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Narayanpet (నారాయణపేట) District

Narayanpet (నారాయణపేట) District is one of the 33 districts of Telangana. It is administered from Narayanpet, which serves as the district headquarters. The district comprises 13 revenue mandals, 241 revenue villages, 3 Assembly Constituencies and 1 Lok Sabha Parliamentary Constituencies.

Area 2,336 km²
Population 566,874
Mandals 13
Villages 241
Assembly 3
Parliament 1

About Narayanpet District

Narayanpet, situated along the Karnataka border in southwestern Telangana, is globally celebrated for its centuries-old handloom tradition. The district produces famous GI-tagged Narayanpet silk and cotton sarees, a art form fostered under Maratha royal patronage during the 17th century.

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

Administrative Details

Administrative profile of Narayanpet District, Telangana.

District Code 721
District Headquarters Narayanpet
Revenue Mandals 13
Revenue Villages 241
Assembly Constituencies 3
Parliament Constituencies 1

Narayanpet District Population Details

According to the Census of India 2011, Narayanpet District has a total population of 566,874. 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 566,874
Male Population 282,853 (49.9%)
Female Population 284,021 (50.1%)
Scheduled Caste (SC) 93,524 (16.5%)
Scheduled Tribe (ST) 33,409 (5.9%)
Rural Population 503,425 (88.8%)
Urban Population 63,449 (11.2%)
Literacy Rate 49.93%

According to the 2011 Census, Narayanpet District has a population of 566,874 people, comprising 282,853 males (49.9%) and 284,021 females (50.1%).Around 88.8% of the population lives in rural areas, while 11.2% resides in urban areas.Scheduled Castes account for 16.5% of the population and Scheduled Tribes represent 5.9%.The overall literacy rate of the district is 49.93%.

Economy and Agriculture in Narayanpet District

The economy of Narayanpet 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 cotton, red gram, groundnut, and jowar cultivation across its dryland and river-adjacent mandals. The district lies within the Krishna River basin, benefiting from the Bhima (Jurala) Lift Irrigation Scheme and local water storage tanks.

Assembly Constituencies in Narayanpet District

Narayanpet District is represented by 3 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.

Kodangal

Makthal

Narayanpet

Parliament Constituencies in Narayanpet District

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

Mahabubnagar

Lok Sabha Parliamentary Constituency

Tourist Places in Narayanpet District

Visitors are drawn to the vibrant handloom weaving clusters in Narayanpet town, the historic Athmakur Fort, the serene Krishna River ghats at Pasupula, and ancient local temples showcasing regional stonework.

Mandals in Narayanpet District

Narayanpet 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 Narayanpet District

Narayanpet features inter-state road links near the Telangana-Karnataka border. State Highway 18 links Narayanpet town directly with Mahabubnagar (~65 km), Hyderabad (~165 km), and Yadgir in Karnataka, with regular TSRTC and KSRTC bus operations. The nearest rail head is Saidapur / Yadgir Railway Station (~35 km) on the Mumbai-Chennai main line, along with Mahabubnagar station. The closest commercial airport is Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) in Hyderabad, located approximately 145 km to the northeast.

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)