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Suryapet (సూర్యాపేట) District

Suryapet (సూర్యాపేట) District is one of the 33 districts of Telangana. It is administered from Suryapet, which serves as the district headquarters. The district comprises 23 revenue mandals, 238 revenue villages, 4 Assembly Constituencies and 2 Lok Sabha Parliamentary Constituencies.

Area 3,607 km²
Population 1,099,560
Mandals 23
Villages 238
Assembly 4
Parliament 2

About Suryapet District

Suryapet, known as the 'Gateway of Telangana' along National Highway 65, is a historical commercial and transport transit hub. It has rich historical ties to ancient Buddhist culture and Kakatiya dynasty rulers.

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

Administrative Details

Administrative profile of Suryapet District, Telangana.

District Code 696
District Headquarters Suryapet
Revenue Mandals 23
Revenue Villages 238
Assembly Constituencies 4
Parliament Constituencies 2

Suryapet District Population Details

According to the Census of India 2011, Suryapet District has a total population of 1,099,560. 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 1,099,560
Male Population 550,974 (50.1%)
Female Population 548,586 (49.9%)
Scheduled Caste (SC) 207,639 (18.9%)
Scheduled Tribe (ST) 67,392 (6.1%)
Rural Population 932,110 (84.8%)
Urban Population 167,450 (15.2%)
Literacy Rate 64.11%

According to the 2011 Census, Suryapet District has a population of 1,099,560 people, comprising 550,974 males (50.1%) and 548,586 females (49.9%).Around 84.8% of the population lives in rural areas, while 15.2% resides in urban areas.Scheduled Castes account for 18.9% of the population and Scheduled Tribes represent 6.1%.The overall literacy rate of the district is 64.11%.

Economy and Agriculture in Suryapet District

The economy of Suryapet 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.

Suryapet boasts flourishing agriculture fed by Krishna River canals from Nagarjuna Sagar Dam, Musi River project, and local tank networks. It is a major producer of paddy and commercial crops.

Assembly Constituencies in Suryapet District

Suryapet 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.

Huzurnagar

Kodad

Suryapet

Thungathurthy

Parliament Constituencies in Suryapet District

Suryapet 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 Suryapet District

Prominent tourist sites include the ancient Phanigiri Buddhist Monastic Site (one of South India's finest Buddhist archaeological sites), the historic Pillalamarri Kakatiya temples, and the Musi Reservoir.

Mandals in Suryapet District

Suryapet District is administratively divided into 23 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 Suryapet District

Suryapet is famously termed the 'Gateway of Telangana' owing to its location along National Highway 65 (NH-65). The 4-lane highway facilitates fast road travel connecting Suryapet with Hyderabad (~135 km) and Vijayawada (~135 km) with constant TSRTC and private bus operations. Rail travelers use nearby railway stations at Khammam (KMT - 60 km) or Miryalaguda (MRGA - 40 km) on the Nadikudi-Kachiguda line. The nearest commercial air hubs are Vijayawada International Airport (VGA) and Hyderabad Airport (HYD), both ~145 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)