Nagarkurnool district

Nagarkurnool district is a district in the southern region of the Indian state of Telangana.[2][3] The town of Nagarkurnool is the district headquarters. It was part of the Mahbubnagar district prior to re-organisation of districts in the state. The district shares boundaries with Nalgonda, Rangareddy, Mahabubnagar, Wanaparthy districts and with the state boundary of Andhra Pradesh with Kurnool,Guntur, Ongole

Nagarkurnool district
District of Telangana
Nallamalla Hills
Location of Nagarkurnool district in Telangana
CountryIndia
StateTelangana
Division3
HeadquartersNagarkurnool
Tehsils22
Government
 • District collectorL.Sharman
 • Lok Sabha constituencies1 (Nagarkurnool)
 • Vidhan Sabha constituencies4(Nagarkurnool, Achchampet, Kalwakurthy, kollapur)
Area
 • Total6,545.00 km2 (2,527.04 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total893,308
 • Density140/km2 (350/sq mi)
Demographics
 • Literacy54.38
 • Sex ratio968:1000
Time zoneUTC+05:30 (IST)
Vehicle registrationTS–31[1]
Websitenagarkurnool.telangana.gov.in
Nagarkurnool District Revenue divisions

Geography

The district is spread over an area of 6,545.00 square kilometres (2,527.04 sq mi).[4]

Geography and climate

NagarKurnool is located at 18.0°N 79.58°E / 18.0; 79.58. It has an average elevation of 458 metres (1503 feet).It is settled in the central Deccan Plateau and northern part of Nallamalla Hills made up of granite rocks and hill formations. Most of the region is occupied by Deccan thorn scrub forests and Central Deccan Plateau dry deciduous forests towards the southern region of the district. The region falls under semi arid climate which left the region barren making the cultivation dependent on seasonal rainfall. Krishna river flows from southern border of district and additionally the district has many interlinked chains of lakes and ponds that drain into "Dindubi" river. Located in the semi-arid region of Telangana, Nagarkurnool has a predominantly hot and dry climate. Summer starts in March, and peak in May with average high temperatures in the 42 °C (108 °F) range. The monsoon arrives in June and lasts until September with about 550 mm (22 in) of precipitation. A dry, mild winter starts in October and lasts until early February, when there is little humidity and average temperatures in the 22–23 °C (72–73 °F) range. Many hill rocks and lakes are located throughout district.

Demographics

As of 2011 Census of India, the district has a population of 893,308.[4]

    Administrative divisions

    The district has four revenue divisions of Achampet, Nagarkurnool, Kalwakurthy and Kollapur and is sub-divided into 15 mandals.[4][5][6] L.Sharman is the present collector of the district.[7]

    # Mandals in District
    1 Nagarkurnool
    2 Tadoor
    3 Pentlavelli
    4 Kollapur
    5 Kodair
    6 Kalwakurthy
    7 Urkonda
    8 Charakonda
    9 Vangoor
    10 Veldanda
    11 Achampet
    12 Uppununthala
    13 Amrabad
    14 Bijinapalle
    15 Telkapalle

    Transport

    Roadway

    There are two national highways that connect the district, NH765 Hyderabad to Srisailam connects Kalwakurthy town and Mannanur village in Nallamala hills and runs through the forests of Amrabad to reach srisailam. NH167 Bellary to Kodad connects Kalwakurthy with Mahaboobnagar, Jadcherla to the west and Devarakonda towards the east. A SH20 starts from Mahboobnagar connects Nagarkurnool, Achampet and join NH765 at foothills of Nallamala. A proposed new national highway from Hyderabad to Nandyal is expected to connect towns of Kalwakurthy, Nagarkurnool and Kollapur with Atmakur, Nandyal in Kurnool district of Andhra Pradhesh.

    The district is well connected within neighbor towns and cities by bus. TSRTC operates bus services from 4 major towns of Nagarkurnool, Kalwakurthy, Achampet and Kollapur with nearby villages and major towns such as Hyderabad, Mahaboobnagar, Wanaparthy and Kurnool.

    Railway

    There are no railway lines in the district, the nearest railway station is Jadcherla. A proposed railway line from Gadwal to Macherla that is expected to link Nagarkurnool and Kalwakurthy towns of the district, However, the project is on due for approval for several years.[8]

    See also

    References
    1. "Telangana New Districts Names 2016 Pdf TS 31 Districts List". Timesalert.com. 11 October 2016. Retrieved 11 October 2016.
    2. "Nagarkurnool district" (PDF). Chief Commissioner of Land Administration. Archived from the original (PDF) on 19 November 2016. Retrieved 22 August 2016.
    3. "New districts map". newdistrictsformation.telangana.gov.in. Retrieved 22 August 2016.
    4. "New districts". Andhra Jyothy.com. 8 October 2016. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
    5. "Clipping of Andhra Jyothy Telugu Daily – Hyderabad". Andhra Jyothy. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
    6. "Mandal&Villages – THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF NAGARKURNOOL DISTRICT". Retrieved 28 June 2020.
    7. "Who's Who | Nagarkurnool District,Telangana | India". Retrieved 3 September 2020.
    8. https://telanganatoday.com/no-gadwal-macharla-rail-line-yet-again
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