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| name                           = Warangal  
| name                     = Warangal
| other_name                     = Orugallu, Ekashila Nagaram
| other_name               = Orugallu, Ekashila Nagaram
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| settlement_type         = [[Warangal Tri-City|Tri-City]]
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| image_skyline           = WarangalMontage.jpg
| image_alt                       = Montage of Warangal city images.
| image_alt               = Montage of Warangal city images.
| image_caption                   = Clockwise from top: City view as seen from Govindarajula hill, [[Kakatiya University]], [[Warangal Fort]], [[Thousand Pillar Temple]], [[Kakatiya Kala Thoranam]]
| image_caption           = Clockwise from top: City view as seen from Govindarajula hill, [[Kakatiya University]], [[Warangal Fort]], [[Thousand Pillar Temple]], [[Kakatiya Kala Thoranam]]
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| coordinates             = {{coord|17.968900|N|79.594100|E|display=inline,title}}
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| subdivision_name         = {{flag|India}}
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| subdivision_type1       = [[States and territories of India|State]]
| subdivision_name1               = [[Telangana]]
| subdivision_name1       =[[Telangana]]
| subdivision_type2               = [[List of districts of India|District]]
| subdivision_type2       = [[List of districts of India|District]]
| subdivision_name2               = [[Warangal district]]
| subdivision_name2       = [[Warangal district]]
| nickname                       = [[Warangal Tri-City|Tri-City]]
| nickname                 = [[Warangal Tri-City|Tri-City]]
| established_title               = Founded
| established_title       = Founded
| established_date               = 1163 AD
| established_date         = 1163 AD
| founder                         = [[Kakatiya dynasty]]
| founder                 = [[Kakatiya dynasty]]
| government_type                 = [[Municipal Corporation]]
| government_type         = [[Municipal Corporation]]
| governing_body                 = [[Greater Warangal Municipal Corporation|GWMC]]<br />[[Kakatiya Urban Development Authority|KUDA]]
| governing_body           = [[Greater Warangal Municipal Corporation]]<br />[[Kakatiya Urban Development Authority|KUDA]]
| leader_title                   = [[Mayor]]
| leader_title             = [[Mayor]]
| leader_name                     = [[Gundu Sudha Rani]]
| leader_name             = [[Gundu Sudha Rani]]
| leader_party                   = [[Telangana Rashtra Samithi|TRS]]
| leader_party             = [[Telangana Rashtra Samithi|TRS]]
| unit_pref                       = Metric
| unit_pref               = Metric
| area_footnotes                 = <ref name="profile">{{cite web |title=Budget Estimates for the Year 2017–2018 and Revised Budget Estimates for the Year 2016–2017 |url=https://gwmc.gov.in/RTI%20pdfs/Chapter-XII.pdf |website=Greater Warangal Municipal Corporation |access-date=6 June 2019 |page=3}}</ref><ref name="metro">{{cite web|title=About Kakatiya Urban Development Authority|url=http://kuda.co.in/about.php|website=Kakatiya Urban Development Authority}}</ref>
| area_footnotes           = <ref name="profile">{{cite web |title=Budget Estimates for the Year 2017–2018 and Revised Budget Estimates for the Year 2016–2017 |url=https://gwmc.gov.in/RTI%20pdfs/Chapter-XII.pdf |website=Greater Warangal Municipal Corporation |access-date=6 June 2019 |page=3}}</ref><ref name="metro">{{cite web|title=About Kakatiya Urban Development Authority|url=http://kuda.co.in/about.php|website=Kakatiya Urban Development Authority|access-date=6 July 2020|archive-date=1 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210301193646/http://kuda.co.in/about.php|url-status=dead}}</ref>
| total_type                     = [[City]]
| total_type               = [[City]]
| area_total_km2                 = 406.97
| area_total_km2           = 406.97
| area_metro_km2                 = 1805
| area_metro_km2           = 1805
| elevation_footnotes             =  
| elevation_footnotes     =  
| elevation_m                     = 266
| elevation_m                 = 288
| population_total               = 830,281
| population_total         = 704,570
| population_as_of               = 2011
| population_as_of         = 2011
| population_footnotes           = <ref name="aboutgwmc">{{cite web|title=About Us|url=http://gwmc.gov.in/aboutUs.aspx|website=[[GWMC]]|access-date=13 May 2020}}</ref><ref name="totalpop">{{cite web|title=STATEMENT SHOWING THE REVENUE VILLAGE WISE 2011 CENSUS POPULATION FIGURES IN WARANGAL DISTRICT|url=https://gwmc.gov.in/attachments/CENSUS-2011-POPULATION.pdf|website=[[GWMC]]|access-date=13 May 2020}}</ref><ref name="profile" />
| population_footnotes     = <ref name="aboutgwmc">{{cite web|title=About Us|url=http://gwmc.gov.in/aboutUs.aspx|website=[[GWMC]]|access-date=13 May 2020}}</ref><ref name="totalpop">{{cite web|title=STATEMENT SHOWING THE REVENUE VILLAGE WISE 2011 CENSUS POPULATION FIGURES IN WARANGAL DISTRICT|url=https://gwmc.gov.in/attachments/CENSUS-2011-POPULATION.pdf|website=[[GWMC]]|access-date=13 May 2020}}</ref><ref name="profile" />
| population_density_km2         = 2000
| population_density_km2   = 2000
| population_metro               = 1.3 million
| population_metro         = 753,438
| population_rank                 = [[List of cities in Telangana by population|2nd (Telangana)]]
| population_rank         = [[List of cities in Telangana by population|2nd (Telangana)]]
| population_demonym             = Warangalite,
| population_demonym       = Warangalite,
Kakatiyan
Kakatiyan
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| demographics_type1       = Languages
| demographics1_title1           = Official
| demographics1_title1     = Official
| demographics1_info1             = [[Telugu language|Telugu]]
| demographics1_info1     = [[Telugu language|Telugu]]
| timezone1                       = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
| timezone1               = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
| utc_offset1                     = +5:30
| utc_offset1             = +5:30
| postal_code_type               = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]]
| postal_code_type         = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]]
| postal_code                     = 506001–506019
| postal_code             = 506001–506019
| area_code                       = [[Telephone numbers in India|+91–0870]]
| area_code               = [[Telephone numbers in India|+91–0870]]
| area_code_type                 = Telephone code
| area_code_type           = Telephone code
| registration_plate             = [[Vehicle registration plates of India|TS-03<br />AP-36 (Former)]]
| registration_plate       = [[Vehicle registration plates of India|TS-03<br />AP-36 (Former)]]
| website                         = {{URL|http://www.gwmc.gov.in/}}
| website                 = {{URL|http://www.gwmc.gov.in/}}
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'''Warangal''' ({{audio|Warangal.ogg|pronunciation}}) is a city in the [[India]]n state of [[Telangana]]. It is the second largest city in Telangana with a population of {{formatnum:830281}} per [[2011 Census of India]],<ref name="aboutgwmc" /><ref name="totalpop" /> and spreading over an {{convert|406|km2|sqmi|0|abbr=on}}.<ref name="profile" />  
'''Warangal''' ({{audio|Tu-వరంగల్.oga|pronunciation}}) is a city in the [[India]]n state of [[Telangana]] and the district headquarters of Warangal district. It is the second largest city in Telangana with a population of 704,570 per [[2011 Census of India]],<ref name="aboutgwmc" /><ref name="totalpop" /> and spreading over an {{convert|406|km2|sqmi|0|abbr=on}}.<ref name="profile" />  
Warangal served as the capital of the [[Kakatiya dynasty]] which was established in 1163. The monuments left by the Kakatiyas include fortresses, lakes, temples and stone gateways which, in the present, helped the city to become a popular tourist attraction. The [[Kakatiya Kala Thoranam]] was included in the [[emblem of Telangana]] by the state government and Warangal is also touted as the cultural capital of Telangana.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Mahender|first=Adepu|date=2018-08-25|title=Cultural capital of Telangana awaits State auditorium|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Warangal-Tab/2018-08-25/Cultural-capital-of-Telangana-awaits-State-auditorium/407555|access-date=2021-10-12|website=www.thehansindia.com|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-telangana/Warangal-city-may-not-be-divided/article14625930.ece|title=Warangal city may not be divided|last=Rao|first=Gollapudi Srinivasa|date=2016-09-07|work=The Hindu|access-date=2017-12-16|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X|url-status=live}}</ref>
Warangal served as the capital of the [[Kakatiya dynasty]] which was established in 1163. The monuments left by the Kakatiyas include fortresses, lakes, temples and stone gateways which, in the present, helped the city to become a popular tourist attraction. The [[Kakatiya Kala Thoranam]] was included in the [[emblem of Telangana]] by the state government and Warangal is also touted as the cultural capital of Telangana.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Mahender|first=Adepu|date=2018-08-25|title=Cultural capital of Telangana awaits State auditorium|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Warangal-Tab/2018-08-25/Cultural-capital-of-Telangana-awaits-State-auditorium/407555|access-date=2021-10-12|website=www.thehansindia.com|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-telangana/Warangal-city-may-not-be-divided/article14625930.ece|title=Warangal city may not be divided|last=Rao|first=Gollapudi Srinivasa|date=2016-09-07|work=The Hindu|access-date=2017-12-16|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X|url-status=live}}</ref>


