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'{{About|the city|its namesake district|Warangal (urban) district}} {{Use Indian English|date=June 2016}} {{Use dmy dates|date=December 2014}} <!-- See [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Indian cities]] for details --> {{Infobox settlement | name = Warangal | native_name = Ekashila Nagaram, Orugallu | native_name_lang = | settlement_type = Metropolis | image_skyline = WarangalMontage.jpg | image_alt = | image_caption = Clockwise from top: City view as seen from Govindarajula hill, [[Kakatiya University]], [[Warangal Fort]], [[Thousand Pillar Temple]], [[Kakatiya Kala Thoranam]] | map_alt = | map_caption = | pushpin_map = India Telangana#India | pushpin_label_position = right | pushpin_map_alt = | pushpin_map_caption = | coordinates = {{coord|18.0|N|79.58|E|display=inline,title}} | subdivision_type = [[List of sovereign states|Country]] | subdivision_name = [[India]] | subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]] | subdivision_name1 = [[Telangana]] | subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]] | subdivision_name2 = [[Warangal Urban district|Warangal Urban]]<br>[[Warangal Rural district|Warangal Rural]] | subdivision_type3 = Other Names | subdivision_name3 = Orugallu<br />Ekasila Nagaram<br />Tri-City | established_title = <!-- Established --> | established_date = 12th century | founder = | named_for = | government_type = [[Mayor-council]] | governing_body = [[Greater Warangal Municipal Corporation|GWMC]]<br>[[Kakatiya Urban Development Authority|KUDA]] | leader_title1 = [[Mayor]] | leader_name1 = Nannapaneni Narender | unit_pref = Metric | area_footnotes = <ref name="profile">{{cite web|title=Physical details of GWMC|url=http://gwmc.gov.in/attachments/B2016-17.pdf|website=gwmc.gov..in|accessdate=5 April 2017|page=3|format=PDF}}</ref> | area_total_km2 = 406.87 | area_rank = | elevation_footnotes = | elevation_m = 359 | population_total = 811844 | population_as_of = 2011 | population_footnotes = <ref name="profile" /> | population_density_km2 = auto | population_metro = | population_rank = [[List of most populous cities in India|63th(India)]]<br />[[List of cities in Telangana by population|2nd (Telangana)]] | population_demonym = Warangalite | demographics_type1 = Languages | demographics1_title1 = Official | timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]] | utc_offset1 = +5:30 | postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]] | postal_code = 506001 to 506019 <ref>http://www.indiapost.gov.in/imo_offices.aspx</ref> | area_code = [[Telephone numbers in India|+91–870]] | area_code_type = Telephone code | registration_plate = TS–03,AP 36(old)<ref>{{cite web|title=District Codes|url=http://www.transport.telangana.gov.in/html/registration-districtcodes.html|publisher=Government of Telangana Transport Department|accessdate=4 September 2014}}</ref> | website = {{URL|http://www.gwmc.gov.in/}} | footnotes = | leader_title2 = [[Municipal Commissioner]] | leader_name2 = Shruti Ojha<ref>{{cite news|title=Municipal commissioner |url=http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Telangana/2016-12-03/Shruti-Ojha-to-take-charge-as-GWMC-chief-/266844}}</ref> | leader_title3 = [[Commissioner of Police]] | leader_name3 = Sudheer Babu<ref>{{cite news|title=Commissioner of Police |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Sudheer-Babu-first-Warangal-city-police-commissioner/articleshow/47547331.cms|location=Warangal}}</ref> | demographics1_info1 = [[File:Telugu.svg|50px|left]][[Telugu language|Telugu]], [[Urdu]] | blank1_name = Ethnicity | blank1_info = [[Indian people|Indian]] }} '''Warangal''' {{audio|Warangal.ogg|pronunciation}} is a city and district headquarters of [[Warangal Urban District]] and [[Warangal Rural District]]'s in the [[Indian state]] of [[Telangana]]. Warangal is the second largest city in Telangana after [[Hyderabad]], spreading across {{convert|406.87|km2|sqmi|0|abbr=on}} with a population of 811,844. Along with 11 other cities in the country having rich culture and heritage, it has been chosen for the [[Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana|HRIDAY – Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana]] scheme by the [[Government of India]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://hridayindia.in/warangal/|title=Warangal {{!}} Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana (HRIDAY)|website=hridayindia.in|access-date=2016-07-13}}</ref> It was also selected as a ''[[smart city]]'' in the "fast-track competition", which makes it eligible for additional investment to improve urban infrastructure and industrial opportunities under the [[Smart Cities Mission]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/lucknow-warangal-among-13-smart-cities-announced-by-govt/article8640477.ece|title=Lucknow, Warangal among 13 smart cities announced by govt.|date=2016-05-24|newspaper=The Hindu|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X|access-date=2016-07-13}}</ref> Warangal served as the capital of the [[Kakatiya dynasty]] which was established in 1163. The monuments left by the Kakatiyas include fortresses, lakes, temples, and stone gateways helped the city to become a significant tourist attraction. The [[Kakatiya Kala Thoranam]] was included in the [[Emblem of Telangana]] by the state government. The city along with its two neighborhoods of [[Hanamkonda]] and [[Kazipet]], is often referred as [[Warangal Tri-City|Tri-city]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Rao|first1=Gollapudi Srinivasa|title=Warangal city may not be divided|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-telangana/Warangal-city-may-not-be-divided/article14625930.ece|accessdate=5 April 2017|work=The Hindu|language=en}}</ref> == Etymology == During [[Kakatiya dynasty|Kakatiyan]] rule, Warangal was referred with various names like ''Orugallu'', ''Ekasila Nagaram'', or ''Omatikonda'' all these means a 'single stone' referring to a huge granite boulder present in the Warangal fort.<ref>http://hridayindia.in/warangal/</ref> When the kakatiyan dynasty was defeated by [[Delhi Sultanate]] in 1323, ruler Juna khan conquered the city and renamed it as Sultanpur.<ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=K7ZZzk8cXh8C&pg=PA86&lpg=PA86&dq=warangal+named+as+sultanpur&source=bl&ots=GppHQYnrHT&sig=o3ehArB9iOBfbfMjtSGjlHHGp-M&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjanZDf-JrVAhWIVZQKHT_lCxUQ6AEITDAG#v=onepage&q=warangal%20named%20as%20sultanpur&f=false</ref> == History == {{Main article|Kakatiya dynasty}} {{multiple image | align = center | width = 200 | image1 = Warangal years ago.jpg | caption1 = Warangal years ago | image2 = Warangal ei1-63.jpg | caption2 = Sculptures at Warangal Fort | image3 = Kakatiyas well at warangal.jpg | caption3 = Kakatiyas well at Warangal }} Warangal was the ancient capital of kakatiya dynasty. It was ruled by many kings such as BetaRaja I, ProlaRaja I, BetaRaja II, ProlaRaja II, [[Rudradeva]], Mahadeva, Ganapathideva, [[Prataparudra]] and [[Rani Rudrama Devi]] who is the only woman to rule over Telugu region. Beta Raja I is the founder of Kakatiya Dynasty and ruled the kingdom for 30 years and was succeeded by his son Prola Raja I who shifted his capital to [[Hanamkonda]].<ref>http://www.importantindia.com/9551/kakatiya-dynasty/</ref> During the rule of Ganapathideva, the capital was shifted from Hanamkonda to Warangal.<ref>http://www.art-and-archaeology.com/india/warangal/wa01.html</ref> Kakatiya Period Inscriptions praised Warangal as best city within all of Telugu region up to shores of the Ocean.<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.co.in/books?redir_esc=y&id=pfAKljlCJq0C&q=warangal+best#v=snippet&q=warangal%20best&f=false|title=Precolonial India in Practice: Society, Region, and Identity in Medieval Andhra|last=Cynthia|first=Talbot|publisher=Oxford University Pres|date=2001-09-20|isbn=9780198031239|location=|page=37}}</ref> The Kakatiyas left many monuments, including an impressive fortress, four massive stone gateways, the Swayambhu temple dedicated to [[Shiva]], and the [[Ramappa temple]] situated near Ramappa Lake. The cultural and administrative distinction of the Kakatiyas was mentioned by [[Marco Polo]]. After the defeat of [[Prataparudra II]], the [[Musunuri Nayaks]] united 72 Nayak chieftains and captured Warangal from [[Delhi Sultanate]] and ruled for fifty years. After the demise of the Nayaks, Warangal was part of the [[Bahmani Sultanate]] and