Khammam (ఖమ్మం) District

Khammam (ఖమ్మం) District is one of the 33 districts of Telangana. It is administered from Khammam, which serves as the district headquarters. The district comprises 20 revenue mandals, 351 revenue villages, 5 Assembly Constituencies and 2 Lok Sabha Parliamentary Constituencies.

Area 4,361 km²

Population 1,401,639

Mandals 20

Villages 351

Assembly 5

Parliament 2

About Khammam District

Khammam is a major commercial, historical, and transit hub in eastern Telangana, dominated by its imposing 1,000-year-old fort resting atop Stambhadri hill. The district's history reflects royal governance under the Kakatiyas, Musunuri Nayaks, Qutb Shahis, and Asaf Jahis. Khammam was also a vital epicenter during the Telangana Peasant Struggle, forging a heritage of social leadership and cultural pride.

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

Administrative Details

Administrative profile of Khammam District, Telangana.

District Code 509

District Headquarters Khammam

Revenue Mandals 20

Revenue Villages 351

Assembly Constituencies 5

Parliament Constituencies 2

Khammam District Population Details

According to the Census of India 2011, Khammam District has a total population of 1,401,639. 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 1,401,639

Male Population 694,545 (49.6%)

Female Population 707,094 (50.4%)

Scheduled Caste (SC) 269,115 (19.2%)

Scheduled Tribe (ST) 200,326 (14.3%)

Rural Population 1,084,655 (77.4%)

Urban Population 316,984 (22.6%)

Literacy Rate 65.75%

According to the 2011 Census, Khammam District has a population of 1,401,639 people, comprising 694,545 males (49.6%) and 707,094 females (50.4%). Around 77.4% of the population lives in rural areas, while 22.6% resides in urban areas. Scheduled Castes account for 19.2% of the population and Scheduled Tribes represent 14.3%. The overall literacy rate of the district is 65.75%.

Economy and Agriculture in Khammam District

The economy of Khammam 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.

Khammam is an agricultural powerhouse possessing immense soil fertility and housing one of Asia's largest red chili trading yards. Primary crops include chili, paddy, cotton, mangoes, and corn. Irrigation is abundantly supplied by the Nagarjuna Sagar Left Canal system, Wyra Reservoir, Palair Lake, and lift schemes from the Godavari basin.

Assembly Constituencies in Khammam District

Khammam 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.

Madira

Palair

Sathupalli

Wyra

Yellandu

Parliament Constituencies in Khammam District

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

Khammam

Lok Sabha Parliamentary Constituency

Mahabubabad

Lok Sabha Parliamentary Constituency

Tourist Places in Khammam District

The district's most famous landmark is the massive Khammam Fort, built in 950 AD, showcasing a fusion of Hindu and Islamic military architecture. Other top tourist destinations include Wyra Reservoir (famous for boating and fishing), Palair Lake resort, Nelakondapally Buddhist Stupa archaeological site, and Perupally waterfalls.

Mandals in Khammam District

Khammam 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.

Madira

Palair

Sathupalli

Wyra

Yellandu

Khammam

Mahabubabad

Bonakal (బోనకల్)

Chinthakani (చింతకాని)

Enkoor (ఎంకోర్)

Kalluru (కల్లూరు)

Kamepalli (కామేపల్లి)

Khammam (Rural) (ఖమ్మం (గ్రామీణ))

Konijerla (కొనిజెర్లా)

Kusumanchi (కూసుమంచి)

Madhira (మధిర)

Mudigonda (ముడిగొండ)

Nelakondapalli (నీలకొండపల్లి)

Penuballi (పెనుబల్లి)

Raghunadhapalem (రఘునాధపాలెం)

Sathupalli (సత్తుపల్లి)

Singareni (సింగరేని)

Thallada (తల్లాడ)

Tirumalayapalem (తిరుమలయపాలెం)

Vemsoor (వెమ్సూర్)

Wyra (వైరా)

Yerrupalem (యెర్రుపాలెం)