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{{Infobox settlement | {{Infobox settlement | ||
| name = Karimnagar | | name = Karimnagar | ||
| native_name = | | native_name = | ||
| other_name = | | other_name = Elagandula | ||
| settlement_type = [[City]] | | settlement_type = [[City]] | ||
| image_skyline = | | image_skyline = Teen minar Elgandal fort Karimnagar.jpg | ||
| image_alt = | | image_alt = | ||
| leader_title1 = [[Member of Legislative Assembly|MLA]] | |||
| leader_name1 = Sri [[Gangula Kamalakar]]<ref>{{cite web | url=https://legislature.telangana.gov.in/assemblymemprofile | title=Legislative Assembly - Telangana-Legislature | access-date=3 January 2024 | archive-date=3 September 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230903082429/https://legislature.telangana.gov.in/assemblymemprofile | url-status=dead }}</ref> | |||
| leader_title2 = [[Member of Parliament|MP]] | |||
| leader_name2 = Sri [[Bandi Sanjay Kumar]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Sanjay Kumar Bandi | |||
|url=https://www.india.gov.in/my-government/indian-parliament/sanjay-kumar-bandi |website=india.gov.in |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211207035337/https://www.india.gov.in/my-government/indian-parliament/sanjay-kumar-bandi |archive-date=2021-12-07 |access-date=2025-01-28}}</ref> | |||
| image_caption = [[Elgandal Fort]] in Karimnagar | | image_caption = [[Elgandal Fort]] in Karimnagar | ||
| nickname = City of Granites | | nickname = City of Granites | ||
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| subdivision_name3 = [[Deccan Plateau|Deccan]] | | subdivision_name3 = [[Deccan Plateau|Deccan]] | ||
| established_title = Established | | established_title = Established | ||
| established_date = 1905 | | established_date = {{start date and age|1905||}} | ||
| established_title1 = Incorporated (Municipal Council) | |||
| established_date1 = {{start date and age|1931||}} | |||
| established_title2 = Incorporated (Municipal Corporation) | |||
| established_date2 = {{start date and age|2005||}} | |||
| named_for = Syed Kareemullah Shah Quadri | | named_for = Syed Kareemullah Shah Quadri | ||
| government_type = [[Municipal Corporations in India|Municipal Corporation]] | | government_type = [[Municipal Corporations in India|Municipal Corporation]] | ||
| governing_body = [[Karimnagar Municipal Corporation]] | | governing_body = [[Karimnagar Municipal Corporation]] | ||
| leader_title = [[Mayor]] | | leader_title = [[Mayor]] | ||
| leader_name = | | leader_name = Shri Kolagani Srinivas<ref>https://telanganatoday.com/bjp-wins-karimnagar-municipal-corporation-mayor-post-with-34-votes</ref> | ||
| unit_pref = Metric | | unit_pref = Metric | ||
| area_footnotes = <ref name="profile">{{cite web|title=Basic Information of Municipality|url=http://mckarimnagar.in/basic-information-of-municipality-2/|website=Karimnagar Municipal | | area_footnotes = <ref name="profile">{{cite web|title=Basic Information of Municipality|url=http://mckarimnagar.in/basic-information-of-municipality-2/|website=Karimnagar Municipal Corporation|access-date=16 May 2016|archive-date=24 May 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160524023927/http://mckarimnagar.in/basic-information-of-municipality-2/|url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
| area_total_km2 = 204.50 | |||
| area_total_km2 = | |||
| elevation_footnotes = | | elevation_footnotes = | ||
| elevation_m = 297 | | elevation_m = 297 | ||
| population_total = | | population_total = 493,997 | ||
| population_as_of = | | population_as_of = 2025 | ||
| population_density_km2 = auto | | population_density_km2 = auto | ||
| population_metro = ([[Satavahana Urban Development Authority|SUDA]]) | | population_metro = 797447 ([[Satavahana Urban Development Authority|SUDA]]) | ||
| population_rank = [[List of cities in Telangana by population|4th(Telangana)]] | |||
| population_demonym = Karimnagari, Karimnagaris | | population_demonym = Karimnagari, Karimnagaris | ||
| population_footnotes = <ref name="profile" /><ref>{{cite web|title=Census 2011|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=605020|publisher=The Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India|access-date=1 August 2014}}</ref> | | population_footnotes = <ref name="profile" /><ref>{{cite web|title=Census 2011|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=605020|publisher=The Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India|access-date=1 August 2014}}</ref> | ||
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| utc_offset1 = +5:30 | | utc_offset1 = +5:30 | ||
| postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]] | | postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]] | ||
| postal_code = 505001 to 505010 | | postal_code = 505001 to 505010,505481,505451,505469,505527 | ||
| area_code_type = Telephone code | | area_code_type = Telephone code | ||
| area_code = 91-878- | | area_code = 91-878- | ||
| registration_plate = ''' | | registration_plate = '''TG–02 / AP-15 (Old Number)'''<ref>{{cite web|title=District Codes |url=http://www.transport.telangana.gov.in/html/registration-districtcodes.html |publisher=Government of Telangana Transport Department|access-date=4 September 2014}}</ref> | ||
| website = {{URL| | | website = {{URL|https://karimnagar.telangana.gov.in/|Karimnagar Official Website}} | ||
| iso_code = [[ISO 3166-2:IN|IN-TG]] | | iso_code = [[ISO 3166-2:IN|IN-TG]] | ||
| footnotes = | | footnotes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Karimnagar''' | '''Karimnagar''', formerly known as '''Elagandula''',<ref>{{cite web|title=District Census Handbook – Karimnagar|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/2801_PART_B_DCHB_KARIMNAGAR.pdf|website=Census of India|access-date=20 November 2015|page=9}}</ref> is a city and District Headquarters in the Indian state of [[Telangana]]. Karimnagar is a major [[urban agglomeration]] in the state. It is the 4th largest City after Hyderabad,Warangal and Nizamabad in the state and Municipal Corporation headquarters of the [[Karimnagar district]].<ref name="census">{{cite web|title=District Census Handbook – Karimnagar|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/2803_PART_B_DCHB_Karimnagar.pdf|website=Census of India|access-date=2 October 2016|pages=12,364}}</ref><ref name="map">{{cite web|title=Karimnagar District Mandals|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/maps/atlas/28part3.pdf|publisher=Census of India|access-date=2 October 2016|pages=50,110}}</ref> It is situated on the banks of [[Maner River|Manair River]], which is a tributary of the [[Godavari River]]. It is the third largest and fastest growing urban settlement in the state, according to the 2011 census. It has registered a population growth rate of 45.46% and 38.87% {{citation needed|date=December 2018}} respectively over the past two decades between 1991 and 2011, which is the highest growth rate among major cities of Telangana.<ref>{{cite journal|url=http://www.epw.in/journal/2014/37/reports-states-web-exclusives/skewed-urban-development-telangana.html|title=Skewed Urban Development in Telangana|journal=Economic and Political Weekly |date=5 June 2015|volume=50|issue=23|pages=7–8 }}</ref> It serves as a major educational and health hub for the northern districts of Telangana.