Alampur, Mahbubnagar, Mahbubnagar District, Andhra Pradesh, India
Mahbubnagar city is the capital of Mahbubnagar District in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh. It is the largest district in Telangana Region and the second largest in Andhra Pradesh. Formerly known as "Palamooru", the name was changed to Mahbubnagar on December 4, 1890 AD, in honor of Mir Mahbub Ali Khan Asaf Jah VI, the then Nizam of Hyderabad. The district has a population of more than 3.5 million people, 90 percent of them speak Telugu and the rest 10 percent identify as Muslims or Urdu speaking people.
The town of Mahbubnagar is located only 96 kms southwest of Hyderabad and yet it is the most backward district in Andhra Pradesh. Even today the people of this region struggle for the basic needs of life. The agriculture activity is intensive and the groundwater resources are meager. Telangana region as a whole is short of water. Drought is ever persistent in Mahbubnagar District. Majority of the farmers are small and marginal.
Mahbubnagar is well connected by road rail and air with all important towns and cities in the State because of the proximity to the state capital. This transportation infrastructure was created during Nizam's period. The most important place of interest near Mahbubnagar is the famous 500 years old Banyan tree called "Pillalamarri". The site is 8 kms from the city and covers an area of three acres. The tree is visited by thousands of people and there is a shrine of a Muslim saint under the tree.
Alampur is another important destination located in Mahbubnagar District. Alampur is only 90 kms from Mahbubnagar city and is home to ancient Navabhramma temples. These nine temples are dedicated to Shiva. The Tungabhadra and Krishna rivers converge near Alampur. The entire district is covered under Krishna River Basin. The district is known for providing large numbers of human labour around the country. It is estimated that more than half a million people travel to far corners of the country for work.
Union Minister for Urban Development, S. Jaipal Reddy is a native of Mahbubnagar District.
The town of Mahbubnagar is located only 96 kms southwest of Hyderabad and yet it is the most backward district in Andhra Pradesh. Even today the people of this region struggle for the basic needs of life. The agriculture activity is intensive and the groundwater resources are meager. Telangana region as a whole is short of water. Drought is ever persistent in Mahbubnagar District. Majority of the farmers are small and marginal.
Mahbubnagar is well connected by road rail and air with all important towns and cities in the State because of the proximity to the state capital. This transportation infrastructure was created during Nizam's period. The most important place of interest near Mahbubnagar is the famous 500 years old Banyan tree called "Pillalamarri". The site is 8 kms from the city and covers an area of three acres. The tree is visited by thousands of people and there is a shrine of a Muslim saint under the tree.
Alampur is another important destination located in Mahbubnagar District. Alampur is only 90 kms from Mahbubnagar city and is home to ancient Navabhramma temples. These nine temples are dedicated to Shiva. The Tungabhadra and Krishna rivers converge near Alampur. The entire district is covered under Krishna River Basin. The district is known for providing large numbers of human labour around the country. It is estimated that more than half a million people travel to far corners of the country for work.
Union Minister for Urban Development, S. Jaipal Reddy is a native of Mahbubnagar District.
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