Karimnagar
This article is about the city. For its eponymous district, see Karimnagar district.
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Karimnagar కరీంనగర్ |
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City | |
Elgandal fort, Lower Manair Dam, Jubilee Kaman, Tower Circle
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Nickname(s): City of Granites | |
Coordinates: 18°26′13″N 79°07′27″ECoordinates: 18°26′13″N 79°07′27″E | |
Country | India |
State | Telangana |
Region | Deccan |
District | Karimnagar |
Government | |
• Body | Karimnagar Municipal Corporation |
• Mayor | Sardar Ravindar Singh |
• M.L.A | Gangula Kamalakar |
• M.P | B. Vinod Kumar (TRS) |
Area[1] | |
• Total | 23.82 km2 (9.20 sq mi) |
Area rank | 4th (in state) |
Elevation | 265 m (869 ft) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 260,899 |
• Rank | 4th |
• Density | 10,900/km2 (28,000/sq mi) |
Demonym | Karimnagarites |
Languages | |
• Official | Telugu, Urdu |
Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
PIN | 505001-505002 |
Telephone code | 91-878- |
Vehicle registration | TS 02[2] |
Sex ratio | 1.014 ♂/♀ |
HDI | 0.572 |
HDI Category | medium |
Literacy | 84.93% |
Planning agency | Karimnagar Municipal Corporation |
Contents
History
Satavahana dynasty
Kotilingala in Karimnagar district was the first capital of the Satavahana Kingdom (230 BCE–220 CE). Formerly known as Sabbinadu, inscriptions dating to the Kakatiya dynasty (1083–1323) by kings Prola II and Prataparudra found at Karimnagar and Srisailam provide evidence of the area's rich history.[3]The history of the Karimnagar district began in the Old Stone Age around 1,48,000 BC. Archaeological excavations in Pedda Bonkur, Dhulikatta and Kotilingalu show that the area was once ruled by the Satvahanas, Mauryas and Asaf Jahis.[4]
Elgandal Fort
Main article: Elgandal Fort
Located 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) from Karimnagar City, Elagandal,
originally known as Veligundula, is a hillfort built during the Kakatiya
era, which served as a stronghold for the warrior Musunuri Nayaks and Recharla padmanayaks.[clarification needed Who were these?] The Qutb Shahi dynasty
occupied the fort in the 16th century and posted Quinamul Mulk as
commander. Subsequently, it fell under the administrative control of the
Mughal Empire. Amin Khan was appointed as Khiledar of Elagandal during the reign of Nizam of Hyderabad
Nizam-ul-Mulk, Asaf Jah I (r. 1724–1748) followed by Muqarrab Khan.
Mirza ibrahim dhamsa became Khiledar during the reign of Nawab Salabat
Jung. Dhamsa rebuilt and strengthened the fort in 1754 during the Rule
of Sikindar Jha (r.1803-1823). Bahadur Khan and Karimuddin served as
Khiledars. Karimnagar was named after Karimuddin. While reorganising the
districts, Mahbub Ali Khan, the Sixth Nizam, shifted the District Headquarters from Elagandal to Karimnagar in 1905.Demographics
The city of Karimnagar is run by the Karimnagar Municipal Corporation. The Municipality of Karimnagar was upgraded to incorporated in 2005. Thousands of people within city limits reside outside corporation boundaries. Many areas on the outskirts have yet to be merged into corporation limits. The total population of the city (along with Karimnagar Sub-Urban and Karimnagar Rural) is around 330,000. The Municipal Corporation consists of members elected from the wards of the city. The Mayor and Deputy Mayor are elected by the members among themselves. A Municipal Commissioner, who is from the Indian Administrative Service is appointed to head the administrative staff of the Municipal Corporation and implement the decisions of the Corporation and prepare its annual budget. The literacy rate of Karimnagar Agglomeration is 84.93%, which is almost equal to the National Urban average of 85%. The literacy rate for males and females for Karimnagar stood at 91.06% and 78.69% respectively.[5]Climate
The summer season starts in March and can continue through early June. During this period temperatures range from a minimum of 27 °C to a maximum of 39 °C. The highest recorded temperature in the area is around 44 °C. Nights are much cooler, and the humidity is around 50%. October and November experiences increased rainfall from the Northeast monsoon. During this time, daytime temperatures average around 30 °C. The winter season starts in December and lasts through February. During this time, temperatures range from a minimum of 20 °C to a maximum of 35 °C.
