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Vikarabad (వికారాబాద్) District

Vikarabad (వికారాబాద్) District is one of the 33 districts of Telangana. It is administered from Vikarabad, which serves as the district headquarters. The district comprises 20 revenue mandals, 485 revenue villages, 5 Assembly Constituencies and 2 Lok Sabha Parliamentary Constituencies.

Area 3,386 km²
Population 927,140
Mandals 20
Villages 485
Assembly 5
Parliament 2

About Vikarabad District

Vikarabad, historically known as a health resort destination during the Nizam era due to its crisp elevation and dense forest air, is celebrated today as the green eco-tourism shield of western Telangana.

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

Administrative Details

Administrative profile of Vikarabad District, Telangana.

District Code 698
District Headquarters Vikarabad
Revenue Mandals 20
Revenue Villages 485
Assembly Constituencies 5
Parliament Constituencies 2

Vikarabad District Population Details

According to the Census of India 2011, Vikarabad District has a total population of 927,140. 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 927,140
Male Population 463,350 (50.0%)
Female Population 463,790 (50.0%)
Scheduled Caste (SC) 177,084 (19.1%)
Scheduled Tribe (ST) 106,620 (11.5%)
Rural Population 802,336 (86.5%)
Urban Population 124,804 (13.5%)
Literacy Rate 57.86%

According to the 2011 Census, Vikarabad District has a population of 927,140 people, comprising 463,350 males (50.0%) and 463,790 females (50.0%).Around 86.5% of the population lives in rural areas, while 13.5% resides in urban areas.Scheduled Castes account for 19.1% of the population and Scheduled Tribes represent 11.5%.The overall literacy rate of the district is 57.86%.

Economy and Agriculture in Vikarabad District

The economy of Vikarabad 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 centers on red gram (pigeon pea), cotton, paddy, and flowers. The district is the birthplace of the Musi River, which originates in the Ananthagiri hill ranges.

Assembly Constituencies in Vikarabad District

Vikarabad District is represented by 5 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.

Chevella

Kodangal

Pargi

Serilingampally

Vicaradab

Parliament Constituencies in Vikarabad District

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

Chevella

Lok Sabha Parliamentary Constituency

Mahabubnagar

Lok Sabha Parliamentary Constituency

Tourist Places in Vikarabad District

Vikarabad's flagship attraction is Ananthagiri Hills—famous for forest trekking, camping, and the ancient Sri Anantha Padmanabha Swamy Temple. Other attractions include Kotpally Reservoir (kayaking) and Nagasamudram Lake.

Mandals in Vikarabad District

Vikarabad 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 Vikarabad District

Vikarabad is a popular hill station and weekend retreat possessing convenient road and rail transit from Hyderabad. State Highway 4 links Vikarabad town directly with Hyderabad (~75 km), serviced by regular TSRTC bus routes. Vikarabad Junction Railway Station (VKB) is a primary railway junction on the Secunderabad-wadi line, providing frequent passenger and express train connectivity to Secunderabad, Mumbai, and Bidar. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) in Hyderabad is the closest airport, situated about 70 km away via the ORR.

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)