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Telangana is a state in India that experienced major changes in its districts recently. In 2014, it was divided into 10 districts: Adilabad, Hyderabad, Khammam, Karimnagar, Mahbubnagar, Medak, Nalgonda, Nizamabad, Rangareddy and Warangal.
However, the government has recently announced an expansion of the districts to 31. This article will explore the old and new districts of Telangana and explain how they are different from one another.
The state of Telangana has been undergoing rapid development since its formation in 2014. It has seen a number of changes in its district divisions over the years. As a result of this growth and development, the government recently announced an expansion of Telangana’s district divisions from 10 to 31.
This article aims to discuss the differences between these old and new districts and explore what this expansion could mean for citizens living there.
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Old Districts in Telangana
Here is a list of the old districts in Telangana before the formation of new districts:
- Adilabad
- Hyderabad
- Karimnagar
- Khammam
- Mahabubnagar
- Medak
- Nalgonda
- Nizamabad
- Rangareddy
- Warangal
New Districts in Telangana
Telangana is a state located in southern India. In recent years, the state government has created several new districts to improve administration and governance. Here is a list of the new districts in Telangana along with the year of their formation:
- Yadadri Bhuvanagiri – 2016
- Mulugu – 2019
- Narayanpet – 2019
- Wanaparthy – 2016
- Jogulamba Gadwal – 2016
- Kamareddy – 2016
- Medchal Malkajgiri – 2016
- Nagarkurnool – 2016
- Peddapalli – 2016
- Sangareddy – 2016
- Siddipet – 2016
- Vikarabad – 2016
- Jangaon – 2016
- Jagtial – 2016
- Narayanpet – 2019
- Sircilla – 2016
- Jayashankar – 2016
- Mancheriyal
- Kothagudem
- Asifabad
- Suryapet
- Nirmal
- Mahabubabad
Note: Some of these districts were formed by dividing existing districts, while others were formed by merging existing districts.
Overview Of Telangana Districts
Telangana is a state in the south of India that was formed in 2014. It was created out of 10 districts from the former state of Andhra Pradesh.
The original 10 districts have since been divided up into 31 districts, which are now known as ‘old’ and ‘new’ Telangana districts. Old Telangana comprises of Adilabad, Hyderabad, Karimnagar, Khammam and Warangal, while new Telangana consists of Jagtial, Jangaon, Jayashankar Bhupalpally, Kamareddy, Mahabubnagar, Mancherial Medak, Mulugu Nagarkurnool Nirmal Peddapalli Rajanna Sircilla Sangareddy Siddipet Suryapet Vikarabad Wanaparthy Yadadri Bhuvanagiri.
All these 31 districts have their own unique characteristics and culture. In addition to this they also contain various historical sites and monuments that are worth exploring. The population of Telangana has grown considerably since its formation and it continues to be one of the most rapidly developing states in India.
With its vibrant culture and modern infrastructure, Telangana is an ideal destination for tourists who wish to explore the diversity and beauty of India.
Major Differences Between Old And New Districts
We are living in a new era of progress and growth – one that has brought with it the formation of several new districts in the state of Telangana. With these changes come several differences between the old and new districts, some of which we’ll explore here.
The most obvious difference is size; many of the newly formed districts are smaller than the original districts, meaning they offer fewer amenities and services to their citizens.
Additionally, some of their boundaries have changed, leading to both social and economic shifts within the region. For example, many local businesses have had to adjust their operations to accommodate for the new district lines.
These changes have also resulted in increased access to education and healthcare for those who live in these areas. With improved infrastructure and better services, communities have seen an increase in quality-of-life standards, making life more enjoyable for residents across Telangana’s districts.
Benefits Of The District Expansion
The expansion of the districts in Telangana has been a great boon for the state. It has made government services more accessible to local communities, as well as making it easier for local governments to provide those services.
With this expansion, citizens have seen improved access to education and healthcare facilities, as well as improved infrastructure such as roads, power, and water. All of these improvements have helped make life better for the people living in Telangana.
