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Karimnagar (
Telugu: కరీంనగర్,
Urdu:
کریم نگر ضلع), is a city and a
Municipal Corporation in
Karimnagar district in the state of
Andhra Pradesh,
India.
[1] As of 2010 it is the
Fourth most populous city in the Telangana region and twelfth most populous city in Andhra Pradesh.
[2][3] Also, it is one of the top 160 cities in the country.
[4] It is the administrative headquarters of
Karimnagar District. It is located on the banks of Manair river, a tributary of the
Godavari river. Karimnagar is situated 162 kilometres (101 mi) north of Hyderabad, the capital city of Andhra Pradesh.
[5] It is a major business center. And it is emerging as a major educational hub with Satavahana University, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU), two medical colleges, thirteen engineering colleges, a veterinary science college, a pharmacy college and 6 B.Ed colleges. In addition, it is home to Sri Raja Rajeshwara Govt. Degree College.
[edit] History
Karimnagar Satellite image on the banks of Manair Reservoir
Karimnagar's early history is dominated by the famous kingdoms of Satavahanas & Kakatiyas. Koti Lingala in Karimnagar was the first capital of the Sathavahanas before Dharanikota. Excavations at Koti Lingala revealed coinage of Simukha, a Satavahana emperor.
Karimnagar was originally called Kareem Nagar, deriving its name from Syed Kareemullah Shah Saheb Quadri.
It was one of the regional capitals during the rule of the
Nizam.
[6][7][8]There are many historical monuments are there such as Tower circle,Kaman circle and Elgandal Fort which is 12 km away from karimnagar Town.
Several famous people such as
P.V. Narasimha Rao, former
Prime Minister of India, and Dr.
C. Narayana Reddy, Renowned Poet, Vemulawada Bheema Kavi, Paidi Jairaj
Dadasaheb Phalke Award winner hail from Karimnagar. The town is known for its hospitality and well behaved, hardworking people. Karimnagar is famous for silver
filigree work, a very delicate form of metal craft. Karimnagar is the fastest growing city in Telangana region, and has a lot of potential to become a major city in near future.
[edit] Geography
Karimnagar is located at
18°26′N 79°09′E / 18.43°N 79.15°E / 18.43; 79.15.
[9] It has an average elevation of 265 metres above sea level (869 feet).
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[edit] Demographics
| [show]Karimnagar Population |
|---|
| Census | Pop. | | %± |
|---|
| 1991 | 148,583 | | — |
| 2001 | 205,653 | | 38.4% |
| Est. 2010 | 266,748 | | 29.7% |
| World Gazetteer[11] |
As of 2010 India
census Estimation,
[12] Karimnagar city had a population of 2,66,748. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49% has an average literacy rate of 76%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 82%, and female literacy is 69%. In Karimnagar, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.
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The majority of people in Karimnagar are Hindus. But there is also a significant impact of Muslim rulers, who ruled this region before Indian independence. The percentages of religions followed here are Hindus 80%, Muslims 15%, Christian 4% and Sikh 1% . Across Karimnagar, there are several Hindu Temples, Mosques, Churches, and Gurudwaras. People belonging to every religion respect each other and co-exist with peace and happiness.
[edit] Civic Administration
The city of Karimnagar is run by the Karimnagar Municipal Corporation.
[14] The Municipality of Karimnagar was upgraded to corporation in the year 2005. Few thousands of people in city reside outside corporation limits. Many areas on outskirts are yet to be merged into corporation limits. The total population of the whole city (along with Karimnagar Sub-Urban and Karimnagar Rural) is around 3,30,000. The Municipal Corporation consists of members elected from the wards of the city. The Mayor and Deputy Mayor are elected by the members among themselves. A Municipal Commissioner, who is from the Indian Administrative Service is appointed to head the administrative staff of the Municipal Corporation, implement the decisions of the Corporation and prepare its annual budget.
[edit] Climate
Beautiful scenary at LMD Reservoir
Karimnagar experiences dry inland climatic conditions which hot summers and cool winters.