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.telanganafocus.com/karimnagar.html|title=Welcome to Telangana Focus.com|access-date=29 November 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150217023857/http://www.telanganafocus.com/karimnagar.html|archive-date=17 February 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> It is a major [[Central business district|business center]] and widely known for its agricultural and [[granite]] industries, earning the nickname "City of Granites."<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-telangana/industrial-policy-a-shot-in-the-arm-for-karimnagar/article7314798.ece|title=Industrial policy a shot in the arm for Karimnagar|first=K.M.|last=Dayashankar|newspaper=The Hindu |date=13 June 2015 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/150516/granite-factories-flourish-in-karimnagar.html|title=Granite factories flourish in Karimnagar|date=15 May 2016 | last = Padala | first = Santosh | website = Deccan Chronicle }}</ref> | ||
is a city and District Headquarters in the Indian state of [[Telangana]]. Karimnagar is a major urban agglomeration | |||
It has been selected as one of the hundred Indian cities to be developed as a [[smart city]] under [[Narendra Modi | It has been selected as one of the hundred Indian cities to be developed as a [[smart city]] under PM [[Narendra Modi]]'s flagship [[Smart Cities Mission]] by replacing [[Hyderabad]] based on the request from the former [[Chief Minister of Telangana]] [[K. Chandrashekar Rao]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/karimnagar-replaces-hyderabad-in-smart-city-plan/article8737829.ece|title=Karimnagar replaces Hyderabad in Smart City plan|date=17 June 2016|work=The Hindu}}</ref> | ||
== Etymology == | == Etymology == | ||
During the [[Nizam of Hyderabad|Nizam]] era, the | In the olden days, this place was known as {{transliteration|te|ISO|Veligandula}}, {{transliteration|te|ISO|Tellakandula}}.<ref>{{cite news |editor=Khalimastanvali|date=11 August 2024|title=Fort: ఈ కోట అందాలు చూడాలంటే రాసిపెట్టుండాలి!|url=https://telugu.news18.com/photogallery/telangana/elgandal-fort-check-details-inside-slm-knr-kmv-local18-2552219-page-2.html|work= News 18|access-date=29 November 2024}}</ref> Poet Veligandala Narayya who was the principal disciple of Poet [[Potana]] hailed from this place. During the [[Nizam of Hyderabad|Nizam]] [[era]], the village was named ''Karimnagar'' by an Elgandala [[Qiladar]], Syed Karimuddin.<ref name="history">{{cite web|title=About Karimnagar {{!}} Karimnagar Corporation|url=http://mckarimnagar.in/about-karimnagar/|website=mckarimnagar.in|access-date=2 October 2016|archive-date=22 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161022030627/http://mckarimnagar.in/about-karimnagar/|url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
=== | === Asaf Jahi Dynasty === | ||
During the [[Asaf Jahi dynasty|Asaf Jahi Dynasty]] (1724–1948), Karimnagar was part of the [[Hyderabad State]] under the [[Nizam of Hyderabad|Nizams]]. The region grew in importance due to its strategic location, contributing to agriculture, trade, and military activities. | |||
=== Modern era === | |||
It became a [[district]] in 1905. In the 1920s, serving under the [[Nizam of Hyderabad]], the District Collector [[John Hunter (colonial administrator)|Sir John Hunter]] oversaw construction of the [[clock tower]] which still stands in the city centre today. In 1937, [[:te:జనాబ్ షేక్ హాన్ బిన్ షేక్ సలేహ్ సాహబ్|Janab Shaikhaan Sahab]] built the [[:te:జ్యూబిలీ కమాన్|Karimnagar Kaman]] to commemorate the Nizam's Silver Jubilee. | |||
It was previously part of princely [[Hyderabad State]] and then became part of Hyderabad state in 1948 after the Hyderabad state was annexed into the Indian Union. It then became part of [[Andhra Pradesh]] state on 1 November 1956 after merging the Telugu speaking region of Hyderabad state with Andhra state. | |||
At the beginning of the [[21st century]], the city was connected by railway on the [[Peddapalli–Nizamabad line|Peddapalli-Nizamabad line]]. After almost 6 decades of [[Telangana movement|Telangana statehood movement]], on 2 June 2014 it became part of newly formed state of Telangana by [[Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014]]. | |||
== Demographics == | == Demographics == | ||
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| 2011 | 297447 | | 2011 | 297447 | ||
}} | }} | ||
Karimnagar has a population of | Karimnagar has a population of 397,447 within its corporation limits, according to 2011 census, making it the Third largest city in Telangana state. Karimnagar Urban Agglomeration comprising Municipal Corporation and Urban Development authority of 689,985.City out growths include Bommakal (with a population of 9,031), Arepalle (6,987), Alugunur (6,164), Chinthakunta (3,437) and Sitharampur (3,017). Besides these outgrowths, there are many sub-urban areas on the outskirts, which are merged into corporation limits. It is the most densely populated city in Telangana, with a density of 11,114 persons per km<sup>2</sup>. | ||
Karimnagar city has a literacy rate of 85.82%, which is highest urban literacy rate in Telangana state. Karimnagar urban agglomeration has a literacy rate of 84.93% which is almost equal to the National Urban average of 85%. The literacy rate for males and females for Karimnagar urban region stood at 91.06% and 78.69% respectively.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.census2011.co.in/census/metropolitan/355-karimnagar.html|title=Karimnagar Metropolitan Urban Region Population 2011–2019 Census|website=www.census2011.co.in}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/pcadata/DDW_PCA2803_2011_MDDS%20with%20UI.xlsx|title=Primary Census Abstract Data Tables}}</ref> | Karimnagar city has a literacy rate of 85.82%, which is highest urban literacy rate in Telangana state. Karimnagar urban agglomeration has a literacy rate of 84.93% which is almost equal to the National Urban average of 85%. The literacy rate for males and females for Karimnagar urban region stood at 91.06% and 78.69% respectively.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.census2011.co.in/census/metropolitan/355-karimnagar.html|title=Karimnagar Metropolitan Urban Region Population 2011–2019 Census|website=www.census2011.co.in}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/pcadata/DDW_PCA2803_2011_MDDS%20with%20UI.xlsx|title=Primary Census Abstract Data Tables}}</ref> | ||
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== Climate == | == Climate == | ||
[[File:LMD Water.jpg|thumb|left|Dense Clouds over LMD Reservoir at Karimnagar]] | [[File:LMD Water.jpg|thumb|left|Dense Clouds over LMD Reservoir at Karimnagar]] | ||
