Komaram Bheem district


Komaram Bheem district is a district in the Indian state of Telangana. The town of asifabad is its district headquarters. It is named after Gond martyr Komaram Bheem.

History

Earlier Komaram Bheem district was 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. It has been renamed after Gond martyr Komaram Bheem since 2016.

Geography

The district is spread over an area of. 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

The district is largely a tribal area. As of the 2011 Census, the district has a population of 592,831 people.

Divisions

This district has two revenue divisions; Asifabad and Kagaznagar and is sub-divided into 15 mandals. Present MLA of Asifabad constituency is Athram Sakku and Sirpur-T is Koneru Konappa.

Mandals

S.No.Asifabad revenue divisionKagaznagar revenue division
1WankidiBejjur
2LingapurPenchicalpet
3JainoorKagaznagar
4TiryaniKouthala
5AsifabadChintalamanepally
6KerameriDahegoan
7Sirpur Sirpur
8Rebbena

Notable people