It is one of the eleven cities in the country to have been chosen for the [[Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana]] scheme by the [[Government of India]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://hridayindia.in/warangal/|title=Warangal {{!}} Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana (HRIDAY)|website=hridayindia.in|access-date=2016-07-13}}</ref> It was also selected as a ''[[smart city]]'' in the "fast-track competition", which makes it eligible for additional investment to improve urban infrastructure and industrial opportunities under the [[Smart Cities Mission]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/Lucknow-Warangal-among-13-smart-cities-announced-by-govt./article14337157.ece|title=Lucknow, Warangal among 13 smart cities announced by govt.|date=2016-05-24|newspaper=The Hindu|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X|access-date=2016-07-13|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201108143347/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/Lucknow-Warangal-among-13-smart-cities-announced-by-govt./article14337157.ece|archive-date=8 November 2020}}</ref>
It is one of eleven cities in the country to have been chosen for the [[Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana]] scheme by the [[Government of India]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://hridayindia.in/warangal/|title=Warangal {{!}} Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana (HRIDAY)|website=hridayindia.in|access-date=2016-07-13}}</ref> It was also selected as a ''[[smart city]]'' in the "fast-track competition", which makes it eligible for additional investment to improve urban infrastructure and industrial opportunities under the [[Smart Cities Mission]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/Lucknow-Warangal-among-13-smart-cities-announced-by-govt./article14337157.ece|title=Lucknow, Warangal among 13 smart cities announced by govt.|date=2016-05-24|newspaper=The Hindu|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X|access-date=2016-07-13|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201108143347/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/Lucknow-Warangal-among-13-smart-cities-announced-by-govt./article14337157.ece|archive-date=8 November 2020}}</ref>


The three urban cities [[Kazipet]], [[Hanamkonda]] and Warangal are together known as [[Warangal Tri-City]]. The three cities are connected by National Highway 163 ([[Hyderabad]]–[[Bhuvanagiri, Telangana|Bhuvanagiri]]–Warangal–[[Bhopalpatnam]]). The major stations are Kazipet Junction railway station and Warangal railway station.
The three urban cities: [[Kazipet]], [[Hanamkonda]] and Warangal are together known as [[Warangal Tri-City]]. The three cities are connected by the National Highway 163 ([[Hyderabad]]–[[Bhuvanagiri, Telangana|Bhuvanagiri]]–Warangal–[[Bhopalpatnam]]). The major stations are Kazipet Junction railway station and Warangal railway station.


== Etymology ==
== Etymology ==
During the 160 years of [[Kakatiya dynasty|Kakatiya]] rule between 1163 - 1323, Warangal was referred with various names like ''Orugallu'', ''Ekasila Nagaram'', or ''Omatikonda'' all these means a 'single stone' referring to a huge granite boulder present in the Warangal fort.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://hridayindia.in/warangal/ |title = HRI Day India}}</ref> When the Kakatiya dynasty was defeated by [[Delhi Sultanate]] in 1323, ruler Juna Khan conquered the city and renamed it as Sultanpur.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=K7ZZzk8cXh8C&q=warangal+named+as+sultanpur&pg=PA86 | title=Series-16 Indian History–Medieval India}}</ref> Later [[Musunuri Nayaks]] recaptured Warangal in 1336 A. D. and named it Orugallu again.
During the 160 years of [[Kakatiya dynasty|Kakatiya]] rule between 1163 - 1323, Warangal was referred with various names like ''Orugallu'', ''Ekasila Nagaram'', or ''Omatikonda'' all these means a 'single stone' referring to a huge granite boulder present in the Warangal fort.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://hridayindia.in/warangal/ |title = HRI Day India}}</ref> When the Kakatiya dynasty was defeated by [[Delhi Sultanate]] in 1323, ruler [[Juna Khan]], Crown Prince of [[Ghiyath al-Din Tughluq]], conquered the city and renamed it as Sultanpur.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Jayapalan |first1=N. |title=History of India |date=2001 |publisher=Atlantic Publishers & Distri |isbn=978-81-7156-928-1 |page=34 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=6L6avTlqJNYC&pg=PA34 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=K7ZZzk8cXh8C&q=warangal+named+as+sultanpur&pg=PA86 | title=Series-16 Indian History–Medieval India}}</ref> Later [[Musunuri Nayaks]] recaptured Warangal in 1336 A. D. and named it Orugallu again.


== History ==
== History ==
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  | caption3 = Kakatiyas well at Warangal
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Warangal was the ancient capital of Kakatiya dynasty.<ref>{{cite book |title=Historic Landmarks of the Deccan |url=https://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.106468 |last=Haig |first=Thomas Wolseley |author-link=Wolseley Haig |year=1907 |place=Allahabad |publisher=The Pioneer Press |page=66}}</ref> It was ruled by many kings such as Beta Raja I, Prola Raja I, Beta Raja II, Prola Raja II, [[Rudradeva]], Mahadeva, Ganapathideva, [[Prataparudra]] and [[Rani Rudrama Devi]] who is the only woman to rule over Telugu region. Beta Raja I is the founder of Kakatiya Dynasty and ruled the kingdom for 30 years and was succeeded by his son Prola Raja I who shifted his capital to [[Hanamkonda]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=History of Kakatiya Dynasty (Kakatiya Empire, Kakatiyas)| url=https://www.importantindia.com/9551/kakatiya-dynasty/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170920063344/http://www.importantindia.com:80/9551/kakatiya-dynasty/| archive-date=20 September 2017|url-status=dead |date=2013-12-13}}</ref>
Warangal was the ancient capital of the Kakatiya dynasty.<ref>{{cite book |title=Historic Landmarks of the Deccan |url=https://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.106468 |last=Haig |first=Thomas Wolseley |author-link=Wolseley Haig |year=1907 |place=Allahabad |publisher=The Pioneer Press |page=66}}</ref> It was ruled by many kings such as Beta Raja I, Prola Raja I, Beta Raja II, Prola Raja II, [[Rudradeva]], Mahadeva, Ganapathideva, [[Prataparudra]] and [[Rani Rudrama Devi]] who is the only woman to rule over Telugu region. Beta Raja I is the founder of Kakatiya Dynasty and ruled the kingdom for 30 years and was succeeded by his son Prola Raja I who shifted his capital to [[Hanamkonda]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=History of Kakatiya Dynasty (Kakatiya Empire, Kakatiyas)| url=https://www.importantindia.com/9551/kakatiya-dynasty/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170920063344/http://www.importantindia.com:80/9551/kakatiya-dynasty/| archive-date=20 September 2017|url-status=dead |date=2013-12-13}}</ref>


