Medak District Profile

Colleges in Medak District

Medak is located towards the north of the Hyderabad city some 60 kms away. Medak is a small district with the bondaries shared to the adajacent places of Warrangal, Nalgonda, Hderabad and Nizamabad. There is a national highway and a railway line that connects the place with that of Hyderabad city.

Medak was formerly popular as Siddapur Medak, the prefix however, lost its importance in the popular usage. The region was ruled by Kakatiyan rulers in the past. During the reign of Kakatiyan rulers the region served as one of the commanding posts. The district profile is adorned by the heritage left behind by these great rulers and the rich resources it possesses. The place is provided with a number of places that act as a good bait to the tourists. There are however, no nets and nothing fishy. The place is a known tourists destinations with some of the best attractions taking the form of ancient monuments, worshipping places and animal reserves.

Medak Fort that exists as a citadel bears the hallmark of the Kakatiyan empire. The fort built on a hillock is an epitome of architectural and millitary excellence. The strategic location and the construction makes it a marvel in the city.

Medak Church built in the year1924 (year of completion) reveals the touch of the perfection and beauty of the art. The stained glass work is incredible. The building material (tiles) have been imported from Italy. The whole structure portrays a perfect example of Gothic building style.

The Wildlife Sanctuary at Medak is one more tourists' favorite. The sanctuary inhabits a number of woodland species including leopard, forest cat, wild dog, wolf, sloth bear, sambar, nilgai, chital and four horned antelope. 

The 14th century temple called Sri Kasi Vishweshwara Temple is a popular site in Medak. The temple bears resemblance with that of Thousand Pillars Temple, located at Warrangal. The temple at Edupailu in Medak is equally popular. Medak is enriched with many other sightseeing places.

Places / Mandals in Medak District

1. Alladurg
2. Andole
3. Chegunta
4. Chinnakodur
5. Doultabad
6. Dubbak
7. Gajwel
8. Hathnoora
9. Jagdevpur
10. Jharasangam
11. Jinnaram
12. Kalher
13. Kangti
14. Kohir
15. Kondapak
16. Kondapur
17. Kowdipalli
18. Kulcharam
19. Manoor
20. Medak
21. Mirdoddi
22. Mulug
23. Munpalle
24. Nanganur
25. Narayankhed
26. Narsapur
27. Nyalkal
28. Papannapet
29. Patancheru
30. Pulkal
31. Raikode
32. Ramayampet
33. Ramchandrapuram
34. Regode
35. Sadasivpet
36. Sangareddy
37. Shankarampet A
38. Shankarampet R
39. Shivampet
40. Siddipet
41. Tekmal
42. Tupran
43. Wargal
44. Yeldurthy
45. Zahirabad

Colleges in Medak District