Karimnagar (originally called Kannaaram, Kanagallu, Elagandala, by its native people) District is in the northwestern region of Andhra Pradesh. The city of Karimnagar is the district headquarters. The district was a major center for Vedic learning and was the heart of the great Satavahana Empire. Later, Nizams changed the name to Karimnagar, derived from the name of Syed Karimullah Shah Saheb Quiladar. With a population of nearly 4 million, it is ranked 67th most populous district in India. It is a part of the Red Corridor.
Posted on: Sat, 07 Sep 2013 03:19:00 +0000