Medak (మెదక్) District

Medak (మెదక్) District is one of the 33 districts of Telangana. It is administered from Medak, which serves as the district headquarters. The district comprises 21 revenue mandals, 365 revenue villages, 6 Assembly Constituencies and 2 Lok Sabha Parliamentary Constituencies.

Area 2,786 km²
Population 767,428
Mandals 21
Villages 365
Assembly 6
Parliament 2

About Medak District

Medak is a historically distinguished district possessing Kakatiya kingdom heritage and colonial architectural marvels. It served as a strategic regional defense capital during the 12th century and gained global prominence during the British era as an important religious and educational headquarters in Deccan India.

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

Administrative Details

Administrative profile of Medak District, Telangana.

District Code 513
District Headquarters Medak
Revenue Mandals 21
Revenue Villages 365
Assembly Constituencies 6
Parliament Constituencies 2

Medak District Population Details

According to the Census of India 2011, Medak District has a total population of 767,428. 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 767,428
Male Population 378,674 (49.3%)
Female Population 388,754 (50.7%)
Scheduled Caste (SC) 136,589 (17.8%)
Scheduled Tribe (ST) 67,495 (8.8%)
Rural Population 708,822 (92.4%)
Urban Population 58,606 (7.6%)
Literacy Rate 56.11%

According to the 2011 Census, Medak District has a population of 767,428 people, comprising 378,674 males (49.3%) and 388,754 females (50.7%). Around 92.4% of the population lives in rural areas, while 7.6% resides in urban areas. Scheduled Castes account for 17.8% of the population and Scheduled Tribes represent 8.8%. The overall literacy rate of the district is 56.11%.

Economy and Agriculture in Medak District

The economy of Medak 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.

Agriculture centers on paddy, sugarcane, maize, cotton, and horticulture crops. The district's water resources are anchored by tributaries of the Manjira River, the Haldi Vagu stream, the Edupayala regulator project, and a dense network of traditional irrigation tanks.

Assembly Constituencies in Medak District

Medak 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.

Andole

Dubbak

Gajwel

Medak

Narayankhed

Narsapur

Parliament Constituencies in Medak District

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

Medak

Lok Sabha Parliamentary Constituency

Zahirabad

Lok Sabha Parliamentary Constituency

Tourist Places in Medak District

Medak's flagship monument is the magnificent Medak Cathedral, one of the largest diocese churches in Asia, built in Gothic revival style with world-famous stained-glass windows depicting gospel scenes. Other top destinations include the 12th-century Medak Fort built by Kakatya kings and the revered Edupayala Vana Durga Bhavani Temple situated at the confluence of seven rivulets.

Mandals in Medak District

Medak District is administratively divided into 21 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.

Alladurg (అల్లాదుర్గ్)

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Chegunta (చెగుంట)

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Chilpched (చిల్‌ప్చ్డ్)

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Havelighanapur (హవేలిఘనాపూర్)

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Kowdipally (కౌడిపల్లి)

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Kulcharam (కుల్చారం)

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Manoharabad (మనోహరాబాద్)

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Masaipet (మసాయిపెట్)

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Medak (మెదక్)

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Narsapur (నరసాపూర్)

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Narsingi (నార్సింగి)

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Nizampet (నిజాంపేట్)

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Papannapet (పాపన్నపెట్)

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Ramayampet (రామయంపేట్)

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Regode (రెగోడ్)

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Shankarampet (A) (శంకరంపేట్ (ఎ))

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Shankarampet (R) (శంకరంపేట్ (ఆర్))

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Shivampet (శివంపేట్)

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Tekmal (టెక్మల్)

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Toopran (టూప్రాన్)

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Yeldurthy (యెల్దుర్తి)

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Transport & Connectivity in Medak District

Medak enjoys smooth road transit links due to its geographical proximity to the Hyderabad metro area. State Highway 7 and National Highway 765D pass through Medak, providing reliable 2-hour bus travel to Hyderabad (~90 km) and Sangareddy via TSRTC state buses. Rail connectivity is accessed through Medak Railway Station (MDA), linked to the Manoharabad-Kothapalli railway line connecting to Secunderabad Junction. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) in Hyderabad is the nearest air hub, situated roughly 110 km to the south.

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)