Rachala

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Rachala
(Rajashala)
Village
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Rachala
Location in Telangana, India
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Rachala
Rachala (India)
Coordinates: 16°32′36″N77°53′41″E / 16.54333°N 77.89472°E / 16.54333; 77.89472
Country Flag of India.svg  India
State Telangana
Region Deccan
District Mahabubnagar
Tehsil (Mandal) Addakal
Village Rachala
Government
 • BodyLocal Self Government
 • Village SarpanchPasham Thirupathaiah
 • MLA Gavinolla Madhusudan Reddy
 • MP D. K. Aruna BJP
Elevation
387 m (1,270 ft)
Languages
 • Official Telugu & Hindi
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
509219
Telephone code08545
Vehicle registration TG-06 [1] /TS-06(Old)/AP-22(Old)
Planning AgencyPalamuru Urban Development Authority (PUDA)
Lok Sabha Constituency Mahabubnagar
Vidhan Sabha Constituency Devarakadra
Climate hot (Köppen)
Website mahabubnagar.telangana.gov.in

Rachala is a village in Addakal Mandal in Mahbubnagar District of Telangana State, India. Telugu is the local language here. As of 2011, the total population of Rachala is 3772. Males are 1886 and females are 1865 living in 746 houses. The total area of Rachala is 1748 hectares and has a literacy rate of 46.8% [2]

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Geography

Rachala is located at 16°32′36″N77°53′41″E / 16.54333°N 77.89472°E / 16.54333; 77.89472 . [3] It has an average elevation of 361 metres (1184 feet). The village of Rachala is located at a distance of 129 km from Hyderabad 109 km from Kurnool and 100 km from Raichur.[ citation needed ]

History

The oldest history is concealed in the annals of this royal village. Previously, this village was known as "Rajashala", which changed over time to become "Rachala." The Vamsiyas of the Pallava kings ruled the village from the sixth to the ninth century. According to history, the later era was ruled by the Yadavas, Kanduri Chodas, and Kakatiyas. At last, Rachala environs came under the authority of Rani Rudramadevi Queen of Kakatiya Dynasty. In order to keep the village safe from the enemy, Gona Ganna Reddy, the commander of the Prataparudra army, constructed a two-story fort at Pradhanakudali that stands 60 feet tall. The remnants of eight smaller forts that were constructed nearby are still in ruins. It is said that this village was known as "Rajashala" in the days of Gona Ganna Reddy and changed its name to Rachala over time. Famous Ayurvedic doctors from this village, like Gaddenagesam, learned Ayurvedic Medicine from the royal doctors of Wanaparthy Rajarameswara Rao's court when Wanaparthy came under colonial rule. It is also well known that the Shiva temple constructed by the Chalukyas twelve hundred years ago is highly visited. The oldest Anjaneyaswamy temple and one of the rarest temples in Telangana, the Saraswati temple, are located in the village of Rachala. [4]

Demographics

As per final data of 2011 census, Rachala Village agglomeration had a population of 3772. [5] The literacy rate of Rachala was 53.98 per cent at the time of the 2011 census.

Literacy in Rachala [5]
All
 
53.98%
Male
 
64.91%
Female
 
42.84%

Education

There are schools in this village:

Medical facilities

A Primary health sub-centre in Rachala has no doctors. There are two paramedical staff. A veterinary hospital has one doctor and one paramedical staff. There are three paramedical staff. Social Health Centre, Primary Health Centre, Maternal Child Care Centre, T.B Hospital is more than 10 k.m from the village. The family welfare centre is more than 10 k.m from the village.

There are two private medical facilities in the village. There are two doctors without degrees.

Transport

Rachala is connected to major towns and villages by means of road, railway and airway. National and state highways that pass near by the village are NH 44 and NH 167, State highway 20 and 23. TSRTC operates buses to this village from Mahbubnagar Bus Station of the city. [6] Rajiv Gandhi International Airport is 120 km from the village.

The village is 3 km from Kaukuntla Railway Station and 20 km from Mahbubnagar railway station.

Religion

Religions in Rachala (2011) [7]
ReligionPercent
Hindu
 
99.00%
Islam
 
1.00%
Christianity
 
0.00%
Distribution of religions

As per final data of 2011 census, Hindus formed the majority in the Rachala agglomeration. Other religious groups found in Rachala are Muslims, and not found Christians, [7]

Language

Languages of Rachala village (2011) [8]

   Telugu (98%)
   Urdu (1%)
   Hindi (1%)

Telugu (98%) is the official and most spoken language. Hindi (1%) and Urdu (1%) are also spoken. [8]

Land Use

The land use in Rachala is as follows:

Temples

The historical temples in Rachala village are well-known. The Shiva Temple is one of these significant temples. The locals think that 1200 years ago was when this temple was constructed. Additionally, Hanuman Temple, Sri Chennakeshava Temple and Saraswati Temple — three of the oldest temples — can be visited here. It is known that these temples were constructed a few hundred years ago.

Sri Chennakesava Swamy Temple Sri Chennakesava Swamy.jpg
Sri Chennakesava Swamy Temple

Agriculture

Major crops are rice, cotton, peanut, ricinus, maize, finger millet, sorghum and pigeon pea.

Grama Panchayat

Rachala Grampanchayat Sarpanch list below

DurationName of the Sarpanch
1998-2002Madan Mohan
2002-2008Anandam
2008-2012Pasham Sunitha
2013-2018Sangireddy Satyamma
2019- 2024Pasham Thirupathaiah

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References

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