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{{Infobox settlement | {{Infobox settlement | ||
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| other_name | | settlement_type = [[City]] | ||
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| image_caption | | pushpin_map = India Telangana#India | ||
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| pushpin_map_alt | | pushpin_map_caption = Location in [[Telangana]], India | ||
| pushpin_map_caption | | coordinates = {{coord|18.1|N|78.85|E|display=inline,title}} | ||
| coordinates | | subdivision_type = Country | ||
| subdivision_type | | subdivision_name = [[India]] | ||
| subdivision_name | | subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]] | ||
| subdivision_type1 | | subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]] | ||
| subdivision_type2 | | subdivision_name1 = [[Telangana]] | ||
| subdivision_name1 | | subdivision_name2 = [[Siddipet district|Siddipet]] | ||
| subdivision_name2 | | established_title = <!-- Established --> | ||
| established_title | | established_date = | ||
| established_date | | founder = | ||
| founder | | named_for = [[Siddis]] | ||
| named_for | | government_type = [[Municipality]] | ||
| government_type | | governing_body = Siddipet Municipality | ||
| governing_body | | unit_pref = Metric | ||
| unit_pref | | area_footnotes = <ref name="profile">{{cite web|title=Basic Information of Municipality|url=https://siddipetmunicipality.telangana.gov.in/pages/basic-information|website=Official website of Siddipet Municipality |accessdate=9 March 2021}}</ref> | ||
| area_footnotes | | area_total_km2 = 36.03 | ||
| area_total_km2 | | area_rank = | ||
| area_rank | | elevation_footnotes = | ||
| elevation_footnotes | | elevation_m = 675 | ||
| elevation_m | | population_total = 111,358 | ||
| population_total | | population_as_of = 2011 | ||
| population_as_of | | population_density_km2 = auto | ||
| population_density_km2 | | population_footnotes = <ref name="profile"/> | ||
| population_footnotes | | demographics_type1 = Languages Telugu and Urdu | ||
| demographics_type1 | | demographics1_title1 = Official | ||
| demographics1_title1 | | timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]] | ||
| timezone1 | | utc_offset1 = +5:30 | ||
| utc_offset1 | | postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]] | ||
| postal_code_type | | postal_code = 502103 | ||
| postal_code | | area_code = 08457 | ||
| area_code | | area_code_type = Telephone code | ||
| area_code_type | | registration_plate = [[List of Regional Transport Office districts in India|TS-36]] | ||
| registration_plate | | website = {{URL|http://siddipet.telangana.gov.in}} | ||
| website | | demographics1_info1 = {{hlist|[[Telugu language|Telugu]]|[[Urdu]]}}<!-- Please do not add anything besides Telugu and Urdu. --> | ||
| demographics1_info1 | | blank4_name_sec1 = Literacy | ||
| blank4_name_sec1 | | blank4_info_sec1 = 90.73% | ||
| blank4_info_sec1 | | blank5_name_sec1 = [[Urban planning|Planning]] agency | ||
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}} | }} | ||
'''Siddipet''' is a | '''Siddipet''' is a city in the [[India]]n state of [[Telangana]]. It is a [[municipality]] and serves as the headquarters of [[Siddipet district]].<ref name=census>{{cite web|title=District Census Handbook – Medak|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/2804_PART_B_DCHB_MEDAK.pdf|website=Census of India|access-date=24 December 2015|pages=12–13|format=PDF}}</ref><ref name="citypop">{{cite web|title=Cities, Towns and Outgrowth Wards |url=http://www.citypopulation.de/php/india-telangana.php|website=Citypopulation.de |access-date=19 September 2015}}</ref> It is located about {{convert|116|km|mi|0|abbr=}} north of the state capital, [[Hyderabad, India|Hyderabad]], {{convert|62|km|mi|0}} from [[Karimnagar]] and {{convert|92|km|mi|0}} from [[Warangal]]. | ||
<ref name="citypop">{{cite web|title=Cities, Towns and Outgrowth Wards |url=http://www.citypopulation.de/php/india-telangana.php|website=Citypopulation.de |access-date=19 September 2015}}</ref> It is located about {{convert|116|km|mi|0|abbr=}} north of the state capital, [[Hyderabad, India|Hyderabad]], {{convert|62|km|mi|0}} from [[Karimnagar]] and {{convert|92|km|mi|0}} from [[Warangal]]. | |||
Siddipet is a major urban hub and educational centre | Siddipet is a major urban hub and educational centre for the nearby villages. It is governed by Siddipet Municipality and is the headquarters of the Siddipet district. The city is named for the African [[Siddi]] people of India; ''Siddi'' + ''pet'' (market), who had a historical presence in the [[Hyderabad State]].<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Khader |first=Khatija Sana |date=2020-10-01 |title=Translocal notions of belonging and authenticity: understanding race amongst the Siddis of Gujarat and Hyderabad |url=https://doi.org/10.1080/19472498.2020.1827598 |journal=South Asian History and Culture |volume=11 |issue=4 |pages=433–448 |doi=10.1080/19472498.2020.1827598 |issn=1947-2498}}</ref> | ||