[hide]Climate data for Karimnagar | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Average high °C (°F) | 31 (88) |
33 (91) |
37 (99) |
40 (104) |
42 (108) |
37 (99) |
33 (91) |
32 (90) |
33 (91) |
33 (91) |
32 (90) |
30 (86) |
34.4 (94) |
Average low °C (°F) | 16 (61) |
19 (66) |
22 (72) |
26 (79) |
28 (82) |
27 (81) |
25 (77) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
22 (72) |
18 (64) |
15 (59) |
22.2 (71.9) |
Average precipitation mm (inches) | 32 (1.26) |
8 (0.31) |
43 (1.69) |
17 (0.67) |
41 (1.61) |
162 (6.38) |
204 (8.03) |
126 (4.96) |
133 (5.24) |
75 (2.95) |
48 (1.89) |
18 (0.71) |
907 (35.7) |
Source: Sunmap |
Civic administration
The city of Karimnagar is run by the Karimnagar Municipal Corporation.[7] The Municipality of Karimnagar was incorporated in 2005. Karimnagar is run by the Karimnagar Municipal Corporation, consisting of elected representatives and a commissioner. The city is divided into wards, and each ward elects a corporator. A mayor is elected for the city from the elected corporators by indirect ballot. The commissioner (part of the IAS) is appointed by the state government. The city is represented at the state level in the Telangana State Assembly by two MLAs, and at the federal level in the Lok Sabha by an MP.Healthcare
Economy
There is nothing much like tourist places. It is just a mountain region having nothing for recreation. Though it is mostly used as a set and place for shooting Telugu movies.
Singareni Collieries are based in the Godavari valley coalfield, which is the only repository of coal in South India. It is spread over four districts of Telangana, namely Adilabad, Karimnagar, Khammam and Warangal.
Culture and cuisine
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Festivals
The spring festival of Bathukamma is typical in this region. Other major Hindu festivals celebrated in the region include Ugadi, Sri Ramanavami, Vinayaka Chavithi, Holi, Sri Krishna Janmashtami, Dasara, Deepavali, Sankranti, and Maha Sivaratri.
Muslims in this area also celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, Ramadan (ninth month of the Islamic calendar), Laylat al-Qadr (Shab-e-Qadr), Isra and Mi'raj (Shab-e-Meraj), Shab-e-barat (Mid-Sha'ban), Milad-un-Nabi (Mawlid) and Muharram (Day of Ashura). These are usually greeted with great pomp and ceremony. Christians in this area celebrate Christmas and Good Friday.
Cuisine
See also: Telugu cuisine
Sakinalu is one of the many traditional snacks made in Karimnagar,[9] especially for the Sankranti
festival. They are made of rice flour and sesame seeds, and fried in
oil. Biryani is a common cuisine of the state. Sarvapindi is another
traditional snack native to the Telangana state.[10] International brand KFC is now available in Karimnagar.Transportation
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Road
B.R.Ambedkar Bus Station,Karimnagar is a main bus stand serving Karimnagar city. Karimnagar city is located 162 kilometres from Hyderabad, 70 kilometres from Warangal and 150 kilometres from Nizamabad. It is connected with SH-1 (Hyderabad-Karimnagar-Ramagundam Road). Telangana State Road Transport Corporation has a zonal headquarters (covering Adilabad, Nizamabad, Warangal, Khammam and Karimnagar Districts) in Karimnagar.Rail
Air
There is an airport at Basant nagar Kesoram cement factory at Ramagundam which is about 50 km from Karimnagar City. It was used when the government of India was operating Vayudoot airlines, a subsidiary of Air India and Indian Airlines. After the closure of Vayudoot, it has not been in regular use. As of 2010, it is only used for landing of any VVIP's flights or for emergency landings. The nearest international airport is Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, located 162 km away from Karimnagar. The Telangana state government is planning to develop this airport as a part of developing a second airport in Telangana region.Religious tourism
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Vemulawada (or Vemulavada) Town is 35 kilometres (22 mi) from Karimnagar and the location of the Sri Raja Rajeshwara Swamy Temple complex, a site of pilgrimage for Hindu worshippers, particularly devotees of Shiva. [12]
