Adilabad
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Adilabad is a city and a municipality in Adilabad district in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. It has a population of 108,233 (agglomeration 128,196) (2001 census). It is the headquarters of the district of the same name. The district occupies an area of 16,105 km² and has a population of 2,479,347 (according to the 2001 census).
History
Adilabad derives its name from the erstwhile ruler of Bijapur, Ali Adil Shah. It was created out of a sub-district named Sirpur-Tandur in 1905.Historically, Adilabad has been home to a variety of cultures. Owing to its position at the border of central and southern India, it has been ruled by North Indian dynasties like the Mughals and the Mauryas and South Indian dynasties like the Satavahanas and the Chalukyas. The current culture of the district incorporates significant elements of the neighboring Marathi culture into the native Telugu culture.
Geography
Adilabad is located at [Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Adilabad]. It has an average elevation of 264 metres (866 feet). The district is situated on the northern boundary of Andhra Pradesh, forming a border with the state of Maharashtra. It belongs to the relatively underdeveloped Telangana part of the state. The rivers Godavari, Penganga and Wardha drain the region.Demographics
As of 2001 India census[Geographic references#IndiaGRIndia], Adilabad had a population of 108,233. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Adilabad has an average literacy rate of 65%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 57% of the males and 43% of females literate. 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.Facts
- Composed of 52 mandals and 1743 villages.
- Fifth largest district in the state of Andhra Pradesh.
- Made up of a predominantly rural (73.52%) population.
- Males outnumber females in the ratio 1000:980
- The percentage of literate population (27.8%) is lower than the rest of the state (37.8%).
Politics
The district elects two Members of Parliament to the national legislature and nine Members of Legislative Assembly to the state legislature.This town received significant attention during the governance of the Telugu Desam Party under Nara Chandrababu Naidu, when there was a demand to set up an Indian Institute of Technology here.
Places of interest
Basara houses a temple dedicated to the goddess of learning, Saraswathi that is well-known within the state. Kuntala waterfalls, near Kuntala, is the highest waterfall in the state (45 m). Kawal Wild life santury, near by Jannaram, is famous for birds that migrate here during june-july.References
External links
- [Official website of the district of Adilabad]
- [Tourism in Andhra Pradesh]
- [Official website of the state of Andhra Pradesh]
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