Warangal
Warangal
Orugallu, Ekashila Nagaram | |
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City | |
2nd (Telangana) | |
• Density | 2,000/km2 (5,000/sq mi) |
• Metro | 753,438 |
Demonym(s) | Warangalite, Kakatiyan |
Languages | |
• Official | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 506001–506019 |
Telephone code | +91–0870 |
Vehicle registration | TS-03 AP-36 (Former) |
Website | www |
Warangal ( Warangal served as the capital of the Kakatiya dynasty which was established in 1163. The monuments left by the Kakatiyas include fortresses, lakes, temples and stone gateways which, in the present, helped the city to become a popular tourist attraction. The Kakatiya Kala Thoranam was included in the emblem of Telangana by the state government and Warangal is also touted as the cultural capital of Telangana.[5][6]
It is one of eleven cities in the country to have been chosen for the Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana scheme by the Government of India.[7] It was also selected as a smart city in the "fast-track competition", which makes it eligible for additional investment to improve urban infrastructure and industrial opportunities under the Smart Cities Mission.[8]
The three urban cities:
Etymology
During the 160 years of
History
Warangal was the ancient capital of the Kakatiya dynasty.
During the rule of Ganapathideva, the capital was shifted from Hanamkonda to Warangal.
The
Geography and climate
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Warangal is located at 18°00′N 79°35′E / 18.0°N 79.58°E. It has an average elevation of 266 metres (873 feet).[16] It is settled in the eastern part of Deccan Plateau made up of granite rocks and hill formations[17] which left the region barren making the cultivation dependent on seasonal rainfall. There are no major rivers flowing near the city, making it reliant on the Kakatiya Canal, which originates from Sriram Sagar Project, to meet the city's water requirements.[18][19] Located in the semi-arid region of Telangana, Warangal has a predominantly hot and dry climate. Summer starts in March, and peaks in May with average high temperatures in the 42 °C (108 °F) range. The monsoon arrives in June and lasts until September with about 550 mm (22 in) of precipitation. A dry, mild winter starts in October and lasts until early February, when there is little humidity and average temperatures in the 22–23 °C (72–73 °F) range. Many hill rocks and lakes are located around warangal. Padmakshi hill, mettu gutta, hanumathgiri gutta, ursu gutta and Govinda Rajula Gutta are famous hills with temples.[20]
Bhadrakali Lake, Dharmasagar lake and Waddepally Lake are the three lakes which add scenic beauty and are the major sources of drinking water.[21]
Demographics
Year | Pop. | ±% |
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1901 | 31,186 | — |
1911 | 48,342 | +55.0% |
1921 | 46,791 | −3.2% |
1931 | 62,119 | +32.8% |
1941 | 92,808 | +49.4% |
1951 | 133,130 | +43.4% |
1961 | 160,000 | +20.2% |
1971 | 210,040 | +31.3% |
1981 | 338,910 | +61.4% |
1991 | 447,657 | +32.1% |
2001 | 530,636 | +18.5% |
2011 | 830,281 | +56.5% |
Source: [23][24][25] |
As of 2011[update] Census of India, the city has population of 627,449, which later increased to the present population of 830,281, including the expanded city limits.[3][4][1]
The major religion in Warangal is Hinduism, with 83% of the population adhering to it. Islam is the largest minority, at 14%. There are small communities of Christians, Jews, and Buddhists.
Government and politics
Civic administration
In October 2012, the corporation conducted Clean Cities Championship, which invited professionals from 57 municipalities across the state for effective waste management and was won by Khammam Municipal Corporation.[30][31][32] Following the event, Warangal became the first city in India to achieve 100% door-to-door MSW collection. About 70% of households started practising two-bin MSW segregation into wet and dry waste. 420 cement bins and 128 dumpsters were removed from locations across Warangal making it a no dump city.[33] GWMC was able to reduce the MSW going to landfill by 30% to 40%.[34] and the dumpyard with significantly reduced load is, in phases, being converted into a nature park with vermicomposting sheds.[32]
Law and order
The urban police district, which is responsible for maintaining law and order in city and agglomerated areas around Warangal was converted into a Police Commissionerate by the state government in 2015.[35][36] Inspector General will be working as police commissioner who is also given magisterial powers. There are around 71 police stations present under Warangal Police Commissionerate.[37]
Healthcare
There are hospitals in the city for health care.[38] The Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Hospital is the largest hospital in the city, serving the patients from the Adilabad, Khammam and Karimnagar.[39]
Economy
As of 2011[update] census of India, Warangal is one of the Indian cities that has seen rapid growth of urbanisation from 19%–28%, alongside cities such as Gandhinagar, Kozhikode.[40]
Agriculture is the main economic activity with irrigation depending mainly on monsoon and seasonal rainfalls. Major crops are
In 2023, Kone, a leading elevator manufacturer, opened an office in Warangal.[45]
Healthcare is another important industry in Warangal. The Warangal Multi Super Speciality Hospital is expected to be completed in 2024.