Karimnagar experiences dry inland climatic conditions with hot summers and cool winters.<ref>[http://www.mustseeindia.com/Karimnagar-weather Weather conditions/Climate in the city of Karimnagar]. Mustseeindia.com.</ref> The city of Karimnagar gets most of its rainfall from the Southwest monsoon. The summer season is extremely hot, but temperatures decline with the onset of the monsoons, and the winter season is generally cool. The most popular tourist season is from November to February. | Karimnagar experiences dry inland climatic conditions with hot summers and cool winters.<ref>[http://www.mustseeindia.com/Karimnagar-weather Weather conditions/Climate in the city of Karimnagar] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110226121611/http://www.mustseeindia.com/Karimnagar-weather |date=26 February 2011 }}. Mustseeindia.com.</ref> The city of Karimnagar gets most of its rainfall from the Southwest [[monsoon]]. The summer season is extremely hot, but temperatures decline with the onset of the monsoons, and the winter season is generally cool. The most popular tourist season is from November to February. | ||
The summer season starts in March and can continue through early June. During this period temperatures range from a minimum of 27 °C to a maximum of 39 °C. The highest recorded temperature in the area is around 48 °C. Nights are much cooler, and the humidity is around 50%. October and November experiences increased rainfall from the Northeast monsoon. During this time, daytime temperatures average around 30 °C. The winter season starts in December and lasts through February. During this time, temperatures range from a minimum of | The summer season starts in March and can continue through early June. During this period temperatures range from a minimum of 27 °C to a maximum of 39 °C. The highest recorded temperature in the area is around 48 °C. Nights are much cooler, and the humidity is around 50%. October and November experiences increased rainfall from the Northeast monsoon. During this time, daytime temperatures average around 30 °C. The winter season starts in December and lasts through February. During this time, temperatures range from a minimum of 10 °C to a maximum of 35 °C. | ||
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|Jan precipitation mm= 32 | |Jan precipitation mm= 32 | ||
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== Civic administration == | == Civic administration == | ||
Karimnagar [[ | [[File:Mck image.jpg|thumb|Karimnagar Municipal Corporation logo]] | ||
[[Karimnagar Municipal Corporation]] is the civic body that administers the city. It was constituted as a third grade municipality in the year 1952, as a second grade in 1959, first grade in 1984, special grade in 1996, selection grade in 1999 and finally upgraded to [[corporation]] in 2005.<ref name="history" /> | |||
The city is served by [[Karimnagar Police Commissionerate]]. | |||
Despite the city growing in leaps and bounds, the area of the civic body remaining unaltered. Ever since the municipality was upgraded into corporation in 2005, the merger of adjoining villages on the outskirts with the Corporation was being met with wide opposition from local village authorities.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/opposition-to-merger-of-villages-into-civic-body/article2028445.ece|title=Opposition to merger of villages into civic body|author=Staff Reporter|newspaper=The Hindu |date=17 May 2011 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/10-karimnagar-villages-to-be-merged-with-corporation/article3243240.ece|title=10 Karimnagar villages to be merged with Corporation|newspaper=The Hindu |date=21 January 2006 }}</ref> | |||
It belongs to the [[Karimnagar Lok Sabha constituency]]. | |||
The area is served by [[TSNPDCL]]. | |||
== Sports == | == Sports == | ||
United [[Karimnagar district]] has produced many sports persons from the rural level in sports like [[Karate]], [[Cricket]], [[Kabaddi]], Kho-Kho and many other sports. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Sports Complex is the primary sports complex in the city of Karimnagar. The sports complex has a main stadium used for sports like [[Sport of athletics|Athletics]], [[Cricket]], [[association football|Football]], an indoor stadium, a hockey field, swimming pool, kho-kho grounds, basketball courts. Another indoor stadium was built inside SRR college. | United [[Karimnagar district]] has produced many sports persons from the rural level in sports like [[Karate]], [[Cricket]], [[Kabaddi]], Kho-Kho and many other sports. [[Dr. B.R. Ambedkar]] Sports Complex is the primary sports complex in the city of Karimnagar. The sports complex has a main stadium used for sports like [[Sport of athletics|Athletics]], [[Cricket]], [[association football|Football]], an indoor stadium, a hockey field, swimming pool, kho-kho grounds, basketball courts. Another indoor stadium was built inside SRR college. | ||
== Healthcare == | == Healthcare == | ||
[[File:Apollo karimnagar.jpg|thumb|Apollo | [[File:Apollo karimnagar.jpg|thumb|[[Apollo Hospitals]], Karimnagar]] | ||
Karimnagar has evolved into a major health center for its surrounding districts because it is centrally located to all the nearby [[Districts]] and [[Talukas]] like [[Jagtial]], [[Siricilla]], [[Ramagundam]], [[Peddapalli, Peddapalli district|Peddapalli]], [[Mancherial]], [[Siddipet]], [[Komaram Bheem district|Komaram Bheem]], [[Manthani]], [[Huzurabad]], Jammikunta, [[Husnabad]], Sultanabad, [[Vemulawada, Rajanna Sircilla district|Vemulawada]], [[Korutla]], Metpalli, Choppadhandi, Manakondur, Bejjanki, Thimmapur, Dharmapuri, Kodimyal, Malyal, Gangadhara and [[Kalva Srirampur]]. Patients come from all over the surrounding districts. Karimnagar has | Karimnagar has evolved into a major health center for its surrounding districts because it is centrally located to all the nearby [[Districts]] and [[Talukas]] like [[Jagtial]], [[Siricilla]], [[Ramagundam]], [[Peddapalli, Peddapalli district|Peddapalli]], [[Mancherial]], [[Siddipet]], [[Komaram Bheem district|Komaram Bheem]], [[Manthani]], [[Huzurabad]], [[Jammikunta]], [[Husnabad]], [[Sultanabad, Peddapalli district|Sultanabad]], [[Vemulawada, Rajanna Sircilla district|Vemulawada]], [[Korutla]], [[Metpally|Metpalli]], [[Choppadandi|Choppadhandi]], [[Manakondur]], [[Bejjanki]], [[Thimmapur, Karimnagar district|Thimmapur]], [[Dharmapuri, Telangana|Dharmapuri]], [[Kodimial|Kodimyal]], Malyal, Gangadhara and [[Kalva Srirampur]]. | ||
Patients come from all over the surrounding districts. Karimnagar has three medical institutions, [[Government Medical College, Karimnagar|Government Medical College]], Chalmeda Anand Rao Institute of Medical Sciences, and Prathima Institute of Medical Sciences. There is also a cancer hospital in the city. The Newly opened Mother and Child care hospital is next to the Government hospital. Government Civil Hospital is the dominant medical institution.<ref>[http://ekarimnagar.com/Dmc.asp?MCatId=1&SCatId=125&Page=352&title=Karimnagar%20Hospitals Major hospitals in Karimnagar]. Ekarimnagar.com.</ref> | |||
== Tourism == | == Tourism == | ||
[[File: | [[File:Cablebridge.jpg|thumb|Cable bridge]] | ||
[[File: | [[File:Deer Park at Karimnagar.JPG|thumb|Deer Park at Karimnagar]] | ||
[[ | [[File:Sunsetkarimnagar.jpg|thumb|View from Manair Dam]] | ||
[[Lower Manair Dam|Lower Manair Dam (LMD)]] is one of the largest dams in the state of Telangana. LMD is a major tourism spot for people of Karimnagar and the surrounding area. The dam has boating facilities. | |||