[15] The region gets some amount of rainfall from the South West monsoon. Summer season is extremely hot and it is not advisable to visit during this time. Temperatures reduce with the onset of the monsoons and winter season is generally cool. The best time to visit the place is from November to February. Summer season starts in March and can continue till early June. During this period temperatures range from a minimum of 27°C and can rise up to a maximum of 39°C. The highest recorded temperature in the areas is around 44°C. Nights are much cooler and the humidity is around 50%. Monsoon season experiences certain amount of rainfall. The place gets most of its rainfall from June to September. October and November also experiences certain amount of rainfall from the North East Monsoon. Visiting during this time is possible and the day temperatures average around 30°C for the most part. Winter season starts in December and lasts till February. Temperatures are much cooler and this is the best time to visit the place. Temperatures range from a minimum of 20°C and can rise up to around 35°C.
[edit] Culture and cuisine
Batukamma festival at karimnagar
Sakinalu-Made during sankranti festval
[edit] Culture
Telugu is the language spoken by the majority in Karimnagar. Both traditional attire like
Saree,
Dhoti and modern dress styles are worn.
[edit] Festivals
Major Hindu festivals such as
Ugadi,
Sri Ramanavami,
Vinayaka Chavithi,
Holi,
Sri Krishna Janmashtami,
Bathukamma,
Dasara,
Deepavali,
Sankranti and
Maha Sivaratri are celebrated here with zeal and vigour.
Muslims celebrate
Eid-ul-Fitr,
Eid al-Adha,
Ramadan(ninth month of the Islamic calendar),
Laylat al-Qadr(Shab-e-Qadr),
Isra and Mi'raj(Shab-e-Meraj), Shab-e-barat(
Mid-Sha'ban), Milad-un-Nabi(
Mawlid) and
Muharram(
Day of Ashura) with great pomp and ceremony. And Christians celebrate
Christmas and
Good Friday.
Bathukamma is the biggest cultural festival in Telangana region of Andhra Pradesh. In many cities around the world also, Bathukamma panduga is celebrated with lot of gusto by Telugu communities and Telangana people.
[edit] Cuisine
Sakinalu is one of the many traditional snacks made in Karimnagar.
[16]Usually, they are made for
Sankranti festival. They are made with rice flour and sesame seeds, and fried in oil.
Sarvapindi is the another traditional snack native to Telangana region of Andhra Pradesh.
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[edit] Transport
The APSRTC Garuda,
[18] connects Karimnagar with neighboring cities.
Karimnagar town is located 162 kilometres from
Hyderabad, 70 kilometres from
Warangal and 150 kilometres from
Nizamabad. APSRTC (Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation), has a Zonal headquarters (covering Adilabad, Nizamabad, Warangal, Khammam, and Karimnagar Districts) in Karimnagar.
[19] It has one of the busiest bus stations in India with over 2500 buses passing by every day.
As Karimnagar is not served fully by Rail. So, most of the commuters in city use buses to travel to distant places. APSRTC operates buses from Karimnagar to several places like Hyderabad/Secunderabad (served by 300 buses every day including Volvo coaches), Adilabad, Nizamabad, Warangal, Khammam, Nalgonda, Vijayawada, Vishakapatnam, Guntur, Piduguralla, Ongole, Kandukur, Kavali, Nellore, Puttaparthi & Tirupathi, in Andhra Pradesh. Mumbai, Bhiwandi, Shirdi, Chandrapur, Gadhchiroli, Gondia, Ramtek & Ahiri in Maharashtra State and Bangalore (served by Volvo Coach) in Karnataka State.
A Goods train halts at Karimnagar railway station
Karimnagar town is connected by a single broad gauge railway line with the Main Line (North-South or New Delhi-Chennai) at Peddapalli (35 kilometres) to the northeast and Jagityal (48 kilometres) to the northwest. A daily passenger train (Jagityal-Sirpur, Push Pull Passenger-Up/Down) and a Bi-weekly train (Jagityal-Vijayawada) on every Tuesday and Friday passes through Karimnagar station. Karimnagar railway station generates good revenues to Indian Railways in terms of freight transport and it is one among very few stations in India which handles Granite. The nearest major railway junction is Kazipet Junction which has 147 trains passing through, including super fast trains such as the AP express and Rajadhani express.
Karimnagar-jagityal railway line set up a national record in goods/freight movement in India in this stretch stood up at first position in 2009.
As planned by railways if proposed railway lines construction completes, Karimnagar junction will be a biggest junction in south india connecting East-west and south-north regions of the country .
There is an airport at Basant nagar Kesoram cement factory at Ramagundam which is about 50 km from Karimnagar City. It was used when the Government of India was operating Vayudoot airlines a subsidiary of Air India and Indian Airlines. After the closure of Vayudoot, it has not been regular use. As of 2010
[update], it is only used for landing of any VVIP's flights or for emergency landing of flights.
