Medchal-Malkajgiri district

Medchal−Malkajgiri district is a district in the Indian state of Telangana. Shamirpet is the headquarter of the district.[2][3] It is the second most populous district with a population of 25 lakh and also 91.40% urbanized district in the state of Telangana, standing next only to Hyderabad district which has a population of 40 lakhs. The district shares boundaries with Hyderabad, Medak, Sangareddy, Y. Bhuvanagiri, Siddipet and Rangareddy districts.The most part of the district consist of Hyderabad City (GHMC)

Medchal–Malkajgiri district
District of Telangana
Location in Telangana
Country India
State Telangana
Established30 November 2016
HeadquartersShamirpet
Mandalas15
Government
 • District collectorSri V. Venkateswarlu, IAS
 • Parliament constituencies1 (Malkajgiri)
 • Assembly constituencies9

Medchal, Malkajgiri, Quthbullapur, Kukatpally,

Uppal,Lal Bahadur(L.B) Nagar,Secunderabad Cantt.
Area
 • Total1,084 km2 (419 sq mi)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total2,440,073
 • Density2,300/km2 (5,800/sq mi)
 • Urban
2,230,245 (91.40% Urbanized district)
Demographics
 • Literacy82.49
 • Sex ratio957
Time zoneUTC+05:30 (IST)
Vehicle registrationTS–08[1]
Major highwaysNH-44, NH-65, NH-163
Websitemedchal-malkajgiri.telangana.gov.in
Medchal – Malkajgiri District Revenue divisions

Geography

The district is spread over an area of 1,084 square kilometres (419 sq mi).It is situated 505 metres above sea level. The landmark consists of rocky terrain and monolithic rocks in the outskirts of the city.[4]

Demographics

As of 2011 census of India, the district is the second most populous district in the state with a population of 2,440,073.[4]

Administrative divisions

The district will have two revenue divisions of Keesara and Malkajgiri. They are sub-divided into 15 mandals.[3] Sri V. Venkateswarlu, IAS is the new collector of the district.

Mandals

The below table categorizes mandals into their respective revenue divisions in the district:[3]

#Malkajgiri revenue division#Keesara revenue division
1 Alwal 1 Ghatkesar
2 Bachupally 2 Kapra
3Balanagar3Keesara
4Dundigal Gandimaisamma4Medchal
5 Kukatpally 5 Medipally
6Malkajgiri6Shamirpet
7Quthbullapur7 Uppal
8 Muduchintalpalli

See also

References
  1. "Telangana New Districts Names 2016 Pdf TS 31 Districts List". Timesalert.com. 11 October 2016. Retrieved 11 October 2016.
  2. "ఘనంగా ఆవిర్భావ సంబురాలు". Retrieved 12 October 2017.
  3. "Medchal−Malkajgiri district" (PDF). New Districts Formation Portal. Government of Telangana. Archived from the original (PDF) on 30 November 2016. Retrieved 23 March 2017.
  4. "Medchal-Malkajgiri district" (PDF). Official website of Medchal district. Retrieved 20 March 2017.
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