Warangal

Warangal is a district in the Telangana State of India. The total area of Warangal district is 12,846 km², which includes 12,468.63 km² of rural area and 377.37 km² of urban area. There are about 961 villages in Warangal district.

For administrative convenience, Warangal district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.

A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.

Kothagudem is the largest mandal in warangal district covering area of 892.33 km² while Warangal is the smallest mandal in warangal district covering area of 68.00 km². Hanamkonda is the most populous whereas Tadvai is the least populous mandal in warangal district. There are 50 mandals in Warangal district. Here is the list of all Warangal Mandals / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.

List of CD Blocks / Mandals in Warangal District

#Mandal (CD Block)Area (km²)Population (2011)
1Atmakur18359,540
2Bachannapet22644,265
3Bhupalpalle37586,729
4Chennaraopet14153,013
5Cherial31170,809
6Chityal32361,813
7Devaruppula17942,411
8Dharmasagar23773,593
9Dornakal21555,428
10Duggondi10642,050
11Eturnagaram82041,153
12Geesugonda12863,783
13Ghanpur33092,303
14Govindaraopet15530,738
15Gudur31755,781
16Hanamkonda1994,27,303
17Hasanparthy18481,707
18Jangaon20392,446
19Kesamudram20766,041
20Khanapur11432,186
21Kodakandla20351,816
22Kothagudem89239,576
23Kuravi23367,179
24Lingalaghanpur18338,340
25Maddur18338,731
26Mahabubabad2431,13,812
27Mangapet53748,420
28Maripeda29883,876
29Mogullapalle15439,387
30Mulug33761,741
31Nallabelly21637,503
32Narmetta20042,374
33Narsampet9867,239
34Narsimhulapet20958,704
35Nekkonda13249,291
36Nellikudur19858,344
37Palakurthi25358,194
38Parkal17480,542
39Parvathagiri15647,639
40Raghunathpalle26753,374
41Raiparthy18356,189
42Regonda20459,602
43Sangam17453,160
44Shayampet9640,292
45Tadvai77822,879
46Thorrur23976,519
47Venkatapur49138,959
48Warangal682,97,078
49Wardhannapet23076,873
50Zaffergadh17145,899

Population of Warangal District

The population of Warangal offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.

Basic Population Details

This section covers important demographic figures of Warangal, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 35,12,576 25,20,243 9,92,333
Total Male Population 17,59,281 12,60,594 4,98,687
Total Female Population 17,53,295 12,59,649 4,93,646
Child Population (Age 0–6) 3,41,168 2,46,805 94,363
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,77,444 1,28,789 48,655
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,63,724 1,18,016 45,708
Literate Population 20,65,023 13,37,408 7,27,615
Literate Male Population 11,79,790 7,81,417 3,98,373
Literate Female Population 8,85,233 5,55,991 3,29,242
Illiterate Population 14,47,553 11,82,835 2,64,718
Illiterate Male Population 5,79,491 4,79,177 1,00,314
Illiterate Female Population 8,68,062 7,03,658 1,64,404
Households 8,86,279 6,45,197 2,41,082

Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Warangal district based on Census 2011:

  • Total population of Warangal district is 35,12,576, including 17,59,281 males and 17,53,295 females. In rural areas, it is 25,20,243, including 12,60,594 males and 12,59,649 females. In urban areas, it is 9,92,333, including 4,98,687 males and 4,93,646 females.
  • Child population (0–6 years) in Warangal district is 3,41,168, including 1,77,444 boys and 1,63,724 girls. In rural areas, it is 2,46,805, including 1,28,789 boys and 1,18,016 girls. In urban areas, it is 94,363, including 48,655 boys and 45,708 girls.
  • Literate population in Warangal district is around 20,65,023, including 11,79,790 males and 8,85,233 females. In rural areas, it is 13,37,408, including 7,81,417 males and 5,55,991 females. In urban areas, it is 7,27,615, including 3,98,373 males and 3,29,242 females.
  • Illiterate population in Warangal district is about 14,47,553, including 5,79,491 males and 8,68,062 females. In rural areas, it is 11,82,835, including 4,79,177 males and 7,03,658 females. In urban areas, it is 2,64,718, including 1,00,314 males and 1,64,404 females.
  • There are about 8,86,279 households in Warangal district, including 6,45,197 in rural areas and 2,41,082 in urban areas.

Social Structure and Density

This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Warangal. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total SC Population 6,16,102 4,61,297 1,54,805
SC Male Population 3,07,709 2,30,559 77,150
SC Female Population 3,08,393 2,30,738 77,655
Total ST Population 5,30,656 4,86,034 44,622
ST Male Population 2,68,976 2,46,028 22,948
ST Female Population 2,61,680 2,40,006 21,674
Population Density 273 / km² 202 / km² 2,630 / km²

Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Warangal district based on Census 2011:

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Warangal district is approximately 6,16,102, including 3,07,709 males and 3,08,393 females. In rural areas, it is 4,61,297, including 2,30,559 males and 2,30,738 females. In urban areas, it is 1,54,805, including 77,150 males and 77,655 females.
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Warangal district is about 5,30,656, including 2,68,976 males and 2,61,680 females. In rural areas, it is 4,86,034, including 2,46,028 males and 2,40,006 females. In urban areas, it is 44,622, including 22,948 males and 21,674 females.
  • Overall population density of Warangal district is around 273 people per km². Rural areas have about 202 people per km². Urban areas have about 2,630 people per km².