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| Settlement type | District of Telangana |
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Kumuram Bheem district is a district in the Indian state of Telangana. The town of Asifabad is its district headquarters.[1] It is named after Gond martyr Komaram Bheem. It was earlier part of Adilabad district and it became a new district in 2016.[2].The district share boundaries with Adilabad, Nirmal, Mancherial districts and with the state boundary of Maharashtra.
History
Earlier Kumuram Bheem district was just known as Asifabad district. It was ruled by many dynasties like the Kakatiyas, Mauryas, Satavahanas, Chalukyas, Qutub Shahis & Asaf Jahis. In 1905, it was carved as a district but was later merged into the Adilabad district. In 1913, it was made as headquarters of the district prior to the status being lost to Adilabad in 1941. It was again carved from Adilabad district in 2016.[2] It has been renamed after Gond martyr Komaram Bheem since 2016.[3]
Geography
The district is spread over an area of Template:Convert.[4] Hills dominate the western part of the district and Pranhita river runs parallel to the east.
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. Cotton and Paddy are the major crops grown in this area.
Demographics
Template:Pie chart As of the 2011 Census, the district has a population of 515,812 people, with 998 females for every 1000 males.[5] Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 15.82% and 25.91% of the population respectively.[6]
At the time of the 2011 census, 38.10% of the population spoke Telugu, 28.01% Marathi, 12.48% Gondi, 7.28% Urdu, 3.59% Lambadi, 3.05% Kolami, 2.55% Koya and 1.46% Hindi as their first language.[7]
Divisions
This district has two revenue divisions; Asifabad and Kagaznagar and is sub-divided into 15 mandals.[4][8] Present MLA of Asifabad constituency is Athram Sakku and Sirpur-T is Koneru Konappa.
Mandals
| S.No. | Asifabad revenue division | Kagaznagar revenue division |
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| 1 | Wankidi | Bejjur |
| 2 | Lingapur | Penchicalpet |
| 3 | Jainoor | Kagaznagar |
| 4 | Tiryani | Kouthala |
| 5 | Asifabad | Chintalamanepally |
| 6 | Kerameri | Dahegoan |
| 7 | Sirpur (U) | Sirpur (T) |
| 8 | Rebbena |
Notable people
- Konda Laxman Bapuji, freedom fighter
- Koneru Konappa, MLA Sirpur
Places of interest
- Gangapur temple, Rebbena
- Jodeghat, Kerameri
- Kadamba forest reserve, a tiger reserve
- Kerameri ghats
- Komaram Bheem irrigational project
- Palarapuguttalu, a vulture reserve
- Savatula Gundam Waterfalls
- Shiva Mallana temple
- Shivakeshava temple, Wankidi
- Sirpur forest reserve
- Thrishul Pahad
- Tonkini Hanuman temple, Sirpur-T
- Vattivaagu project
See also
References
- ↑ Names of 6 new districts changed. The Hindu(22 October 2016). Retrieved 4 November 2016.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Komaram Bheem district. New Districts Formation Portal. Retrieved 11 October 2016.
- ↑ Asifabad to become a district again after 75 years. The Hindu(8 October 2016). Retrieved 8 October 2016.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 New districts. Andhra Jyothy.com(8 October 2016). Retrieved 8 October 2016.
- ↑ Komaram Bheem Asifabad district, Telangana state. www.gloriousindia.com. Retrieved 2021-06-04.
- ↑ Demography | Kumuram Bheem Asifabad District | India. Retrieved 2021-06-04.
- ↑ 2011 Census of India, Population By Mother Tongue
- ↑ Clipping of Andhra Jyothy Telugu Daily – Hyderabad. Andhra Jyothy. Retrieved 8 October 2016.