Jayashankar Bhupalpally (జయశంకర్ భూపాలపల్లి) District

Jayashankar Bhupalpally (జయశంకర్ భూపాలపల్లి) District is one of the 33 districts of Telangana. It is administered from Bhupalpally, which serves as the district headquarters. The district comprises 12 revenue mandals, 220 revenue villages, 2 Assembly Constituencies and 2 Lok Sabha Parliamentary Constituencies.

Area 2,293 km²
Population 416,763
Mandals 12
Villages 220
Assembly 2
Parliament 2

About Jayashankar Bhupalpally District

Jayashankar Bhupalpally, named in honor of the revered ideologue and academician Prof. K. Jayashankar, is celebrated as the eco-tourism and heritage sanctuary of Telangana. Surrounded by dense teak forests, wildlife corridors, and ancient Kakatiya ruins, the district possesses profound historical importance. It uniquely bridges natural forest heritage, ancient architectural glory, and modern resource industries through coal mining operations managed by SCCL.

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

Administrative Details

Administrative profile of Jayashankar Bhupalpally District, Telangana.

District Code 687
District Headquarters Bhupalpally
Revenue Mandals 12
Revenue Villages 220
Assembly Constituencies 2
Parliament Constituencies 2

Jayashankar Bhupalpally District Population Details

According to the Census of India 2011, Jayashankar Bhupalpally District has a total population of 416,763. 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 416,763
Male Population 209,174 (50.2%)
Female Population 207,589 (49.8%)
Scheduled Caste (SC) 92,948 (22.3%)
Scheduled Tribe (ST) 38,713 (9.3%)
Rural Population 384,115 (92.2%)
Urban Population 32,648 (7.8%)
Literacy Rate 60.32%

According to the 2011 Census, Jayashankar Bhupalpally District has a population of 416,763 people, comprising 209,174 males (50.2%) and 207,589 females (49.8%). Around 92.2% of the population lives in rural areas, while 7.8% resides in urban areas. Scheduled Castes account for 22.3% of the population and Scheduled Tribes represent 9.3%. The overall literacy rate of the district is 60.32%.

Economy and Agriculture in Jayashankar Bhupalpally District

The economy of Jayashankar Bhupalpally 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.

Agricultural activities in Bhupalpally flourish in fertile forest-fringe soils, focusing on major commercial and food crops such as paddy, chili, cotton, and pulses. The district enjoys abundant water access due to the Godavari River boundary and mega-irrigation engineering works under the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project, including the Kannepalli Pump House and local forest reservoir bodies.

Assembly Constituencies in Jayashankar Bhupalpally District

Jayashankar Bhupalpally District is represented by 2 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.

Bhupalpalle

Manthani

Parliament Constituencies in Jayashankar Bhupalpally District

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

Peddapalle

Lok Sabha Parliamentary Constituency

Warangal

Lok Sabha Parliamentary Constituency

Tourist Places in Jayashankar Bhupalpally District

The district is globally renowned for housing the Kakatiya Rudreshwara (Ramappa) Temple, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its revolutionary floating bricks, carved sandbox foundation, and exquisite stone sculptures. Other top eco-tourism destinations include the enchanting Laknavaram Lake featuring its iconic suspension hanging bridges, Kota Parvatham hill fort, and the dense forest covers of the Eturnagaram sanctuary region.

Mandals in Jayashankar Bhupalpally District

Jayashankar Bhupalpally 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.

Bhupalpally (భూపాలపల్లి)

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Chityal (చిట్యల్)

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Ghanpur (Mulug) (ఘన్‌పూర్ (ములుగ్))

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Kataram (కటారం)

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Kothapally gori (కొత్తపల్లి గోరి)

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Mahadevpur (మహాదేవపూర్)

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Malharrao (మల్హర్రావు)

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Mogullapally (మొగుల్లపల్లి)

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Mutharam Mahadevpur (ముతారం మహాదేవపూర్)

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Palimela (పాలిమెల)

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Regonda (రెగొండా)

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Tekumatla (టెకుమాట్లా)

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Transport & Connectivity in Jayashankar Bhupalpally District

Jayashankar Bhupalpally is well-connected through dense forest road corridors and regional state highways. National Highway 353C connects Bhupalpally town directly with Warangal, Godavarikhani, and Maharashtra border regions, with regular TSRTC bus operations servicing rural and eco-tourism mandals. Rail passengers access the nearby rail junctions at Warangal (WL) and Kazipet (KZJ), located roughly 65 km south of Bhupalpally town. For air travel, Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) in Hyderabad sits approximately 210 km away, accessible via the Warangal-Hyderabad highway corridor.

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)