Medchal Malkajgiri (మేడ్చల్ మల్కాజిగిరి) District

Medchal Malkajgiri (మేడ్చల్ మల్కాజిగిరి) District is one of the 33 districts of Telangana. It is administered from Shamirpet, which serves as the district headquarters. The district comprises 0 revenue mandals, 0 revenue villages, 0 Assembly Constituencies and 0 Lok Sabha Parliamentary Constituencies.

Area 1,084 km²

Population 2,440,073

Mandals 0

Villages 0

Assembly 0

Parliament 0

About Medchal Malkajgiri District

Medchal-Malkajgiri, encircling the northern and eastern boundaries of Hyderabad, is the second most populous district in Telangana and a booming industrial-suburban hub. It has evolved from agricultural hamlets into a global center for biotechnology and life sciences, housing the world-famous Genome Valley cluster, major pharmaceutical zones, and premier academic institutes like BITS Pilani Hyderabad.

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

Administrative Details

Administrative profile of Medchal Malkajgiri District, Telangana.

District Code 700

District Headquarters Shamirpet

Revenue Mandals 0

Revenue Villages 0

Assembly Constituencies 0

Parliament Constituencies 0

Medchal Malkajgiri District Population Details

According to the Census of India 2011, Medchal Malkajgiri District has a total population of 2,440,073. 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 2,440,073

Male Population 1,248,935 (51.2%)

Female Population 1,191,138 (48.8%)

Scheduled Caste (SC) 228,870 (9.4%)

Scheduled Tribe (ST) 54,625 (2.2%)

Rural Population 191,335 (7.8%)

Urban Population 2,248,738 (92.2%)

Literacy Rate 82.62%

According to the 2011 Census, Medchal Malkajgiri District has a population of 2,440,073 people, comprising 1,248,935 males (51.2%) and 1,191,138 females (48.8%).Around 7.8% of the population lives in rural areas, while 92.2% resides in urban areas.Scheduled Castes account for 9.4% of the population and Scheduled Tribes represent 2.2%.The overall literacy rate of the district is 82.62%.

Economy and Agriculture in Medchal Malkajgiri District

The economy of Medchal Malkajgiri 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.

While rapidly urbanizing, suburban mandals engage in high-tech commercial polyhouse farming, floriculture, dairy farming, and vegetable cultivation to supply the Hyderabad metropolitan market. Water supply is managed through HMWSSB urban pipelines, Fox Sagar channels, and local reservoirs.

Assembly Constituencies in Medchal Malkajgiri District

Medchal Malkajgiri District is represented by 0 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.

Parliament Constituencies in Medchal Malkajgiri District

Medchal Malkajgiri District falls under 0 Lok Sabha Parliamentary Constituencies. These constituencies elect Members of Parliament (MPs) who represent the district in the Parliament of India.

Tourist Places in Medchal Malkajgiri District

Key tourist and recreational destinations include the historic Shamirpet Lake & Deer Park, Keezaragutta Temple—an ancient rock-cut Shiva shrine attracting thousands during Maha Shivaratri—Dhola-ri-Dhani cultural resort, and scenic forest trails around Medchal.

Mandals in Medchal Malkajgiri District

Medchal Malkajgiri District is administratively divided into 0 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.

Transport & Connectivity in Medchal Malkajgiri District

Medchal-Malkajgiri benefits from premier suburban and urban transit infrastructure surrounding northern Hyderabad. The district is traversed by National Highway 44 (NH-44), NH-765D, and the 8-lane Nehru Outer Ring Road (ORR), enabling rapid road travel across the metropolitan area. Suburban train services run through Medchal (MED) and Malkajgiri (MJF) railway stations on the Multi-Modal Transport System (MMTS) network. The area is seamlessly connected to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) via the ORR expressway in under 60 minutes.

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)