then the Sultanate of [[Golconda]]. The [[Mughal Empire|Mughal]] emperor [[Aurangzeb]] conquered [[Golconda]] in 1687, and it remained part of the Mughal empire until the southern provinces of the empire split away to become the state of [[Hyderabad state|Hyderabad]] in 1724, which included the Telangana region and some parts of [[Maharashtra]] and [[Karnataka]]. Hyderabad was annexed to India in 1948, and became an [[States and territories of India|Indian state]] called as Hyderabad state. In 1956 Hyderabad state was partitioned as part of the [[States Reorganisation Act]], and Telangana, the [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-speaking region of Hyderabad state, which includes Warangal, became part of Andhra Pradesh. After the Telangana movement, Telangana state was formed on 2 June 2014, warangal became part of Telangana State. == Geography and climate == {{climate chart |Warangal |16|30|15 |18|33|5 |22|37|5 |26|40|7 |28|42|15 |28|37|50 |25|32|85 |25|31|170 |23|33|160 |22|33|70 |18|31|10 |15|30|0 |source=[http://www.mustseeindia.com/Warangal-weather mustseeindia.com] |float=right |clear=right }} {{multiple image | align = center | width = 220 | image1 = Waddepally lake 13122015.jpg | caption1 = [[Waddepally Lake]] | image2 = Bhadrakali Lake, Warangal.JPG | caption2 = [[Bhadrakali Lake]] }} Warangal is located at {{Coord|18.0|N|79.58|E|}}. It has an average elevation of 302&nbsp;metres (990&nbsp;feet). It is settled in the eastern part of [[Deccan Plateau]] made up of granite rocks and hill formations<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tourism-of-india.com/deccan-plateau.html|title=Deccan Plateau, Andhra Pradesh – Things to do in Andhra Pradesh|publisher=|accessdate=28 July 2015}}</ref> which left the region barren making the cultivation depend on seasonal rainfalls. There are no river flows nearby warangal, which makes it to rely on [[Kakatiya Canal]] which originates from [[Sriram Sagar Project]] to meet the drinking water requirements.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/three-towns-in-the-grip-of-water-crisis/article315842.ece|title=Three towns in the grip of water crisis|work=The Hindu|accessdate=28 July 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nih.ernet.in/rbis/india_information/drinking.htm|title=Drinking Water|publisher=|accessdate=28 July 2015}}</ref> Located in the semi-arid region of Telangana, Warangal has a predominantly hot and dry climate. Summer starts in March, and peak in May with average high temperatures in the {{convert|42|C|F}} range. The [[monsoon]] arrives in June and lasts until September with about {{convert|550|mm|in|abbr=on}} of precipitation. A dry, mild winter starts in October and lasts until early February, when there is little humidity and average temperatures in the {{convert|22|-|23|C|F}} range. Many hill rocks and lakes are located around warangal. Padmakshi hill , mettu gutta, hanumathgiri gutta , ursu gutta and [[Govinda Rajula Gutta]] are famous hills with temples.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.padmakshi.org/about|title=About – Welcome to Padmakshi Temple|publisher=|accessdate=28 July 2015}}</ref> [[Bhadrakali Lake]], Dharmasagar lake and [[Waddepally Lake]] are the three famous lakes which adds scenic beauty and also are the major sources of drinking water.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.academia.edu/2365607/Lake_Water_Quality_and_its_Interaction_with_Aquifers_in_Warangal_City|title=Lake Water Quality and its Interaction with Aquifers in Warangal City|author=D. Thhatikkonda|publisher=|accessdate=28 July 2015}}</ref> == Governance == {{multiple image | align = left | direction = vertical | width = 200 | image1 = WarangalCorporation.jpg | caption1 = Greater Warangal Municipal Corporation | image2 = WL police vehicle.jpg | caption2 = Police patrol vehicle in Warangal }} {{India census population |1901=31186 |1911=48342 |1921=46791 |1931=62119 |1941=92808 |1951=133130 |1961=160000 |1971=210040 |1981=338910 |1991=447657 |2001=530636 |2011=811844 |state= |title=Warangal city population |footnote=Sources:<ref name="Census 1951-61">{{cite book|title=Process of urban fringe development: A model|url=https://books.google.com/?id=buz5csyXFmwC|publisher=Concept Publishing Company|page=25|last=Gopi|first=K.N|year=1978|accessdate=6 August 2013}}</ref><ref name="Census Hyderabad">{{cite web|title=Economy, population and urban sprawl a comparative study of urban agglomerations of Banglore and Hyderabad, India using remote sensing and GIS techniques|url=http://www.cicred.org/Eng/Seminars/Details/Seminars/PDE2007/Papers/IYER_Neelakantan_paperNairobi2007-project.pdf|last1=Iyer|first1=Neelakantan Krishna|last2=Kulkarni|first2=Sumati|last3=Raghavaswam|first3=V.