During the rule of Ganapathideva, the capital was shifted from Hanamkonda to Warangal.<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.art-and-archaeology.com/india/warangal/wa01.html | title=Ancient India| url-status=live| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201130010224/http://www.art-and-archaeology.com/india/warangal/wa01.html| archive-date=30 November 2020}}</ref> Kakatiya Period Inscriptions praised Warangal as best city within all of Telugu region up to shores of the Ocean.<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=pfAKljlCJq0C&q=warangal+best|title=Precolonial India in Practice: Society, Region, and Identity in Medieval Andhra|last=Cynthia|first=Talbot|publisher=Oxford University Press|date=2001-09-20|isbn=978-0-19-803123-9|page=37}}</ref> The Kakatiyas left many monuments, including an impressive fortress, four massive stone gateways, the Swayambhu temple dedicated to [[Shiva]], and the [[Ramappa temple]] situated near Ramappa Lake. The cultural and administrative distinction of the Kakatiyas was mentioned by [[Marco Polo]]. After the defeat of [[Prataparudra II]], the [[Musunuri Nayaks]] united 72 Nayak chieftains and captured Warangal from [[Delhi Sultanate]] and ruled for fifty years. After the demise of the Nayaks, Warangal was part of the [[Bahmani Sultanate]] and then the Sultanate of [[Golconda]].
During the rule of Ganapathideva, the capital was shifted from Hanamkonda to Warangal.<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.art-and-archaeology.com/india/warangal/wa01.html | title=Ancient India| url-status=live| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201130010224/http://www.art-and-archaeology.com/india/warangal/wa01.html| archive-date=30 November 2020}}</ref> Kakatiya Period Inscriptions praised Warangal as the best city within the Telugu region, up to shores of the Ocean.<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=pfAKljlCJq0C&q=warangal+best|title=Precolonial India in Practice: Society, Region, and Identity in Medieval Andhra|last=Cynthia|first=Talbot|publisher=Oxford University Press|date=2001-09-20|isbn=978-0-19-803123-9|page=37}}</ref> The Kakatiyas left many monuments, including an impressive fortress, four massive stone gateways, the Swayambhu temple dedicated to [[Shiva]], and the [[Ramappa temple]] situated near Ramappa Lake. The cultural and administrative distinction of the Kakatiyas was mentioned by [[Marco Polo]]. After the defeat of [[Prataparudra II]], the [[Musunuri Nayaks]] united 72 Nayak chieftains and captured Warangal from [[Delhi Sultanate]] and ruled for fifty years. After the demise of the Nayaks, Warangal was part of the [[Bahmani Sultanate]] and then the Sultanate of [[Golconda]].


The [[Mughal Empire|Mughal]] emperor [[Aurangzeb]] conquered [[Golconda]] in 1687, and it remained part of the Mughal empire until the southern provinces of the empire split away to become the state of [[Hyderabad state|Hyderabad]] in 1724, which included the Telangana region and some parts of [[Maharashtra]] and [[Karnataka]]. Hyderabad was annexed to India in 1948, and became an [[States and territories of India|Indian state]] called as Hyderabad state. In 1956 Hyderabad state was partitioned as part of the [[States Reorganisation Act]], and Telangana, the [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-speaking region of Hyderabad state, which includes Warangal, became part of Andhra Pradesh. After the Telangana movement, Telangana state was formed on 2 June 2014, Warangal became part of Telangana State.
The [[Mughal Empire|Mughal]] emperor [[Aurangzeb]] conquered [[Golconda]] in 1687, and it remained part of the Mughal empire until the southern provinces of the empire split away to become the state of [[Hyderabad state|Hyderabad]] in 1724, which included the Telangana region and some parts of [[Maharashtra]] and [[Karnataka]]. Hyderabad was annexed to India in 1948, and became an [[States and territories of India|Indian state]] called Hyderabad state. In 1956, Hyderabad state was partitioned as part of the [[States Reorganisation Act]], and Telangana, the [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-speaking region of Hyderabad state, which includes Warangal, became part of Andhra Pradesh. After the Telangana movement, Telangana state was formed on 2 June 2014, Warangal became a part of Telangana State.


== Geography and climate ==
== Geography and climate ==
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|caption=†<small>Includes [[Sikh]]s, [[Jainism|Jains]] </small>
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{{India census population
{{Historical population
|1901=31186
| source = <ref name="Census 1951-61">{{cite book|title=Process of urban fringe development: A model|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=buz5csyXFmwC|publisher=Concept Publishing Company|page=25|last=Gopi|first=K.N|year=1978|access-date=6 August 2013}}</ref><ref name="Census Hyderabad">{{cite web|title=Economy, population and urban sprawl a comparative study of urban agglomerations of Banglore and Hyderabad, India using remote sensing and GIS techniques|url=http://www.cicred.org/Eng/Seminars/Details/Seminars/PDE2007/Papers/IYER_Neelakantan_paperNairobi2007-project.pdf|last1=Iyer|first1=Neelakantan Krishna|last2=Kulkarni|first2=Sumati|last3=Raghavaswam|first3=V.|page=21|date=13 June 2007|publisher=circed.org|access-date=10 December 2012|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201201030200/http://www.cicred.org/Eng/Seminars/Details/Seminars/PDE2007/Papers/IYER_Neelakantan_paperNairobi2007-project.pdf|archive-date=1 December 2020}}</ref><ref name="greater Hyderabad">{{cite web|title=Cities having population 1 lakh and above, census 2011|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/paper2/data_files/India2/Table_2_PR_Cities_1Lakh_and_Above.pdf|page=11|year=2011|publisher=Government of India|access-date=10 December 2012}}</ref>
|1911=48342
| 1901 | 31186
|1921=46791
| 1911 | 48342
|1931=62119
| 1921 | 46791
|1941=92808
| 1931 | 62119
|1951=133130
| 1941 | 92808
|1961=160000
| 1951 | 133130
|1971=210040
| 1961 | 160000
|1981=338910
| 1971 | 210040
|1991=447657
| 1981 | 338910
|2001=530636
| 1991 | 447657
|2011=830281
| 2001 | 530636
|state=
| 2011 | 830281
|title=Warangal city population
}}
|footnote=Sources:<ref name="Census 1951-61">{{cite book|title=Process of urban fringe development: A model|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=buz5csyXFmwC|publisher=Concept Publishing Company|page=25|last=Gopi|first=K.N|year=1978|access-date=6 August 2013}}</ref><ref name="Census Hyderabad">{{cite web|title=Economy, population and urban sprawl a comparative study of urban agglomerations of Banglore and Hyderabad, India using remote sensing and GIS techniques|url=http://www.cicred.org/Eng/Seminars/Details/Seminars/PDE2007/Papers/IYER_Neelakantan_paperNairobi2007-project.pdf|last1=Iyer|first1=Neelakantan Krishna|last2=Kulkarni|first2=Sumati|last3=Raghavaswam|first3=V.|page=21|date=13 June 2007|publisher=circed.org|access-date=10 December 2012|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201201030200/http://www.cicred.org/Eng/Seminars/Details/Seminars/PDE2007/Papers/IYER_Neelakantan_paperNairobi2007-project.pdf|archive-date=1 December 2020}}</ref><ref name="greater Hyderabad">{{cite web|title=Cities having population 1 lakh and above, census 2011|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/paper2/data_files/India2/Table_2_PR_Cities_1Lakh_and_Above.pdf|page=11|year=2011|publisher=Government of India|access-date=10 December 2012}}</ref>}}
{{As of|2011}} [[Census of India]], the city has population of {{formatnum:627449}}, which later increased to the present population of 830,281, including the expanded city limits.<ref name="aboutgwmc" /><ref name="totalpop" /><ref name="profile" />
{{As of|2011}} [[Census of India]], the city has population of {{formatnum:627449}}, which later increased to the present population of 830,281, including the expanded city limits.<ref name="aboutgwmc" /><ref name="totalpop" /><ref name="profile" />


