Warangal
Orugallu, Ekashila Nagaram | |
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City | |
 Clockwise from top: City view as seen from Govindarajula hill, Kakatiya University, Warangal Fort, Thousand Pillar Temple, Kakatiya Kala Thoranam | |
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  Warangal Warangal (Telangana)  Warangal Warangal (India) | |
| Coordinates: 17°58′08″N 79°35′39″E / 17.968900°N 79.594100°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Telangana |
| District | Warangal district |
| Founded | 1163 |
| Founded by | Kakatiya dynasty |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal Corporation |
| • Body | Greater Warangal Municipal Corporation KUDA |
| • Mayor | Gundu Sudha Rani (INC) |
| Area | |
| • City | 406.97 km2 (157.13 sq mi) |
| • Metro | 1,805 km2 (697 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 288 m (945 ft) |
| Population | |
| • City | 811,844 |
| • Rank | 2nd (Telangana) |
| • Density | 2,000/km2 (5,000/sq mi) |
| • Metro | 753,438 |
| Demonym(s) | Warangalite, Kakatiyan |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 506001–506019 |
| Telephone code | +91–0870 |
| Vehicle registration | TG-03 AP-36 (Former) |
| Website | www |
Warangal () is a city in the Indian state of Telangana and the district headquarters of Warangal district. It is the second largest city in Telangana with a population of 811,844 per 2011 Census of India,[3][4] and spreading over an 406 km2 (157 sq mi).[1] Warangal served as the capital of the Kakatiya dynasty which was established in 1163. The monuments left by the Kakatiyas include fortresses, lakes, temples and stone gateways which, in the present, helped the city to become a popular tourist attraction. The Kakatiya Kala Thoranam was included in the emblem of Telangana by the state government and Warangal is also touted as the cultural capital of Telangana.[5][6]
It is one of eleven cities in the country to have been chosen for the Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana scheme by the Government of India.[7] It was also selected as a smart city in the "fast-track competition", which makes it eligible for additional investment to improve urban infrastructure and industrial opportunities under the Smart Cities Mission.[8]
The three urban cities: Kazipet, Hanamkonda and Warangal are together known as Warangal Tri-City. The three cities are connected by the National Highway 163 (Hyderabad–Bhuvanagiri–Warangal–Bhopalpatnam). The major stations are Kazipet Junction railway station and Warangal railway station.
- ^ a b c "Budget Estimates for the Year 2017–2018 and Revised Budget Estimates for the Year 2016–2017" (PDF). Greater Warangal Municipal Corporation. p. 3. Retrieved 6 June 2019.
- ^ "About Kakatiya Urban Development Authority". Kakatiya Urban Development Authority. Archived from the original on 1 March 2021. Retrieved 6 July 2020.
- ^ a b "About Us". GWMC. Retrieved 13 May 2020.
- ^ a b "STATEMENT SHOWING THE REVENUE VILLAGE WISE 2011 CENSUS POPULATION FIGURES IN WARANGAL DISTRICT" (PDF). GWMC. Retrieved 13 May 2020.
- ^ Mahender, Adepu (25 August 2018). "Cultural capital of Telangana awaits State auditorium". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 12 October 2021.
- ^ Rao, Gollapudi Srinivasa (7 September 2016). "Warangal city may not be divided". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 16 December 2017.
- ^ "Warangal | Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana (HRIDAY)". hridayindia.in. Retrieved 13 July 2016.
- ^ "Lucknow, Warangal among 13 smart cities announced by govt". The Hindu. 24 May 2016. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 8 November 2020. Retrieved 13 July 2016.