Peddapalli (పెద్దపల్లి) District

Peddapalli (పెద్దపల్లి) District is one of the 33 districts of Telangana. It is administered from Peddapalli, which serves as the district headquarters. The district comprises 13 revenue mandals, 198 revenue villages, 3 Assembly Constituencies and 1 Lok Sabha Parliamentary Constituencies.

Area 2,236 km²
Population 795,332
Mandals 13
Villages 198
Assembly 3
Parliament 1

About Peddapalli District

Peddapalli is celebrated as the energy and industrial heartland of Telangana, housing massive thermal power plants and chemical complexes. Historically rich, the district features ancient Buddhist archaeological sites dating back to the 2nd century BCE.

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

Administrative Details

Administrative profile of Peddapalli District, Telangana.

District Code 682
District Headquarters Peddapalli
Revenue Mandals 13
Revenue Villages 198
Assembly Constituencies 3
Parliament Constituencies 1

Peddapalli District Population Details

According to the Census of India 2011, Peddapalli District has a total population of 795,332. 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 795,332
Male Population 400,304 (50.3%)
Female Population 395,028 (49.7%)
Scheduled Caste (SC) 154,688 (19.4%)
Scheduled Tribe (ST) 14,837 (1.9%)
Rural Population 495,220 (62.3%)
Urban Population 300,112 (37.7%)
Literacy Rate 65.52%

According to the 2011 Census, Peddapalli District has a population of 795,332 people, comprising 400,304 males (50.3%) and 395,028 females (49.7%). Around 62.3% of the population lives in rural areas, while 37.7% resides in urban areas. Scheduled Castes account for 19.4% of the population and Scheduled Tribes represent 1.9%. The overall literacy rate of the district is 65.52%.

Economy and Agriculture in Peddapalli District

The economy of Peddapalli 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 thrives in Peddapalli, supported by fertile Godavari river alluvial soils and SRSP Kakatiya canal distribution networks. Paddy, cotton, and maize are the dominant crops cultivated across its mandals.

Assembly Constituencies in Peddapalli District

Peddapalli 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.

Manthani

Peddapalle

Ramagundam

Parliament Constituencies in Peddapalli District

Peddapalli District falls under 1 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

Tourist Places in Peddapalli District

Top attractions include the ancient Dhulikatta Buddhist Stupa site, the hilltop Ramagiri Fort surrounded by dense medicinal forest cover, Sabitham Waterfalls, and the massive NTPC Ramagundam power complex.

Mandals in Peddapalli District

Peddapalli District is administratively divided into 13 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 Peddapalli District

Peddapalli possesses high-capacity industrial transit routes in northern Telangana. The district is served by State Highway 1 (Rajiv Rahadari), offering direct 4-lane road connectivity to Hyderabad (~200 km) and Karimnagar (~35 km) with frequent TSRTC bus fleets. Peddapalli Junction Railway Station (PDPL) is a strategic railway junction on the New Delhi-Chennai main line, connecting the district directly with major Indian metropolitan cities. The nearest commercial air hub is Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) in Hyderabad, located about 220 km away.

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)