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[[Greater Warangal Municipal Corporation]] is the civic body of the city, which oversees the civic needs. Established in 1899, it is one of the oldest urban local bodies in India.<ref name="profile" /> City planning is governed by the [[Kakatiya Urban Development Authority]] (KUDA), constituted in 1982 by the local government for the planning, development and management of the Kakatiya Urban Development Area.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://kuda.in/profile.html|title=Kakatiy Urban Development Authority |publisher=Kuda.in |access-date=19 April 2014}}</ref> It has its jurisdictional area spread over {{Convert|1805|km2|mi2|abbr=on}}, covering 19 [[mandals]], 181 villages in the three districts of [[Warangal district]], [[Hanamkonda district|Hanamkonda]] and [[Jangaon district|Jangaon]].<ref>{{cite web |title=KUDA |url=http://www.kuda.in/Objectives.html |website=www.kuda.in |access-date=6 June 2019}}</ref> {{As of|2016}}, the corporation has bagged a total of eleven awards in various categories, such as conservation, sanitation, heritage, etc.<ref name="profile" />{{rp|6}}<ref>{{cite news |author=Staff Reporter |title=Warangal model for solid waste management |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/warangal-model-for-solid-waste-management/article4832289.ece |access-date=6 June 2019 |work=The Hindu |date=20 June 2013 |language=en-IN|url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201205191224/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/warangal-model-for-solid-waste-management/article4832289.ece |archive-date=5 December 2020 }}</ref> For electoral purpose, the city is divided into 58 [[Ward (electoral subdivision)|electoral wards]], of which 50% are reserved for women. A total of thirty seats are reserved for [[Backward Class|BC{{'}}s]] (19), [[Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes|SC{{'}}s (9) and ST{{'}}s (2)]] respectively.<ref>{{cite news |title=Reservation of wards finalised in Warangal, Khammam |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/reservation-of-wards-finalised-in-warangal-khammam/article8242821.ece |access-date=6 June 2019 |work=The Hindu |date=16 February 2016 |language=en-IN|url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201205185037/https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/reservation-of-wards-finalised-in-warangal-khammam/article8242821.ece |archive-date=5 December 2020 }}</ref>
[[Greater Warangal Municipal Corporation]] is the civic body of the city, which oversees the civic needs. Established in 1899, it is one of the oldest urban local bodies in India.<ref name="profile" /> City planning is governed by the [[Kakatiya Urban Development Authority]] (KUDA), constituted in 1982 by the local government for the planning, development and management of the Kakatiya Urban Development Area.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://kuda.in/profile.html|title=Kakatiy Urban Development Authority |publisher=Kuda.in |access-date=19 April 2014}}</ref> It has its jurisdictional area spread over {{Convert|1805|km2|mi2|abbr=on}}, covering 19 [[mandals]], 181 villages in the three districts of [[Warangal district]], [[Hanamkonda district|Hanamkonda]] and [[Jangaon district|Jangaon]].<ref>{{cite web |title=KUDA |url=http://www.kuda.in/Objectives.html |website=www.kuda.in |access-date=6 June 2019}}</ref> {{As of|2016}}, the corporation has bagged a total of eleven awards in various categories, such as conservation, sanitation, heritage, etc.<ref name="profile" />{{rp|6}}<ref>{{cite news |author=Staff Reporter |title=Warangal model for solid waste management |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/warangal-model-for-solid-waste-management/article4832289.ece |access-date=6 June 2019 |work=The Hindu |date=20 June 2013 |language=en-IN|url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201205191224/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/warangal-model-for-solid-waste-management/article4832289.ece |archive-date=5 December 2020 }}</ref> For electoral purpose, the city is divided into 58 [[Ward (electoral subdivision)|electoral wards]], of which 50% are reserved for women. A total of thirty seats are reserved for [[Backward Class|BC{{'}}s]] (19), [[Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes|SC{{'}}s (9) and ST{{'}}s (2)]] respectively.<ref>{{cite news |title=Reservation of wards finalised in Warangal, Khammam |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/reservation-of-wards-finalised-in-warangal-khammam/article8242821.ece |access-date=6 June 2019 |work=The Hindu |date=16 February 2016 |language=en-IN|url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201205185037/https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/reservation-of-wards-finalised-in-warangal-khammam/article8242821.ece |archive-date=5 December 2020 }}</ref>


In October 2012, the corporation conducted ''Clean Cities Championship'', which invited professionals from 57 municipalities across the state for effective waste management and was won by [[Khammam Municipal Corporation]].<ref name="auto">{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/magazine/Trash-driving/article15616669.ece|title=Trash driving|last=Acharya|first=Keya|date=2012-11-24|work=The Hindu|access-date=2019-04-07|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201205182319/https://www.thehindu.com/features/magazine/Trash-driving/article15616669.ece|archive-date=5 December 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ipsnews.net/2012/11/making-waste-management-a-sport-in-india/|title=Making Waste Management a Sport in India|website=www.ipsnews.net|access-date=2019-04-07|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201201150112/http://www.ipsnews.net/2012/11/making-waste-management-a-sport-in-india/|archive-date=1 December 2020}}</ref><ref name="auto1">{{Cite web|last1=Malhotra|first1=Meghna|last2=Baradi|first2=Manvita|last3=Centre -UMC|first3=Urban Management|title=Compendium Of Good Practices in Solid Waste Management, March 2015|url=https://www.academia.edu/22906452|language=en|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190406141137/https://www.academia.edu/22906452/Compendium_Of_Good_Practices_in_Solid_Waste_Management_March_2015|archive-date=6 April 2019}}</ref> Following the event, Warangal became the first city in India to achieve 100% door-to-door [[Municipal solid waste|MSW collection]]. About 70% of households started practicing two-bin MSW segregation into wet and dry waste. 420 cement bins and 128 dumpsters were removed from locations across Warangal making it a no dump city.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Malhotra|first1=Meghna|last2=Baradi|first2=Manvita|last3=Centre -UMC|first3=Urban Management|title=Compendium Of Good Practices in Solid Waste Management, March 2015|url=https://www.academia.edu/22906452|language=en|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190406141137/https://www.academia.edu/22906452/Compendium_Of_Good_Practices_in_Solid_Waste_Management_March_2015|archive-date=6 April 2019}}</ref> GWMC was able to reduce the MSW going to landfill by 30% to 40%.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.npcindia.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/7.2-Annex-for-NPC-Warangal.pdf|title=National Productivity Council India: Clean Cities Championship Case Study}}</ref> and the dumpyard with significantly reduced load is, in phases, being converted into a nature park with [[vermicompost]]ing sheds.<ref name="auto1"/>
In October 2012, the corporation conducted ''Clean Cities Championship'', which invited professionals from 57 municipalities across the state for effective waste management and was won by [[Khammam Municipal Corporation]].<ref name="auto">{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/magazine/Trash-driving/article15616669.ece|title=Trash driving|last=Acharya|first=Keya|date=2012-11-24|work=The Hindu|access-date=2019-04-07|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201205182319/https://www.thehindu.com/features/magazine/Trash-driving/article15616669.ece|archive-date=5 December 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ipsnews.net/2012/11/making-waste-management-a-sport-in-india/|title=Making Waste Management a Sport in India|website=www.ipsnews.net|date=22 November 2012 |access-date=2019-04-07|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201201150112/http://www.ipsnews.net/2012/11/making-waste-management-a-sport-in-india/|archive-date=1 December 2020}}</ref><ref name="auto1">{{Cite web|last1=Malhotra|first1=Meghna|last2=Baradi|first2=Manvita|last3=Centre -UMC|first3=Urban Management|title=Compendium Of Good Practices in Solid Waste Management, March 2015|url=https://www.academia.edu/22906452|language=en|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190406141137/https://www.academia.edu/22906452/Compendium_Of_Good_Practices_in_Solid_Waste_Management_March_2015|archive-date=6 April 2019}}</ref> Following the event, Warangal became the first city in India to achieve 100% door-to-door [[Municipal solid waste|MSW collection]]. About 70% of households started practicing two-bin MSW segregation into wet and dry waste. 420 cement bins and 128 dumpsters were removed from locations across Warangal making it a no dump city.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Malhotra|first1=Meghna|last2=Baradi|first2=Manvita|last3=Centre -UMC|first3=Urban Management|title=Compendium Of Good Practices in Solid Waste Management, March 2015|url=https://www.academia.edu/22906452|language=en|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190406141137/https://www.academia.edu/22906452/Compendium_Of_Good_Practices_in_Solid_Waste_Management_March_2015|archive-date=6 April 2019}}</ref> GWMC was able to reduce the MSW going to landfill by 30% to 40%.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.npcindia.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/7.2-Annex-for-NPC-Warangal.pdf|title=National Productivity Council India: Clean Cities Championship Case Study}}</ref> and the dumpyard with significantly reduced load is, in phases, being converted into a nature park with [[vermicompost]]ing sheds.<ref name="auto1"/>


