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{{About|the district|its eponymous headquarters|Mahabubnagar}}
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'''Mahabubnagar district''' is a [[district]] in the [[Indian state]] of [[Telangana]]. [[Mahbubnagar|Mahabubnagar]] is the district headquarters which is popularly known as Palamoor.<ref>{{cite web|title=Official website of Mahabubnagar district|url=http://mahabubnagar.nic.in/|publisher=National Informatics center|access-date=14 August 2015}}</ref> The district shares boundaries with [[Narayanapet District|Narayanapet]], [[Vikarabad]], [[Rangareddy]], [[Nagarkurnool district|Nagarkurnool]], [[Wanaparthy district|Wanaparthy]] and [[Jogulamba Gadwal district|Jogulamba Gadwal]] districts. The district was formed during the period of the 6th Nizam of [[Hyderabad State]] – Nawab [[Mir Mahbub Ali Khan]] and hence named after him.
'''Mahabubnagar district''' also known as '''Palamuru district''' is a [[district]] in the [[Indian state]] of [[Telangana]]. [[Mahbubnagar|Mahabubnagar]] is the district headquarters which is popularly known as Palamoor.<ref>{{cite web|title=Official website of Mahabubnagar district|url=http://mahabubnagar.nic.in/|publisher=National Informatics center|access-date=14 August 2015}}</ref> The district shares boundaries with [[Narayanapet District|Narayanapet]], [[Vikarabad]], [[Rangareddy]], [[Nagarkurnool district|Nagarkurnool]], [[Wanaparthy district|Wanaparthy]] and [[Jogulamba Gadwal district|Jogulamba Gadwal]] districts. The district was formed during the period of the 6th Nizam of [[Hyderabad State]] – Nawab [[Mir Mahbub Ali Khan]] and hence named after him.


== Etymology ==
== Etymology ==
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== History ==
== History ==
The area that forms current Mahabubnagar district has held historic significance. It was under ''Janapada'' rule by 6th century BCE, and later was Maurya territory. The region was at the core of the [[Satavahana dynasty]] from 221 BCE to 218 CE, and also a large part of the [[Chalukya dynasty]] from the 5th to the 11th century CE. The region was later part of the Kingdom of Golkonda (c. 1364&nbsp;– 1512), with its capital city [[Golkonda]] located near Hyderabad.
The area that forms current Mahbubnagar district has historic significance. It was under ''Janapada'' rule by 6th century BCE, and later was Maurya territory. The region was at the core of the [[Satavahana dynasty]] from 221 B.C.E. to 218 C.E., and also a large part of the [[Chalukya dynasty]] from the 7th to the 11th century CE, also part of the [[Kakatiya dynasty]] from 11th to the 14th century CE, The region was later part of the Kingdom of Golkonda (c. &nbsp;– 1512), with its capital city [[Golkonda]] located near Hyderabad.


In 1518 it came under control of the [[Qutb Shahi dynasty]], which reigned until 1687. The region was then a part of [[Hyderabad State]], ruled by the [[Nizam of Hyderabad|Asaf Jahi Dynasty]], from 1724 to 1948.
In 1518, the region came under control of the [[Qutb Shahi dynasty]], which reigned until 1687. The region was then a part of [[Hyderabad State]], ruled by the [[Nizam of Hyderabad|Asaf Jahi Dynasty]], from 1724 to 1948.


== Geography ==
== Geography ==


Mahabubnagar district is spread over an area of {{convert|2737.00|km2|sqmi|abbr=}}.<ref name="newdist">{{cite news|title=New districts|url=http://www.andhrajyothy.com/artical?SID=320397|access-date=8 October 2016|work=Andhra Jyothy.com|date=8 October 2016}}</ref> The Krishna river flows through the district, as well as the Tungabhadra. They merge at Sangameswaram.
Mahabubnagar district is spread over an area of {{convert|2737.00|km2|sqmi|abbr=}}.<ref name="newdist">{{cite news|title=New districts|url=http://www.andhrajyothy.com/artical?SID=320397|access-date=8 October 2016|work=Andhra Jyothy.com|date=8 October 2016}}</ref> The [[Krishna River|Krishna]] river flows through the district, as well as the [[Tungabhadra River|Tungabhadra]]. They merge at Sangameswaram.


