Kumaram Bheem Asifabad district
| Komaram Bheem Asifabad district ఆసిఫాబాద్ జిల్లా آصف آباد ضلع | |
|---|---|
| District of Telangana | |
| Country | India |
| State | Telangana |
| Tehsils | 15 |
| Government | |
| • District collector | M.Champalal |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4,300.16 km2 (1,660.30 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 515,835 |
| • Density | 120/km2 (310/sq mi) |
| Major highways | TS–20[1] |
| Website | Official website |
Komaram Bheem Asifabad district is a district in the Indian state of Telangana.[2] It was a part of the Adilabad district prior to the re-organisation of districts in the state.[3]
History
In 1905, it was a district, which got merged into Adilabad district. In 1913, it was made as the district headquarters, before the status being lost to Adilabad in 1941. It is now renamed after the Gond martyr, Kumram Bheem.[4]
Geography
The district is spread over an area of 4,300.16 square kilometres (1,660.30 sq mi).[5] Komaram Bheem is bounded by Maharashtra districts of Chandrapur district and Gadchiroli district on northern and eastern side, on south by Mancherial district and on the west by Adilabad district. This district is home to endangered species of Vultures which have made Palarapu rocks their abode in the forests of Bejjur. The Sirpur forest is also home to Tigers and other wild animals.
Demographics
As of 2011 Census of India, the district has a population of 515,835.[5]
Administrative divisions
The district will have two revenue divisions of Asifabad and Kagaznagar and is sub-divided into 15 mandals.[5][6] M.Champalal is the present collector of the district.[7]
Places of interest
1 Kerameri ghats
Mandals
| S.No. | Asifabad revenue division | Kagaznagar revenue division |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sirpur (U) | Bejjur |
| 2 | Lingapur | Penchicalpet |
| 3 | Jainoor | Kagaznagar |
| 4 | Tiryani | Koutala |
| 5 | Asifabad | Chintalamanepally |
| 6 | Kerameri | Dahegoan |
| 7 | Wankidi | Sirpur-T |
| 8 | Rebbena |
See also
References
- ↑ "Telangana New Districts Names 2016 Pdf TS 31 Districts List". Timesalert.com. 11 October 2016. Retrieved 11 October 2016.
- ↑ "Names of 6 new districts changed". The Hindu. 22 October 2016. Retrieved 4 November 2016.
- ↑ "Komaram Bheem Asifabad district" (PDF). New Districts Formation Portal. Retrieved 11 October 2016.
- ↑ Singh, S. Harpal (8 October 2016). "Asifabad to become a district again after 75 years". The Hindu. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
- 1 2 3 "New districts". Andhra Jyothy.com. 8 October 2016. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
- ↑ "Clipping of Andhra Jyothy Telugu Daily – Hyderabad". Andhra Jyothy. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
- ↑ "K Chandrasekhar Rao appoints collectors for new districts". Deccan Chronicle. 11 October 2016. Retrieved 13 October 2016.