=== Law and order ===
=== Law and order ===
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Agriculture is the main economic activity with irrigation depending mainly on monsoon and seasonal rainfalls. Major crops are [[paddy (unmilled rice)|paddy]], [[cotton]], [[mango]] and [[wheat]]. Warangal benefits from the Godavari lift irrigation scheme which is designed to lift water from the [[Godavari]] river to irrigate drought prone areas in the Telangana region.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://irrigation.cgg.gov.in/OngMaj/GodavariLiftIrrigationSchemeDetail.htm |title=Detailed Profile of the Project |publisher=Irrigation.cgg.gov.in |date=23 May 2003 |access-date=19 April 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140326105439/http://irrigation.cgg.gov.in/OngMaj/GodavariLiftIrrigationSchemeDetail.htm |archive-date=26 March 2014 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
Agriculture is the main economic activity with irrigation depending mainly on monsoon and seasonal rainfalls. Major crops are [[paddy (unmilled rice)|paddy]], [[cotton]], [[mango]] and [[wheat]]. Warangal benefits from the Godavari lift irrigation scheme which is designed to lift water from the [[Godavari]] river to irrigate drought prone areas in the Telangana region.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://irrigation.cgg.gov.in/OngMaj/GodavariLiftIrrigationSchemeDetail.htm |title=Detailed Profile of the Project |publisher=Irrigation.cgg.gov.in |date=23 May 2003 |access-date=19 April 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140326105439/http://irrigation.cgg.gov.in/OngMaj/GodavariLiftIrrigationSchemeDetail.htm |archive-date=26 March 2014 |url-status=dead}}</ref>


The city hosts second-biggest grain market of Asia, located in Enumamula.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiagrowing.com/Telangana/Warangal/Hanamkonda/Enumamula|title=Enumamula Village, Hanamkonda Mandal, Warangal |publisher=India Growing |access-date=19 April 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140326103159/http://www.indiagrowing.com/Telangana/Warangal/Hanamkonda/Enumamula |archive-date=26 March 2014 }}</ref> [[Information Technology]] is another sector in which the city is making steady progress with its Incubation centre at [[Madikonda]]. Recently [[Tech Mahindra]] & [[Cyient]] have opened their development centres and many other IT majors like [[Mindtree]], quadrant resource will be opening their offices shortly.<ref>{{cite web|author=Special Correspondent |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-Telangana/stpiwarangal-woos-investors/article5647745.ece|title=STPI-Warangal woos investors|work=The Hindu|date=3 February 2014|access-date=19 April 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/it-incubation-centre-inaugurated-in-warangal-116021900844_1.html | title=IT Incubation Centre inaugurated in Warangal | work=Business Standard | date=19 February 2016 | access-date=5 July 2016 | author=Press Trust of India| url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200307154831/https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/it-incubation-centre-inaugurated-in-warangal-116021900844_1.html | archive-date=7 March 2020 }}</ref>
The city hosts second-biggest [[grain trade|grain market]] of Asia, located in Enumamula.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiagrowing.com/Telangana/Warangal/Hanamkonda/Enumamula|title=Enumamula Village, Hanamkonda Mandal, Warangal |publisher=India Growing |access-date=19 April 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140326103159/http://www.indiagrowing.com/Telangana/Warangal/Hanamkonda/Enumamula |archive-date=26 March 2014 }}</ref> [[Information Technology]] is another sector in which the city is making steady progress with its Incubation centre at [[Madikonda]]. Recently [[Tech Mahindra]] & [[Cyient]] have opened their development centres and many other IT majors like [[Mindtree]], quadrant resource will be opening their offices shortly.<ref>{{cite web|author=Special Correspondent |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-Telangana/stpiwarangal-woos-investors/article5647745.ece|title=STPI-Warangal woos investors|work=The Hindu|date=3 February 2014|access-date=19 April 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/it-incubation-centre-inaugurated-in-warangal-116021900844_1.html | title=IT Incubation Centre inaugurated in Warangal | work=Business Standard | date=19 February 2016 | access-date=5 July 2016 | author=Press Trust of India| url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200307154831/https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/it-incubation-centre-inaugurated-in-warangal-116021900844_1.html | archive-date=7 March 2020 }}</ref>


== Transport ==
== Transport ==
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=== Roadway ===
=== Roadway ===
The city is connected to major cities and towns by means of road and railways. [[National Highway (India)|National]] and [[state highways]] that pass through the city are, [[National Highway 163 (India)(old numbering)|National Highway 163]], connecting [[Hyderabad]] and [[Bhopalpatnam]]; NH 563 connecting [[Ramagundam]] and [[Khammam]]; State highway 3. [[TSRTC]] operates buses to various destinations from Hanamkonda and Warangal bus stations of the city.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bus Stations|url=http://www.tsrtc.telangana.gov.in/BusStations.php|website=[[TSRTC]]|access-date=20 May 2016}}</ref> Nearly 78 City buses run in various routes across the city and sub urban areas while 45 city buses run from city to nearby villages.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Guntur-still-awaits-city-RTC-services/articleshow/43761506.cms|title=Guntur still awaits city RTC services|work=The Times of India|access-date=28 July 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201127040728/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Guntur-still-awaits-city-RTC-services/articleshow/43761506.cms|archive-date=27 November 2020}}</ref>
The city is connected to major cities and towns by means of road and railways. [[National Highway (India)|National]] and [[state highways]] that pass through the city are, [[National Highway 163 (India)(old numbering)|National Highway 163]], connecting [[Hyderabad]] and [[Bhopalpatnam]]; NH 563 connecting [[Ramagundam]] and [[Khammam]]; State highway 3. [[TSRTC]] operates buses to various destinations from Hanamkonda and Warangal bus stations of the city.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bus Stations|url=http://www.tsrtc.telangana.gov.in/BusStations.php|website=[[TSRTC]]|access-date=20 May 2016|archive-date=10 June 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160610082644/http://www.tsrtc.telangana.gov.in/BusStations.php|url-status=dead}}</ref> Nearly 78 City buses run in various routes across the city and sub urban areas while 45 city buses run from city to nearby villages.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Guntur-still-awaits-city-RTC-services/articleshow/43761506.cms|title=Guntur still awaits city RTC services|work=The Times of India|date=29 September 2014 |access-date=28 July 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201127040728/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Guntur-still-awaits-city-RTC-services/articleshow/43761506.cms|archive-date=27 November 2020}}</ref>


=== Railway ===
=== Railway ===
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=== Airway ===
=== Airway ===
Warangal has an [[Warangal Airport|airport]] built by the Nizams at Mamnoor in 1930. It was largest airport in undivided India with 1,875 acres of land, a 6.6-km runway, a pilot and staff quarters, a pilot training centre and more than one terminal. Many cargo services and Vayudoot services were served. During the [[Sino-Indian War|Indo-China war]], it served as a hangar for government aircraft due to Delhi airport being a target in combat. It remained in service until 1981.<ref name="timesofindia.indiatimes.com">{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Nizam-era-airport-lies-neglected/articleshow/9402208.cms|title=Nizam-era airport lies neglected – Times of India|website=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=2016-07-13|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201020152607/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Nizam-era-airport-lies-neglected/articleshow/9402208.cms|archive-date=20 October 2020}}</ref>
Warangal has an [[Warangal Airport|airport]] built by the Nizams at Mamnoor in 1930. It was largest airport in undivided India with 1,875 acres of land, a 6.6-km runway, a pilot and staff quarters, a pilot training centre and more than one terminal. Many cargo services and Vayudoot services were served. During the [[Sino-Indian War|Indo-China war]], it served as a hangar for government aircraft due to Delhi airport being a target in combat. It remained in service until 1981.<ref name="timesofindia.indiatimes.com">{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Nizam-era-airport-lies-neglected/articleshow/9402208.cms|title=Nizam-era airport lies neglected – Times of India|website=[[The Times of India]]|date=29 July 2011 |access-date=2016-07-13|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201020152607/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Nizam-era-airport-lies-neglected/articleshow/9402208.cms|archive-date=20 October 2020}}</ref>


This airport is currently being used as NCC Training Centre by No. 4(A) air squadron for gliding sorties, skeet shooting and aero-modeling.<ref>{{cite news|title=Mamnoor airport to function only after 2030|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/140921/nation-current-affairs/article/mamnoor-airport-function-only-after-2030|access-date=15 October 2016|work=Deccan Chronicle|date=21 September 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200229085616/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/140921/nation-current-affairs/article/mamnoor-airport-function-only-after-2030|archive-date=29 February 2020}}</ref> There is no scheduled commercial air service from this airport at present.
This airport is currently being used as NCC Training Centre by No. 4(A) air squadron for gliding sorties, skeet shooting and aero-modeling.<ref>{{cite news|title=Mamnoor airport to function only after 2030|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/140921/nation-current-affairs/article/mamnoor-airport-function-only-after-2030|access-date=15 October 2016|work=Deccan Chronicle|date=21 September 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200229085616/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/140921/nation-current-affairs/article/mamnoor-airport-function-only-after-2030|archive-date=29 February 2020}}</ref> There is no scheduled commercial air service from this airport at present.
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* [[Srinivasa Ramanujan Concept School]]
* [[Srinivasa Ramanujan Concept School]]
* [[St. Gabriel's High School]]
* [[St. Gabriel's High School]]
* [[Greenwood High School, Hunter Road]]
* [[Greenwood High School, Hasanparty]]