|page=21|format=PDF|date=13 June 2007|publisher=circed.org|accessdate=10 December 2012}}</ref><ref name="greater Hyderabad">{{cite web|title=Cities having population 1 lakh and above, census 2011|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/paper2/data_files/India2/Table_2_PR_Cities_1Lakh_and_Above.pdf|page=11|year=2011|publisher=Government of India|format=PDF|accessdate=10 December 2012}}</ref>}} === Civic administration === [[Greater Warangal Municipal Corporation]] is the civic body of the city, which oversees the civic needs. The GWMC covers an area of {{convert|406.87|sqkm|sqmi}}.<ref name="corp">{{cite web|title=Warangal Municipal Corporation, Budget 2014–15|url=http://www.gwmc.gov.in/aboutUs.aspx|publisher=Greater Warangal Municipal Corporation|accessdate=4 February 2015}}</ref><ref name="profile" /> City planning is governed by the [[Kakatiya Urban Development Authority]], which was constituted in 1982. The body oversees development of infrastructure and other projects in the city.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://kuda.in/profile.html|title=Kakatiy Urban Development Au |publisher=Kuda.in |accessdate=19 April 2014}}</ref> The former Warangal Municipal Corporation implemented some pilot projects, such as the Solid Waste Management programme, that were so successful that other corporations have since implemented them.<ref>{{cite web|author=Special Correspondent |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-Telangana/drive-to-keep-warangal-clean/article3986954.ece |title=Drive to keep Warangal clean |publisher=The Hindu |date=11 October 2012 |accessdate=19 April 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/warangal-model-for-solid-waste-management/article4832289.ece |title=Warangal model for solid waste management |publisher=The Hindu |date=20 June 2013 |accessdate=19 April 2014}}</ref> The city is divided into 58 political wards where each ward is represented by an area corporator. === Law and order === The urban police district, which is responsible for maintaining law and order in city and agglomerated areas around Warangal was converted into a Police Commissionerate by the state government in 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/Warangal-to-Get-Police-Commissionerate/2015/01/26/article2637204.ece|title=Warangal to Get Police Commissionerate|work=The New Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sakshi.com/news/telangana/warangal-the-police-commissionerate-206818?pfrom=home-news-arround-reg|title=వరంగల్.. ఇక పోలీసు కమిషనరేట్|publisher=|accessdate=28 July 2015}}</ref> Inspector General will be working as police commissioner who is also given magisterial powers. There are around 19 police stations present under [[Warangal Police Commissionerate]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://warangalpolice.gov.in/JurPS.aspx|title=Jurisdiction of Police Stations|publisher=|accessdate=28 July 2015}}</ref> === Healthcare === The 1000-bed [[Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Hospital]] is the largest hospital in the city. It also serves the needs of patients from the neighbouring districts of [[Khammam]] and [[Karimnagar]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sehat.com/mgm-mahatma-gandhi-memorial-hospitals-warangal|title=MGM (Mahatma Gandhi Memorial) Hospital in Warangal – Sehat|publisher=|accessdate=28 July 2015}}</ref> Apart from major public hospitals such as those for maternity, chest and tuberculosis, there are many private specialist hospitals including Lifeline, Rohini, Jaya, Guardian, Max Care, and St.Ann's., yashodha <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/141029/nation-current-affairs/article/biomedical-wastes-pose-threat-lives|title=Biomedical wastes pose