Komaram Bheem district
Komaram Bheem district (earlier known as Asifabad district) is a district in the Indian state of Telangana. The town of Asifabad is its district headquarters.[2] It is named after Gond martyr Komaram Bheem.
Komaram Bheem Asifabad district | |
|---|---|
District of Telangana | |
 Memorial to Komaram Bheem at Kuntala | |
 Location of Komaram Bheem Asifabad district in Telangana | |
| Coordinates (Komaram Bheem Asifabad, India): 19.365°N 79.274°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Telangana |
| Headquarters | Asifabad |
| Tehsils | 15 |
| Government | |
| • District collector | Sri Rahul Raj, IAS https://asifabad.telangana.gov.in/ |
| • Vidhan Sabha constituencies | Sirpur-T, Asifabad (ST) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4,878 km2 (1,883 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 515,812 |
| • Density | 110/km2 (270/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 86,984(16.86%) |
| Time zone | UTC+05:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | TS 20 |
| Major highways | NH 63[1] |
| Website | asifabad |
History
Earlier Komaram Bheem district was known as Asifabad district. It was ruled by many dynasties like the Kakatiyas, Mauryas, Satavahanas, Chalukyas, Qutub Shahis & Asaf Jahis. In 1905, it was carved as a district but was later merged into the Adilabad district. In 1913, it was made as headquarters of the district prior to the status being lost to Adilabad in 1941. It was again carved from Adilabad district in 2016.[3] It has been renamed after Gond martyr Komaram Bheem since 2016.[4]
Geography
The district is spread over an area of 4,300 square kilometres (1,700 sq mi).[5] Hills dominate the western part of the district and Pranhita river runs parallel to the east.
It is home to endangered species of vultures which have made Palarapu rocks their home in the forests of Bejjur. The Sirpur forest is also home to tigers and other wild animals. Cotton and Paddy are the major crops grown in this area.
Demographics
The district is largely a tribal area. As of the 2011 Census, the district has a population of 592,831 people.[6]
Divisions
This district has two revenue divisions; Asifabad and Kagaznagar and is sub-divided into 15 mandals.[5][7] Present MLA of Asifabad constituency is Athram Sakku and Sirpur-T is Koneru Konappa.
Mandals
| S.No. | Asifabad revenue division | Kagaznagar revenue division |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wankidi | Bejjur |
| 2 | Lingapur | Penchicalpet |
| 3 | Jainoor | Kagaznagar |
| 4 | Tiryani | Kouthala |
| 5 | Asifabad | Chintalamanepally |
| 6 | Kerameri | Dahegoan |
| 7 | Sirpur (U) | Sirpur (T) |
| 8 | Rebbena |
Notable people
- Konda Laxman Bapuji, freedom fighter
- Koneru Konappa, MLA Sirpur
Places of interest
- Gangapur temple, Rebbena
- Jodeghat, Kerameri
- Kadamba forest reserve, a tiger reserve
- Kerameri ghats
- Komaram Bheem irrigational project
- Palarapuguttalu, a vulture reserve
- Savatula Gundam Waterfalls
- Shiva Mallana temple
- Shivakeshava temple, Wankidi
- Sirpur forest reserve
- Thrishul Pahad
- Tonkini Hanuman temple, Sirpur-T
- Vattivaagu project
See also
- List of districts in Telangana
References
- "Telangana New Districts Names 2016 Pdf TS 31 Districts List". Timesalert.com. 11 October 2016. Retrieved 11 October 2016.
- "Names of 6 new districts changed". The Hindu. 22 October 2016. Retrieved 4 November 2016.
- "Komaram Bheem district" (PDF). New Districts Formation Portal. Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 October 2016. Retrieved 11 October 2016.
- Singh, S. Harpal (8 October 2016). "Asifabad to become a district again after 75 years". The Hindu. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
- "New districts". Andhra Jyothy.com. 8 October 2016. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
- "Clipping of Andhra Jyothy Telugu Daily – Hyderabad". Andhra Jyothy. Retrieved 8 October 2016.