Jagtial (జగిత్యాల) District

Jagtial (జగిత్యాల) District is one of the 33 districts of Telangana. It is administered from Jagtial, which serves as the district headquarters. The district comprises 20 revenue mandals, 287 revenue villages, 6 Assembly Constituencies and 3 Lok Sabha Parliamentary Constituencies.

Area 2,419 km²

Population 985,417

Mandals 20

Villages 287

Assembly 6

Parliament 3

About Jagtial District

Jagtial is a historically rich and culturally vibrant district located in northern Telangana, famous for its unique 18th-century star-shaped fort engineered by French military architects during the reign of Nawab Ibrahim Dhamsa. The district has a storied tradition of master craftsmanship, notably the intricate Silver Filigree art form centered in Karimnagar-Jagtial regions, which enjoys international recognition. Jagtial holds deep religious and historical significance, serving as a center of rural trade, traditional folk art, and historical resilience across centuries.

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

Administrative Details

Administrative profile of Jagtial District, Telangana.

District Code 681

District Headquarters Jagtial

Revenue Mandals 20

Revenue Villages 287

Assembly Constituencies 6

Parliament Constituencies 3

Jagtial District Population Details

According to the Census of India 2011, Jagtial District has a total population of 985,417. 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 985,417

Male Population 484,079 (49.1%)

Female Population 501,338 (50.9%)

Scheduled Caste (SC) 164,555 (16.7%)

Scheduled Tribe (ST) 23,205 (2.4%)

Rural Population 763,824 (77.5%)

Urban Population 221,593 (22.5%)

Literacy Rate 60.58%

According to the 2011 Census, Jagtial District has a population of 985,417 people, comprising 484,079 males (49.1%) and 501,338 females (50.9%). Around 77.5% of the population lives in rural areas, while 22.5% resides in urban areas. Scheduled Castes account for 16.7% of the population and Scheduled Tribes represent 2.4%. The overall literacy rate of the district is 60.58%.

Economy and Agriculture in Jagtial District

The economy of Jagtial 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.

Jagtial is widely celebrated as the 'Fruit Bowl of Telangana' due to its vast, thriving mango orchards producing premium varieties like Banganapalle and Dasheri, alongside extensive citrus groves. In addition to horticulture, farmers cultivate paddy, sugarcane, maize, turmeric, and cotton. The district enjoys exceptional water security fed by canals from the Sri Ram Sagar Project (SRSP), the Flood Flow Canal, and lift irrigation schemes directly tapping into the Godavari River basin.

Assembly Constituencies in Jagtial District

Jagtial 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.

Choppadandi

Dharmapuri

Jagtial

Korutla

Peddapalle

Vemulawada

Parliament Constituencies in Jagtial District

Jagtial District falls under 3 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

Nizamabad

Lok Sabha Parliamentary Constituency

Peddapalle

Lok Sabha Parliamentary Constituency

Tourist Places in Jagtial District

The primary tourist and spiritual destination in Jagtial is the renowned Kondagattu Anjaneya Swamy Temple, nestled among scenic hillocks, which attracts millions of Hanuman devotees annually. Other top attractions include the architectural marvel of Jagtial Star Fort, the ancient Kotilingala temple site situated along the Godavari River—historically significant as an early Satavahana capital—and the picturesque water viewpoints along the SRSP main canal.

Mandals in Jagtial District

Jagtial 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.

Choppadandi

Dharmapuri

Jagtial

Korutla

Peddapalle

Vemulawada

Karimnagar

Nizamabad

Peddapalle

Beerpur (బీర్‌పూర్)

Bheemaram (భీమారం)

Buggaram (బుగ్గారం)

Dharmapuri (ధర్మపురి)

Endapalli (ఎండపల్లి)

Gollapalli (గొల్లపల్లి)

Ibrahimpatnam (ఇబ్రహీంపట్నం)

Jagitial (జగిత్యాల)

Jagitial Rural (జగిత్యాల గ్రామీణ)

Kathlapur (కత్లాపూర్)

Kodimial (కోడిమియల్)

Korutla (కోరుట్ల)

Mallapur (మల్లాపూర్)

Mallial (మల్లియల్)

Medipalli (మెడిపల్లి)

Metpalli (మెట్‌పల్లి)

Pegadapalli (పెగడపల్లి)

Raikal (రైకల్)

Sarangapur (సారంగపూర్)

Velgatur (వెల్గటూర్)