Nalgonda (నల్గొండ) District

Nalgonda (నల్గొండ) District is one of the 33 districts of Telangana. It is administered from Nalgonda, which serves as the district headquarters. The district comprises 33 revenue mandals, 526 revenue villages, 7 Assembly Constituencies and 2 Lok Sabha Parliamentary Constituencies.

Area 7,122 km²

Population 1,618,416

Mandals 33

Villages 526

Assembly 7

Parliament 2

About Nalgonda District

Nalgonda is a historically illustrious land associated with the Ikshvaku, Vishnukundina, Kakatiya, and Nizam dynasties, as well as being the heroic epicenter of the historic Telangana Peasant Armed Struggle. The district is renowned for its rich archaeological heritage and monumental engineering achievements.

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

Administrative Details

Administrative profile of Nalgonda District, Telangana.

District Code 514

District Headquarters Nalgonda

Revenue Mandals 33

Revenue Villages 526

Assembly Constituencies 7

Parliament Constituencies 2

Nalgonda District Population Details

According to the Census of India 2011, Nalgonda District has a total population of 1,618,416. 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 1,618,416

Male Population 818,306 (50.6%)

Female Population 800,110 (49.4%)

Scheduled Caste (SC) 294,548 (18.2%)

Scheduled Tribe (ST) 179,350 (11.1%)

Rural Population 1,254,233 (77.5%)

Urban Population 364,183 (22.5%)

Literacy Rate 64.20%

According to the 2011 Census, Nalgonda District has a population of 1,618,416 people, comprising 818,306 males (50.6%) and 800,110 females (49.4%). Around 77.5% of the population lives in rural areas, while 22.5% resides in urban areas. Scheduled Castes account for 18.2% of the population and Scheduled Tribes represent 11.1%. The overall literacy rate of the district is 64.20%.

Economy and Agriculture in Nalgonda District

The economy of Nalgonda 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.

Nalgonda is an agricultural power center, leading Telangana in paddy production and rice milling industries. Agriculture is richly fed by the iconic Nagarjuna Sagar Dam across the Krishna River, AMRP canals, Musi River project, and extensive canal distribution networks.

Assembly Constituencies in Nalgonda District

Nalgonda District is represented by 7 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.

Devarakonda

Miryalguda

Munugode

Nagarjuna Sagar

Nakrekal

Nalgonda

Thungathurthy

Parliament Constituencies in Nalgonda District

Nalgonda 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

Nalgonda

Lok Sabha Parliamentary Constituency

Tourist Places in Nalgonda District

Top tourist destinations include the majestic Nagarjuna Sagar Dam and Nagarjunakonda island museum, the architectural marvel Chaya Someswara Swamy Temple in Panagal (famous for its unexplained stationary pillar shadow), and Devarakonda Fort.

Mandals in Nalgonda District

Nalgonda District is administratively divided into 33 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.

Devarakonda

Miryalguda

Munugode

Nagarjuna Sagar

Nakrekal

Nalgonda

Thungathurthy

Bhongir

Nalgonda

Adavidevulapalli (అడవిదేవులపల్లి)

Anumula (అనుముల)

Chandampeta (చండంపేట)

Chandur (చందూర్)

Chinthapally (చింతపల్లి)

Chityal (చిట్యల్)

Dameracherla (డామెరాచెర్ల)

Devarakonda (దేవరకొండ)

Gattuppal (గట్టుప్పల్)

Gudipally (గుడిపల్లి)

Gundlapally (గుండ్లపల్లి)

Gurrampode (గుర్రంపోడ్)

Kanagal (కనగల్)

Kattangur (కట్టంగూర్)

Kethepally (కేతేపల్లి)

Kondamallepally (కొండమల్లెపల్లి)

Madugulapally (మడుగులపల్లి)

Marriguda (మర్రిగూడ)

Miryalaguda (మిర్యాలగూడ)

Munugode (మునుగోడే)

Nakrekal (నక్రేకల్)

Nalgonda (నల్గొండ)

Nampally (నంపల్లి)

Narketpally (నార్కెట్‌పల్లి)

Neredugommu (Neredugommu)

Nidmanoor (నిద్మానూర్)

Pedda Adesherlapally (పెద్దా అడెషర్లపల్లి)

Peddavoora (పెద్దావూర)

Shaligouraram (శాలిగౌరారం)

Thipparthy (తిప్పర్తి)

Tirumalagiri Sagar (తిరుమలగిరి సాగర్)

Tripuraram (త్రిపురారం)

Vemulapally (వేములపల్లి)