bustling town with strong economy in Telangana. The town also has various major tourists places in proximity, like [[Raja Rajeswara Temple, Vemulawada|Sri Rajarajeshwara temple]], [[Mid Manair Dam|Sri Rajarajeshwara Mid Manair reservoir]], Ananthagiri reservoir, Malkapet reservoir, Peddamma jungle, etc.
Siricilla economy is largely driven by [[textile industry]] with presence of numerous textile and textile-allied industries spread across the town and nearby villages. It is also the main commercial center for trade and commerce in the district.
The town is also a major education and healthcare hub of the region. The town has a sprawling Textile park nearby, an apparel park for garments industry with companies like Shoppers stop, Gokuldas Image, etc. setting up their manufacturing units.
Starting 2018, Telangana government is giving orders to manufacture 1 crore meters of Bathumma Sarees worth 350 crore rupees a year. The town is now a bustling town with strong economy in Telangana. The town also has various major tourists places in proximity, like [[Raja Rajeswara Temple, Vemulawada|Sri Rajarajeshwara temple]], [[Mid Manair Dam|Sri Rajarajeshwara Mid Manair reservoir]], Ananthagiri reservoir, Malkapet reservoir, Peddamma jungle, etc.


== Education ==
== Education ==
There are numerous educational institutions in the town. The town has one of the oldest junior colleges in the state, a government degree and polytechnic college. Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU) - Rajanna Sircilla is a government engineering college under [[Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad]]. A Government nursing college for women was inaugurated in 2021. There is also a Government Agricultural polytechnic college, a Government Medical college is proposed to be set up with a teaching hospital. Apart from these there are many private degree and technical institutions in the town.
There are numerous educational institutions in the town. The town has one of the oldest junior colleges in the state, a government degree and polytechnic college.
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU) - Rajanna Siricilla is a government engineering college under [[Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad]].
A Government nursing college for women was inaugurated in 2021. There is also a Government Agricultural polytechnic college. A Government Medical college was inaugurated in 2023 with a teaching hospital.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://thesouthfirst.com/telangana/telangana-set-to-inaugurate-9-medical-colleges-with-bare-minimum-facilities/ | title=Telangana is all set to inaugurate 9 medical colleges — with basic infrastructure in place | date=14 September 2023 }}</ref> Apart from these there are many private degree and technical institutions in the town.


===Politics===
===Politics===


[[Sircilla (Assembly constituency)|Sircilla assembly constituency]] is a legislative assembly constituency in [[Telangana]].It is represented by [[K. T. Rama Rao]].
[[Sircilla (Assembly constituency)|Siricilla assembly constituency]] is a legislative assembly constituency in [[Telangana]].It is represented by [[K. T. Rama Rao]].


== Notable people ==
== Notable people ==
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* [[C. Narayana Reddy]] - Lyricist and the first recipient of [[Jnanpith Award]] in Telugu.
* [[C. Narayana Reddy]] - Lyricist and the first recipient of [[Jnanpith Award]] in Telugu.
* [[Anabheri Prabhakar Rao]] – Freedom fighter and major activist of [[Telangana Rebellion]].
* [[Anabheri Prabhakar Rao]] – Freedom fighter and major activist of [[Telangana Rebellion]].
* [[Chennamaneni Rajeshwara Rao]] – Freedom fighter and six times ex-MLA of Sircilla.
* [[Chennamaneni Rajeshwara Rao]] – Freedom fighter and six times ex-MLA of Siricilla.
* [[Chennamaneni Vidyasagar Rao]] – Entrepreneur, ex-central home minister and former governor of [[Maharashtra]] and [[Tamil Nadu]]
* [[Chennamaneni Vidyasagar Rao]] – Entrepreneur, ex-central home minister and former governor of [[Maharashtra]] and [[Tamil Nadu]]
* [[Yeldandi Venu|Venu]] - Film actor and comedian.
* [[Venu Yeldandi]] - Film actor, comedian and Director.
* [[Paidi Jairaj]] - Indian Actor, Director and Producer.
* [[Paidi Jairaj]] - Indian Actor, Director and Producer.


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[[Category:Cities and towns in Rajanna Sircilla district]]
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Latest revision as of 19:43, 7 December 2024

Siricilla
Sircilla, Sirisilla, Sirisala,
Town
Nickname: 
Textile Town
Siricilla is located in Telangana
Siricilla
Siricilla
Location in Telangana, India
Siricilla is located in India
Siricilla
Siricilla
Siricilla (India)
Coordinates: 18°23′N 78°50′E / 18.38°N 78.83°E / 18.38; 78.83
CountryIndia
StateTelangana
DistrictRajanna Sircilla
Government
 • TypeMunicipal Council
 • BodySircilla Municipal Council
Area
[1]
 • Total
55.87 km2 (21.57 sq mi)
Elevation
322 m (1,056 ft)
Population
 (2020)[1]
 • Total
92,910
 • Rank16th in Telangana
 • Density1,700/km2 (4,300/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialTelugu, Urdu
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
505 301
Vehicle registrationTS-23
Websitesircillamunicipality.telangana.gov.in