Ujwala park and Deer park near LMD are another major part of the city's tourism. | |||
The [[Karimnagar Cable Bridge]] has been constructed on [[Maner River|Manair River]] between Housing Board Colony and Sadashivpalli, opened in 2023, it shortens the distance to Warangal by 7 KM.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://telanganatoday.com/ktr-likely-to-inaugurate-karimnagar-cable-bridge-on-april-14 | title=KTR likely to inaugurate Karimnagar cable bridge on April 14 | date=24 March 2023 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.hindudayashankar.com/news/minister-instructs-authorities-to-expedite-works-for-inauguration-of-cable-stayed-bridge-by-january-2023/#:~:text=KARIMNAGAR%3A%20Minister%20for%20Civil%20Supplies,inauguration%20by%20January%201%2C%202023. | title=Minister instructs authorities to expedite works for inauguration of cable-stayed bridge by January 2023 | date=8 November 2022 }}{{Dead link|date=March 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://indianexpress.com/article/trending/trending-in-india/k-t-rama-rao-shares-stunning-photos-karimnagar-cable-bridge-8676921/lite/ | title=K T Rama Rao shares stunning photos of Karimnagar cable bridge that is set to open today | date=21 June 2023 }}</ref> The bridge is part of the large Manair Riverfront project which has been proposed by the [[Chief minister|Chief Minister]] of [[Telangana]] after his ministers visited Sabarmati riverfront in [[Ahmedabad]] on [[Sabarmati River|Sabarmati]] river.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/410-cr-manair-riverfront-project-within-one-and-a-half-years/article65687056.ece | title=₹410-cr. Manair riverfront project within one and a half years | newspaper=The Hindu | date=26 July 2022 }}</ref> | |||
== Culture == | == Culture == | ||
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ISKCON Metpally- | ISKCON Metpally- | ||
Sri Sri Radha Govardhandhari Temple, Raja Rajeshwara Swamy Temple at [[Vemulawada, Rajanna Sircilla district|Vemulawada]],<ref>{{cite web|last1=vemulawada|first1=Lord shiva|title=temple|url=http://www.vemulawadatemple.org/|publisher=Vemulawada Temple}}</ref> | Sri Sri Radha Govardhandhari Temple, Raja Rajeshwara Swamy Temple at [[Vemulawada, Rajanna Sircilla district|Vemulawada]],<ref>{{cite web|last1=vemulawada|first1=Lord shiva|title=temple|url=http://www.vemulawadatemple.org/|publisher=Vemulawada Temple}}</ref> | ||
Narasimha Temple at [[Dharmapuri, Jagtial district]],<ref>{{cite web|last1=Temple|first1=Sri Laxmi Narasimha Swamy|title=Narasimha Swamy Temple|url=http://www.srilakshminarasimha.org/|website=www.srilakshminarasimha.org/|ref=Sri Laxmi Narasimha Swamy Temple}}</ref> Anjaneya Temple at Kondagattu, Jagtial District,<ref>{{cite web|last1=TEMPLE|first1=Sri Anjaneya Swamy|title=JAI Hanuman|url=http://www.kondagattu.org/index1.htm|website=www.kondagattu.org/index1.htm|publisher=Temple Developers|ref=Lord Hanuman}}</ref> and Veerabhadra Temple at [[Kothakonda Jatara]] are some of the prominent and famous religious destinations.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://kothakondatemple.org/|title=Welcome Sri Veerabadra Swamy Devasthanam, Kothakonda Temple.org, Bheemadevarapalli mandal in Karimnagar district.|work=kothakondatemple.org}}</ref> | Narasimha Temple at [[Dharmapuri, Jagtial district]],<ref>{{cite web|last1=Temple|first1=Sri Laxmi Narasimha Swamy|title=Narasimha Swamy Temple|url=http://www.srilakshminarasimha.org/|website=www.srilakshminarasimha.org/|ref=Sri Laxmi Narasimha Swamy Temple|access-date=7 March 2015|archive-date=16 November 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071116084204/http://www.srilakshminarasimha.org/|url-status=dead}}</ref> Anjaneya Temple at Kondagattu, Jagtial District,<ref>{{cite web|last1=TEMPLE|first1=Sri Anjaneya Swamy|title=JAI Hanuman|url=http://www.kondagattu.org/index1.htm|website=www.kondagattu.org/index1.htm|publisher=Temple Developers|ref=Lord Hanuman|access-date=7 March 2015|archive-date=14 February 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150214013859/http://www.kondagattu.org/index1.htm|url-status=dead}}</ref> and Veerabhadra Temple at [[Kothakonda Jatara]] are some of the prominent and famous religious destinations.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://kothakondatemple.org/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110726020637/http://kothakondatemple.org/|url-status=usurped|archive-date=26 July 2011|title=Welcome Sri Veerabadra Swamy Devasthanam, Kothakonda Temple.org, Bheemadevarapalli mandal in Karimnagar district.|work=kothakondatemple.org}}</ref> | ||
=== Cuisine === | === Cuisine === | ||
{{See also|Telugu cuisine}} | {{See also|Telugu cuisine}} | ||
''Sakinalu'' a local snack made from [[rice]], [[gingelly]] seeds and [[ajwain]] during [[Pongal (festival)|Sankranti]] festival<ref>{{cite news |last1=Dayashankar |first1=K. m |title=Sakinalu's aroma hangs in the air |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/sakinalus-aroma-hangs-in-the-air/article6787253.ece |access-date=25 May 2019 |work=The Hindu|date=14 January 2015 |language=en-IN}}</ref> And Biryani is a common cuisine of the state. Sarvapindi is another traditional snack native to the Telangana state. Kudumulu made with | ''Sakinalu'' a local snack made from [[rice]], [[gingelly]] seeds and [[ajwain]] during [[Pongal (festival)|Sankranti]] festival<ref>{{cite news |last1=Dayashankar |first1=K. m |title=Sakinalu's aroma hangs in the air |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/sakinalus-aroma-hangs-in-the-air/article6787253.ece |access-date=25 May 2019 |work=The Hindu|date=14 January 2015 |language=en-IN}}</ref> And Biryani is a common cuisine of the state. Sarvapindi is another traditional snack native to the Telangana state. Kudumulu are of two types, one made with just rice flour are called kudumula while the other type made with rice flour and beans are called | ||
gudlakudumulu. | |||
== Economy == | == Economy == | ||
[[ | The economy of Karimnagar comes from mainly three sectors [[Agriculture]], industry, and services. There are many granite [[Quarry|quarries]] on the city outskirts near Baopet, and many Agro based industries, [[Paddy field|Paddy]] and [[cotton]] are the major crops produced in Karimnagar.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Rajeev |first=M. |date=2022-12-30 |title=After sand sales TSMDC now eyeing dimensional stone mining |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/after-sand-sales-tsmdc-now-eyeing-dimensional-stone-mining/article66321000.ece |access-date=2024-05-23 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> The Lower Manair Dam in Karimnagar has a capacity of 24.5 thousand million cubic feet which can irrigate 4,00,000 acres of land. | ||
Former Information Technology minister of Telangana, [[K. T. Rama Rao|KTR]] laid the foundation stone for an IT hub for the aim of expanding IT to cities like Karimnagar, [[Warangal]], [[Nizamabad, Telangana|Nizamabad]], [[Khammam]] and [[Mahabubnagar]]. The IT Tower was completed and inaugurated in 2020.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2020/jul/20/kt-rama-rao-to-inaugurate-karimnagar-it-tower-2172137.html | title=KT Rama Rao to inaugurate Karimnagar IT Tower | date=20 July 2020 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Bureau |first=NewsTAP |date=2023-12-16 |title=Minister Sridhar Babu wants IT to expand to Warangal, Karimnagar, Khammam, Nizamabad |url=https://www.newstap.in/telangana/minister-sridhar-babu-wants-it-to-expand-to-warangal-karimnagar-khammam-nizamabad-1509906 |access-date=2023-12-22 |website=www.newstap.in |language=en}}</ref> | |||