[20]The nearest international airport is
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport located 162 km away from Karimnagar. The Andhra Pradesh state government is planning to develop this airport as a part of developing a second airport in Telangana region.
[edit] Direction Compass
 | Nanded, Aurangabad, Nashik, Surat, Vadodara, Ahmedabad | Ramagundam, Adilabad, Nagpur, Bhopal, Agra, New Delhi | Raipur, Ranchi, Bhubaneshwar, Kolkatta | |
| Nizamabad, Pune, Mumbai |  | Rajahmundry, Kakinada, Vishakapatnam, Vizianagaram, Srikakulam |
 Karimnagar  |
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| Medak, Sangareddy, Bidar, Solapur, Gulbarga, Bijapur, Belgaum, Hubli, Goa | Nalgonda, Hyderabad, Kadapa, Anantapur, Bengaluru, Tirupati, Chittoor | Warangal, Vijayawada, Eluru, Guntur, Nellore, Chennai |
[edit] Tourism
Lower Manair Dam in Karimnagar
Karimnagar has a lot on its plate to offer different tourists as the places worth visiting here are diverse in nature. The most prominent ones are discussed below.
[edit] Elgandal Fort
It is situated on the banks of the Manair River amidst palm groves at a distance of 10kms from Karimnagar on the kamareddy road. This place is historically important because five important dynasties ruled over this place. The antiquities of the place worth mentioning are a fort on a hill, Brindavan tank on the outside of the Eastern Gateway of the fort made by Zafar-ud-Doula in 1754 A.D. minarets that oscillate when shaken and tombs of the Muslim saints like Syed Shah Munawar Quadri Saheb, Doola Shah Saheb, Syed Maroof Saheb, Shah Talib Bismilla Saheb and Vali Hyder Saheb. There is also a Do Minar out side of the fort near the High School which one can climb through inside of the minarets.
[edit] Ujwala Park
Ujwala Park is one among the tourist places in Karimnagar. This was inaugurated in the year 2001. Ujwala Park has an excellent atmosphere and is a much-visited site by tourists in the city.
[edit] Lower Manair Reservoir
Lower Manair Reservoir work started in 1974 and it was completed in 1985. It is a huge construction much visited by tourists. The water of this reservoir rises to great heights during monsoon season.
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[edit] People
- P.V. Narasimha Rao (1921–2004), Prime Minister of India
- C. Narayanareddy, poet and writer
- Sudheendra Chilappagari[22], Entrepreneur,Engineer,Evangelist.Founder of Pencilcoders[23] and Melango Labs[24].
- Paidi Jairaj, actor, director and producer
- Anabheri Prabhakar Rao, martyr
- Singireddy Bhoopathi Reddy, Martyr, Died fighting against the razakars
- Sribhashyam Vijayasarathi, poet and writer Kulapathi, Sarvavaidika Samsthanam, Yagna Varaha swamy temple.
- Thota Vaikuntam, Artist, Painter
- Bonala Vijaya Raghunandan Rao, Late Captain veera Chakra Recieveer
[edit] Economy
NTPC Ramagundam,Karimnagar.
Switchyard of NTPC Ltd.,Ramagundam.
There are 5806 small scale industries in the district as on 31-03-2006. The bulk of the industries is based on agriculture, engineering, forest and mineral sectors and animal husbandry providing employment of about 42619 people. These units are mostly consisting of rice mills, saw, oil, dhall and other grain mills, seed and other processing mills. Some important small sector industries are of general jobbing and engineering, , manufacture of paper and tiles, stone dressing and crushing, cement concrete pipes, repairing of motor vehicles etc. The major industries in the district are National Thermal Power Corporation, at Ramagundam Singareni Collories at Godavarihani,Nizam Sugar factory at Mutyampet.
[edit] Industries
[edit] National Thermal Power Corporation
NTPC Ramagundam, a part of National Thermal Power Corporation, is a 2600 MW Power station situated at Ramagundam in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. It is the current largest power station in South India. It is the first ISO 14001 certified "Super Thermal Power Station" in India.
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This Navaratna Public sector undertaking has completed 25 years of service. The Corporation during this period grew to be a front runner in the Indian Power Sector and is ranked as the 6th largest Power Generator in the world, with an installed capacity of 19,435 MW.
