Asifabad, Telangana

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Asifabad
Asifabad (Telangana)
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Asifabad
Asifabad (India)
Coordinates: 19°21′54″N79°16′26″E / 19.365°N 79.274°E / 19.365; 79.274
Country India
State Telangana
District Kumuram Bheem
Government
  TypeMunicipal Council Asifabad
  BodyAsifabad Municipality
   MLA Kova Laxmi
Area
[1]
  Total
35.70 km2 (13.78 sq mi)
Population
 (2017) [1]
  Total
55,254
  Density1,500/km2 (4,000/sq mi)
Languages
  Official Telugu
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
Vehicle registration TG 20
Website Official site

Asifabad is a city and the district headquarters of Kumuram Bheem district in the Indian state of Telangana. It is located in Asifabad mandal of Asifabad revenue division. [2] It is situated on the banks of Peddavagu river.

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History

Asifabad was ruled by many dynasties like the Kakatiyas, Mauryas, Satavahanas, Chalukyas, Qutub Shahis & Asaf Jahis, Gond rajas. In 1905, Asifabad 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. [3] [4]

Geography

Asifabad is located at 19°21′54″N79°16′26″E / 19.365°N 79.274°E / 19.365; 79.274 . It has an average elevation of 218 metres (715 feet). Temperatures range from 2-10°C in winter to almost 45°C during the hottest days of summer.

Demographics

As per 2001 India census, Asifabad had a population of 19,334. Males constitute 52% of the population and females constitute 48% of the population. Asifabad has an average literacy rate of 62%, with 59% of the males and 41% of females literate.

Languages

Telugu is the most spoken language in town. Due to geographical proximity with Maharashtra, Gondi, Marathi is also widely spoken and understood. Other languages spoken here the native Gondi and Hindi. [5]

Transport

Nagpur–Vijayawada Expressway passes through Asifabad and National Highway 363 passes through Asifabad. Asifabad is connected to cities and surrounding villages in Telangana by the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation bus depot.The Nizam State Railways - Road Transport Division established the First bus depot in Asifabad.

Rail

The town is served by Asifabad Road [ASAF] railway station which is located 19 km away at Rebbena. However Sirpur Kaghaznagar [SKZR] railway station provides good connectivity with Asifabad town and its A+ category station located 28 km from Asifabad. The railway station lies on New Delhi–Chennai main line. It is administered by South Central Railway zone, Secunderabad division.

Air

The nearest airport is Nagpur Airport (231 km away) and Hyderabad Airport (309 km away).

Culture

Education

Educational institutions in the city include:

Notable people

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References

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