Four [[farmers market|integrated markets]], a central building to accommodate farmers and grocers wishing to sell their food items, are under construction as of the year 2023.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.siasat.com/telangana-karimnagar-to-have-four-integrated-markets-2547533/ | title=Telangana: Karimnagar to have four integrated markets | date=15 March 2023 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Today |first=Telangana |date=2025-01-08 |title=Integrated vegetable market to open soon in Karimnagar town |url=https://telanganatoday.com/integrated-vegetable-market-to-open-soon-in-karimnagar-town |access-date=2025-01-09 |website=Telangana Today |language=en}}</ref> | |||
Karimnagar is nationally renowned for its [[Silver Filigree of Karimnagar|silver filigree]].<ref>{{Cite news |title=GI-tagged Karimnagar silver filigree set to add lustre to Ambani mega wedding |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/gi-tagged-karimnagar-silver-filigree-set-to-add-lustre-to-ambani-mega-wedding/articleshow/110318306.cms |access-date=2024-05-23 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> | |||
== Transport == | == Transport == | ||
[[File: | [[File: Karimnagar Railway Station - Front Facade 2025.jpg |thumb|[[Karimnagar railway station]]]] | ||
[[File:Karimnagar Railway Station.jpg|thumb|right|A train halts at the railway station in Karimnagar.]] | [[File:Karimnagar Railway Station.jpg|thumb|right|A train halts at the railway station in Karimnagar.]] | ||
[[File:Foundation Stone for Kothapalli | [[File:The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi laying the Foundation Stone for Manoharabad-Kothapalli Railway Line, in Telangana.jpg|thumb|[[Kothapalli–Manoharabad line|Kothapalli-Manoharabad railway]] foundation stone being laid]] | ||
Karimnagar is connected to other major cities and towns by means of road. [[State Highway 1 (Telangana)|State Highway 1]] which connects with the [[Hyderabad]]–Karimnagar–[[Mancherial]] Highway coal-belt corridor passes through town. In addition, State highways 7, 10, [[State Highway 11 (Telangana)|11]]<ref>{{cite news|last1=Dyashankar|first1=K. M.|title=For State Highway-1, double is trouble|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/for-state-highway1-double-is-trouble/article4832453.ece|access-date=20 May 2016|work=The Hindu|date=20 June 2013}}</ref> and [[National Highway 563 (India)|National Highway 563]] which connects [[Jagtial]]–Karimnagar–[[Warangal]]–[[Khammam]]. | |||
=== Airway === | === Airway === | ||
[[Rajiv Gandhi International Airport]] in Hyderabad is the nearest airport at a distance of 210 km by road. There are three [[Helipad]]s in the city inside the district collectorate. The other two nearest airports to Karimnagar are [[Ramagundam Airport]] and [[Warangal Airport]] which are closed, but may be reopened in the future under the [[UDAN]] scheme. | [[Rajiv Gandhi International Airport]] in Hyderabad is the nearest airport at a distance of 210 km by road. There are three [[Helipad]]s in the city inside the district [[collectorate]]. The other two nearest airports to Karimnagar are [[Ramagundam Airport]] and [[Warangal Airport]] which are closed, but may be reopened in the future under the [[UDAN]] scheme. | ||
=== Road === | === Road === | ||
Dr. [[B. R. Ambedkar]] Bus Station, in the center of the city is the second biggest bus station in the State of Telangana after | Dr. [[B. R. Ambedkar]] Bus Station, in the center of the city is the second biggest bus station in the State of Telangana after Hyderabad bus station.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bus Stations |url=http://www.tsrtc.telangana.gov.in/BusStations.php |website=[[TSRTC]] |access-date=20 May 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160610082644/http://www.tsrtc.telangana.gov.in/BusStations.php |archive-date=10 June 2016 }}</ref> | ||
72 [[Electric Vehicle Charging]] Stations were approved for Karimnagar in 2023 and will operate under the [[Public–private partnership|Private Public Partnership]] model.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://telanganatoday.com/ev-charging-stations-to-come-up-in-karimnagar-2 | title=EV charging stations to come up in Karimnagar | date=3 September 2023 }}</ref> | |||
=== Railway === | === Railway === | ||
[[Karimnagar railway station]] provides rail connectivity to the city, located on the [[Peddapalli–Nizamabad section]] of [[New Delhi–Chennai main line]]. It is under the jurisdiction of [[Secunderabad railway division]] of the [[South Central Railway zone]]. | [[Karimnagar railway station]] provides rail connectivity to the city, located on the [[Peddapalli–Nizamabad section]] of [[New Delhi–Chennai main line]]. It is under the jurisdiction of [[Secunderabad railway division]] of the [[South Central Railway zone]]. | ||
Karimnagar is connected to cities like [[Mumbai]] with a weekly Super fast express, [[Hyderabad]] with [[Kacheguda railway station|Kachiguda]] passenger daily, [[Tirupati]] with a biweekly super fast express and [[Nizamabad, Telangana|Nizamabad]] with a [[Diesel multiple unit|DEMU]] train.<ref>{{cite web|title=Evolution of Guntur Division |url=http://www.scr.indianrailways.gov.in/cris/uploads/files/1446709035601-Genearal%20data-01-11-15.pdf |website=South Central Railway |access-date=30 November 2015 |page=3 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151208185851/http://www.scr.indianrailways.gov.in/cris/uploads/files/1446709035601-Genearal%20data-01-11-15.pdf |archive-date= 8 December 2015 }}</ref> | Karimnagar is connected to cities like [[Mumbai]] with a weekly Super fast express, [[Hyderabad]] with [[Kacheguda railway station|Kachiguda]] passenger daily, [[Tirupati]] with a biweekly super fast express and [[Nizamabad, Telangana|Nizamabad]] with a [[Diesel multiple unit|DEMU]] train.<ref>{{cite web|title=Evolution of Guntur Division |url=http://www.scr.indianrailways.gov.in/cris/uploads/files/1446709035601-Genearal%20data-01-11-15.pdf |website=South Central Railway |access-date=30 November 2015 |page=3 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151208185851/http://www.scr.indianrailways.gov.in/cris/uploads/files/1446709035601-Genearal%20data-01-11-15.pdf |archive-date= 8 December 2015 }}</ref> In October 2023, the Karimnagar-Nizamabad [[MEMU]] was extended up to [[Bodhan]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/hyderabad/2023/Oct/08/four-train-services-extended-to-be-flagged-off-from-telanganaon-october-9-2621915.html | title=Four train services extended, to be flagged off from Telangana on October 9 - the New Indian Express | date=9 October 2023 }}</ref> | ||