== Culture ==
== Culture ==
[[File:A few Tourist attraction spots in Warangal Tri-Cities.jpg|thumb|A few Tourist attraction spots in Warangal Tri-Cities]]
[[File:A few Tourist attraction spots in Warangal Tri-Cities.jpg|thumb|A few Tourist attraction spots in Warangal Tri-Cities]]
The residents of the city are often referred as ''Warangalites''.<ref>{{cite news|title=Paying tribute to new State in style|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/paying-tribute-to-new-state-in-style/article7273396.ece|access-date=15 October 2016|work=The Hindu|date=2 June 2015|language=en-IN|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201204120730/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/paying-tribute-to-new-state-in-style/article7273396.ece|archive-date=4 December 2020}}</ref> The [[Warangal Fort]], [[Thousand Pillar Temple]] and the [[Ramappa Temple]] which was inscribed in the list of [[World Heritage sites]] recognised by [[UNESCO]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Centre|first1=UNESCO World Heritage|title=The Glorious Kakatiya Temples and Gateways – UNESCO World Heritage Centre|url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/5889/|website=whc.unesco.org|access-date=28 June 2016|language=en|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210308083849/https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/5889/|archive-date=8 March 2021}}</ref> [[Bhadrakali Temple, Warangal|Bhadrakali Temple]], [[Padmakshi Temple]], Mettu Gutta, [[Govinda Rajula Gutta]], [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Warangal]], [[Syed Shah Afzal Biabani|Kazipet Dargah]], Ursu Gutta, and Erragattu Gutta are the other notable destinations of various religions. Bhadrakali Lake, Waddepally Lake, and Dharmasagar Lake are the water bodies notable for tourism.<ref>{{cite web|title=Regions ::: Visit Telangana – Official Tourism Information for Telangana|url=http://www.telanganatourism.gov.in/partials/destinations/regions/warangal.html|website=www.telanganatourism.gov.in|access-date=28 June 2016}}</ref>
The residents of the city are often referred as ''Warangalites''.<ref>{{cite news|title=Paying tribute to new State in style|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/paying-tribute-to-new-state-in-style/article7273396.ece|access-date=15 October 2016|work=The Hindu|date=2 June 2015|language=en-IN|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201204120730/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/paying-tribute-to-new-state-in-style/article7273396.ece|archive-date=4 December 2020}}</ref> The [[Warangal Fort]], [[Thousand Pillar Temple]] and the [[Ramappa Temple]] which was inscribed in the list of [[World Heritage Sites]] recognised by [[UNESCO]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Centre|first1=UNESCO World Heritage|title=The Glorious Kakatiya Temples and Gateways – UNESCO World Heritage Centre|url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/5889/|website=whc.unesco.org|access-date=28 June 2016|language=en|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210308083849/https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/5889/|archive-date=8 March 2021}}</ref> [[Bhadrakali Temple, Warangal|Bhadrakali Temple]], [[Padmakshi Temple]], Mettu Gutta, [[Govinda Rajula Gutta]], [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Warangal]], [[Syed Shah Afzal Biabani|Kazipet Dargah]], Ursu Gutta, and Erragattu Gutta are the other notable destinations of various religions. Bhadrakali Lake, Waddepally Lake, and Dharmasagar Lake are the water bodies notable for tourism.<ref>{{cite web|title=Regions ::: Visit Telangana – Official Tourism Information for Telangana|url=http://www.telanganatourism.gov.in/partials/destinations/regions/warangal.html|website=www.telanganatourism.gov.in|access-date=28 June 2016}}</ref>
[[File:Badrakali Temple Warangal.jpg|thumb|Bhadrakali Temple in Warangal]]
[[File:Badrakali Temple Warangal.jpg|thumb|Bhadrakali Temple in Warangal]]
[[Bhadrakali Temple, Warangal|Bhadrakali Temple]] lake is being developed into the largest first Geo-Bio-Diversity cultural park in the country, with promenades, historic caves, suspension bridges, natural trails, nesting ground and ecological reserves.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/history-and-culture/warangals-cultural-heritage-set-to-get-a-boost-under-hriday-project/article7507399.ece|title=Destination Warangal|date=2015-08-06|newspaper=The Hindu|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X|access-date=2016-07-13|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201125001733/https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/history-and-culture/warangals-cultural-heritage-set-to-get-a-boost-under-hriday-project/article7507399.ece|archive-date=25 November 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Not-Hyderabad-Warangal-now-tourism-hotspot/articleshow/49351037.cms|title=Not Hyderabad, Warangal now tourism hotspot &#124; Hyderabad News - Times of India|website=The Times of India|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191105180101/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Not-Hyderabad-Warangal-now-tourism-hotspot/articleshow/49351037.cms|archive-date=5 November 2019}}</ref>
[[Bhadrakali Temple, Warangal|Bhadrakali Temple]] lake is being developed into the largest first Geo-Bio-Diversity cultural park in the country, with promenades, historic caves, suspension bridges, natural trails, nesting ground and ecological reserves.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/history-and-culture/warangals-cultural-heritage-set-to-get-a-boost-under-hriday-project/article7507399.ece|title=Destination Warangal|date=2015-08-06|newspaper=The Hindu|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X|access-date=2016-07-13|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201125001733/https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/history-and-culture/warangals-cultural-heritage-set-to-get-a-boost-under-hriday-project/article7507399.ece|archive-date=25 November 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Not-Hyderabad-Warangal-now-tourism-hotspot/articleshow/49351037.cms|title=Not Hyderabad, Warangal now tourism hotspot &#124; Hyderabad News - Times of India|website=The Times of India|date=14 October 2015 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191105180101/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Not-Hyderabad-Warangal-now-tourism-hotspot/articleshow/49351037.cms|archive-date=5 November 2019}}</ref>


The [[Ministry of Tourism (India)|Ministry of Tourism]] has awarded Warangal as the best heritage city, at the National Tourism Awards for the year 2014–2015.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/madhya-pradesh-received-award-for-comprehensive-development-of-tourism-2944373/|title=Madhya Pradesh receives award for comprehensive development of tourism|date=30 July 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201201094808/https://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/madhya-pradesh-received-award-for-comprehensive-development-of-tourism-2944373/|archive-date=1 December 2020}}</ref> This is third time in a row for the city to get this award since 2012.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/Warangal-wins-best-heritage-city-award/article14545178.ece|title=Warangal wins best heritage city award|date=1 August 2016|via=www.thehindu.com|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201201065225/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/Warangal-wins-best-heritage-city-award/article14545178.ece|archive-date=1 December 2020}}</ref>
The [[Ministry of Tourism (India)|Ministry of Tourism]] has awarded Warangal as the best heritage city, at the National Tourism Awards for the year 2014–2015.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/madhya-pradesh-received-award-for-comprehensive-development-of-tourism-2944373/|title=Madhya Pradesh receives award for comprehensive development of tourism|date=30 July 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201201094808/https://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/madhya-pradesh-received-award-for-comprehensive-development-of-tourism-2944373/|archive-date=1 December 2020}}</ref> This is third time in a row for the city to get this award since 2012.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/Warangal-wins-best-heritage-city-award/article14545178.ece|title=Warangal wins best heritage city award|newspaper=The Hindu |date=1 August 2016|via=www.thehindu.com|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201201065225/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/Warangal-wins-best-heritage-city-award/article14545178.ece|archive-date=1 December 2020}}</ref>


'''Festivals'''
'''Festivals'''


