KARIMNAGAR DISTRICT TELANGANA
KARIMNAGER is a town and a Municipal Corporation in in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. It is the administrative headquarters of Karimnagar District. It is located on the banks of Maneru river, a tributary of the Godavari river. Karimnagar is situated 162 km north of Hyderabad, the capital city of Andhra Pradesh. 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, eight 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 is a town and a Municipal Corporation in Karimnagar district in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. It is the administrative headquarters of Karimnagar District. It is located on the banks of Maneru river, a tributary of the Godavari river. Karimnagar is situated 162 km north of Hyderabad, the capital city of Andhra Pradesh. 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, eight 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.
HISTORY
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 Karimullah Shah Saheb Quadri. It was one of the regional capitals during the rule of the Nizams. Several famous people such as P.V. Narasimha Rao, former Prime Minister of India, and Dr. C. Narayana Reddy, Renowned Poet, hail from Karimnagar. The town is known for its hospitality and well behaved, hardworking people. It is one of the safest cities in Andhra Pradesh. It does not have any anti social elements like rowdies, goondas and factionists as in other cities. Karimnagar is famous for silver filigree work, a very delicate form of metal craft. Karimnagar is the fastest growing town in telengana region, and has a lot of potential to become one of the metropoliton cities in
GEOGRAPHY
Karimnagar is located at 18°26'N 79°09'E / 18.43°N 79.15°E / 18.43; 79.15 . It has an average elevation of 265 meters (869 feet
DEMOGRAPHICS
As of 2001 India census, Karimnagar town had a population of 2,89,375. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Karimnagar 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. At the time of this writing (2007) Karimnagar town's population is around 5,50,000
CULTURE
A majority of population in Karimnagar practice Hindu religion. But there is also a significant impact of Muslim rulers, who ruled this region before Indian independence. The percentages of religions followed here are Hindu 80%, Muslim 15%, Christian 4% and Sikh 1% . Across Karimnagar, there are several Hindu temples, mosques, churches, and gurudwars. People belonging to every religion respect each other and co-exist with peace and happiness.
EDUCATION
Primary Schools
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Up Primary Schools
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High School
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Hr Secondary School
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2585
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1021
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1153
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2
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Karimnagar has the following Universities and Colleges
Universities
- Sathavahana University , Karimnagar
- Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University , Nachupally , Karimnagar
Govt. Degree & PG Colleges
- Satavahana PG College, LMD, Karimnagar
- SRR Govt Degree College, Karimnagar
- Govt Degree & PG College for Women, Kashmeergadda, Karimnagar
Private Degree & PG Colleges
- Kiran Engineering College
- Sree Chaithanya Degree College
- S.E.S. Degree & Law College
- Vivekananda Educational Societies
- KIMS Colleges
- Vaninikethan Degree & PG College
- Sri Vaishnavi Degree College
- Manair Educational Institutions
- Apoorva degree college, Mukarampura, Karimnagar
- Shivani Degree & PG college
- SRM Degree College
Medical, Pharmacy and Nursing Colleges
- Pratima Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), Nagunoor
- Chalmeda Ananda Rao Institute of Medical Sciences (CAIMS)
- S.R.R COLLEGE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES, VALBHAPOOR (V), ELKATHURTHI (M), KARIMNAGAR
- Vageshwari College of Pharmacy, Nusthulapur, Karimnagar
- Santhosh Nursing School, Vidyanagar, Karimnagar
- Sai Institute of Health Sciences (BPT & MLT), Karimnagar
- Trinity college of Pharmaceutical Sciences
- CVM Pharmacy College, Velichala, Kothapally (via), Karimnagar
Engineering Colleges
- (JITS-1)Jyothishmathi Institute of Technology and Science, Nusthulapoor, Karimnagar
- (JITS-2)Jyothishmathi Institute of Technological and Sciences, Ramakrishna colony, Karimnagar
- Sree Chaithanya College of Engineering(1 & 2) and Technology, Karimnagar
- (VITS-1)Vivekananda College of Engineering and Technology, Karimnagar
- (VITS-2)Vivekananda College of Engineering and Technology, Karimnagar
- (VITS-3)Vivekananda Women's Engineering College, Bommakal, Karimnagar
- Kamala Institute of Technology, Singapur, Karimnagar
- Vageswari College of Engineeing, Karimnagar
- Mother Theresa Engineering College, Pedda Bonkur, Karimnagar
- Dr. VRK College of Engineering, Jagtial, Karimnagar
- Dr. VRK College of Engineering, Jagtial, Karimnagar
- JNTU Engineering College, Kondagattu, Karimnagar
- Nigama Engineering College, Mogdumpur, Karimnagar
- Sahaja Engineering College, Rekurthy, Karimnagar
BEd Colleges
- Crescent College of Education, Mukarrampura Karimnagar
Polytechnic Colleges
- Govt Polytechnic, Agraharam, Karimnagar
- Govt Women's Polytechnic, KarimnagaR
EMPLOYMENT
EMPLOYEE CENSUS AS PER 2006
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23718
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WATER
Rainfall June to May 2007-08
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Vemulawada - Rajarajeshawara Temple : Located 38 kms from Karimnagar, at Vemulawada is the famous temple dedicated to Lord Rajarajeshwara swamy which draws pilgrims from far. Built by Chaluka Kings between the 750 A.D. & 975 A.D., the complex houses several temples dedicated to deities like Sri Rama, Lakshmana, Goddess Lakshmi, Ganapathy and Lord Padmanabha Swamy. Another interesting temple is dedicated to Lord Bhimeshwara.
