Koratla Municipality covers an area of 22.79 square kilometers, at an elevation of 287 meters.
History
It is believed that Korutla has its name during Nizam's era, previously known as Koravattu.The great story of korutla was revealed by old stone inscription, written in 1042-1068 A.D was found in the holy pond of korutla. As per the writings and opinions of people here, korutla has got thousands of years of history. 100 decades ago it was ruled by great kings of Jainas, Kalyanis, Chalukyas, Vemulawada Chalukyas and Rastrakutas. In the era of Jaina's it was called "Koravattu". As the days were passing, it changed to "Koravatlu", "Koratlu", and finally changed to present name Korutla. In Telugu it is written as Korutla, but in English it is written both as "Korutla" and "Koratla". Another belief is that the people, belong to the tribe of "Koravattu", used to live here and performed their devotional activities in this place
Demographics
As of 2011 Indian census, Koratla had an estimated population of 66,504 But approximately in 2018 the population is 85,000. The gender split is 50 percent male, 50 percent female. The Literacy rate is 60 percent—approximately equal tothe national average of 59.5 percent. Male literacy is 69 percent, and female literacy is 51 percent. 14% of the population is under six years old.
Koratla Vagu Syphon
This Syphon is second one in Asia. It is situated in Nagulapet of Koratla. This Siphon was built by Engineer Sri P.S.Ramakrishna Raju under Pochampad Project.
Historical Temples
Sri Mahadevaswamy Temple: This temple is said to be constructed thousands of years ago
Sri Shirdi Sai Baba temple: Koratla is said to be Second Shirdi because of the statue size is large after Statue of Sai Baba in Shirdi.This temple is situated in the entrance of town from Jagtial
Sri Venkateshwara Swamy Temple: Recently in 2019 a bird neither eagle nor owl gave darshan in the form of Garuda Swamy in Koratla.It is Situated in Jawahar Colony,Koratla
Sri Asta Lakshmi temple: This temple is situated in Adarsha Nagar Colony,Koratla
Sri Ayyappa Swamy Temple: It is situated in Allamaih Gutta Colony,Koratla.In Koratla every year 27 December Ayyappa Jatara is Celebrated
Sri Siddi Vinayaka Temple: This temple is situated near Sri Venkateshwara Temple in Jawahar Colony, Kortla. Here it is believed that Statue drunk milk in olden days
Government and politics
Koratla Municipality was constituted in 1988 and is classified as a second-grade municipality with 33 election wards. Koratla is the headquarters of its own assembly constituency. The jurisdiction of the civic body is spread over an area of.
