Karimnagar (కరీంనగర్) District

Karimnagar (కరీంనగర్) District is one of the 33 districts of Telangana. It is administered from Karimnagar, which serves as the district headquarters. The district comprises 15 revenue mandals, 189 revenue villages, 5 Assembly Constituencies and 1 Lok Sabha Parliamentary Constituencies.

Area 2,128 km²
Population 1,005,711
Mandals 15
Villages 189
Assembly 5
Parliament 1

About Karimnagar District

Karimnagar, located along the picturesque banks of the Manair River, is one of Telangana's major economic, educational, and political urban hubs. Historically renowned for Vedic learning centers, Islamic administrative centers under Nizam rule, and silver filigree craft, Karimnagar is globally recognized today as a major mining and processing hub for high-grade tan-brown granite stone exported worldwide.

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

Administrative Details

Administrative profile of Karimnagar District, Telangana.

District Code 508
District Headquarters Karimnagar
Revenue Mandals 15
Revenue Villages 189
Assembly Constituencies 5
Parliament Constituencies 1

Karimnagar District Population Details

According to the Census of India 2011, Karimnagar District has a total population of 1,005,711. 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 1,005,711
Male Population 504,620 (50.2%)
Female Population 501,091 (49.8%)
Scheduled Caste (SC) 187,061 (18.6%)
Scheduled Tribe (ST) 12,568 (1.2%)
Rural Population 696,654 (69.3%)
Urban Population 309,057 (30.7%)
Literacy Rate 64.15%

According to the 2011 Census, Karimnagar District has a population of 1,005,711 people, comprising 504,620 males (50.2%) and 501,091 females (49.8%). Around 69.3% of the population lives in rural areas, while 30.7% resides in urban areas. Scheduled Castes account for 18.6% of the population and Scheduled Tribes represent 1.2%. The overall literacy rate of the district is 64.15%.

Economy and Agriculture in Karimnagar District

The economy of Karimnagar 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.

Karimnagar boasts a highly developed agricultural landscape, supported by extensive canal irrigation from the Lower Manair Dam (LMD) and the Kakatiya Canal of the Sri Ram Sagar Project (SRSP). The district is a top producer of paddy, cotton, maize, commercial vegetables, and mangoes, driving large-scale grain markets and modern rice processing mills.

Assembly Constituencies in Karimnagar District

Karimnagar 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.

Choppadandi

Husnabad

Huzurabad

Karimnagar

Manakondur

Parliament Constituencies in Karimnagar District

Karimnagar District falls under 1 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

Tourist Places in Karimnagar District

Prominent tourist attractions include the historic hilltop Elgandal Fort, offering panoramic views of the Manair River valley and historic palm groves. Other popular destinations include the Lower Manair Dam waterfront, Ujwala Park, Rajiv Deer Park, and the iconic Karimnagar Cable-Bridge—a modern engineering landmark and evening recreation zone.

Mandals in Karimnagar District

Karimnagar District is administratively divided into 15 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 Karimnagar District

Karimnagar is one of northern Telangana's central transit hubs with comprehensive road and rail routes. The district is connected via National Highway 563 (NH-563) and State Highway 1 (Rajiv Rahadari), allowing comfortable 3-hour road trips to Hyderabad (~160 km) on high-speed expressways serviced by TSRTC bus fleets. Karimnagar Railway Station (KRMR) connects to the main Secunderabad-New Delhi trunk network via the Peddapalli junction (~35 km). The nearest airport is Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) in Hyderabad, approximately 180 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)