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Komaram Bheem district
Kumuram Bheem district | |
|---|---|
 Memorial to Kumaram Bheem at Kuntala | |
.svg) Location of Kumaram Bheem Asifabad district in Telangana | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Telangana |
| Headquarters | Asifabad |
| Tehsils | 15 |
| Government | |
| • District collector | Sri Rahul Raj, IAS |
| • Vidhan Sabha constituencies | Sirpur-T, Asifabad (ST) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4,878 km2 (1,883 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 515,812 |
| • Density | 110/km2 (270/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 86,984(16.86%) |
| Time zone | UTC+05:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | TS 20 |
| Major highways | NH 63[1] |
| Website | asifabad |
Kumuram Bheem district is a district in the Indian state of Telangana. The town of Asifabad is its district headquarters.[2] It is named after Gond martyr Komaram Bheem. It was earlier part of Adilabad district and it became a new district in 2016.[3].The district share boundaries with Adilabad, Nirmal, Mancherial districts and with the state boundary of Maharashtra.
History[edit]
Earlier Kumuram Bheem district was just known as Asifabad district. It was ruled by many dynasties like the Kakatiyas, Mauryas, Satavahanas, Chalukyas, Qutub Shahis & Asaf Jahis. In 1905, it was carved as a district but was later merged into the Adilabad district. In 1913, it was made as headquarters of the district prior to the status being lost to Adilabad in 1941. It was again carved from Adilabad district in 2016.[3] It has been renamed after Gond martyr Komaram Bheem since 2016.[4]
Geography[edit]
The district is spread over an area of 4,300 square kilometres (1,700 sq mi).[5] Hills dominate the western part of the district and Pranhita river runs parallel to the east.
It is home to endangered species of vultures which have made Palarapu rocks their home in the forests of Bejjur. The Sirpur forest is also home to tigers and other wild animals. Cotton and Paddy are the major crops grown in this area.
Demographics[edit]
As of the 2011 Census, the district has a population of 515,812 people, with 998 females for every 1000 males.[6] Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 15.82% and 25.91% of the population respectively.[7]
At the time of the 2011 census, 38.10% of the population spoke Telugu, 28.01% Marathi, 12.48% Gondi, 7.28% Urdu, 3.59% Lambadi, 3.05% Kolami, 2.55% Koya and 1.46% Hindi as their first language.[8]
Divisions[edit]
This district has two revenue divisions; Asifabad and Kagaznagar and is sub-divided into 15 mandals.[5][9] Present MLA of Asifabad constituency is Athram Sakku and Sirpur-T is Koneru Konappa.
Mandals[edit]
| S.No. | Asifabad revenue division | Kagaznagar revenue division |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wankidi | Bejjur |
| 2 | Lingapur | Penchicalpet |
| 3 | Jainoor | Kagaznagar |
| 4 | Tiryani | Kouthala |
| 5 | Asifabad | Chintalamanepally |
| 6 | Kerameri | Dahegoan |
| 7 | Sirpur (U) | Sirpur (T) |
| 8 | Rebbena |
Notable people[edit]
- Konda Laxman Bapuji, freedom fighter
- Koneru Konappa, MLA Sirpur
Places of interest[edit]
- Gangapur temple, Rebbena
- Jodeghat, Kerameri
- Kadamba forest reserve, a tiger reserve
- Kerameri ghats
- Komaram Bheem irrigational project
- Palarapuguttalu, a vulture reserve
- Savatula Gundam Waterfalls
- Shiva Mallana temple
- Shivakeshava temple, Wankidi
- Sirpur forest reserve
- Thrishul Pahad
- Tonkini Hanuman temple, Sirpur-T
- Vattivaagu project
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Telangana New Districts Names 2016 Pdf TS 31 Districts List". Timesalert.com. 11 October 2016. Retrieved 11 October 2016.
- ↑ "Names of 6 new districts changed". The Hindu. 22 October 2016. Retrieved 4 November 2016.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Komaram Bheem district" (PDF). New Districts Formation Portal. Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 October 2016. Retrieved 11 October 2016.
- ↑ Singh, S. Harpal (8 October 2016). "Asifabad to become a district again after 75 years". The Hindu. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "New districts". Andhra Jyothy.com. 8 October 2016. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
- ↑ "Komaram Bheem Asifabad district, Telangana state". www.gloriousindia.com. Retrieved 4 June 2021.
- ↑ "Demography | Kumuram Bheem Asifabad District | India". Retrieved 4 June 2021.
- ↑ 2011 Census of India, Population By Mother Tongue
- ↑ "Clipping of Andhra Jyothy Telugu Daily – Hyderabad". Andhra Jyothy. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
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