== Demographics ==
== Demographics ==

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As of the [[2011 census of India]], the district has a population of {{formatnum:919903}}.<ref name=":0" /> The official language of the district is [[Telugu language|Telugu]] and the second official language is [[Urdu]]. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 14.1% and 11.5% of the population respectively.{{update after|2022}}
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As of the [[2011 census of India]], the district has a population of 919,903. Mahbubnagar district has a sex ratio of 987 females per 1000 males and a literacy rate of 63.35%. 122,189 (13.28%) were under 6 years of age. 319,346 (34.72%) lived in urban areas. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 129,340 (14.06%) and 105,547 (11.47%) of the population respectively.<ref name=":0" />

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|label1 = [[Telugu language|Telugu]] |value1 = 76.23 |color1 = steelblue
|label2 = [[Urdu]] |value2 = 12.23 |color2 = green
|label3 = [[Lambadi]] |value3 = 10.57 |color3 = khaki
|label4 = Others |value4 = 0.97 |color4 = grey
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At the time of the 2011 census, 76.23% of the population spoke [[Telugu language|Telugu]], 12.23% [[Urdu]] and 10.57% [[Lambadi]] as their first language.<ref name="language">{{Cite web |title=Table C-16 Population by Mother Tongue: Andhra Pradesh |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/10193/download/13305/DDW-C16-STMT-MDDS-2800.XLSX |website=[[Census of India]] |publisher=[[Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India]]}}</ref>


== Jain temple ==
== Jain temple ==
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== Economy ==
== Economy ==
In 2006 the Indian government named Mahabubnagar one of the country's 250 [[Poverty in India|most backward districts]] (out of [[Districts of India|640]] total).<ref name=brgf /> It is one of the 9 districts in Telangana currently receiving funds from the Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme (BRGF).<ref name=brgf>{{cite web|author=Ministry of Panchayati Raj |date=8 September 2009 |title=A Note on the Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme |publisher=National Institute of Rural Development |url=http://www.nird.org.in/brgf/doc/brgf_BackgroundNote.pdf |access-date=27 September 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120405033402/http://www.nird.org.in/brgf/doc/brgf_BackgroundNote.pdf |archive-date=5 April 2012 }}</ref>
In 2006, the Indian government named Mahabubnagar one of the country's 250 [[Poverty in India|most backward districts]] (out of [[Districts of India|640]] total).<ref name=brgf /> It is one of the nine districts in Telangana currently receiving funds from the Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme (BRGF).<ref name=brgf>{{cite web|author=Ministry of Panchayati Raj |date=8 September 2009 |title=A Note on the Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme |publisher=National Institute of Rural Development |url=http://www.nird.org.in/brgf/doc/brgf_BackgroundNote.pdf |access-date=27 September 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120405033402/http://www.nird.org.in/brgf/doc/brgf_BackgroundNote.pdf |archive-date=5 April 2012 }}</ref>