a threat to lives|work=www.deccanchronicle.com}}</ref> == Economy == {{As of|2011}} [[census of India]], Warangal is one of the Indian cities that has seen rapid growth of urbanisation from 19%–28%, alongside cities such as [[Gandhinagar]], [[Kozhikode]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/business/business-others/high-growth-north-yet-to-match-spatial-spread-of-south-west/|title=High growth North yet to match spatial spread of South, West|publisher=The Indian Express|date=7 April 2014|accessdate=15 June 2014}}</ref> Agriculture is the main economic activity with irrigation depending mainly on monsoon and seasonal rainfalls. Major crops are [[paddy (unmilled rice)|paddy]], [[cotton]], [[mango]] and [[wheat]]. Warangal benefits from the Godavari lift irrigation scheme which is designed to lift water from the [[Godavari]] river to irrigate drought prone areas in the Telangana region.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://irrigation.cgg.gov.in/OngMaj/GodavariLiftIrrigationSchemeDetail.htm |title=Detailed Profile Of The Project |publisher=Irrigation.cgg.gov.in |date=23 May 2003 |accessdate=19 April 2014}}</ref> The city hosts second-biggest grain market of Asia, located in Enumamula.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiagrowing.com/Telangana/Warangal/Hanamkonda/Enumamula|title=Enumamula Village, Hanamkonda Mandal, Warangal |publisher=India Growing |accessdate=19 April 2014 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140326103159/http://www.indiagrowing.com/Telangana/Warangal/Hanamkonda/Enumamula |archivedate=26 March 2014 }}</ref> [[Information Technology]] is another sector in which the city is making steady progress with its Incubation centre at [[Madikonda]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Special Correspondent |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-Telangana/stpiwarangal-woos-investors/article5647745.ece|title=STPI-Warangal woos investors|publisher=The Hindu|date=3 February 2014|accessdate=19 April 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/it-incubation-centre-inaugurated-in-warangal-116021900844_1.html | title=IT Incubation Centre inaugurated in Warangal | work=Business Standard | date=19 February 2016 | accessdate=5 July 2016 | author=Press Trust of India}}</ref> == Transport == {{multiple image | align = right | width = 180 | direction = vertical | image1 = Warangaltraffic.jpg | caption1 = Traffic on Warangal roads | image2 = Main entrance Kazipet.JPG | caption2 = [[Kazipet Junction railway station|Kazipet railway station]] | image3 = Warangal railway station.jpg | caption3 = [[Warangal railway station]] }} === Roadway === The city is connected to major cities and towns by means of road and railways. [[National Highway (India)|National]] and [[state highways]] that pass through the city are, [[National Highway 163 (India)(old numbering)|National Highway 163]], connecting [[Hyderabad]] and [[Bhopalpatnam]]; NH 563 connecting [[Ramagundam]] and [[Khammam]]; State highway 3. [[TSRTC]] operates buses to various destinations from Hanamkonda and Warangal bus stations of the city.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bus Stations|url=http://www.tsrtc.telangana.gov.in/BusStations.php|website=[[TSRTC]]|accessdate=20 May 2016}}</ref> City buses runs in various routes across the city and sub urban areas.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Guntur-still-awaits-city-RTC-services/articleshow/43761506.cms|title=Guntur still awaits city RTC services|work=The Times of India|accessdate=28 July 2015}}</ref> === Railway === Warangal has two railway stations namely, [[Kazipet railway station|Kazipet]] and [[Warangal railway station|Warangal]] on the important [[New Delhi-Chennai main line]] of [[Indian Railways]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.karimnzp.appr.gov.in/en/hidden/-/asset_publisher/di5XrVERUf8s/content/transport-information/|title=KARIMNAGAR-District Panchayat|publisher=|accessdate=28 July 2015}}</ref> They are administered under the jurisdiction of the [[Secunderabad railway division]] of [[South Central Railway zone]]. Kazipet Junction shelters both Electric and Diesel Loco sheds with a capacity of holding 175 and 142 locomotives.