Mahabubabad (మహబూబాబాద్) District

Mahabubabad (మహబూబాబాద్) District is one of the 33 districts of Telangana. It is administered from Mahabubabad, which serves as the district headquarters. The district comprises 18 revenue mandals, 277 revenue villages, 5 Assembly Constituencies and 2 Lok Sabha Parliamentary Constituencies.

Area 2,877 km²

Population 774,549

Mandals 18

Villages 277

Assembly 5

Parliament 2

About Mahabubabad District

Mahabubabad, historically known as Manukota (derived from 'Manu' meaning trees and 'Kota' meaning fort), is a culturally rich district in eastern Telangana. Home to a vibrant Banjara/Lambadi tribal community, the district is celebrated for its unique traditional attire, festive needlecraft, folk music, and forest heritage. Historically serving as a crucial transit belt between Warangal and Khammam, Mahabubabad retains a proud legacy of rural self-governance and cultural diversity.

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

Administrative Details

Administrative profile of Mahabubabad District, Telangana.

District Code 688

District Headquarters Mahabubabad

Revenue Mandals 18

Revenue Villages 277

Assembly Constituencies 5

Parliament Constituencies 2

Mahabubabad District Population Details

According to the Census of India 2011, Mahabubabad District has a total population of 774,549. 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 774,549

Male Population 386,226 (49.9%)

Female Population 388,323 (50.1%)

Scheduled Caste (SC) 104,756 (13.5%)

Scheduled Tribe (ST) 292,864 (37.8%)

Rural Population 698,229 (90.1%)

Urban Population 76,320 (9.9%)

Literacy Rate 57.05%

According to the 2011 Census, Mahabubabad District has a population of 774,549 people, comprising 386,226 males (49.9%) and 388,323 females (50.1%).Around 90.1% of the population lives in rural areas, while 9.9% resides in urban areas.Scheduled Castes account for 13.5% of the population and Scheduled Tribes represent 37.8%.The overall literacy rate of the district is 57.05%.

Economy and Agriculture in Mahabubabad District

The economy of Mahabubabad 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.

Mahabubabad is a high-yield agricultural belt, widely recognized for extensive production of high-demand red chili, commercial cotton, paddy, and maize. Agricultural land is nourished by Kakatiya-era irrigation lakes such as Bayyaram Cheruvu—one of the oldest large irrigation tanks in Telangana—alongside Pakhal lake canals and local lift irrigation projects across its 18 mandals.

Assembly Constituencies in Mahabubabad District

Mahabubabad 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.

Dornakal

Mahabubabad

Mulug

Palakurthi

Yellandu

Parliament Constituencies in Mahabubabad District

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

Mahabubabad

Lok Sabha Parliamentary Constituency

Warangal

Lok Sabha Parliamentary Constituency

Tourist Places in Mahabubabad District

Top tourist sights include the historic Kuravi Veerabhadra Swamy Temple, an ancient shrine attracting hundreds of thousands of devotees during the annual Maha Shivaratri Jatara. Other major attractions include the enchanting Bheemuni Paadam Waterfall, the historical Bayyaram Iron Ore hills and Kakatiya tank, and scenic forest spots.

Mandals in Mahabubabad District

Mahabubabad District is administratively divided into 18 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.

Dornakal

Mahabubabad

Mulug

Palakurthi

Yellandu

Mahabubabad

Warangal

Bayyaram (బయ్యారం)

Chinnagudur (చిన్నగూడూరు)

Danthalapalle (దంతలపల్లె)

Dornakal (డోర్నకల్)

Gangaram (గంగారాం)

Garla (గర్లా)

Gudur (గూడూరు)

Inugurthy (ఇనుగుర్తి)

Kesamudram (కేసముద్రం)

Kothaguda (కొత్తగూడ)

Kuravi (కురవి)

Mahabubabad (మహబూబాబాద్)

Maripeda (మారిపెడా)

Narsimhulapet (నరసింహులాపెట్)

Nellikudur (నెల్లికుడూర్)

Peddavangara (పెద్దవంగార)

Seerole (సీరోల్)

Thorrur (థోర్రూర్)