Festivals in the city include, a floral festival of [[Bathukamma]] being celebrated by women of the city, worshiping the goddess with different flowers for nine days.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/bathukamma-festivities-in-the-air/article6442465.ece|title=Bathukamma: Festivities in the air|author=Special Correspondent|work=The Hindu|access-date=28 July 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210118143829/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/bathukamma-festivities-in-the-air/article6442465.ece|archive-date=18 January 2021}}</ref> The women carry their ''Bathukamma'' to the nearest temple of their locality, then they clap, sing and dance rhythmically around the Bathukamma.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/bathukamma-festivities-to-begin-from-sept-24/article6432089.ece|title=Bathukamma festivities to begin from Sept. 24|author=Gollapudi Srinivasa Rao|work=The Hindu|access-date=28 July 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200229091519/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/bathukamma-festivities-to-begin-from-sept-24/article6432089.ece|archive-date=29 February 2020}}</ref> Along with Bathukamma, [[Bonalu]] is also declared as a state festival on 15 June 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Bonalu-Bathukamma-declared-state-festivals/articleshow/36677768.cms|title=Bonalu, Bathukamma declared state festivals|work=The Times of India|access-date=28 July 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190228193000/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Bonalu-Bathukamma-declared-state-festivals/articleshow/36677768.cms|archive-date=28 February 2019}}</ref> Other festivals are, [[Sammakka Saralamma Jatara]] (Medaram Jatara), a popular religious congregation in the honour of Goddess at [[Medaram]] of [[Warangal district]].
Festivals in the city include, a floral festival of [[Bathukamma]] being celebrated by women of the city, worshiping the goddess with different flowers for nine days.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/bathukamma-festivities-in-the-air/article6442465.ece|title=Bathukamma: Festivities in the air|author=Special Correspondent|work=The Hindu|date=24 September 2014 |access-date=28 July 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210118143829/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/bathukamma-festivities-in-the-air/article6442465.ece|archive-date=18 January 2021}}</ref> The women carry their ''Bathukamma'' to the nearest temple of their locality, then they clap, sing and dance rhythmically around the Bathukamma.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/bathukamma-festivities-to-begin-from-sept-24/article6432089.ece|title=Bathukamma festivities to begin from Sept. 24|author=Gollapudi Srinivasa Rao|work=The Hindu|date=21 September 2014 |access-date=28 July 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200229091519/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/bathukamma-festivities-to-begin-from-sept-24/article6432089.ece|archive-date=29 February 2020}}</ref> Along with Bathukamma, [[Bonalu]] is also declared as a state festival on 15 June 2014.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Bonalu-Bathukamma-declared-state-festivals/articleshow/36677768.cms|title=Bonalu, Bathukamma declared state festivals|work=The Times of India|date=17 June 2014 |access-date=28 July 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190228193000/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Bonalu-Bathukamma-declared-state-festivals/articleshow/36677768.cms|archive-date=28 February 2019}}</ref> Other festivals are, [[Sammakka Saralamma Jatara]] (Medaram Jatara), a popular religious congregation in the honour of Goddess at [[Medaram]] of [[Warangal district]].


'''Cuisine'''
'''Cuisine'''
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For other uses, see Warangal (disambiguation).
Warangal
Orugallu, Ekashila Nagaram
Tri-City
Montage of Warangal city images.
Clockwise from top: City view as seen from Govindarajula hill, Kakatiya University, Warangal Fort, Thousand Pillar Temple, Kakatiya Kala Thoranam
Nickname: 
Tri-City
Warangal is located in Telangana
Warangal
Warangal
Warangal (Telangana)
Warangal is located in India
Warangal
Warangal
Warangal (India)
Coordinates: 17°58′08″N 79°35′39″E / 17.968900°N 79.594100°E / 17.968900; 79.594100Coordinates: 17°58′08″N 79°35′39″E / 17.968900°N 79.594100°E / 17.968900; 79.594100
Country India
StateTelangana
DistrictWarangal district
Founded1163 AD
Founded byKakatiya dynasty
Government
 • TypeMunicipal Corporation
 • BodyGreater Warangal Municipal Corporation
KUDA
 • MayorGundu Sudha Rani (TRS)
Area
[1][2]
 • City406.97 km2 (157.13 sq mi)
 • Metro
1,805 km2 (697 sq mi)
Elevation
288 m (945 ft)
Population
 (2011)[3][4][1]
 • City704,570
 • Rank2nd (Telangana)
 • Density2,000/km2 (5,000/sq mi)
 • Metro
753,438
Demonym(s)Warangalite, Kakatiyan
Languages
 • OfficialTelugu
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
506001–506019
Telephone code+91–0870
Vehicle registrationTS-03
AP-36 (Former)
Websitewww.gwmc.gov.in

Warangal (About this soundpronunciation (help·info)) is a city in the Indian state of Telangana and the district headquarters of Warangal district. It is the second largest city in Telangana with a population of 704,570 per 2011 Census of India,[3][4] and spreading over an 406 km2 (157 sq mi).[1] Warangal served as the capital of the Kakatiya dynasty which was established in 1163. The monuments left by the Kakatiyas include fortresses, lakes, temples and stone gateways which, in the present, helped the city to become a popular tourist attraction. The Kakatiya Kala Thoranam was included in the emblem of Telangana by the state government and Warangal is also touted as the cultural capital of Telangana.[5][6]

It is one of eleven cities in the country to have been chosen for the Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana scheme by the Government of India.[7] It was also selected as a smart city in the "fast-track competition", which makes it eligible for additional investment to improve urban infrastructure and industrial opportunities under the Smart Cities Mission.[8]

The three urban cities: Kazipet, Hanamkonda and Warangal are together known as Warangal Tri-City. The three cities are connected by the National Highway 163 (Hyderabad–Bhuvanagiri–Warangal–Bhopalpatnam). The major stations are Kazipet Junction railway station and Warangal railway station.

Etymology[edit]

During the 160 years of Kakatiya rule between 1163 - 1323, Warangal was referred with various names like Orugallu, Ekasila Nagaram, or Omatikonda all these means a 'single stone' referring to a huge granite boulder present in the Warangal fort.[9] When the Kakatiya dynasty was defeated by Delhi Sultanate in 1323, ruler Juna Khan, Crown Prince of Ghiyath al-Din Tughluq, conquered the city and renamed it as Sultanpur.[10][11] Later Musunuri Nayaks recaptured Warangal in 1336 A. D. and named it Orugallu again.

History[edit]

Main article: Kakatiya dynasty
Warangal years ago
Sculptures at Warangal Fort
Kakatiyas well at Warangal

Warangal was the ancient capital of the Kakatiya dynasty.[12] It was ruled by many kings such as Beta Raja I, Prola Raja I, Beta Raja II, Prola Raja II, Rudradeva, Mahadeva, Ganapathideva, Prataparudra and Rani Rudrama Devi who is the only woman to rule over Telugu region. Beta Raja I is the founder of Kakatiya Dynasty and ruled the kingdom for 30 years and was succeeded by his son Prola Raja I who shifted his capital to Hanamkonda.[13]

During the rule of Ganapathideva, the capital was shifted from Hanamkonda to Warangal.[14] Kakatiya Period Inscriptions praised Warangal as the best city within the Telugu region, up to shores of the Ocean.[15] The Kakatiyas left many monuments, including an impressive fortress, four massive stone gateways, the Swayambhu temple dedicated to Shiva, and the Ramappa temple situated near Ramappa Lake. The cultural and administrative distinction of the Kakatiyas was mentioned by Marco Polo. After the defeat of Prataparudra II, the Musunuri Nayaks united 72 Nayak chieftains and captured Warangal from Delhi Sultanate and ruled for fifty years. After the demise of the Nayaks, Warangal was part of the Bahmani Sultanate and then the Sultanate of Golconda.

The Mughal emperor Aurangzeb conquered Golconda in 1687, and it remained part of the Mughal empire until the southern provinces of the empire split away to become the state of Hyderabad in 1724, which included the Telangana region and some parts of Maharashtra and Karnataka. Hyderabad was annexed to India in 1948, and became an Indian state called Hyderabad state. In 1956, Hyderabad state was partitioned as part of the States Reorganisation Act, and Telangana, the Telugu-speaking region of Hyderabad state, which includes Warangal, became part of Andhra Pradesh. After the Telangana movement, Telangana state was formed on 2 June 2014, Warangal became a part of Telangana State.

