Warangal
Earlier this district was called as Orugallu. This place was under the rule of Sathavahana, Yadhava, Chalukya and Kakatiya kings. The period of Kakatiya rule is termed as Golden Era. Tour Incredible India with Indian Travel agent.
Forest area in this district is nearly 29% of the total district area, and produces quality Timber and other Vegetation useful to common man in his day-to day life. Wildlife Sanctuary at Yeturi Nagaram protecting wildlife at an area of 1000 Sq.km. Coal is the chief mineral found in this part of the state, and Singareni Collieries Company a Public sector undertaking is looking after the extraction of the coal from the mines to be used in power generation. Apart from this Iron ore is also found in some parts of the district. Andhra Rayon's Limited at Yeturi Nagaram is major Industry based on the Forest based products. Handicrafts are the another area where this district is proving to be fruitful. The water source of this district is Malleruvagu Project. Tour Incredible India with Indian Travel agent. Warangal and Kazipet are the twin cities. Kazipet is the major railway junction.
Kakatiya University established in the year 1976 at Head quarters Warangal, Regional Engineering College, and a Medical College are the educational Institutions based in the dist head quarters.
Accessibility:
Warangal is well connected by rail and road. It lies on the Vijayawada-Hyderabad section of the South Central Railway. The nearest airport is 148 kms located at Hyderabad. Tour Incredible India with Indian Travel agent.
Tourist Attractions
S.No Tourist Spot Theme Place
1 Bhadrakali Temple Pilgrim Centres Warangal
2 Cheryala Nakashi Paintings Handicrafts Cheryala
3 Eturnagaram Sanctuary Wild Life Eturnagaram
4 Khush Mahal Monuments Warangal
5 Kota Gullu Monuments Ghanpur
6 Pakhal Lake Lakes & Rivers Pakhal
7 Pakhal Wild life Sanctuary Wild Life Pakhal
8 Pembarti Metal Ware Handicrafts Pembarti
9 Ramappa Lake Lakes & Rivers Palampet
10 Ramappa Temple Monuments Palampet
11 Thousand Pillar Temple Monuments Warangal
12 Warangal Fort Monuments Warangal
Head Quarters: Warangal
Area:12,846 sq.km
The Boundaries of Warangal district are Khammam district, Nalgonda and Khammam districts, Nalgonda, Medak, Karimnagar districts and Karimnagar district in the East, South, West and North directions respectively.
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Rivers:
Godavari,Vijakeru, Pakeru, Aleru, Munneru, Vaira.
Major Places:
Hanamakonda, Warangal
Industries:
Andhra Rayons Ltd., at Yeturi Nagaram, Textile mill and Beriya salt at Warangal
Pilgrimage Centers:
Thousand Pillared Temple, Ramappa Temple, Ghanapur, Kazipet Dargah and Bhadrakali temples.
Tourist Places:
Warangal Fort, Pakhal Lake, Pakhal and Eturinagaram sanctuaries, Ghanpur.
Handicrafts:
Pembarthi Metal Crafts, Banjara Fabrics, Warangal Rumals, Warangal Carpets and Nakashow Paintings. Tour India with Indian Travel Agent. |