Medak News

Medak is one of the 31 districts in Telangana. The district's original was Siddapuram and later changed to Gulshanabad means “City of Gardens” and later named as Methukuseema called ad Medak. Medak district was a part of Hyderabad which was seperated as a district in October 2016 reorganisation. The district head quarters are located in Medak itself. Get all updates about Medak district news, Latest updates etc..at onlineap.com

Medak district news on Geography

The boundaries of Medak are Warangal and Nalgonda districts to East, Karnataka state to West, Nizamabad district to North and Hyderabad district to South. According to 2011 census, the district consists of 767,428 population and occupies an area about 2,740.89 sq.km. The district is a part of Red corridor. Kadaleru, Valdhi, Manjeera and Gudleruvagu are the rivers that flows through the district.

Divisions

There are Three revenue divisions in Medak namely Narsapur, Medak and Tupran. Each divison is divided into Mandals. There are 16 mandals in the district. Bharathi Hollikeri is the collector to the district. Medak municipality was formed in 1953.

Economy

Ordnance Factory Medak is the largest employer to Ordanance Factories Board where manufactures the products for Indian Armed Forces. It contributes the largest economy to the district. The industries like BHEL, Sanitary Wares at Kollur, ICRISAT, Vishaka Asbestos, Novapan India ltd are located in the district. Siddipet Bathic paintings, Silver and Woodenwares are famous in the district. The district is also listed in one of the 250 most backward districts in the country. So the district receives funds from BRGF.

Tourism

Pocharam Wildlife Sanctuary, Medak Cathedral is the single largest Diocese in Asia, Kuchadri Venkateshwara swamy temple, Kondapur Archeological Museum, Manjira Wildlife sanctuary, Medak Fort etc are the most sight seeing places in the district. To know more details about Medak district news, Headlines, politics etc. view in onlineap.com