Siricilla (also spelled as Sircilla/Sirsilla) is a town and the district headquarters of Rajanna Siricilla district in the Indian state of Telangana. It is located on the banks of Manair river in the Siricilla mandal of Siricilla revenue division. It is popularly known as Textile Town due to the presence of large number of power looms, textile processing and dyeing units. It is the biggest textile hub in the state of Telangana with over 40,000 power looms. Siricilla, along with Warangal is proposed to be developed as a mega textile zone by the Telangana government.[2] The first Visalandhra Mahasabha in Telangana was held at Siricilla during the Visalandhra movement.

Geography

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The town is located at 18°23′N 78°50′E / 18.38°N 78.83°E / 18.38; 78.83.[3] It has an average elevation of 322 metres (1056 feet). By road, it is located 120 km north of Secunderabad, 40 km west of Karimnagar, 30 km north of Siddipet and 56 km east of Kamareddy. It is 10 km away from the famous Vemulawada temple.

Governance

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Siricilla Municipality was constituted in 1952 and is now classified as a first grade municipality with 34 election wards. The jurisdiction of the civic body is spread over an area of 55.57 km2 (21.46 sq mi).[1]

Transport

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Road

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A new national highway numbered NH 365B connects Siricilla with different district headquarters of the state Suryapet-Jangaon-Siddipet-Siricilla.[4]State Highway 11 passes through this town.

Railway

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Manoharabad-Kothapalli broad gauge line connects the town with Secunderabad, Karimnagar, Gajwel, Siddipet and Manoharabad.[5]

Demographics

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As of 2011 census, the town has a population of 92,910 within the municipal limits of 55.47 km2 area. Hindus form the majority religious group with 92% of the population, followed by 6% Muslims and 2% others.

Telugu is the most widely spoken language. Urdu is spoken among the Muslim communities.

Politics

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The Sircilla Municipal Council is the local governmental body of the town of Sircilla.[6] The jurisdiction of the civic body is spread over an area of 55.47km2 (21.41 mi2).[7]

The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) commands an absolute majority of 33 seats in the 39-seat-assembly. Jindam Kala Chaprakani and Manche Srinivas of the BRS are the municipal chairperson and vice chairperson respectively.[8]

Economy

[edit]

Siricilla economy is largely driven by textile industry with presence of numerous textile and textile-allied industries spread across the town and nearby villages. It is also the main commercial center for trade and commerce in the district.

The town is also a major education and healthcare hub of the region. The town has a sprawling Textile park nearby, an apparel park for garments industry with companies like Shoppers stop, Gokuldas Image, etc. setting up their manufacturing units.

Starting 2018, Telangana government is giving orders to manufacture 1 crore meters of Bathumma Sarees worth 350 crore rupees a year. The town is now a bustling town with strong economy in Telangana. The town also has various major tourists places in proximity, like Sri Rajarajeshwara temple, Sri Rajarajeshwara Mid Manair reservoir, Ananthagiri reservoir, Malkapet reservoir, Peddamma jungle, etc.

Education

[edit]

There are numerous educational institutions in the town. The town has one of the oldest junior colleges in the state, a government degree and polytechnic college.

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU) - Rajanna Siricilla is a government engineering college under Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad.

A Government nursing college for women was inaugurated in 2021. There is also a Government Agricultural polytechnic college. A Government Medical college was inaugurated in 2023 with a teaching hospital.[9] Apart from these there are many private degree and technical institutions in the town.

Politics

[edit]

Siricilla assembly constituency is a legislative assembly constituency in Telangana.It is represented by K. T. Rama Rao.

Notable people

[edit]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Basic Information of Municipality". Sircilla Municipality. Retrieved 13 May 2020.
  2. ^ "Sircilla Municipality".
  3. ^ "Falling Rain Genomics, Inc – Siricilla".
  4. ^ "NH plan hits roadblocks in Telangana". The Hans India. Retrieved 12 April 2017.
  5. ^ "Age-old wait ends; Siddipet, Sircilla & Gajwel set for rail connectivity".
  6. ^ "Sircilla Municipality | ULB Profile" (PDF). Commissioner and Director of Municipal Administration | Telangana. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
  7. ^ "About Sircilla". sircillamunicipality.telangana.gov.in. 27 February 2024. Archived from the original on 31 May 2023.
  8. ^ "KTR Facing Heat From BRS Leaders In Sircilla". Deccan Chronicle. 30 January 2024. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
  9. ^ "Telangana is all set to inaugurate 9 medical colleges — with basic infrastructure in place". 14 September 2023.
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