Nagarkurnool District

Nagarkurnool District is one of the 33 districts of Telangana. It is administered from Nagarkurnool, which serves as the district headquarters. The district comprises 20 revenue mandals, 339 revenue villages, 4 Assembly Constituencies and 2 Lok Sabha Parliamentary Constituencies.

Area 6,545 km²
Population 893,308
Mandals 20
Villages 339
Assembly 4
Parliament 2

About Nagarkurnool District

Nagarkurnool is a historic southern district serving as the primary doorway to the dense Nallamala forest range. The district's history is steeped in ancient forest lore, medieval hill forts, and royal Samsthan governance, serving as an essential cultural corridor connecting Telangana with sacred pilgrimage routes.

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

Administrative Details

Administrative profile of Nagarkurnool District, Telangana.

District Code 694
District Headquarters Nagarkurnool
Revenue Mandals 20
Revenue Villages 339
Assembly Constituencies 4
Parliament Constituencies 2

Nagarkurnool District Population Details

According to the Census of India 2011, Nagarkurnool District has a total population of 893,308. 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 893,308
Male Population 454,662 (50.9%)
Female Population 438,646 (49.1%)
Scheduled Caste (SC) 191,164 (21.4%)
Scheduled Tribe (ST) 106,739 (11.9%)
Rural Population 794,220 (88.9%)
Urban Population 99,088 (11.1%)
Literacy Rate 53.68%

According to the 2011 Census, Nagarkurnool District has a population of 893,308 people, comprising 454,662 males (50.9%) and 438,646 females (49.1%). Around 88.9% of the population lives in rural areas, while 11.1% resides in urban areas. Scheduled Castes account for 21.4% of the population and Scheduled Tribes represent 11.9%. The overall literacy rate of the district is 53.68%.

Economy and Agriculture in Nagarkurnool District

The economy of Nagarkurnool 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.

Framed by the Krishna River, Nagarkurnool is a major producer of cotton, groundnut, paddy, and maize. Agricultural lands are irrigated by the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC), Kalwakurthy Lift Irrigation Scheme, and Dindi Reservoir system.

Assembly Constituencies in Nagarkurnool District

Nagarkurnool District is represented by 4 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.

Jadcherla

Kalwakurthy

Kollapur

Nagarkurnool

Parliament Constituencies in Nagarkurnool District

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

Mahabubnagar

Lok Sabha Parliamentary Constituency

Nagarkurnool

Lok Sabha Parliamentary Constituency

Tourist Places in Nagarkurnool District

Major attractions include the Amrabad Tiger Reserve—one of India's largest protected tiger sanctuaries—along with the picturesque Mallela Theertham Waterfall, the ancient Seleshwaram cave temple, and the historic Chandragadh hill fort.

Mandals in Nagarkurnool District

Nagarkurnool District is administratively divided into 20 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 Nagarkurnool District

Nagarkurnool is accessible via southern state highway routes leading into the Nallamala forest ranges. State Highway 18 connects Nagarkurnool with Hyderabad (~115 km), Mahabubnagar (~45 km), and the Srisailam temple shrine, serviced by frequent TSRTC buses. Rail travel is accessed via Jadcherla (JCL) and Mahabubnagar (MBNR) railway stations, located roughly 40 km away on the Secunderabad-Dharmavaram line. The nearest airport is Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) in Hyderabad, situated about 95 km north along the highway.

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)