== Demographics == | == Demographics == | ||
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== Governance == | == Governance == | ||
Siddipet municipality was formed in the year 1952. It is spread over an area of {{Convert|36.03|km2|abbr=on}} with 34 municipal wards.<ref name=profile /><ref name=census /> | Siddipet municipality was formed in the year 1952. It is spread over an area of {{Convert|36.03|km2|abbr=on}} with 34 municipal wards.<ref name=profile /><ref name=census /> | ||
== Transport == | == Transport == | ||
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=== Road === | === Road === | ||
Siddipet is well connected to nearby villages. It is also connected by (SH-16) from [[Suryapet]] city. The [[Telangana State Road Transport Corporation]] public transport buses to major destinations from Siddipet.A new | Siddipet is well connected to nearby villages. It is also connected by (SH-16) from [[Suryapet]] city. The [[Telangana State Road Transport Corporation]] public transport buses to major destinations from Siddipet. A new national highway numbered [[National Highway 365B (India)|NH 365B]] connects Siddipet with different district headquarters of the state [[Suryapet]]-[[Jangaon]]-Siddipet-[[Siricilla]]. | ||
[[TSRTC]] operates buses from Siddipet to various destinations like [[Hyderabad]], [[Karimnagar]], [[Tirupati|Tirupathi]], [[Guntur]], [[Warangal]], [[Medak]], [[Dubbaka]], [[Narayankhed]], [[Jangaon]], [[Jagtial]], [[Korutla]], [[Godavarikhani]], [[Manthani]], [[Husnabad]], [[Bhadrachalam]], [[Yadagirigutta]], [[Basar, Telangana|Basara]], [[Vemulawada, Rajanna Sircilla district|Vemulawada]], [[Nizamabad, Telangana|Nizamabad]], bodhan[[Mancherial]], [[Sangareddy]], [[Zaheerabad]] | [[TSRTC]] operates buses from Siddipet to various destinations like [[Hyderabad]], [[Karimnagar]], [[Tirupati|Tirupathi]], [[Guntur]], [[Warangal]], [[Medak]], [[Dubbaka]], [[Narayankhed]], [[Jangaon]], [[Jagtial]], [[Korutla]], [[Godavarikhani]], [[Manthani]], [[Husnabad]], [[Bhadrachalam]], [[Yadagirigutta]], [[Basar, Telangana|Basara]], [[Vemulawada, Rajanna Sircilla district|Vemulawada]], [[Nizamabad, Telangana|Nizamabad]], bodhan[[Mancherial]], [[Sangareddy]], [[Zaheerabad]]. | ||
==== Airports ==== | ==== Airports ==== | ||
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{{Main|Siddipet (Assembly constituency)}} | {{Main|Siddipet (Assembly constituency)}} | ||
Siddipet falls under [[Siddipet (Assembly constituency)]] and is, in turn, a part of [[Medak (Lok Sabha constituency)]] of [[Telangana Legislative Assembly]]. [[Harish Rao]] is the current incumbent Cabinet Minister for | Siddipet falls under [[Siddipet (Assembly constituency)]] and is, in turn, a part of [[Medak (Lok Sabha constituency)]] of [[Telangana Legislative Assembly]]. [[Harish Rao]] is the current incumbent Cabinet Minister for Finance, and , Medical and Health representing Siddipet assembly constituency. | ||
== Notable people == | |||
*[[K. Chandrashekar Rao]] | |||
* [[T. Harish Rao]] | |||
* [[Kapu Rajaiah]] | |||
* [[Sampoornesh Babu]] | |||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
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[[Category:Cities in Telangana]] | [[Category:Cities in Telangana]] | ||
[[Category:Cities and towns in Siddipet district]] | [[Category:Cities and towns in Siddipet district]] | ||
[[Category:Siddhi people]] | |||
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Siddipet | |
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  Location in Telangana, India  Siddipet (India) | |
| Coordinates: 18°06′N 78°51′E / 18.1°N 78.85°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Telangana |
| District | Siddipet |
| Named for | Siddis |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipality |
| • Body | Siddipet Municipality |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.03 km2 (13.91 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 675 m (2,215 ft) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 111,358 |
| • Density | 3,100/km2 (8,000/sq mi) |
| Languages Telugu and Urdu | |
| • Official | |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 502103 |
| Telephone code | 08457 |
| Vehicle registration | TS-36 |
| Literacy | 90.73% |
| Website | siddipet |
Siddipet is a city in the Indian state of Telangana. It is a municipality and serves as the headquarters of Siddipet district.[2][3] It is located about 116 kilometres (72 mi) north of the state capital, Hyderabad, 62 kilometres (39 mi) from Karimnagar and 92 kilometres (57 mi) from Warangal.
