Facts and Interesting Points About Telangana

  • Telangana is the latest added state to India. The state was separated from Andhra Pradesh and got statehood on June 2nd, 2014. It is the 29th state of India.
  • Telangana is surrounded by Maharashtra in the North, Chhattisgarh in the North-East, Karnataka in the West, and Andhra Pradesh in the South and East directions. The state also shares a narrow border with Odisha.
  • Hyderabad is the joint capital city for both Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Hyderabad is known as the City of Pearls due to its booming pearl industry.
  • Golkonda city near Hyderabad was once famous for its diamond mines. The diamonds mined here were then popularized in the Middle East and Western world.
  • The 147 feet high Kuntala waterfall is the highest waterfall in Telangana. It is located in Adilabad district of the state.
  • Godavari River passes through the state. The river is considered sacred and is also called Dakshin Ganga.
  • One of the unique archaeological structures, the 1000 pillar temple is located in the Warangal district of the state.