The district expansion has also increased economic activity in the region. By providing better access to resources and infrastructure, businesses are able to grow and create jobs in the area. This boosts the local economy and helps create a more prosperous future for everyone living in the state.
Overall, it’s clear that the district expansion in Telangana has been hugely beneficial.
List of Telangana Districts Old Names:
- Old Names of Adilabad: Adilabad derives its name from the erstwhile ruler of Bijapur, Mohammed Adil Shah
- Old Names of Wanaparthy: Derived its name from by a feudal ruler, Raja of Wanaparthy, Raja Rameshwar Rao II, who was a vassal of the Nizam of Hyderabad.
- Old Names of Jagityala: Jagtial town was established by moghal dynasty king Ibrahim Dhamsa. The fort was constructed with the help of two French Engineers, namely Mr.Jack & Mr.Tal, so the name of the town know at that time JACKTAL gradually it became Jagtial and in Telugu language they write it Jagityala
- Old Names of Suryapet: Previously known as Bhanupuri, later changed to Suryapet.
- Karimnagar Old Name: The present name of Khammam is derived its name after a local hill, which was called as ‘Stambhadri’. The town was called with different names starting with Stambhadri, Kambhadri, Kambham mettu, Khammam mettu and then finally as Khammam
- Old Names of Khammam: The present name of Khammam is said to have been derived from the name of the temple ‘Narsimhadri’, later ‘Stamba Sikhari’ and then it was termed as ‘Stambadhri’ which has an ancient temple of Narasimha Swamy on its top. This temple is believed to have been existing since Treta Yuga. The vertical rock under the temple is known as ‘KAMBA’ which literally means pillar. The name of the town Khammam has been derived from ‘Kambam Mettu’ to ‘ Kammammet’ or ‘Khammam Mettu’ to the present ‘Khammam city’. The district is also named as Khammam.
- Old Names of Mahabubnagar: This place was formerly known as “Rukmammapeta” and “Palamooru”. The name was changed to Mahabubnagar on 4th December 1890, in honor of Mir Mahbub Ali Khan Asaf Jah VI, the Nizam of Hyderabad (1869-1911 AD).
- Old Names of Medak: Qutub Shahis named it as Gulshanabad which means City of Gardens due to its luscious Greenery later it was called as Medak again.
- Old Names of Nalgonda: Its name is derived from two Telugu words Nalla (Black) & Konda (Hills) i.e. the Black Hills.
- Old Names of Nizamabad: Name derived from Nizam Governor. Nizam + Abad = Nizam, governor (of the empire) from Arabic, Abad means City.
- Old Names of Ranga Reddy: Originally named Hyderabad (Rural) district, it was renamed after Konda Venkata Ranga Reddy, a freedom fighter who fought for the independence of Telangana from the Nizams and who went on to become the deputy chief minister of Andhra Pradesh.
- Old Names of Warangal: The old name of this city is Orugallu. ‘Oru’ means one and ‘Kallu’ means stone. The entire city was carved in a single rock, hence the name Orukallu meaning ‘one rock’. The city was also called Ekasila nagaram(Single stone city).
In conclusion, Telangana is a large state with many districts. It has experienced rapid expansion in recent years, with the creation of new districts. These new districts have opened up economic opportunities and created infrastructure requirements for their development.
There are also implications for public services such as healthcare and education that need to be taken into account.
It’s clear that Telangana is set to continue its growth in the years to come and it will be interesting to see how this affects the population, economy and infrastructure of the state. With proper planning, these changes can lead to improvements in public services and quality of life for those living in Telangana.
Overall, the district expansion of Telangana has both positive and negative implications which will need to be weighed carefully. Nevertheless, it’s an exciting time for the state as it continues to expand and develop.
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HI Bro, can you please check the Karimnagar column in the List of Telangana Districts Old Names section: you have explained Khammam in it.