Jogulamba Gadwal (జోగులాంబ గద్వాల) District

Jogulamba Gadwal (జోగులాంబ గద్వాల) District is one of the 33 districts of Telangana. It is administered from Gadwal, which serves as the district headquarters. The district comprises 13 revenue mandals, 194 revenue villages, 2 Assembly Constituencies and 1 Lok Sabha Parliamentary Constituencies.

Area 2,928 km²

Population 609,990

Mandals 13

Villages 194

Assembly 2

Parliament 1

About Jogulamba Gadwal District

Jogulamba Gadwal sits at the southernmost tip of Telangana, strategically located at the sacred confluence of the Krishna and Tungabhadra rivers. The region is historically renowned for the royal Gadwal Samsthan kingdom, a patron of arts, literature, and architecture under Nizam sovereignty. Globally, the district is world-famous for its GI-tagged handcrafted Gadwal sarees, woven by generations of master artisans using pure silk and cotton with intricate gold zari borders.

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

Administrative Details

Administrative profile of Jogulamba Gadwal District, Telangana.

District Code 695

District Headquarters Gadwal

Revenue Mandals 13

Revenue Villages 194

Assembly Constituencies 2

Parliament Constituencies 1

Jogulamba Gadwal District Population Details

According to the Census of India 2011, Jogulamba Gadwal District has a total population of 609,990. 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 609,990

Male Population 309,274 (50.7%)

Female Population 300,716 (49.3%)

Scheduled Caste (SC) 122,008 (20.0%)

Scheduled Tribe (ST) 9,458 (1.6%)

Rural Population 540,845 (88.7%)

Urban Population 69,145 (11.3%)

Literacy Rate 49.87%

According to the 2011 Census, Jogulamba Gadwal District has a population of 609,990 people, comprising 309,274 males (50.7%) and 300,716 females (49.3%). Around 88.7% of the population lives in rural areas, while 11.3% resides in urban areas. Scheduled Castes account for 20.0% of the population and Scheduled Tribes represent 1.6%. The overall literacy rate of the district is 49.87%.

Economy and Agriculture in Jogulamba Gadwal District

The economy of Jogulamba Gadwal 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.

Framed by two major river systems, Jogulamba Gadwal features rich alluvial and black cotton soils highly suitable for intensive agriculture. Major crops cultivated include cotton, paddy, groundnut, jowar, and chili. The district's agricultural prosperity is sustained by the Rajolibanda Diversion Scheme (RDS), Jurala Project canals, Nettempadu Lift Irrigation Scheme, and riverbed lift pumps.

Assembly Constituencies in Jogulamba Gadwal District

Jogulamba Gadwal District is represented by 2 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.

Alampur

Gadwal

Parliament Constituencies in Jogulamba Gadwal District

Jogulamba Gadwal District falls under 1 Lok Sabha Parliamentary Constituencies. These constituencies elect Members of Parliament (MPs) who represent the district in the Parliament of India.

Nagarkurnool

Lok Sabha Parliamentary Constituency

Tourist Places in Jogulamba Gadwal District

The flagship tourist attraction is the ancient Alampur Jogulamba Temple, recognized as one of the 18 Maha Shakti Peethas in India, surrounded by the majestic 7th-century Navabrahma Temples built by Badami Chalukyas. Visitors also frequent the formidable Gadwal Fort featuring royal cannons and stepwells, the Beechupally Anjaneya Swamy Temple on the Krishna riverbank, and the Jurala Dam.

Mandals in Jogulamba Gadwal District

Jogulamba Gadwal 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 Jogulamba Gadwal District

Jogulamba Gadwal enjoys direct transit advantages along the southern border corridor connecting Telangana with Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. The district is served by National Highway 44 (NH-44), enabling swift road journeys to Hyderabad (~190 km) and Kurnool (~50 km) via TSRTC and inter-state bus lines. Gadwal Railway Station (GWD) is a prominent junction on the Secunderabad-Dharmavaram rail line, offering direct express routes to Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Tirupati, and Mumbai. The nearest air hub is Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) in Hyderabad, located around 170 km north along NH-44.

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)

Alampur

Gadwal

Nagarkurnool

Alampur (అలంపూర్)

Dharoor (ధరూర్)

Gadwal (గద్వాల్)

Ghattu (ఘట్టు)

Ieeja (ఇయేజా)

Itikyala (ఇటిక్యాల)

Kaloor Thimmandoddi (కాలూర్ తిమ్మన్‌దొడ్డి)

Maldakal (మల్దకల్)

Manopad (మనోపద్)

Rajoli (రాజోలి)

Undavelly (ఉండవెల్లీ)

Waddepally (వాడెపల్లి)

Yerravalli (యెర్రవల్లి)