[edit] Singareni Collories Company Limited
The Company's accredited function is to explore and exploit the coal deposits in the Godavari valley coalfield, which is the only repository of coal in South India. Mining activities of SCCL are presently spread over four districts of Andhra Pradesh Viz. Adilabad, Karimnagar, Khammam and Warangal.
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[edit] Kesoram Cement Factory
Kesoram Cement is one of the Birla group of companies.It was incorated in 1967. The plant is one of the biggest in south India and can produce cement with a capacity of 2500 metric tones per day.
[27] The technical objectives of the company are to develop indigenous technology and integrate foreign technology wherever necessary.
[edit] Granite Industry
Karimnagar district is known throughout the world for its popular Tan Brown and Maple Red variety of granite. The granite from Karimnagar district in general and Odyaram village in particular was used extensively by China during the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Ever since, China has been using granite from Karimnagar district. It has become a popular brand the world over and all the Asian countries, including Japan, have started using the granite for various projects. Several countries began using the granite because of its cheap cost and superior quality. In Karimnagar district, there are over 600 stone quarries spread over several mandals such as Karimnagar, Manakondur, Mallial, Kesavapatnam etc. However, the popular quarries, which have a sway in the global market, number around 20. Every month about 10,000 to 12,000 cubic meters of granite stones are being exported to China and other countries. Each cubic metre of granite costs around Rs. 12,000 to Rs. 15,000. Every year, the granite stone business turnover crosses over Rs. 500 crore in the district. It has also become a good source of income for the railways, which has constructed special platforms for transportation of granite from Karimnagar, Gangadhara and Uppal railway stations in the district to Kakinada and Chennai ports for export to China. The stone are exported to China where they are polished and then marketed to Japan and other Asian countries. The cranes deployed for lifting of huge blocks of granite at the railway stations were also earning lakhs of rupees. Besides, it is also providing employment to several labourers and others.
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[edit] Education and sports
Karimnagar is a major education centre in North-western Andhra Pradesh. Karimnagar has produced many renowned intellectuals, politicians, poets and technologists over several decades.
P.V. Narasimha Rao, former Indian Prime Minister is one among them. Many software techies who were born and educated in Karimnagar have migrated to major metropolitans in India and across the globe. A major population of Urdu speaking Indians working in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain,USA,UK,Australia,Canada,Dubai,Singapore,Sweden,Denmark and rest of Europe as well and many more countries of the World are from Karimnagar.
Karimnagar has the following Universities and Colleges.
[edit] Universities
- Sathavahana University,Karimnagar
- Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University,Nachupally,Karimnagar
- National Academy of Construction (NAC) has established its one regional centre at Jagtial in Karimnagar district.[29]
[edit] Government Degree and PG Colleges
- Satavahana PG College, LMD, Karimnagar
- SRR Govt Degree College, Karimnagar (Accredited by NAAC B++ Grade)
- Govt Degree & PG College for Women, Kashmeergadda, Karimnagar (Accredited by NAAC B+ Grade)
- Govt Degree College,Gambhiraopet mandal
[edit] Top Private Degree and PG Colleges
- CVM College of Pharmacy
- KIMS Colleges
- S R R Government Arts & Science College
- Shivani Degree College
- Jagruthi Degree College
- Vani Degree College
- S.E.S. Degree & Law College
- Vaninikethan Degree & PG College
- Apoorva degree college, Mukarampura, Karimnagar
- Shivani Degree & PG college
- SRM Degree & PG College
- Jaya Sree Degree college
- Vivekananda Post Graduate Centre
- Alpores Degree College(Women's)
| - Government Degree College for Women,
- Jagruti Degree College
- Vivekananda Degree & P.G. College
- Masters Degree College,
- SRM Degree College
- Sri Vidyanikethan (SV) Women's Degree College,
- Vaageshwari Degree College
- Vani Sri Degree Collge
- Sree Chaithanya Degree College
- Sree chaitanya Institute of Management and Sciences
- Vivekananda Institute of tech & Science
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[edit] Medical,Pharmacy and Nursing Colleges
CAIMS Medical college in Karimnagar
- Chalmeda Ananda Rao Institute of Medical Sciences, Karimnagar.
- CVM College of Pharmacy, Velichala, Kothapally (via), Karimnagar.[1]
- Pratima Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), Nagunoor, Karimnagar.
- Prathima College of Nursing, Karimnagar.
- S.R.R College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Valbhapoor (V), Elkaturti (M), Karimnagar.
