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{{Infobox settlement
| name = Thorrur
| native_name = తొర్రూర్
| native_name_lang = telugu
| Famous Personality = Bank Shankar ( DHARAVATH SHANKAR)
| nickname =
| settlement_type = Revenue Division/city
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| pushpin_map = India Telangana#India
| pushpin_label_position = right
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| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Telangana, India
| coordinates = {{coord|17.5857|N|79.6578|E|display=inline,title}}
| subdivision_type = 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 = Mahabubabad
| established_title = 
| established_date =
| founder =
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| parts_type = [[Taluka]]s
| parts = Mahabubabad
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| unit_pref = Metric
| area_footnotes =
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| elevation_m = 302
| population_total = 35000 approximately 2021
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| population_density_km2 = auto
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| demographics_type1 = Languages
| demographics1_title1 = Official
| demographics1_info1 = [[Telugu language|Telugu]]
| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
| utc_offset1 = +5:30
| postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]]
| postal_code = 506163
| area_code_type = Telephone code
| area_code = 08719
| registration_plate =TS-26
| blank1_info_sec1 = [[Warangal]] and [[Suryapet]]
| website = www.thorrur.com
| footnotes =
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'''Thorrur''' is a revenue division, mandal and a municipality in [[Mahabubabad district]] of [[Telangana]], [[India]]. It is located on Jayaprakash Narayana road between [[Warangal]] and [[Khammam]]. It is at about 50 km from [[Warangal]], 62 km from [[Suryapet]] and 70 km from Khammam. It is a rapidly growing town due to its location.

==Geography==
The region of the mandal is mainly plain with occasional hillocks. For a satellite and map view of Thorrur please click the following Google Maps link.[https://goo.gl/maps/sNPMnruK8dB2]

==Demographics==
Thorrur is a revenue division and mandal. Thorrur mandal, including its villages, has a total population of 76,519 of which 38,506 are male and 38,013 are female, according to 2011 census. Male female ratio is 987:1000. Of the total population, 12,179 are [[Scheduled Tribes]] and 14,468 are [[Scheduled Castes]]. The overall literacy percentage is around 55% of which male is 67% and female is 43%. Thorrur town has a population of 19,100 with 9,688 males and 9,412 females. The main language spoken is Telugu with quite a bit of [[Telangana]] accent. Majority of the population are Hindu with few Muslims and Christians. In addition, there are many tribals called lambada, mostly living in small hamlets (thandas).

==History==
Origins of the name Thorrur are not known. There is a fort (Ghadi), in Thorrur town, in the old village area, indicating local rulers (Jamindars) under [[Nizam]] or even earlier rulers. History of Thorrur is similar to that of Warangal ruled by Kakatiya's, Delhi sultanate, Mughals and finally Nizams. The region prospered during Kakatiya's period with the construction of tanks for villages, temples etc.

==Administration and politics==
Thorrur is in [[Palakurthi]] assembly constituency and [[Warangal]] parliamentary constituency. Though the assembly constituency is not named after Thorrur, it acts as the center for all political activities. Thorrur being the biggest town in the constituency, the main offices of all the political parties are located here. [[Indian National Congress]] and [[Telangana Rashtra Samithi]] (TRS) are the major political parties.

==Education==
'''Thorrur is known for Education hub'''
Thorrur ZPPSS is one of the best govt high schools in district.

'''Schools :'''
1.Sharada High School (E/M & T/M).
2.Abhyas Montessori Techno School (E/M).
3.Vikas High school (E/M).
4.Siddarha High School (E/M,T/M).
5.Sahithi High School (E/M,T/M).
6.Little Flower High School (E/M).
7.St'Savio, Vikas E/M School.
8.Krishnaveni talent High School.
9.St.paul's high school.10.PSR school of excellence.
10.Vidya bharathi High school
11.Aryabhatta concept school

'''Junior Colleges'''

1. Govt. Jr. College.
2.Vidyabhivardhini Jr. college. 3.Vaggdevi Jr. College.
4.Samatha Jr. College.
5.Ekashila Jr. College.
6.Sairam Jr. College.
7.Samatha ITI.

'''Degree Colleges'''
1.Sairam Degree College (SRDC).
2.Samatha Degree & PG College.
3.Kakatiya Degree College.
4.Maharshi Degree College.

==Nearest cities==
* [[Warangal]]-50 km
* [[Suryapet]]-59 km
* [[Khammam]]-73 km
* [[Hyderabad]]-146 km
* [[Mahabubabad]]-40 km

==Transportation==
Road is the only means of transportation to Thorrur. Nearby railway stations are Warangal, Mahabubabad, Kesamudram and Khammam. Nearest airport is Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad. [[TSRTC]]thorrur bus depot buses connect Thorrur to important surrounding cities/towns like [[Hyderabad, India|Hyderabad]], [[Warangal]], [[Suryapet]], [[Jangaon]], [[Khammam]] and [[Mahabubabad]] etc. In addition, buses connect to surrounding villages of Thorrur.

==References==

{{Reflist}}

{{Cities and towns in Warangal district}}

[[Category:Cities and towns in Mahabubabad district]]

Thorrur, Mahabubabad district - Revision history

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