Dharmapuri
Dharmapuri attained religious importance for the shrine dedicated to Narasimha Swamy, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Particular sites include Siva with Dakshinamurthy, Vinayaka and Sapitha Mathrukas carved on a single slab of stone; and Mahishasuramardhani, the sixty pillared temple, Mahalakshmi temple, Akkapalle Rajanna, and over five hundred year old sri Sita Rama Swami temple. [13]
Kondagattu
Kondagattu is a temple about 35 kilometres (22 mi) from the district headquarters, dedicated to Lord Anjaneya Swamy. According to folklore, the temple was constructed by a cowherd in the 18th century. The present day temple was built in the 19th century by Krishna Rao Deshmukh. It is believed that if a woman offers puja for 40 days at this temple then she will be blessed with a child. It is about 30 kilometres (19 mi) from Vemulavada. There is a Ghatroad from hilltop to base station. [14]
Kaleshwaram
Kaleshwaram is the site of the "Kaleswara muktheswara swamy" temple, which has a unique statue portraying two Shiva Lingas on a single pedestal—one is Lord Shiva and the other Lord Yama—collectively known as Kaleswara Mukteswara Swamy. This place is also called Dakshina Triveni Sangamam. Kaleshwaram village is in Mahadevpur mandal of Karimnagar district, 125 kilometres (78 mi) from Karimnagar and 60 kilometres (37 mi) from Manthani. Kaleshwaram is located exactly at the merging point of the Godavari River and its tributary, the River Pranahita. [15]
Kothakonda
Kothakonda is a village surrounded on all the sides by hills. It the location of a temple dedicated to Sri Veerabhadra Swamy (An incarnation of Lord Siva). This place is just 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) away from the Mulkanoor village known for its cooperative movement. Former Prime Minister Mr. P.V Narasimha Rao headed this cooperative society in his initial days.[16]
Komuravelli
This temple is dedicated to Lord Sri Mallikarjuna swamy, a fierce looking deity along with Kethamma and Medalamma on the both sides of the main deity. The temple is located in a cave on a small hillock at a distance of 110 km from warangal. Pilgrims congregate on the eve of Makara Sankranthi as Brahmotsavam starts. The clay molded deity of Lord Mallikarjuna swamy is believed to be made 500 years ago. The temple is renovated and mandapamas and choultries etc., are constructed by Endowments Department. The 'pedda patnam' celebrated on Maha Sivaratri day attract pilgrims in lakhs. It is located at a distance of 85 km from the state capital on Karimnagar - Hyderabad - Highway (Rajiv Rahadari). People also calls him as “Komuravelli Mallanna", this temple is one of the famous temple in Telangana Region.[17] [18]
Notable People
- P. V. Narasimha Rao, 9th Prime Minister of India
- C. Narayana Reddy, Poet, Writer, Lyricist, Composer, Playwright, received Padma Shri in 1977, Kala Prapoorna in 1978, India's third Highest Civilian Award, the Padma Bhushan in 1992, India's one of the highest honorary literature Award, the Jnanpith Award in 1988
- Chennamaneni Vidyasagar Rao, Governor of Maharashtra,former Union Minister of State of India and two times MP from Karimnagar
- N. Kumarayya, retired Chief Justice of Andhra Pradesh and ex-judge of the World Bank Administrative Tribunal
- G. Ram Reddy, University Grants Commission Chairman (1990–1993), Vice-Chancellor of Indira Gandhi National Open University, Vice-Chancellor of Osmania University
- Anabheri Prabhakar Rao, Freedom Fighter and Telangana Rebellion Martyr
- Paidi Jairaj, film actor, director, producer and recipient of Dadasaheb Phalke Award for lifetime achievement in 1980.
Education
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- Universities
- Satavahana University,Karimnagar[19]
- National Academy of Construction (NAC) has established its one regional centre at Jagtial in Karimnagar district.[20]
External links
References
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