[[File:Koilsagar project.jpg|thumb|250px|Koilsagar project]]
[[File:Koilsagar project.jpg|thumb|250px|Koilsagar project]]
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== Administrative divisions ==
== Administrative divisions ==
The district has one [[List of Revenue Divisions in Andhra Pradesh|revenue divisions]] of Mahabubnagar. These are sub-divided into 15 [[mandal]]s.<ref name="newdist" /> S Venkata Rao is the present collector of the District.<ref>{{cite news|title=K Chandrasekhar Rao appoints collectors for new districts|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/111016/k-chandrasekhar-rao-appoints-collectors-for-new-districts.html|access-date=13 October 2016|work=Deccan Chronicle|date=11 October 2016}}</ref>
The district has one [[List of Revenue Divisions in Andhra Pradesh|revenue divisions]] of Mahabubnagar. These are sub-divided into 16 [[mandal]]s.<ref name="newdist" /> Ravi Gugulothu IAS is the present collector of the District.<ref>{{cite news|title=K Chandrasekhar Rao appoints collectors for new districts|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/111016/k-chandrasekhar-rao-appoints-collectors-for-new-districts.html|access-date=13 October 2016|work=Deccan Chronicle|date=11 October 2016}}</ref>
{| wiki table''
|+
!#
!mandals in District
|-
|1
|[[Addakal]]
|-
|2
|[[Balanagar, Mahbubnagar district|Balanagar]]
|-
|3
|[[Bhoothpur]]
|-
|4
|[[Chinnachintakunta]]
|-
|5
|[[Devarakadra]]
|-
|6
|[[Gandeed]]
|-
|7
|[[Hanwada]]
|-
|8
|[[Jadcherla]]
|-
|9
|[[Koilkonda]]
|-
|10
| [[Mahabubnagar(Urban)]]
|-
|11
| [[Mahabubnagar(Rural)]]
|-
|12
| [[Midjil]]
|-
|13
| [[Moosapet]]
|-
|14
| [[Nawabpet, Mahbubnagar district|Nawabpet]]
|-
|15
| [[Rajapur, Telangana|Rajapur]]
|-
|16
| [[Koukuntla]]
|-
|17
| [[Mohammadabad, Mahbubnagar district|Mohammadabad]]
|}


== Notable people ==
== Notable people ==
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*[[List of districts in Telangana]]
*[[List of districts in Telangana]]
*[[Gaddampally]]
*[[Gaddampally]]
*[[Venkateswara Temple, Eklaspur]]


== References ==
== References ==

Latest revision as of 18:43, 30 December 2024

Mahabubnagar district
District of Telangana
Mallela Theertham waterfall
Mallela Theertham waterfall
Location in Telangana
Location in Telangana
Map
Mahabubnagar district
Country India
State Telangana
HeadquartersMahabubnagar
Mandalas16
Government
 • District collectorRavi Gugulothu IAS
Area
 • Total
2,738 km2 (1,057 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Total
919,903
 • Density340/km2 (870/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+05:30 (IST)
Vehicle registrationTG–06[2]
Websitemahabubnagar.telangana.gov.in

Mahabubnagar district also known as Palamuru district is a district in the Indian state of Telangana. Mahabubnagar is the district headquarters which is popularly known as Palamoor.[3] The district shares boundaries with Narayanapet, Vikarabad, Rangareddy, Nagarkurnool, Wanaparthy and Jogulamba Gadwal districts. The district was formed during the period of the 6th Nizam of Hyderabad State – Nawab Mir Mahbub Ali Khan and hence named after him.

Etymology

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Mahabubnagar was formerly known as Palamoor, meaning "land of milk" due to its milk production.[4] The name was changed to Mahabubnagar on 4 December 1890, in honour of Mir Mahbub Ali Khan Asaf Jah VI, the Nizam of Hyderabad (1869–1911 AD).

History

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The area that forms current Mahbubnagar district has historic significance. It was under Janapada rule by 6th century BCE, and later was Maurya territory. The region was at the core of the Satavahana dynasty from 221 B.C.E. to 218 C.E., and also a large part of the Chalukya dynasty from the 7th to the 11th century CE, also part of the Kakatiya dynasty from 11th to the 14th century CE, The region was later part of the Kingdom of Golkonda (c.  – 1512), with its capital city Golkonda located near Hyderabad.

In 1518, the region came under control of the Qutb Shahi dynasty, which reigned until 1687. The region was then a part of Hyderabad State, ruled by the Asaf Jahi Dynasty, from 1724 to 1948.

Geography

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Mahabubnagar district is spread over an area of 2,737.00 square kilometres (1,056.76 sq mi).[5] The Krishna river flows through the district, as well as the Tungabhadra. They merge at Sangameswaram.