The | The [[Kothapalli–Manoharabad line|Kothapalli-Manoharabad railway line]] will reduce the travel time from Karimnagar to Hyderabad.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2022/jun/16/age-old-wait-ends-siddipet-sircilla-gajwel-set-for-rail-connectivity-2466192.html#:~:text=The%20Manoharabad%2DKothapalli%20new%20railway,crossing%20stations%20and%20five%20halts) | title=Age-old wait ends; Siddipet, Sircilla & Gajwel set for rail connectivity | date=16 June 2022 }}</ref> It is scheduled to be completed by 2025.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://pipanews.com/railway-line-completed-between-gajwel-kodakandla-pipa-news/ | title=Railway line completed between Gajwel – Kodakandla. Pipa News | date=28 October 2022 }}</ref> The Manoharabad - Siddipet portion of the line was [[inaugurated]] on 3 October 2023.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/pm-to-commission-two-new-railway-lines-in-telangana/article67357830.ece/ | title=PM to commission two new railway lines in Telangana | newspaper=The Hindu | date=28 September 2023 | last1=Geetanath | first1=V. }}</ref> | ||
In 2023, construction work began at the railway station to add a second and third platform, part of the [[Amrit Bharat Station Scheme]], a modernization and expansion effort by the government.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/pm-modi-to-virtually-launch-modernisation-work-on-21-railway-stations-in-ts/article67145851.ece/ | title=PM Modi to virtually launch modernisation work on 21 railway stations in TS | newspaper=The Hindu | date=2 August 2023 }}</ref> | |||
== Media == | == Media == | ||
The Telugu News publishers in the city are [[Maithri Channel]], [[Eenadu]], [[ABN Andhra Jyothi | The Telugu News publishers in the city are [[Janam Sakshi]], [[Maithri Channel]], [[Eenadu]], [[ABN Andhra Jyothi]]. Apart from the local language, there are also English papers such as [[The Hans India]]. | ||
== Education == | == Education == | ||
Karimnagar is a major education center in | [[File:Crescentcollegeknr.jpg|thumb|Crescent College]] | ||
Karimnagar is a major education center in north-western Telangana. There are many schools and intermediate colleges in the city. Karimnagar has technology institutes,<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.vgsek.ac.in/ |title=Vaageswari College of Engineering |access-date=2025-01-28}}</ref> medical colleges,<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.caims.in/ |title=Chalmeda Ananda Rao Institute of Medical Sciences |location= |publisher= |url-status= |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241211051320/https://www.caims.in/ |archive-date=2024-12-11 |access-date=2025-01-28}}</ref> and law colleges. | |||
;Universities | ;Universities | ||
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* [[Satavahana University]], Karimnagar<ref>[http://www.satavahana.ac.in// Satavahana University]. Satavahana.ac.in.</ref> | * [[Satavahana University]], Karimnagar<ref>[http://www.satavahana.ac.in// Satavahana University]. Satavahana.ac.in.</ref> | ||
* [[Jyothishmathi College of Engineering and Technology#Sister Colleges and Schools|Jyothishmathi College of Engineering and Technology]], Karimnagar | |||
*[[Government Medical College, Karimnagar]] | |||
==Notable people== | ==Notable people== | ||
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* [[P. Jairaj|Paidi Jairaj]] | * [[P. Jairaj|Paidi Jairaj]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Bandi Sanjay Kumar]] | ||
* [[Gangula Kamalakar]] | |||
* [[N. Kumarayya]] | * [[N. Kumarayya]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Malyala Rajaiah]] | ||
* [[Midde Ramulu]] | * [[Midde Ramulu]] | ||
* [[P. V. Narasimha Rao]] | |||
* [ | * [[C. Narayana Reddy]] | ||
* [[G. Ram Reddy]] | |||
* [ | * [[Siva Reddy]] | ||
* [[Surender Reddy]] | |||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
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[[Category:District headquarters of Telangana]] | [[Category:District headquarters of Telangana]] | ||
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Karimnagar
Elagandula | |
|---|---|
 Elgandal Fort in Karimnagar | |
| Nickname: City of Granites | |
  Karimnagar Karimnagar (Telangana)  Karimnagar Karimnagar (India) | |
| Coordinates: 18°26′19.0″N 79°07′43.7″E / 18.438611°N 79.128806°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Telangana |
| District | Karimnagar |
| Region | Deccan |
| Established | 1905 |
| Incorporated (Municipal Council) | 1931 |
| Incorporated (Municipal Corporation) | 2005 |
| Named for | Syed Kareemullah Shah Quadri |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal Corporation |
| • Body | Karimnagar Municipal Corporation |
| • Mayor | Shri Kolagani Srinivas[1] |
| • MLA | Sri Gangula Kamalakar[2] |
| • MP | Sri Bandi Sanjay Kumar[3] |
| Area | |
| • City | 204.50 km2 (78.96 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 297 m (974 ft) |
| Population | |
| • City | 493,997 |
| • Rank | 4th(Telangana) |
| • Density | 2,400/km2 (6,300/sq mi) |
| • Metro | 797,447 (SUDA) |
| Demonym(s) | Karimnagari, Karimnagaris |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Telugu, Urdu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 505001 to 505010,505481,505451,505469,505527 |
| Telephone code | 91-878- |
| ISO 3166 code | IN-TG |
| Vehicle registration | TG–02 / AP-15 (Old Number)[6] |
| Sex ratio | 981.4 ♀/♂ |
| Literacy | 89.9 |
| Planning agency | Satavahana Urban Development Authority (SUDA) |
| Website | Karimnagar Official Website |
Karimnagar, formerly known as Elagandula,[7] is a city and District Headquarters in the Indian state of Telangana. Karimnagar is a major urban agglomeration in the state. It is the 4th largest City after Hyderabad,Warangal and Nizamabad in the state and Municipal Corporation headquarters of the Karimnagar district.[8][9] It is situated on the banks of Manair River, which is a tributary of the Godavari River. It is the third largest and fastest growing urban settlement in the state, according to the 2011 census. It has registered a population growth rate of 45.46% and 38.87% [citation needed] respectively over the past two decades between 1991 and 2011, which is the highest growth rate among major cities of Telangana.[10] It serves as a major educational and health hub for the northern districts of Telangana.[11] It is a major business center and widely known for its agricultural and granite industries, earning the nickname "City of Granites."[12][13]
It has been selected as one of the hundred Indian cities to be developed as a smart city under PM Narendra Modi's flagship Smart Cities Mission by replacing Hyderabad based on the request from the former Chief Minister of Telangana K. Chandrashekar Rao.[14]
Etymology[edit | edit source]
In the olden days, this place was known as Veligandula, Tellakandula.[15] Poet Veligandala Narayya who was the principal disciple of Poet Potana hailed from this place. During the Nizam era, the village was named Karimnagar by an Elgandala Qiladar, Syed Karimuddin.[16]
History[edit | edit source]
Asaf Jahi Dynasty[edit | edit source]
During the Asaf Jahi Dynasty (1724–1948), Karimnagar was part of the Hyderabad State under the Nizams. The region grew in importance due to its strategic location, contributing to agriculture, trade, and military activities.
