Wanaparthy District

Wanaparthy District is one of the 33 districts of Telangana. It is administered from Wanaparthy, which serves as the district headquarters. The district comprises 15 revenue mandals, 217 revenue villages, 4 Assembly Constituencies and 2 Lok Sabha Parliamentary Constituencies.

Area 2,152 km²
Population 577,758
Mandals 15
Villages 217
Assembly 4
Parliament 2

About Wanaparthy District

Wanaparthy was historically the capital of the royal Wanaparthy Samsthan, a prominent princely state under the Nizam of Hyderabad. It has a rich tradition of royal patronage for education, arts, and military organization.

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

Administrative Details

Administrative profile of Wanaparthy District, Telangana.

District Code 693
District Headquarters Wanaparthy
Revenue Mandals 15
Revenue Villages 217
Assembly Constituencies 4
Parliament Constituencies 2

Wanaparthy District Population Details

According to the Census of India 2011, Wanaparthy District has a total population of 577,758. 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 577,758
Male Population 294,833 (51.0%)
Female Population 282,925 (49.0%)
Scheduled Caste (SC) 91,241 (15.8%)
Scheduled Tribe (ST) 48,012 (8.3%)
Rural Population 485,336 (84.0%)
Urban Population 92,422 (16.0%)
Literacy Rate 56.05%

According to the 2011 Census, Wanaparthy District has a population of 577,758 people, comprising 294,833 males (51.0%) and 282,925 females (49.0%). Around 84.0% of the population lives in rural areas, while 16.0% resides in urban areas. Scheduled Castes account for 15.8% of the population and Scheduled Tribes represent 8.3%. The overall literacy rate of the district is 56.05%.

Economy and Agriculture in Wanaparthy District

The economy of Wanaparthy 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 flourishes along the Krishna River basin, with major cultivation of groundnut, cotton, paddy, and sugarcane. Water is supplied via the Jurala Dam left canal system and KLI lift irrigation points.

Assembly Constituencies in Wanaparthy District

Wanaparthy District is represented by 4 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.

Devarkadra

Kollapur

Makthal

Wanaparthy

Parliament Constituencies in Wanaparthy District

Wanaparthy District falls under 2 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

Nagarkurnool

Lok Sabha Parliamentary Constituency

Tourist Places in Wanaparthy District

Top tourist attractions include the magnificent Wanaparthy Rajah's Palace, the historic Ghanpur Fort complex, Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple at Tirumalayapalli, and nearby Jurala Dam.

Mandals in Wanaparthy District

Wanaparthy 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 Wanaparthy District

Wanaparthy enjoys direct southern transit connections along the Krishna River basin corridor. The district is served by National Highway 44 (NH-44) via the Kothakota junction, allowing easy road access to Hyderabad (~150 km) and Kurnool (~70 km) with active TSRTC bus routes. Rail travel is accessed via Wanaparthy Road Railway Station (WPR) and Kothakota on the Secunderabad-Dharmavaram line. The nearest airport is Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) in Hyderabad, located approximately 130 km to the north along NH-44.

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)