Nalgonda district is located in the Southern part of the Telangana Region in Andhra Pradesh. It is surrounded by Medak and Warangal districts in the North, Guntur and Mahaboobnagar districts in the South, Khammam and Krishna districts in the East and Mahabubnagar and Rangareddy district in the West.
It became a part of Andhra Pradesh state with effect from 1st November, 1956 i.e., after reorganization of states. It was formerly known as Neelagiri (Blue Hill). The administrative head quarter of the present Nalgonda district is located at Nalgonda town.
Tourist Attractions
Nagarjunasagar, Wild life sanctuary, Bhuvanagiri, Bhuvanagiri Fort Kolanpaka, Kolanupaka Jain Temple, Yadagirigutta, Panagal, Wadapally, Agastheswara Temple, Veerabagarayan Temple, Nagarjuna Hills, Shivam Temple, Someswara Temple etc.
Facts & Figures
Area | 14,240 Sq. Kms |
Latitude | 16°-25' and 17°-50' N |
Longitude | 78°-40' and 80°-05' E |
Temperature | Max.: 40°C, Min.: 10°C |
Average Rainfall | 711 mm |
Population | 3238449 (2001 census) |
Population Density | 242 per sq. kms. |
Literacy Rate | 58% |
Sex Ratio | 967.5 |
No. of Divisions | 04 |
No. of Villages | 1158 |
STD Code | 08682 |
How to Reach
Nalgonda is 103 kms from Hyderabad and is well connected by road with important towns of the state. The nearest airport is in Hyderabad.
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