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Medak District Profile
Administrative Profile
Medak District was constituted on 11 October 2016 following the Government of Telangana's reorganisation of districts, carved out from the erstwhile combined Medak District. The district headquarters is Medak town (coordinates: 18.046°N, 78.263°E), situated approximately 100 km north-west of Hyderabad via National Highway 65. The district is bounded by Sangareddy District to the west and south-west, Kamareddy District to the north, Siddipet District to the east and Medchal- Malkajgiri District to the south.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| District Headquarters | Medak Town |
| Date of Formation | 11 October 2016 |
| Total Geographical Area | 2,786 sq.km |
| Revenue Divisions | 3 - Medak, Narsapur and Toopran |
| Revenue Mandals | 21 Mandals |
| Revenue Villages | 380 |
| Gram Panchayats | 492 |
| Total Population (Census 2011) | 7,67,428 |
| Male Population | 3,78,654 |
| Female Population | 3,88,774 |
| Sex Ratio | 1,027 females per 1,000 males |
| Population Density | 275 persons per sq.km |
| Urban Population | 58,854 (7.67%) |
| Rural Population | 7,08,574 (92.33%) |
| Literacy Rate | 56.12% (Male: 67.51%, Female: 45.15%) |
| Major Languages | Telugu (83.91%), Lambadi (8.42%), Urdu (6.44%) |
| Major Urban Centres | Medak, Narsapur, Toopran, Papannapet, Ramayampet |
| Principal Rivers | Manjeera River, Allair River, Haldi River, Pushpala Stream |
| Protected Area | Pocharam Wildlife Sanctuary (130 sq.km) |
Revenue Division & Mandal Structure
The district is organised into 3 Revenue Divisions comprising 21 Revenue Mandals, as detailed in the table below. All references in this document to mandal locations of heritage and tourism sites are based on this official structure.
| S no | Medak Division |
|---|---|
| 1 | Medak |
| 2 | Havelighanpur |
| 3 | Papannapet |
| 4 | Shankarampet-R |
| 5 | Nizampet |
| 6 | Ramayampet |
| 7 | Shankarampet-A |
| 8 | Tekmal |
| 9 | Alladurg |
| 10 | Regode |
| S no | Narsapur Division |
|---|---|
| Narsapur | |
| Kulcharam | |
| Kowdipally | |
| Shivampet | |
| Chilipched | |
| S no | Toopran Division |
| Toopran | |
| Chegunta | |
| Narsingi | |
| Yeldurthy | |
| Manoharabad | |
| Masaipet |
Connectivity and Accessibility Matrix
Medak District is well connected to Hyderabad by road via National Highway 65. A new railway line connecting Manoharabad to Siddipet was inaugurated on 3 October 2023, bringing rail connectivity to the district for the first time. The following matrix summarises key connectivity parameters relevant to tourism access:
| Route / Connection | Distance / Details | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad to Medak (NH-65) | ~110 km | Road (National Highway) |
| Hyderabad to Narsapur (NH-65 / SH-3) | ~70 km | Road |
| Hyderabad to Papannapet | ~100 km | Road |
| Nearest Railway Station (Manoharabad) | ~50 km from Medak | Indian Railways (Secunderabad–Siddipet DEMU) |
| Nearest Railway Station (Medak) | ~2 km from Medak | Indian Railways – SCR |
| Nearest Airport (RGIA, Hyderabad) | ~120–130 km from Medak | Air (Rajiv Gandhi International) |
| Medak to Pocharam Wildlife Sanctuary | ~15 km | Road |
| Medak to Edupayala Temple | ~19 km | Road (via Papannapet) |
| Medak to Kuchadri Temple | ~6 km | Road (Kuchanpally village) |