Demographics

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Religion in Mahabubnagar district (2011)[6]
Hinduism
 
 86.26%
Islam
 
 12.41%
Christianity
 
 0.74%
Other or not stated
 
 0.59%

As of the 2011 census of India, the district has a population of 919,903. Mahbubnagar district has a sex ratio of 987 females per 1000 males and a literacy rate of 63.35%. 122,189 (13.28%) were under 6 years of age. 319,346 (34.72%) lived in urban areas. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 129,340 (14.06%) and 105,547 (11.47%) of the population respectively.[1]

Languages of Mahabubnagar district (2011)[7]

  Telugu (76.23%)
  Urdu (12.23%)
  Lambadi (10.57%)
  Others (0.97%)

At the time of the 2011 census, 76.23% of the population spoke Telugu, 12.23% Urdu and 10.57% Lambadi as their first language.[7]

Jain temple

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The oldest terracotta style Jain temple is in Alvanpalli village of Mahabubnagar district. This temple was built between 7th and 8th century. This temple is one of the two such structures in India other built during Gupta period is located at Bhitargaon under Kanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. This temple was built using bricks made of burnt clay. The large bricks of the temple were plaster using the limestone. The principal deity of the temple was Mahavira.[8] The temple was around 18th century, since no efforts were being made to conserve it the rare structure the sculptures of Mahavira, Parsvanatha and few other historical importance had been moved to a local museum in Pillalamarri and some to the State Museum in the city.[9]

Economy

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In 2006, the Indian government named Mahabubnagar one of the country's 250 most backward districts (out of 640 total).[10] It is one of the nine districts in Telangana currently receiving funds from the Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme (BRGF).[10]

Koilsagar project
Many Pre Historic sites of Mid Krishna-Tungabhadra Valley are present in the erstwhile Mahabubnagar district and now in Jogulamba, Wanaparthy and Nagarkurnool districts

Administrative divisions

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The district has one revenue divisions of Mahabubnagar. These are sub-divided into 16 mandals.[5] Ravi Gugulothu IAS is the present collector of the District.[11]

# mandals in District
1 Addakal
2 Balanagar
3 Bhoothpur
4 Chinnachintakunta
5 Devarakadra
6 Gandeed
7 Hanwada
8 Jadcherla
9 Koilkonda
10 Mahabubnagar(Urban)
11 Mahabubnagar(Rural)
12 Midjil
13 Moosapet
14 Nawabpet
15 Rajapur
16 Koukuntla
17 Mohammadabad

Notable people

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Education

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Mahabubnagar district falls under the jurisdiction of Osmania University and Palamuru University.[12] The district has many government and private medical college, junior, undergraduate and graduate colleges.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "At A Glance | Mahabubnagar District, Telangana | India". Retrieved 15 September 2020.
  2. ^ "Vehicle Registration Codes For New Districts In Telangana". Sakshipost. Retrieved 16 February 2019.
  3. ^ "Official website of Mahabubnagar district". National Informatics center. Retrieved 14 August 2015.
  4. ^ "Mahabubnagar-NIC". mahabubnagar.nic.in.
  5. ^ a b "New districts". Andhra Jyothy.com. 8 October 2016. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
  6. ^ "Population by Religion - Andhra Pradesh". Census of India. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India. 2011.
  7. ^ a b "Table C-16 Population by Mother Tongue: Andhra Pradesh". Census of India. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India.
  8. ^ "The last of the 2 brick temples". Deccan Chronicle. 30 September 2018. Retrieved 15 November 2020.
  9. ^ "Unique Jain temple in Telangana lies in ruins". The Hans India. 30 April 2017. Retrieved 16 February 2019.
  10. ^ a b Ministry of Panchayati Raj (8 September 2009). "A Note on the Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme" (PDF). National Institute of Rural Development. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 April 2012. Retrieved 27 September 2011.
  11. ^ "K Chandrasekhar Rao appoints collectors for new districts". Deccan Chronicle. 11 October 2016. Retrieved 13 October 2016.
  12. ^ "Palamuru University". palamuruuniversity.ac.in.
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