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	== Government and politics ==		== Government and politics ==
			Korutla Municipality was constituted in 1988 and is classified asa second-grade [[municipality]]{{clarify\|date=February 2019\|reason=Grading system of municipalities}} with 33 election wards. Korutla is the headquarters of its own assembly constituency. The jurisdiction of the civic body is spread over an area of {{convert\|22.96\|km2\|mi2\|abbr=on}}.{{citation needed\|date=February 2019}}
	Korutla Municipality was constituted in 1988 and is classified ~~as a~~ second-grade [[municipality]]{{clarify\|date=February 2019\|reason=Grading system of municipalities}} with 33 election wards. Korutla is the headquarters of its own assembly constituency. The jurisdiction of the civic body is spread over an area of {{convert\|22.96\|km2\|mi2\|abbr=on}}.{{citation needed\|date=February 2019}}

	== Transportation ==		== Transportation ==
			[[File:Koratla Railway Station.jpg\|thumb\|Koratla Railway Station]]
	It has [[TSRTC]] bus stand. [KRTL]		It has [[TSRTC]] bus stand. [KRTL]
	The buses travel to [[Hyderabad]], [[Warangal]], [[Karimnagar]], [[Nizamabad, Telangana\|Nizamabad]], [[Tirupati]], [[Pamur]] , [[Kanigiri]] etc.		The buses travel to [[Hyderabad]], [[Warangal]], [[Karimnagar]], [[Nizamabad, Telangana\|Nizamabad]], [[Tirupati]], [[Pamur]] , [[Kanigiri]] etc.

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{{Infobox settlement
| name = Korutla
| official_name =
| native_name = Korutla కోరుట్ల کوروٹلہ
| native_name_lang =
| other_name =
| nickname = Second Shirdi
| settlement_type = [[Town]]
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| image_caption = Korutla Railway Station
| pushpin_map = India Telangana#India
| pushpin_label_position = right
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| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Telangana, India
| coordinates = {{coord|18.8215|N|78.7119|E|display=inline,title}}
| subdivision_type = Country
| subdivision_name = {{flag|India}}
| subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]]
| subdivision_name1 = [[Telangana]]
| subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[Jagtial district|Jagtial]]
| subdivision_type3 = [[List of regions of India|Region]]
| subdivision_name3 = Deccan
| established_title = 
| established_date =
| founder =
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| government_type =
| governing_body = Municipality
| unit_pref = Metric
| area_footnotes = <ref name="civicbody">{{cite web|title=Urban Local Body Information|url=http://www.dtcp.telangana.gov.in/ULBs-List-68.pdf|website=Directorate of Town and Country Planning|publisher=Government of Telangana|accessdate=28 June 2016|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160615135503/http://dtcp.telangana.gov.in/ULBs-List-68.pdf|archivedate=15 June 2016}}</ref>
| area_rank = 2
| area_total_km2 = 34.1
| elevation_footnotes = <ref name=geo>{{cite web|url=http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/02/Koratla.html|title=Maps, Weather, and Airports for Koratla, India|work=fallingrain.com}}</ref>
| elevation_m = 287
| population_total = 80,310
| population_as_of = 2018
| population_rank = 2nd
| population_density_km2 = auto
| population_demonym =
| population_footnotes = <ref name="census">{{cite web|title=District Census Handbook – Karimnagar|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/2803_PART_B_DCHB_Karimnagar.pdf|website=Census of India|accessdate=9 June 2016|pages=12, 50|format=PDF}}</ref>
| demographics_type1 = Languages
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| demographics1_info1 = [[Telugu language|Telugu]], [[Urdu]], [[English language|English]]
| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
| utc_offset1 = +5:30
| postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]]
| postal_code = 505326
| area_code_type = Telephone code
| area_code = 08725
| registration_plate = TS21
| website = {{URL|korutlamunicipality.telangana.gov.in}}
| footnotes =
| Universities = College of Veterinary Science Korutla, (P V Narsimha Rao Telangana Veterinary University) Korutla
}}
'''Korutla''' municipality (also '''Koratla''') is second largest town and revenue division in the [[Jagtial district]] in the [[India]]n state of [[Telangana]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/gk-current-affairs/story/indian-states-with-highest-population-1358414-2018-10-08|title=Indian states with highest population|last=India Today Web Desk}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://jagtial.telangana.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/226.Jagityal-.226.pdf|title=District Administration – Formation/Reorganization of District, Revenue Divisions and Mandals in Jagitial District – Final Notification - Orders – Issued|website=Jagtial District|accessdate=25 July 2017}}</ref> It is a historical city ruled by Jain Kings and second largest town in Jagtial district. It is the headquarters of [[Koratla (Assembly constituency)|Koratla constituency]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.firstpost.com/telangana-assembly-election-results-2018/koratla-election-result-2018-s29a020|title=Koratla Election Result|last=Assembly Elections 2018}}</ref> The population of this town crossed nearly 1.5 lakh in 2020. It is located about {{convert|23|km|mi|0}} from the district headquarters [[Jagtial]]. It's 205 km. far from [[Hyderabad]], 69 Km. far from [[Karimnagar]] and 76 Km. far from [[Nizamabad, Telangana|Nizamabad]].