<ref>{{cite news|title=ELS / KZJ|url=http://www.scr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?id=0,1,291,357,950,952|accessdate=15 October 2016|work=South Central Railway}}</ref><ref>[http://www.scr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?lang=0&id=0,1,291,357,950,951 South Central Railway<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Kazipet town, Vanchanagiri, Pendial, [[Hasanparthy Road railway station]] are the other railway stations within the city limits. The construction of third railway line between Balharshah and Kazipet was sanctioned at an estimated cost of {{INRConvert|24.032|b|abbr=on}}.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/New-rail-line-between-Kazipet-and-Ballarshah/articleshow/53852215.cms|title=New rail line between Kazipet and Ballarshah - Times of India|newspaper=The Times of India|access-date=2016-10-15}}</ref> === Airway === Warangal has an [[Warangal Airport|airport]] built by the Nizams at Mamnoor in 1930. It was largest airport in undivided India with 1,875 acres of land, a 6.6-km runway, a pilot and staff quarters, a pilot training centre and more than one terminal. Many cargo services and Vayudoot services were served. During the [[Sino-Indian War|Indo-China war]], it served as a hangar for government aircraft due to Delhi airport being a target in combat. It remained in service until 1981.<ref name="timesofindia.indiatimes.com">{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Nizam-era-airport-lies-neglected/articleshow/9402208.cms|title=Nizam-era airport lies neglected - Times of India|access-date=2016-07-13}}</ref> This airport is currently being used as NCC Training Centre by No. 4(A) air squadron for gliding sorties, skeet shooting and aero-modeling.<ref>{{cite news|title=Mamnoor airport to function only after 2030|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/140921/nation-current-affairs/article/mamnoor-airport-function-only-after-2030|accessdate=15 October 2016|work=Deccan Chronicle|date=21 September 2014}}</ref> There is no scheduled commercial air service from this airport at present. == Education == {{multiple image | align = right | width = 180 | direction = | image1 = Nitw 1.8k Hostel for Boys.jpg | caption1 = [[National Institute of Technology, Warangal|NIT Warangal]] | image2 = KMC building cropped.jpg | caption2 = [[Kakatiya Medical College]] }} Both government and private institutions has their presence in the city. ''Colleges and universities:'' [[Kakatiya University]] and [[Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences]] are two universities in the city. Other notable educational institutions include [[NIT Warangal]], [[Kakatiya Institute of Technology and Science]], [[Vaagdevi College of Engineering]], [[SR Engineering College]], and [[Kakatiya Medical College]]. == Culture == [[File:A few Tourist attraction spots in Warangal Tri-Cities.jpg|thumb|A few Tourist attraction spots in Warangal Tri-Cities]] The residents of the city are often referred as ''Warangalites''.<ref>{{cite news|title=Paying tribute to new State in style|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/paying-tribute-to-new-state-in-style/article7273396.ece|accessdate=15 October 2016|work=The Hindu|date=2 June 2015|language=en-IN}}</ref> The [[Warangal Fort]], [[Thousand Pillar Temple]] and [[Ramappa Temple]] are the [[World Heritage sites]] recognised by [[UNESCO]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Centre|first1=UNESCO World Heritage|title=The Glorious Kakatiya Temples and Gateways - UNESCO World Heritage Centre|url=http://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/5889/|website=whc.unesco.org|accessdate=28 June 2016|language=en}}</ref> [[Bhadrakali Temple, Warangal|Bhadrakali Temple]], [[Padmakshi Temple]], [[Syed Shah Afzal Biabani|Kazipet Dargah]] are other notable destinations of various religions. Bhadrakali Lake, Waddepally Lake, and Dharmasagar Lake are the water bodies notable for tourism.<ref>{{cite web|title=Regions ::: Visit Telangana - Official Tourism Information for Telangana|url=http://www.telanganatourism.gov.in/partials/destinations/regions/warangal.html|website=www.telanganatourism.gov.in|accessdate=28 June 2016}}</ref> [[File:Bhadrakali Temple in Warangal.jpg|thumb|Bhadrakali Temple in Warangal]] [[Bhadrakali Temple, Warangal|Bhadrakali Temple]] lake is being developed into the largest first Geo-Bio-Diversity cultural park in the country, with promenades, historic caves, suspension bridges, natural trails, nesting ground and ecological reserves.