Geography and climate[edit]

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Waddepally Lake
Bhadrakali Lake

Warangal is located at 18°00′N 79°35′E / 18.0°N 79.58°E / 18.0; 79.58. It has an average elevation of 266 metres (873 feet).[16] It is settled in the eastern part of Deccan Plateau made up of granite rocks and hill formations[17] which left the region barren making the cultivation dependent on seasonal rainfall. There are no major rivers flowing near the city, making it reliant on the Kakatiya Canal which originates from Sriram Sagar Project to meet the city's water requirements.[18][19] Located in the semi-arid region of Telangana, Warangal 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 around warangal. Padmakshi hill, mettu gutta, hanumathgiri gutta, ursu gutta and Govinda Rajula Gutta are famous hills with temples.[20]

Bhadrakali Lake, Dharmasagar lake and Waddepally Lake are the three famous lakes which adds scenic beauty and also are the major sources of drinking water.[21]

Demographics[edit]

Religions in Warangal[22]
Religion Percent
Hindu
 
 83.41%
Muslim
 
 14.39%
Christian
 
 1.65%
Others†
 
 0.55%
†Includes Sikhs, Jains
Historical population
YearPop.±%
1901 31,186—    
1911 48,342+55.0%
1921 46,791−3.2%
1931 62,119+32.8%
1941 92,808+49.4%
1951 133,130+43.4%
1961 160,000+20.2%
1971 210,040+31.3%
1981 338,910+61.4%
1991 447,657+32.1%
2001 530,636+18.5%
2011 830,281+56.5%
Source: [23][24][25]

As of 2011 Census of India, the city has population of 627,449, which later increased to the present population of 830,281, including the expanded city limits.[3][4][1]

The major religion in Warangal is Hinduism, with 83% of the population adhering to it. Islam is the largest minority, at 14%. There are small communities of Christians, Jews, and Buddhists.

Government and politics[edit]

Civic administration[edit]

Main article: Greater Warangal Municipal Corporation
Greater Warangal Municipal Corporation

Greater Warangal Municipal Corporation is the civic body of the city, which oversees the civic needs. Established in 1899, it is one of the oldest urban local bodies in India.[1] City planning is governed by the Kakatiya Urban Development Authority (KUDA), constituted in 1982 by the local government for the planning, development and management of the Kakatiya Urban Development Area.[26] It has its jurisdictional area spread over 1,805 km2 (697 sq mi), covering 19 mandals, 181 villages in the three districts of Warangal district, Hanamkonda and Jangaon.[27] As of 2016, the corporation has bagged a total of eleven awards in various categories, such as conservation, sanitation, heritage, etc.[1]:6[28] For electoral purpose, the city is divided into 58 electoral wards, of which 50% are reserved for women. A total of thirty seats are reserved for BC's (19), SC's (9) and ST's (2) respectively.[29]

In October 2012, the corporation conducted Clean Cities Championship, which invited professionals from 57 municipalities across the state for effective waste management and was won by Khammam Municipal Corporation.[30][31][32] Following the event, Warangal became the first city in India to achieve 100% door-to-door MSW collection. About 70% of households started practicing two-bin MSW segregation into wet and dry waste. 420 cement bins and 128 dumpsters were removed from locations across Warangal making it a no dump city.[33] GWMC was able to reduce the MSW going to landfill by 30% to 40%.[34] and the dumpyard with significantly reduced load is, in phases, being converted into a nature park with vermicomposting sheds.[32]

Law and order[edit]

Police patrol vehicle in Warangal

The urban police district, which is responsible for maintaining law and order in city and agglomerated areas around Warangal was converted into a Police Commissionerate by the state government in 2015.[35][36] Inspector General will be working as police commissioner who is also given magisterial powers. There are around 71 police stations present under Warangal Police Commissionerate.[37]

Healthcare[edit]

There are hospitals in the city for health care.[38] The Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Hospital is the largest hospital in the city, serving the patients from the Adilabad, Khammam and Karimnagar.[39]

Economy[edit]

As of 2011 census of India, Warangal is one of the Indian cities that has seen rapid growth of urbanisation from 19%–28%, alongside cities such as Gandhinagar, Kozhikode.[40]

Agriculture is the main economic activity with irrigation depending mainly on monsoon and seasonal rainfalls. Major crops are paddy, cotton, mango and wheat. Warangal benefits from the Godavari lift irrigation scheme which is designed to lift water from the Godavari river to irrigate drought prone areas in the Telangana region.[41]

The city hosts second-biggest grain market of Asia, located in Enumamula.[42] Information Technology is another sector in which the city is making steady progress with its Incubation centre at Madikonda. Recently Tech Mahindra & Cyient have opened their development centres and many other IT majors like Mindtree, quadrant resource will be opening their offices shortly.[43][44]

Transport[edit]

Traffic on Warangal roads
Kazipet railway station
Warangal railway station

Roadway[edit]

The city is connected to major cities and towns by means of road and railways. National and state highways that pass through the city are, National Highway 163, connecting Hyderabad and Bhopalpatnam; NH 563 connecting Ramagundam and Khammam; State highway 3. TSRTC operates buses to various destinations from Hanamkonda and Warangal bus stations of the city.[45] Nearly 78 City buses run in various routes across the city and sub urban areas while 45 city buses run from city to nearby villages.[46]

Railway[edit]

Warangal has two railway stations namely, Kazipet and Warangal on the important New Delhi-Chennai main line of Indian Railways.[47] They are administered under the jurisdiction of the Secunderabad railway division of South Central Railway zone. Kazipet Junction shelters both Electric and Diesel Loco sheds with a capacity of holding 175 and 142 locomotives.[48][49] Kazipet town, Vanchanagiri, Pendial, Hasanparthy Road railway station are the other railway stations within the city limits. The construction of third railway line between Balharshah and Kazipet was sanctioned at an estimated cost of ₹24.032 billion (US$280 million).[50]

Airway[edit]

Warangal has an airport built by the Nizams at Mamnoor in 1930. It was largest airport in undivided India with 1,875 acres of land, a 6.6-km runway, a pilot and staff quarters, a pilot training centre and more than one terminal. Many cargo services and Vayudoot services were served. During the Indo-China war, it served as a hangar for government aircraft due to Delhi airport being a target in combat. It remained in service until 1981.[51]

This airport is currently being used as NCC Training Centre by No. 4(A) air squadron for gliding sorties, skeet shooting and aero-modeling.[52] There is no scheduled commercial air service from this airport at present.

Educational institutes[edit]

NIT Warangal, established in 1959
Kakatiya Medical College

Both government and private institutions has their presence in the city.

Universities and colleges[edit]

Schools[edit]

Culture[edit]

A few Tourist attraction spots in Warangal Tri-Cities

The residents of the city are often referred as Warangalites.[53] The Warangal Fort, Thousand Pillar Temple and the Ramappa Temple which was inscribed in the list of World Heritage Sites recognised by UNESCO.[54] Bhadrakali Temple, Padmakshi Temple, Mettu Gutta, Govinda Rajula Gutta, Roman Catholic Diocese of Warangal, Kazipet Dargah, Ursu Gutta, and Erragattu Gutta are the other notable destinations of various religions. Bhadrakali Lake, Waddepally Lake, and Dharmasagar Lake are the water bodies notable for tourism.[55]

Bhadrakali Temple in Warangal

Bhadrakali Temple lake is being developed into the largest first Geo-Bio-Diversity cultural park in the country, with promenades, historic caves, suspension bridges, natural trails, nesting ground and ecological reserves.[56][57]

The Ministry of Tourism has awarded Warangal as the best heritage city, at the National Tourism Awards for the year 2014–2015.[58] This is third time in a row for the city to get this award since 2012.[59]

Festivals

Festivals in the city include, a floral festival of Bathukamma being celebrated by women of the city, worshiping the goddess with different flowers for nine days.[60] The women carry their Bathukamma to the nearest temple of their locality, then they clap, sing and dance rhythmically around the Bathukamma.[61] Along with Bathukamma, Bonalu is also declared as a state festival on 15 June 2014.[62] Other festivals are, Sammakka Saralamma Jatara (Medaram Jatara), a popular religious congregation in the honour of Goddess at Medaram of Warangal district.

Cuisine

The cuisine of the city is mainly of Deccan dishes. The breakfast items include Chapati, and Puri. Rice with variety of curries including curd is taken as main food.

Notable people[edit]

References[edit]

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Further reading[edit]

  • Wagoner, Phillip B.; Rice, John Henry (2001). "From Delhi to the Deccan: Newly Discovered Tughluq Monuments at Warangal-Sult̤ānpur and the Beginnings of Indo-Islamic Architecture in Southern India". Artibus Asiae. 61 (1): 77–117. doi:10.2307/3249963. JSTOR 3249963. (subscription required)

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