Transport
Roadway
The city is connected to major cities and towns by means of road and railways.
In 2024, it was reported that the construction on NH 563 to make it a four lane highway were nearly complete.[48]
Railway
Warangal has two railway stations namely,
In October 2023, the Hadapsar-Hyderabad Express was extended to Kazipet.[53]
A RapidX rail line has been proposed from Warangal to Hyderabad.[54]
Airway
Warangal has an airport built by the Nizams at Mamnoor in 1930. It was largest airport in undivided India with 1,875 acres of land, a 6.6-km runway, a pilot and staff quarters, a pilot training centre and more than one terminal. Many cargo services and Vayudoot services were served. During the Indo-China war, it served as a hangar for government aircraft due to Delhi airport being a target in combat. It remained in service until 1981.[55]
This airport is currently being used as NCC Training Centre by No. 4(A) air squadron for gliding sorties, skeet shooting and aero-modeling.[56] There is no scheduled commercial air service from this airport at present.
On 31 July 2023, the State Cabinet of Telangana approved the proposal to develop Mamnoor Airport. The proposal calls for the acquisition and subsequent allocation of the last 253 acres of required land to the Airport Authority of India for purposes of constructing a terminal building as well as extending the existing runway to accommodate larger aircraft such as the Boeing 747.[57][58]
Educational institutes
Both government and private institutions have their presence in the city.
Universities and colleges
- Kakatiya Institute of Technology and Science
- Kakatiya Medical College
- Kakatiya University
- Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences
- National Institute of Technology, Warangal
- SR Engineering College
- SR University
- Vaagdevi College of Engineering
- Vaagdevi Engineering College
- Government Medical College, Warangal[59]
Schools
- Delhi Public School, Warangal
- Platinum Jubilee High School
- Srinivasa Ramanujan Concept School
- St. Gabriel's High School
Culture
The residents of the city are often referred as Warangalites.
Bhadrakali Temple lake is being developed into the largest first Geo-Bio-Diversity cultural park in the country, with promenades, historic caves, suspension bridges, natural trails, nesting ground and ecological reserves.[63][64]
The Ministry of Tourism awarded Warangal as the best heritage city, at the National Tourism Awards for the year 2014–2015.[65] This is the third time in a row for the city to get this award.[66]
Festivals
Festivals in the city include, a floral festival of Bathukamma being celebrated by women of the city, worshiping the goddess with different flowers for nine days.[67] The women carry their Bathukamma to the nearest temple of their locality, then they clap, sing and dance rhythmically around the Bathukamma.[68] Along with Bathukamma, Bonalu is also declared as a state festival on 15 June 2014.[69] Other festivals are, Sammakka Saralamma Jatara (Medaram Jatara), a popular religious congregation in the honour of Goddess at Medaram of Warangal district.
Cuisine
The cuisine of the city is mainly of Deccan dishes. Breakfast items include Chapati and Puri. Rice with a variety of curries including curd is consumed as the main meal.
Notable people
- Anandhi, film actress
- Tharun Bhascker, film director and actor
- Chakri, music director
- Chandrabose, lyricist
- Daasarathi, poet
- Rudrama Devi, the only woman to rule over Telugu region
- Manisha Eerabathini, playback singer
- Arjun Erigaisi, chess grandmaster
- Kothapalli Jayashankar, professor
- Manju Latha Kalanidhi journalist
- Nand Kishore, cricketer
- Nerella Venu Madhav, impressionist and ventriloquist
- Pothana, poet
- Chukka Ramaiah, educationist
- Kaloji Narayana Rao, poet
- P. V. Narasimha Rao, former Prime Minister of India
- Eesha Rebba, film actress
- Rudradeva (r. c. 1158-1195), the first Kakatiya king who ruled parts of the present-day Telangana and Andhra Pradesh
- Palkuriki Somanatha
- Sandeep Reddy Vanga, film director
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Further reading
- Wagoner, Phillip B.; Rice, John Henry (2001). "From Delhi to the Deccan: Newly Discovered Tughluq Monuments at Warangal-Sult̤ānpur and the Beginnings of Indo-Islamic Architecture in Southern India". Artibus Asiae. 61 (1): 77–117. JSTOR 3249963. (subscription required)
External links
- Warangal travel guide from Wikivoyage