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/history-and-culture/warangals-cultural-heritage-set-to-get-a-boost-under-hriday-project/article7507399.ece|title=Destination Warangal|date=2015-08-06|newspaper=The Hindu|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X|access-date=2016-07-13}}</ref><ref>http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Not-Hyderabad-Warangal-now-tourism-hotspot/articleshow/49351037.cms</ref> The [[Ministry of Tourism (India)|Ministry of Tourism]] has awarded Warangal as the best heritage city, at the National Tourism Awards for the year 2014-2015.<ref>http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/madhya-pradesh-received-award-for-comprehensive-development-of-tourism-2944373/</ref> This is third time in a row for the city to get this award since 2012.<ref>http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/warangal-wins-best-heritage-city-award/article8927116.ece</ref> {{bar box |width=250px |barwidth=100px |title=Religions in Warangal<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.census2011.co.in/census/city/398-warangal.html|title=Warangal City Population Census 2011 – Andhra Pradesh|publisher=}}</ref> |titlebar=#ddd |left1=Religion |right1=Percent |float=right |bars= {{bar percent|Hindu|Orange|83.41}} {{bar percent|Muslim|Green|14.39}} {{bar percent|Christians|Blue|1.65}} {{bar percent|Others†|Black|0.55}} |caption=†<small>Includes [[Sikh]]s, [[Jainism|Jains]] </small> }} '''Festivals''' Festivals in the city include, a floral festival of [[Bathukamma]] being celebrated by women of the city, worshiping the goddess with different flowers for nine days.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/bathukamma-festivities-in-the-air/article6442465.ece|title=Bathukamma: Festivities in the air|author=Special Correspondent|work=The Hindu|accessdate=28 July 2015}}</ref> The women carry their ''Bathukamma'' to the nearest temple of their locality, then they clap, sing and dance rhythmically around the Bathukamma.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/bathukamma-festivities-to-begin-from-sept-24/article6432089.ece|title=Bathukamma festivities to begin from Sept. 24|author=Gollapudi Srinivasa Rao|work=The Hindu|accessdate=28 July 2015}}</ref> Along with Bathukamma, [[Bonalu]] is also declared as a state festival on 15 June 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Bonalu-Bathukamma-declared-state-festivals/articleshow/36677768.cms|title=Bonalu, Bathukamma declared state festivals|work=The Times of India|accessdate=28 July 2015}}</ref> Other festivals are, [[Sammakka Saralamma Jatara]] (Medaram Jatara), a popular religious congregation in the honour of Goddess at [[Medaram]] of [[Warangal district]]. '''Cuisine''' The cuisine of the city is mainly of Deccan dishes. The breakfast items include [[Chapati]], and [[Puri (food)|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 the season of [[Ramadan]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cityofwarangal.com/harees-popular-than-haleem-in-warangal/|title=City Of Warangal » Harees popular than Haleem in Warangal|work=City Of Warangal|accessdate=28 July 2015}}</ref> == References == {{Reflist|30em}} == Further reading == *{{cite journal |title=From Delhi to the Deccan: Newly Discovered Tughluq Monuments at Warangal-Sult̤ānpur and the Beginnings of Indo-Islamic Architecture in Southern India |first1=Phillip B. |last1=Wagoner |first2=John Henry |last2=Rice |journal=Artibus Asiae |volume=61 |issue=1 |year=2001 |pages=77–117 |jstor=3249963}} {{subscription required}} == External links == {{Commons category}} * {{Wikivoyage-inline}} * [http://www.warangal.nic.in#! warangal district official web site] * [http://www.gwmc.gov.in/ warangal municipalcorrporation web site] * [http://www.bustimings.in/tsrtc/hyderabad-warangal/ Hyderabad to Warangal Buses] <!--Please DO ''not'' enter your personal details or your phone number. 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