Karimnagar

Karimnagar sits along the bank of the Manair River at an elevation of 265 meters (869 feet) and forms the second largest urban settlement in Telangana state. The town consists of several neighborhoods that spread along the river bend and surrounding flat areas.

The settlement originally carried the name Elagandala before being renamed Karimnagar during the Nizam period in 1905. The town gained municipal status at that time under the administration of Hyderabad State.

Residents speak Telugu in their everyday conversations and gather at temples during local festivals with traditional rituals. The town functions as a government center where administrative offices handle regional affairs throughout the week.

The town has road connections to larger regional centers and railway stations for long-distance travelers. Visitors find several accommodations and restaurants spread across different neighborhoods within the municipal area.

The region around the town holds more than 600 quarries extracting granite types such as Tan Brown and Maple Red. This stone industry contributes considerably to the local economy and supplies markets across the country.

Location: Karimnagar mandal

Inception: 1905

Elevation above the sea: 265 m

GPS coordinates: 18.43554,79.13371

Latest update: December 4, 2025 23:06