Kumaram Bheem Asifabad district
| Kumaram Bheem Asifabad district | |
|---|---|
| District of Telangana | |
 Location of Kumaram Bheem Asifabad district in Telangana | |
| Country | India |
| State | Telangana |
| Headquarters | Asifabad |
| Tehsils | 15 |
| Government | |
| • District collector | Rajiv Gandhi Hanmanthu,IAS |
| • Assembly seats | Sirpur, Asifabad (ST) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4,300.16 km2 (1,660.30 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 592,831 |
| • Density | 140/km2 (360/sq mi) |
| Vehicle registration | TS 20 |
| Major highways | NH 63[1] |
| Website | Official website |
Komaram Bheem Asifabad is a district in the Indian state of Telangana.[2] It was a part of the Adilabad district prior to the re-organisation of districts in the state.[3]
History
Kumrambheem Asifabad is a tribal Area.It was the land of Telangana freedom fighters namely Kumrambheem, Konda Lakshman Bapuji.In 1905, it was a district which was later merged into the Adilabad district. In 1913, it was made as headquarters prior to the status being lost to Adilabad in 1941. It has since been renamed after Gond martyr Kumram Bheem.[4]
Geography
The district is spread over an area of 4,300 square kilometres (1,700 sq mi).[5] 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. Hills dominate the western part of the district and Pranhita river runs parallel to the east. Cotton and Paddy are the major crops grown in this area.
Demographics
As of the 2011 Census, the district has a population of 592,831 people.
Administrative divisions
This district has two revenue divisions; Asifabad and Kagaznagar and is sub-divided into 15 mandals.[5][6] prashant jeevan patil is the present collector of the district.[7] Present MLA of Asifabad Constituency is Kova Laxmi and Sirpur-T is Koneru Konappa
Mandals
| S.No. | Asifabad revenue division | Kagaznagar revenue division |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sirpur (U) | Bejjur |
| 2 | Lingapur | Penchicalpet |
| 3 | Jainoor | Kaghazngar |
| 4 | Tiryani | Koutala |
| 5 | Asifabad | Chintalamanepally |
| 6 | Kerameri | Dahegoan |
| 7 | Wankidi | Sirpur (T) |
| 8 | Rebbena |
Places of interest
- Savatula Gundam Waterfalls
- Kumrambheem Irrigational Project[ADA PROJECT ]
- Sirpur forest reserve.
- Kerameri ghats
- PALARAPUGUTTALU [VULTURE SPOT]
- TONKINI Hanuman temple Sirpur-T
- KADAMBA FOREST {[TIGER SPOT]}
- Sirpur Paper Mills Kagaznagar
- Gangapur Temple Rebbena Mandal
- Jodeghat village Kerameri Mandal
- Thrishul Pahad,Sirsilk Factory
- Easgaon Shiva Mallana Temple
See also
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 Asifabad district" (PDF). New Districts Formation Portal. 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.
- 1 2 "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.
- ↑ "K Chandrasekhar Rao appoints collectors for new districts". Deccan Chronicle. 11 October 2016. Retrieved 13 October 2016.