Hanumakonda (హనుమకొండ) District

Hanumakonda (హనుమకొండ) District is one of the 33 districts of Telangana. It is administered from Hanumakonda, which serves as the district headquarters. The district comprises 12 revenue mandals, 135 revenue villages, 6 Assembly Constituencies and 2 Lok Sabha Parliamentary Constituencies.

Area 1,309 km²
Population 1,080,858
Mandals 12
Villages 135
Assembly 6
Parliament 2

About Hanumakonda District

Hanumakonda is a glowing jewel in Telangana's historical crown, serving as the glorious capital seat of the early Kakatiya dynasty during the 12th century. Forming part of the iconic tri-city urban agglomeration along with Warangal and Kazipet, Hanumakonda was the birthplace of revolutionary architectural styles, royal inscriptions, and classical Telugu literature under patrons like King Rudra Deva. Today, the district balances its magnificent royal legacy with a contemporary identity as a premier educational, medical, and administrative power center housing Kakatiya University, top engineering institutions, and modern healthcare infrastructure.

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

Administrative Details

Administrative profile of Hanumakonda District, Telangana.

District Code 686
District Headquarters Hanumakonda
Revenue Mandals 12
Revenue Villages 135
Assembly Constituencies 6
Parliament Constituencies 2

Hanumakonda District Population Details

According to the Census of India 2011, Hanumakonda District has a total population of 1,080,858. 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 1,080,858
Male Population 540,490 (50.0%)
Female Population 540,368 (50.0%)
Scheduled Caste (SC) 165,360 (15.3%)
Scheduled Tribe (ST) 32,867 (3.0%)
Rural Population 341,520 (31.6%)
Urban Population 739,338 (68.4%)
Literacy Rate 76.19%

According to the 2011 Census, Hanumakonda District has a population of 1,080,858 people, comprising 540,490 males (50.0%) and 540,368 females (50.0%). Around 31.6% of the population lives in rural areas, while 68.4% resides in urban areas. Scheduled Castes account for 15.3% of the population and Scheduled Tribes represent 3.0%. The overall literacy rate of the district is 76.19%.

Economy and Agriculture in Hanumakonda District

The economy of Hanumakonda 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.

While Hanumakonda possesses a bustling urban core, its surrounding rural mandals maintain a vibrant agricultural economy. Key agricultural crops include high-grade paddy, cotton, maize, chili, and commercial horticultural crops. The district benefits from canal networks linked to the Kakatiya Canal under the Sri Ram Sagar Project (SRSP) and Devadula Lift Irrigation Scheme. Furthermore, the agricultural landscape is replenished by historic Kakatiya-era chain-of-tanks, including Waddepally Tank, Bhadrakali Lake, and local village reservoirs.

Assembly Constituencies in Hanumakonda District

Hanumakonda District is represented by 6 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.

Bhupalpalle

Ghanpur (Station)

Husnabad

Huzurabad

Parkal

Wardhanapet

Parliament Constituencies in Hanumakonda District

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

Karimnagar

Lok Sabha Parliamentary Constituency

Warangal

Lok Sabha Parliamentary Constituency

Tourist Places in Hanumakonda District

Hanumakonda boasts global tourism appeal due to its concentration of masterclass Kakatiya architectural marvels. The flagship attraction is the world-famous 12th-century Thousand Pillar Temple (Rudreshwara Temple), renowned for its finely polished dolerite Nandi sculpture, intricate star-shaped platform, and detailed pillar carvings. Visitors also explore the historic Padmakshi Temple built on a scenic rock hillock, Siddheshwara Temple, Kakatiya Musical Garden, Bhadrakali Temple & Lake waterfront, and the vibrant urban cultural complexes.

Mandals in Hanumakonda District

Hanumakonda District is administratively divided into 12 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.

Athmakur (ఆత్మకూర్)

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Bheemadevarpalli (భీమదేవరపల్లి)

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Damera (డామెరా)

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Dharmasagar (ధర్మసాగర్)

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Elkathurthy (ఎల్కతుర్తి)

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Hasanparthy (హసన్‌పర్తి)

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Inavole (ఇనావోల్)

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Kamalapur (కమలాపూర్)

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Nadikuda (నదికుడ)

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Parkal (పార్కల్)

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Shayampet (శ్యాంపేట్)

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Velair (వెలైర్)

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Transport & Connectivity in Hanumakonda District

Hanumakonda possesses exceptional transit infrastructure, forming part of the Warangal urban tri-city transportation corridor. The district is crossed by National Highway 163 (NH-163), linking Hyderabad with Chhattisgarh, along with state highways providing fast bus travel to Karimnagar and Khammam. Rail travel is served by Kazipet Junction (KZJ) and Warangal Railway Station (WL), two of the busiest railway junctions in South Central Railway with direct trains connecting every major Indian metro. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) in Hyderabad is the closest commercial airport, located about 170 km away via the 4-lane Hyderabad-Warangal 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)