Modern era[edit | edit source]
It became a district in 1905. In the 1920s, serving under the Nizam of Hyderabad, the District Collector Sir John Hunter oversaw construction of the clock tower which still stands in the city centre today. In 1937, Janab Shaikhaan Sahab built the Karimnagar Kaman to commemorate the Nizam's Silver Jubilee.
It was previously part of princely Hyderabad State and then became part of Hyderabad state in 1948 after the Hyderabad state was annexed into the Indian Union. It then became part of Andhra Pradesh state on 1 November 1956 after merging the Telugu speaking region of Hyderabad state with Andhra state.
At the beginning of the 21st century, the city was connected by railway on the Peddapalli-Nizamabad line. After almost 6 decades of Telangana statehood movement, on 2 June 2014 it became part of newly formed state of Telangana by Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014.
Demographics[edit | edit source]
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 5,752 | — |
| 1911 | 8,347 | +45.1% |
| 1921 | 9,399 | +12.6% |
| 1931 | 10,903 | +16.0% |
| 1941 | 17,437 | +59.9% |
| 1951 | 23,826 | +36.6% |
| 1961 | 31,554 | +32.4% |
| 1971 | 48,918 | +55.0% |
| 1981 | 86,125 | +76.1% |
| 1991 | 148,583 | +72.5% |
| 2001 | 218,302 | +46.9% |
| 2011 | 297,447 | +36.3% |
| Source: [17] | ||
Karimnagar has a population of 397,447 within its corporation limits, according to 2011 census, making it the Third largest city in Telangana state. Karimnagar Urban Agglomeration comprising Municipal Corporation and Urban Development authority of 689,985.City out growths include Bommakal (with a population of 9,031), Arepalle (6,987), Alugunur (6,164), Chinthakunta (3,437) and Sitharampur (3,017). Besides these outgrowths, there are many sub-urban areas on the outskirts, which are merged into corporation limits. It is the most densely populated city in Telangana, with a density of 11,114 persons per km2.
Karimnagar city has a literacy rate of 85.82%, which is highest urban literacy rate in Telangana state. Karimnagar urban agglomeration has a literacy rate of 84.93% which is almost equal to the National Urban average of 85%. The literacy rate for males and females for Karimnagar urban region stood at 91.06% and 78.69% respectively.[18][19]
Climate[edit | edit source]
Karimnagar experiences dry inland climatic conditions with hot summers and cool winters.[21] The city of Karimnagar gets most of its rainfall from the Southwest monsoon. The summer season is extremely hot, but temperatures decline with the onset of the monsoons, and the winter season is generally cool. The most popular tourist season is from November to February.
The summer season starts in March and can continue through early June. During this period temperatures range from a minimum of 27 °C to a maximum of 39 °C. The highest recorded temperature in the area is around 48 °C. Nights are much cooler, and the humidity is around 50%. October and November experiences increased rainfall from the Northeast monsoon. During this time, daytime temperatures average around 30 °C. The winter season starts in December and lasts through February. During this time, temperatures range from a minimum of 10 °C to a maximum of 35 °C.
| Climate data for Karimnagar | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Average high °C (°F) | 29 (84) |
32 (90) |
37 (99) |
40 (104) |
42 (108) |
34 (93) |
30 (86) |
29 (84) |
31 (88) |
32 (90) |
29 (84) |
28 (82) |
33 (91) |
| Average low °C (°F) | 13 (55) |
16 (61) |
22 (72) |
26 (79) |
28 (82) |
26 (79) |
24 (75) |
23 (73) |
22 (72) |
20 (68) |
16 (61) |
12 (54) |
21 (69) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 32 (1.3) |
8 (0.3) |
43 (1.7) |
17 (0.7) |
41 (1.6) |
162 (6.4) |
204 (8.0) |
126 (5.0) |
133 (5.2) |
75 (3.0) |
48 (1.9) |
18 (0.7) |
907 (35.8) |
| Source: Sunmap | |||||||||||||
Civic administration[edit | edit source]
Karimnagar Municipal Corporation is the civic body that administers the city. It was constituted as a third grade municipality in the year 1952, as a second grade in 1959, first grade in 1984, special grade in 1996, selection grade in 1999 and finally upgraded to corporation in 2005.[16]
The city is served by Karimnagar Police Commissionerate.
Despite the city growing in leaps and bounds, the area of the civic body remaining unaltered. Ever since the municipality was upgraded into corporation in 2005, the merger of adjoining villages on the outskirts with the Corporation was being met with wide opposition from local village authorities.[22][23]
It belongs to the Karimnagar Lok Sabha constituency.
The area is served by TSNPDCL.
Sports[edit | edit source]
United Karimnagar district has produced many sports persons from the rural level in sports like Karate, Cricket, Kabaddi, Kho-Kho and many other sports. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Sports Complex is the primary sports complex in the city of Karimnagar. The sports complex has a main stadium used for sports like Athletics, Cricket, Football, an indoor stadium, a hockey field, swimming pool, kho-kho grounds, basketball courts. Another indoor stadium was built inside SRR college.
