Khammam is one of the 23 districts of Andhra Pradesh surrounded by Krishna district to the North, West Godawari districts to the East, Krishna district to the South and Nalgonda and Warangal Districts to the West. The present name of Khammam is said to have been derived from the name of the temple 'Narsimhadri', later 'Stamba Sikhari' and then it was termed as 'Stambadhri'. The vertical rock under the temple is known as 'KAMBA'. The name of the town Khammam seems to have been derived from the name of this hill of Kamba and the district is named as Khammam.
The traditions of the people of Khammam district is a conglomeration of mosaic culture representing Hindus, Muslims and Christians. There is also a large population of tribal in Khammam.
Major tourist attractions include Lakshminarasimha Temple, Bhadrachalam, Kinnersani Sanctuary, Palair, Somavaram (31 km).
Facts & Figures
Area | 16,029 Sq. kms. |
Area under forests | 7693 sq. kms. |
Latitude | 16-45 and 18-35 North |
Longitude | 79-47 and 80 -47 East |
Population | 25, 62,412 (2001 census) |
Population Density | 160 per sq. kms. |
Literacy Rate | 57.72% |
Sex Ratio | 974 females per 1000 males |
No. of Division | 04 |
STD Code | 08742 |
How to Reach
By Air : The nearest airport is located in Hyderabad.
By Rail : Khammam is 257 km from Hyderabad on the Hyderabad - Vijayawada section of south central railway. It is well connected by railway lines to all the major cities and states in south India.
By Road : Khammam is well connected by roads to all the major cities and states in Andhra Pradesh.
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