Peddapalli
Peddapalli is a town serving as the headquarters of Peddapalli district in the northern region of Telangana, India.[1]
The district, carved out of the erstwhile Karimnagar district, comprises 14 mandals organized into two revenue divisions—Peddapalli and Manthani—and spans approximately 2,168 square kilometers with a population of 795,332 as per the 2011 census.[2][3]
It is characterized by a mixed economy driven by agriculture, including major crops such as paddy, cotton, and maize, alongside industrial activities concentrated in Ramagundam, which hosts thermal power plants like NTPC Ramagundam, coal mining operations under Singareni Collieries, and cement factories.[4][3]
Historically significant for ancient Buddhist sites, including a second-century BCE stupa and references to one of the 30 walled cities noted by Megasthenes in Dhulikatta village, the district also features religious shrines such as Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy temple in Odela and natural landmarks like Sabbitham waterfalls.[3]
Peddapalli town itself functions as an educational and agricultural hub, supported by major railway junctions that enhance connectivity.[3][1]