Healthcare[edit | edit source]
Karimnagar has evolved into a major health center for its surrounding districts because it is centrally located to all the nearby Districts and Talukas like Jagtial, Siricilla, Ramagundam, Peddapalli, Mancherial, Siddipet, Komaram Bheem, Manthani, Huzurabad, Jammikunta, Husnabad, Sultanabad, Vemulawada, Korutla, Metpalli, Choppadhandi, Manakondur, Bejjanki, Thimmapur, Dharmapuri, Kodimyal, Malyal, Gangadhara and Kalva Srirampur.
Patients come from all over the surrounding districts. Karimnagar has three medical institutions, Government Medical College, Chalmeda Anand Rao Institute of Medical Sciences, and Prathima Institute of Medical Sciences. There is also a cancer hospital in the city. The Newly opened Mother and Child care hospital is next to the Government hospital. Government Civil Hospital is the dominant medical institution.[24]
Tourism[edit | edit source]
Lower Manair Dam (LMD) is one of the largest dams in the state of Telangana. LMD is a major tourism spot for people of Karimnagar and the surrounding area. The dam has boating facilities.
Ujwala park and Deer park near LMD are another major part of the city's tourism.
The Karimnagar Cable Bridge has been constructed on Manair River between Housing Board Colony and Sadashivpalli, opened in 2023, it shortens the distance to Warangal by 7 KM.[25][26][27] The bridge is part of the large Manair Riverfront project which has been proposed by the Chief Minister of Telangana after his ministers visited Sabarmati riverfront in Ahmedabad on Sabarmati river.[28]
Culture[edit | edit source]
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Telugu is the major language spoken in Karimnagar; Urdu is also widely spoken. The typical attire includes the traditional Chira and Pancha, and also modern dress styles. Kurta Pajama is also worn by many. Karimnagar Silver Filigree is one of the local silverware handicrafts.
Religious worships and festivals[edit | edit source]
The spring festival of Bathukamma is typical in this region. Other major Hindu festivals celebrated in the region include Ugadi, Sri Ramanavami, Vinayaka Chavithi, Holi, Sri Krishna Janmashtami, Dasara, Deepavali, Sankranti, and Maha Sivaratri. Muslims in this area also celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, Ramadan (ninth month of the Islamic calendar), Laylat al-Qadr (Shab-e-Qadr), Isra and Mi'raj (Shab-e-Meraj), Shab-e-barat (Mid-Sha'ban), Milad-un-Nabi (Mawlid) and Muharram (Day of Ashura). These are usually greeted with great pomp and ceremony. Christians in this area celebrate Christmas and Good Friday.
ISKCON Metpally- Sri Sri Radha Govardhandhari Temple, Raja Rajeshwara Swamy Temple at Vemulawada,[29] Narasimha Temple at Dharmapuri, Jagtial district,[30] Anjaneya Temple at Kondagattu, Jagtial District,[31] and Veerabhadra Temple at Kothakonda Jatara are some of the prominent and famous religious destinations.[32]
Cuisine[edit | edit source]
Sakinalu a local snack made from rice, gingelly seeds and ajwain during Sankranti festival[33] And Biryani is a common cuisine of the state. Sarvapindi is another traditional snack native to the Telangana state. Kudumulu are of two types, one made with just rice flour are called kudumula while the other type made with rice flour and beans are called gudlakudumulu.
Economy[edit | edit source]
The economy of Karimnagar comes from mainly three sectors Agriculture, industry, and services. There are many granite quarries on the city outskirts near Baopet, and many Agro based industries, Paddy and cotton are the major crops produced in Karimnagar.[34] The Lower Manair Dam in Karimnagar has a capacity of 24.5 thousand million cubic feet which can irrigate 4,00,000 acres of land.
Former Information Technology minister of Telangana, KTR laid the foundation stone for an IT hub for the aim of expanding IT to cities like Karimnagar, Warangal, Nizamabad, Khammam and Mahabubnagar. The IT Tower was completed and inaugurated in 2020.[35][36]
Four integrated markets, a central building to accommodate farmers and grocers wishing to sell their food items, are under construction as of the year 2023.[37][38]
Karimnagar is nationally renowned for its silver filigree.[39]
Transport[edit | edit source]
Karimnagar is connected to other major cities and towns by means of road. State Highway 1 which connects with the Hyderabad–Karimnagar–Mancherial Highway coal-belt corridor passes through town. In addition, State highways 7, 10, 11[40] and National Highway 563 which connects Jagtial–Karimnagar–Warangal–Khammam.
Airway[edit | edit source]
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad is the nearest airport at a distance of 210 km by road. There are three Helipads in the city inside the district collectorate. The other two nearest airports to Karimnagar are Ramagundam Airport and Warangal Airport which are closed, but may be reopened in the future under the UDAN scheme.
Road[edit | edit source]
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Bus Station, in the center of the city is the second biggest bus station in the State of Telangana after Hyderabad bus station.[41]
72 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations were approved for Karimnagar in 2023 and will operate under the Private Public Partnership model.[42]
Railway[edit | edit source]
Karimnagar railway station provides rail connectivity to the city, located on the Peddapalli–Nizamabad section of New Delhi–Chennai main line. It is under the jurisdiction of Secunderabad railway division of the South Central Railway zone.
Karimnagar is connected to cities like Mumbai with a weekly Super fast express, Hyderabad with Kachiguda passenger daily, Tirupati with a biweekly super fast express and Nizamabad with a DEMU train.[43] In October 2023, the Karimnagar-Nizamabad MEMU was extended up to Bodhan.[44]
The Kothapalli-Manoharabad railway line will reduce the travel time from Karimnagar to Hyderabad.[45] It is scheduled to be completed by 2025.[46] The Manoharabad - Siddipet portion of the line was inaugurated on 3 October 2023.[47]
In 2023, construction work began at the railway station to add a second and third platform, part of the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, a modernization and expansion effort by the government.[48]
Media[edit | edit source]
The Telugu News publishers in the city are Janam Sakshi, Maithri Channel, Eenadu, ABN Andhra Jyothi. Apart from the local language, there are also English papers such as The Hans India.
Education[edit | edit source]
Karimnagar is a major education center in north-western Telangana. There are many schools and intermediate colleges in the city. Karimnagar has technology institutes,[49] medical colleges,[50] and law colleges.
- Universities
- Satavahana University, Karimnagar[51]
- Jyothishmathi College of Engineering and Technology, Karimnagar
- Government Medical College, Karimnagar
Notable people[edit | edit source]
- Paidi Jairaj
- Bandi Sanjay Kumar
- Gangula Kamalakar
- N. Kumarayya
- Malyala Rajaiah
- Midde Ramulu
- P. V. Narasimha Rao
- C. Narayana Reddy
- G. Ram Reddy
- Siva Reddy
- Surender Reddy
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
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