Siddipet is a major urban hub and educational centre for the nearby villages. It is governed by Siddipet Municipality and is the headquarters of the Siddipet district. The city is named for the African Siddi people of India; Siddi + pet (market), who had a historical presence in the Hyderabad State.[4]
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of the 2011 Census of India, Siddipet had a population of 111,358.[1][lower-alpha 1]
Governance[edit | edit source]
Siddipet municipality was formed in the year 1952. It is spread over an area of 36.03 km2 (13.91 sq mi) with 34 municipal wards.[1][2]
Transport[edit | edit source]
Road[edit | edit source]
Siddipet is well connected to nearby villages. It is also connected by (SH-16) from Suryapet city. The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation public transport buses to major destinations from Siddipet. A new national highway numbered NH 365B connects Siddipet with different district headquarters of the state Suryapet-Jangaon-Siddipet-Siricilla.
TSRTC operates buses from Siddipet to various destinations like Hyderabad, Karimnagar, Tirupathi, Guntur, Warangal, Medak, Dubbaka, Narayankhed, Jangaon, Jagtial, Korutla, Godavarikhani, Manthani, Husnabad, Bhadrachalam, Yadagirigutta, Basara, Vemulawada, Nizamabad, bodhanMancherial, Sangareddy, Zaheerabad.
Airports[edit | edit source]
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad is the nearest airport at a distance of 147 km by road. The other two nearest airports to Siddipet are Ramagundam Airport and Warangal Airport which are closed.
Politics[edit | edit source]
Members of Parliament[edit | edit source]
- 1952–1966: Constituency does not exist
| Lok Sabha | Duration | Name of M.P. | Party Affiliation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fourth | 1967–71 | G. Venkatswamy | Indian National Congress |
| Fifth | 1971–77 | G. Venkatswamy | Telangana Praja Samithi |
| Sixth | 1977–80 | Nandi Yellaiah | Indian National Congress |
| Seventh | 1980–84 | Nandi Yellaiah | Indian National Congress |
| Eighth | 1984–89 | G. Vijaya Rama Rao | Telugu Desam Party |
| Ninth | 1989–91 | Nandi Yellaiah | Indian National Congress |
| Tenth | 1991–96 | Nandi Yellaiah | Indian National Congress |
| Eleventh | 1996–98 | Nandi Yellaiah | Indian National Congress |
| Twelfth | 1998–99 | Malyala Rajaiah | Telugu Desam Party |
| Thirteenth | 1999-04 | Malyala Rajaiah | Telugu Desam Party |
| Fourteenth | 2004-09 | Sarvey Sathyanarayana | Indian National Congress |
- 2008 onwards: Constituency does not exist
Election results[edit | edit source]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INC | Sarvey Sathyanarayana | 593,879 | 53.03 | +11.82 | |
| TDP | Dr K Lingaiah | 454,907 | 40.62 | −15.33 | |
| BSP | Paladugu Gouramma | 31,949 | 2.85 | ||
| Independent | B O V Rao | 25,069 | 2.24 | ||
| Independent | Y Samaiah | 14,010 | 1.25 | +1.08 | |
| Majority | 138,978 | 12.41 | +27.15 | ||
| Turnout | 1,119,814 | 64.84 | −1.46 | ||
| INC hold | Swing | +11.82 | |||
Siddipet falls under Siddipet (Assembly constituency) and is, in turn, a part of Medak (Lok Sabha constituency) of Telangana Legislative Assembly. Harish Rao is the current incumbent Cabinet Minister for Finance, and , Medical and Health representing Siddipet assembly constituency.
Notable people[edit | edit source]
Notes[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Basic Information of Municipality". Official website of Siddipet Municipality. Retrieved 9 March 2021.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "District Census Handbook – Medak" (PDF). Census of India. pp. 12–13. Retrieved 24 December 2015.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Cities, Towns and Outgrowth Wards". Citypopulation.de. Retrieved 19 September 2015.
- ↑ Khader, Khatija Sana (1 October 2020). "Translocal notions of belonging and authenticity: understanding race amongst the Siddis of Gujarat and Hyderabad". South Asian History and Culture. 11 (4): 433–448. doi:10.1080/19472498.2020.1827598. ISSN 1947-2498.
- ↑ "Statistical Report on General Elections, 2004 to the 14th Lok Sabha: Volume II" (PDF). Election Commissioner of India. p. 38. Retrieved 13 February 2017.
- ↑ "Statistical Report on General Elections, 2004 to the 14th Lok Sabha: Volume III" (PDF). Election Commissioner of India. pp. 66–67. Retrieved 13 February 2017.