There are a number of open galleries in the complex that are worth seeing; especially the Mirror gallery (Addala Mantapa) and a corridor with a number of Shiva idols. The tank at the temple, called Dhrama Kundam, by itself is a place of tourist interest since it's believed that the water has curative properties. Pilgrims first bathe in this tank & then proceed for darshan..
Dharmapuri
On the banks of River Godavari, 78 Kms from Karimnagar, is the 15th century temple town of Dharmapuri. According to the legend king Bali Verma performed the Dharma Devta Yagna. He wanted all his people to follow and live according to Dharma.
Hence this village got its name as Dharmapuri. It was an ancient seat of learning languages, literature, dance and music. Among the prominent temples in the town are the 13th century Sri Lakshmi Narsimha Swamy temple, Sri Venkateshwara Swamy temple, Sri Ramallingeshwara Swamy temple where Shiva & Vishnu temples exist side by side. River Godavari adds to the scenic splendor .
Nagunur Fort: This fort ramparts were once alive with the sounds of a bustling town and people of the Kakatiya Empire. The fort is testimony to the imperial powers of the Kakatiyas. It was one of the most important forts of the emerging Kakatiya empire and contains ruins of a cluster of Kalyana & Kakathiya temples.
The pillars and galleries around the Shiva temple here are worth seeing. The most important temple in the complex is the Shiva temple which has three shrines. The main entrance to the temple is on the northern side and the three shrines face the other three directions.
The beams of the temple have sculptured images of musicians playing on Mridangam and other instruments. Panels are carved with visuals of dancers in graceful poses. The village of Nagunur is just about 8 kms from Karimnagar Town.
Manthani Travel Information: Manthani, 70 Kms from Karimnagar is situated on the banks of river Godavari. This is a very ancient center of Vedic learning and even today there are many scholars well versed in Vedas & Sastras.
Among several temples situated here the important ones are of Lord Saileshwara, Laxminarayana Swamy, Omkeshwara Swamy & Mahalaxmi. It is also a main centre for Jainism & Buddhism
Dhulikatta Travel Information: 20 Kms from Karimnagar is Dhulikatta an important Buddhist spot visited by monks from all over the world. Many Buddhist stupas of the Satavahana period are found here. The 3 day Satavahana festival in conducted in the month of January every year
Kondagattu Travel Information: About 35Kms from Karimnagar is this breathtaking temple of Lord Anjaneya Swamy. Situated amidst hills, valleys & water springs Kondagattu is blessed by nature and very scenic. According to the folklore, the temple was constructed by a cowherd some 300 years ago. The present day temple has been built 160 years ago by Krishna Rao Deshmukh. It is believed that if a women offers puja for 40 days at this temple then she will be blessed with a child.
Apart from the temple, the fort of Kondalaraya and Bojjapotana caves is worth seeing at Kondagattu.
Raikal Travel Information: Located 75Kms from Karimnagar the ancient temple of Kesavanatha Swamy is situated here. Built in the 11th century A. D. by the Kakatiyas the temple has beautiful sculptures. Another interesting temple is that of Panchamukhalingeshwara Swamy (Lord Shiva wit five faces) which is believed to be one of the only two existing, the other being at Kasi.
Besides there is a temple of Bhimanna in whose honor an annual Jatra is held for 3 days during January - February.
Molangoor Quilla: 30 Kms from Karimnagar, strategically located on summit of a big isolated granite hill, this for was built by the Kakathiyas. The ruins of palaces, garrisons, stables and other structures stand as mute witnesses to the velour and pride of the fort.
Shivaram Wildlife Sanctuary: Located 10 Kms Manthani, 80 Kms from Karimnagar & 50 Kms from Mancherial is the Shivaram wildlife sanctuary. This 37 sq.Kms riverine forest mixed with teak & terminalia is home to Marsh Crocodiles of river Godavari. It also harbors Panthers, Sloth Bears, Nilgari, Black Buck, Cheetal, Python& Languor . The undulating natural terrain adds to the beauty of the sanctuary.
ALL VISITERS MUST VISIT HERE ONCE..............................................................................................
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