== Geography ==
Korutla Municipality covers an area of 22.79 square kilometers (8.8 square miles), at an elevation of 287 meters (942 ft).<ref name="geo" /><ref name=census />

== History ==
It is believed that Korutla has its name during Nizam's era, previously known as Koravattu.The great story of korutla was revealed by old stone inscription (shilashasanam), written in 1042-1068 A.D was found in the holy pond (koneru) of korutla. As per the writings and opinions of people here, korutla has got thousands of years of history. 100 decades ago it was ruled by great kings of Jainas, Kalyanis, Chalukyas, Vemulawada Chalukyas and Rastrakutas.

In the era of Jaina's it was called "Koravattu". As the days were passing, it changed to "Koravatlu", "Koratlu", and finally changed to present name Korutla. In Telugu it is written as Korutla, but in English it is written both as "Korutla" and "Koratla". Another belief is that the people (Sages and Saints) belong to the tribe of "Koravattu", used to live here and performed their devotional activities in this place

== Demographics ==
As of 2011 [[Indian census]], Korutla had an estimated population of 66,504 But approximately in 2018 the population is 85,000.
The gender split is 50 percent male, 50 percent female.
The Literacy rate is 60 percent—approximately equal to the national average of 59.5 percent. Male literacy is 69 percent, and female literacy is 51 percent.
14% of the population is under six years old.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archivedate=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|accessdate=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref>

== Koratla Vagu Syphon ==
This Syphon is second one in Asia. It is situated in Nagulapet of Korutla. This Siphon was built by Engineer Sri P.S.Ramakrishna Raju under Pochampad Project.

== Historical Temples ==
*Sri Mahadevaswamy Temple: This temple is said to be constructed thousands of years ago
*Sri Shirdi Sai Baba temple: Korutla is said to be Second Shirdi because of the statue size is large after Statue of Sai Baba in Shirdi. This temple is situated in the entrance of town from Jagtial
*Sri Venkateshwara Swamy Temple: Recently in 2019 a bird neither eagle nor owl gave darshan in the form of Garuda Swamy in Korutla. It is Situated in Jawahar Colony, Korutla
*Sri Asta Lakshmi temple: This temple is situated in Adarsha Nagar Colony, Korutla
*Sri Ayyappa Swamy Temple: It is situated in Allamaih Gutta Colony, Korutla. In Korutla every year 27 December Ayyappa Jatara is Celebrated
*Sri Siddi Vinayaka Temple: This temple is situated near Sri Venkateshwara Temple in Jawahar Colony, Kortla. Here it is believed that Statue drunk milk in olden days

== Government and politics ==

Korutla Municipality was constituted in 1988 and is classified as a second-grade [[municipality]]{{clarify|date=February 2019|reason=Grading system of municipalities}} with 33 election wards. Korutla is the headquarters of its own assembly constituency. The jurisdiction of the civic body is spread over an area of {{convert|22.96|km2|mi2|abbr=on}}.{{citation needed|date=February 2019}}

== Transportation ==
It has [[TSRTC]] bus stand. [KRTL]
The buses travel to [[Hyderabad]], [[Warangal]], [[Karimnagar]], [[Nizamabad, Telangana|Nizamabad]], [[Tirupati]], [[Pamur]] , [[Kanigiri]] etc.

It has Railway Connectivity i.e., [[Peddapalli–Nizamabad line]]. Connectivity to [[Mumbai]] , [[Visakhapatnam]] , [[Delhi]] , [[Chennai]].
[[Korutla Railway Station]] .Station code[KRLA]

The trains are: (77259/60) Karimnagar-Nizamabad-Karimnagar DEMU Passenger, (57601/02) Kacheguda-Karimnagar-Kacheguda Passenger and (11205/06) Mumbai LTT-Karimnagar-Mumbai LTT.

== Entertainment ==
There are two Theatre halls: Kinnera A/C Theatre and Lakshmi A/C Deluxe Theatre.

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

{{Municipalities of Telangana}}

[[Category:Cities and towns in Jagtial district]]
[[Category:Mandal headquarters in Jagtial district]]

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SidneyBecnel: reworked section to improve readability and improved wording based on references

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