State of India
Telangana
Reported
Last updated 11 Oct 2026
Telangana is a state in southern India with its capital at Hyderabad. The 2011 Census recorded a population of 35,003,674 over an area of about 112,077 km².
Capital
Hyderabad
Area
112,077 km²
Population
35,003,674
Year 2011 · Census of India 2011
Density
312.3 /km²
Calculated
Districts
33
As of Jan 2025
Formed
2 June 2014
Carved out of Andhra Pradesh
Official language(s)
Telugu; Urdu
Overview
Telangana, India's youngest state, sits on the Deccan plateau with Hyderabad as its capital. The city blends the heritage of the Qutb Shahi and Asaf Jahi rulers – the Charminar, Golconda Fort and Chowmahalla Palace – with a booming IT industry. The Kakatiya Rudreshwara (Ramappa) Temple near Warangal is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Districts of Telangana
The district directory for Telangana has not been published yet. Telangana has 33 districts (as of January 2025).
Major cities & towns
All citiesHistory & formation
The Kakatiya dynasty ruled from Warangal in the 12th–14th centuries. Later the region was the heart of the Golconda Sultanate and then Hyderabad State under the Nizams, which joined India in 1948. Telangana was part of Andhra Pradesh from 1956 until it became a separate state on 2 June 2014 after a long movement.
Geography
The state lies on the Deccan plateau, drained by the Godavari and Krishna rivers. It has many tanks and lakes, including Hussain Sagar in Hyderabad.
Rivers, mountains & protected areas
Economy, agriculture & industry
Hyderabad is one of India's largest centres for IT, pharmaceuticals and life sciences. Agriculture, especially rice and cotton, remains important in rural areas.
Culture, festivals & cuisine
Telugu and Urdu are official languages. Bathukamma, a floral festival celebrated by women, and Bonalu are signature festivals. Pochampally ikat, Bidriware and Nirmal paintings are traditional crafts, and Hyderabadi biryani is famous worldwide.
State symbols
State symbols for Telangana are awaiting editorial verification. We only list symbols confirmed by an official source.
Legislature & representation
Details| Legislature | Bicameral |
|---|---|
| Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) seats | 119 |
| Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad) seats | 40 |
| Lok Sabha constituencies | 17 |
| Rajya Sabha seats | 7 |
Seat figures as of January 2025 · source.
Tourist places & heritage
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Sources & references
- Census of India 2011 – state population and area – Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India (2011) , retrieved 10 Oct 2026 – Population and area Reported
- Election Commission of India – delimitation and seats – Election Commission of India , retrieved 10 Oct 2026 – Lok Sabha and Assembly seat counts Reported