- Sai Institute of Health Sciences (BPT & MLT), Karimnagar.
- Santosh College of Nursing, Karimnagar.
- Sivani School of Nursing, Karimnagar.
- Sree Balaji College of Pharmacy,Choppadandi(V),Choppadandi(M),Karimnagar.
- Sree Chaitanya Institute of pharmaceuticals sciences.
- SRM Institute of Medical Sciences and Technology, Karimnagar.
- Trinity college of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Karimnagar.
- Vaageswari Ayurvedic College,Ramakrishna colony(V),Thimmapur(M),Karimnagar.
- Vageshwari College of Pharmacy,Ramakrishna colony(V),Thimmapur(M),Karimnagar.
- Vaageswari Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences,Ramakrishna colony(V),Thimmapur(M),Karimnagar.
[edit] Engineering Colleges
- (JITS-I)Jyothishmathi Institute of Technology and Science, Karimnagar.
- (JITS-II)Jyothishmathi Institute of Technological and Sciences, Karimnagar.
- Sree Chaithanya College of Engineering(I) and Technology, Karimnagar.
- Sree Chaithanya College of Engineering(II) and Technology, Karimnagar.
Beautiful view of VITS Engineering college in Karimnagar
- (VITS-I)Vivekananda Institute of Technology & Science, Karimnagar.[30]
- (VITS-SET)Vivekananda Institute of Technology & Science (VITS - School of Engineering & Technology), Karimnagar.
- (VITS-WEC)VITS Women's Engineering College, Bommakal, Karimnagar.
- Vaageswari College of Engineering, Karimnagar.
- Vaageswari Engineering College, Karimnagar.
- Vaageswari Institute of management sciences, Karimnagar.
- Vaageswari Institute of computer sciences, Karimnagar.[31]
- Nigama Engineering College, Karimnagar
- Sahaja Engineering College, Karimnagar
- Trinity Engineering college, Karimnagar
[edit] Sports and Stadiums
Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Stadium in Karimnagar
Indoor Stadium in Karimnagar
The city has hosted several national and international level sporting events for various sports.
- B.R. Ambedkar Stadium
- Indoor Stadium
- Swimming Pool
- Regional Sports School
- Water Sports Academy
- Police Parade Ground
- SRR college ground
[edit] Print Media
[edit] Software Companies
Karimnagar is also a budding home of IT Products and Startups.
- Blu-Ray Technologies,Pariwaar Bakery Building,Near Geetha Bavan, Karimnagar.[34]
- Pencilcoders Informatics Pvt. Ltd.,Near. Sai Krishna Theatre , Bhagath Nagar, Karimnagar.[35]
- Melango Labs Inc. , Bhagath Nagar , Karimanagar[36]
[edit] Multiplex
Pratima Multiplex at Karimnagar
Prathima Multiplex is one of the multiplexes in Karimnagar. It houses a three-star hotel. It also has two restaurants, 24-hour coffee shop, bars, banquet halls, and a gaming zone including bowling alley and computer games.
The Prathima multiplex is stated to the first of its kind in the State attached with a three-star hotel. Incidentally, this is the first multiplex in the State after Hyderabad city.
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Swetha four-star hotel. It includes a restaurant, coffee shop, bar, banquet hall .
Hotel kalpana is one of the oldest hotel in karimnagar.Hotel kalpana established in 1972.Hotel kalpana shifted to new building in 2000. It includes a family restaurant, udipi fast food centre,bar,lodge,bakery,sweet house and banquet hall.
[edit] Healthcare
Apollo Reach Hospitals,Karimnagar
Karimnagar has evolved into a major health centre in the last two decades because it is centrally located to all the talukas like Jagityal, Sircilla, Ramagundam,kodimyal- cheppial, Manthani, Huzurabad, Jammikunta, Husnabad, Choppadandi, Malyal and Gangadhara. Patients come from all over the district. Government Civil Hospital played a pivotal role in treating the patients.
The major hospitals in the Karimnagar are:
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- Sivarama Hospital
- Aryan Care and Cure Hospital, Near Raja Delux Theator.
- Apollo Reach Hospital, Subash Nagar, Near Railway Station.
- Sahara Hospitals.
- Nature Cure Health Centers, Bommakal.
- Rekurthy Eye Hospital.
- Chalmeda Anand Rao Hospital.
- Prathima Institute of Medical Sciences.
- Government Hospital.
