Jangaon (జనగాం) District

Jangaon (జనగాం) District is one of the 33 districts of Telangana. It is administered from Jangaon, which serves as the district headquarters. The district comprises 12 revenue mandals, 172 revenue villages, 3 Assembly Constituencies and 2 Lok Sabha Parliamentary Constituencies.

Area 2,188 km²
Population 566,376
Mandals 12
Villages 172
Assembly 3
Parliament 2

About Jangaon District

Jangaon holds a heroic chapter in Telangana's socio-political history, serving as a major stronghold of peasant resistance and revolutionary fervor during the historic Telangana Armed Struggle. The district is world-renowned for Pembarthi village, a legendary artisan hub celebrated since the Kakatiya era for exquisite brassware, copper repoussé metal craft, and ornamental temple art. Jangaon serves as a vital historical bridge connecting the Hyderabad region with the ancient heritage centers of Warangal.

The following sections provide detailed information about Jangaon District, including its administrative divisions, population statistics, economy, transport facilities, tourist attractions, Assembly Constituencies, Parliamentary Constituencies and revenue mandals.

Administrative Details

Administrative profile of Jangaon District, Telangana.

District Code 689
District Headquarters Jangaon
Revenue Mandals 12
Revenue Villages 172
Assembly Constituencies 3
Parliament Constituencies 2

Jangaon District Population Details

According to the Census of India 2011, Jangaon District has a total population of 566,376. This section provides detailed demographic information including male and female population, Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), rural and urban population distribution, and the overall literacy rate of the district.

Total Population 566,376
Male Population 283,648 (50.1%)
Female Population 282,728 (49.9%)
Scheduled Caste (SC) 120,628 (21.3%)
Scheduled Tribe (ST) 65,720 (11.6%)
Rural Population 495,024 (87.4%)
Urban Population 71,352 (12.6%)
Literacy Rate 61.41%

According to the 2011 Census, Jangaon District has a population of 566,376 people, comprising 283,648 males (50.1%) and 282,728 females (49.9%). Around 87.4% of the population lives in rural areas, while 12.6% resides in urban areas. Scheduled Castes account for 21.3% of the population and Scheduled Tribes represent 11.6%. The overall literacy rate of the district is 61.41%.

Economy and Agriculture in Jangaon District

The economy of Jangaon District is primarily driven by agriculture, allied farming activities, local trade and small-scale industries. This section provides an overview of the district's economic profile, major crops, irrigation resources, agricultural practices and the key sectors that contribute to the livelihoods of its residents.

Agriculture forms the economic backbone of Jangaon, with vast rural tracts dedicated to commercial crop production. Dominant crops cultivated across its fertile soils include cotton, paddy, maize, pulses, and groundnut. Irrigation is powered by the Devadula Lift Irrigation Scheme, local tank networks modernized under Mission Kakatiya, and feeder channels extending from the Ranganayaka Sagar and Mallanna Sagar canal systems.

Assembly Constituencies in Jangaon District

Jangaon District is represented by 3 Assembly Constituencies in the Telangana Legislative Assembly. Each constituency elects one Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) to represent the people in the Telangana State Legislature.

Ghanpur (Station)

Jangoan

Palakurthi

Parliament Constituencies in Jangaon District

Jangaon District falls under 2 Lok Sabha Parliamentary Constituencies. These constituencies elect Members of Parliament (MPs) who represent the district in the Parliament of India.

Bhongir

Lok Sabha Parliamentary Constituency

Warangal

Lok Sabha Parliamentary Constituency

Tourist Places in Jangaon District

Jangaon's leading cultural landmark is the Pembarthi Metal Crafts Village, where visitors can interact with master craftsmen creating handcrafted brass and bronze artifacts. Other prominent tourist sights include the historic Jeedikal Sri Rama Temple—an ancient shrine connected to the Ramayana epic—the scenic Zaffergadh Fort hillock, and the nearby ancient Kulpakji (Kolanupaka) Jain Temple boasting a 2,000-year-old heritage.

Mandals in Jangaon District

Jangaon District is administratively divided into 12 revenue mandals. A revenue mandal is an important administrative unit responsible for land administration, revenue collection, implementation of government welfare schemes and coordination of village-level administration. Each mandal consists of several revenue villages and serves as a link between the district administration and local communities. Click on any mandal below to explore detailed information including villages, demographics, schools, hospitals, post offices, railway stations and other public facilities.

Bachannapet (బచ్చన్నపేట్)

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Chilpur (చిల్పుర్)

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Devaruppula (దేవరుప్పుల)

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Ghanpur (Station) (ఘన్‌పూర్ (స్టేషన్))

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Jangoan (జాంగోన్)

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Kodakandla (కోడకండ్ల)

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Lingalaghanpur (లింగాలఘన్‌పూర్)

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Narmetta (నర్మెట్టా)

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Palakurthy (పాలకుర్తి)

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Ragunathpally (రఘునాథపల్లి)

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Tharigoppula (తరిగోప్పుల)

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Zaffergadh (జాఫర్‌గాధ్)

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Transport & Connectivity in Jangaon District

Jangaon is strategically positioned along the main transportation artery connecting Hyderabad with Warangal. The district is traversed by National Highway 163 (NH-163), providing smooth 4-lane road access to Hyderabad (~85 km) and Warangal (~50 km) with round-the-clock TSRTC bus facilities. Jangaon Railway Station (ZN) sits directly on the high-frequency Secunderabad-Kazipet main rail trunk line, serving as a primary stop for multiple daily express and passenger trains. The nearest international airport is Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) in Hyderabad, approximately 100 km away via the ORR and NH-163 expressway.

Data Sources

The information presented on this page has been compiled from official government sources and publicly available datasets. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information; however, users are advised to verify critical details with the respective government departments before making official decisions.

  • Census of India 2011
  • Government of Telangana
  • Local Government Directory (LGD)
  • Election Commission of India (ECI)