Karimagar is a city and district in Andhra Pradesh state of India.

History

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Karimnagar derives its name from Syed Karimuddin Quiladar, and is known as a centre for Vedic learning from ancient times. It was one of the capitals in the Nizam's rule and there are several famous people from this district. The river Godavari adds to the beauty of the place. Karimnagar is home to many tribes such as Gonds, Koyas, Chenchus all living in their own settlement and speaking their own dialects. The locals specialise in silver filigree work which is a very delicate form of metal craft.

Geography

The district covers an area of 11,823 sq. km. It is bounded on the north by Adilabad District, on the northeast by Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh states, on the south by Warangal District, on the southeast by Medak District, and on the east by Nizamabad District.

District demographics

• population (2001 census): 34.77 lakhs
  • male: 17.38 lakhs
  • female: 17.39 lakhs
  • urban: 6.79 lakhs
  • rural: 27.98 lakhs
• population growth (1991-2001): 14.47 %
• population density: 294 persons/sq.km.
• Literacy: 56 %
  • male: 67.86 %
  • female: 44.19 %
• Urbanisation: 20.55 %

Mandals

Tourism

Vemulavada
Kaleshwaram
Dharmapuri
Nagunur Fort
Manthani
Dhulikatta
Kondagattu
Raikal
Molangoor Quilla
Shivaram Wildlife Sanctuary
Elgandal Quila