Country India Headquarters Mahabubnagar Vehicle registration TS–06 Area 18,432 km² University Palamuru University | State Telangana Tehsils 21 Website Official website Tehsil 21 | |
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Destinations Gadwal, Mahabubnagar, Jadcherla, Wanaparthy, Nallamala Forest Points of interest Jogulamba Temple, Pillalamarri, Mallela Theertham, Gadwal Fort, Someswara Swamy Temple | ||
Mahbubnagar district (formerly Palamoor district) is a district in the Indian state of Telangana. Mahbubnagar is the district headquarters of the district. This district was given the name of the 6th Nizam of Hyderabad - Mir Mahbub Ali Khan.
Contents
- Map of Mahabubnagar Telangana
- Etymology
- History
- Geography
- Demographics
- Economy
- Administrative divisions
- Notable personalities
- Education
- References
Map of Mahabubnagar, Telangana
Etymology
Mahbubnagar was formerly known as "Rukmammapet", "Palamoor". The name was changed to Mahbubnagar on 4 December 1890, in honour of Mir Mahbub Ali Khan Asaf Jah VI, the Nizam of Hyderabad (1869–1911 AD). During the Nizam era, the people of this area used to sell milk, so it was named as "Palamoor".
History
The area that forms current Mahbubnagar district has held historic significance. The region was at the core of the Satavahana dynasty from 221 BC to 218 AD, and also a large part of the Chalukya dynasty from the 5th to the 11th century AD. The region was later part of the Kingdom of Golkonda (c. 1364 – 1512 AD), with its capital city Golkonda located near Hyderabad.
In 1518 it came under control of the Qutb Shahi dynasty, which reigned until 1687. The region was then a part of Hyderabad State, ruled by the Asaf Jahi Dynasty, from 1724 to 1948.
Geography
Mahabubnagar district is spread over an area of 4,037.00 square kilometres (1,558.69 sq mi).
Demographics
As of 2011 Census of India, the district has a population of 1,318,110. The official language of the district is Telugu and the second official language is Urdu.
Economy
In 2006 the Indian government named Mahbubnagar one of the country's 250 most backward districts (out of 640 total). It is one of the 9 districts in Telangana currently receiving funds from the Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme (BRGF).
Administrative divisions
The district has two revenue divisions of Mahabubnagar and Narayanpet. These are sub-divided into 21 mandals. Ronald Rose is the present collector of the District.
Notable personalities
Education
Mahbubnagar district falls under the jurisdiction of Osmania University and Palamuru University. The district has many government and private junior, undergraduate and graduate colleges.