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Korutla municipality (also Koratla) is the second largest town and revenue division in the Jagtial district in the Indian state of Telangana.[4][5] It is a historical town ruled by Jain Kings and second largest town in Jagtial district. It is the headquarters of Koratla constituency.[6] It is located about 23 kilometres (14 mi) from the district headquarters Jagtial, 235 kilometers from Hyderabad, 73 kilometers from Karimnagar and 76 kilometers from Nizamabad.

Korutla
Korutla కోరుట్ల کوروٹلہ
Town
Korutla Railway Station
Nickname: 
Second Shirdi
Korutla
Location in Telangana, India
Korutla
Korutla (India)
Coordinates: 18.8215°N 78.7119°E / 18.8215; 78.7119
Country India
StateTelangana
DistrictJagtial
RegionDeccan
Government
  BodyMunicipality
Area
  Total34.12 km2 (13.17 sq mi)
  Rank2
Elevation287 m (942 ft)
Population
 (2018)[3]
  Total89,215
  Density2,600/km2 (6,800/sq mi)
Languages
  OfficialTelugu, Urdu, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
505326
Telephone code08725
Vehicle registrationTS21
Websitekorutlamunicipality.telangana.gov.in www.instagram.com/love_korutla/

Geography


Korutla Municipality covers an area of 34.12 square kilometers (13.17 square miles), at an elevation of 287 meters (942 ft).[2][3]


History


It is believed that Korutla was its name during Nizam's era, previously known as Koravattu. The great story of korutla was revealed by an old stone inscription (shilashasanam), written in 1042-1068 A.D was found in the holy pond (koneru) of korutla. As per the writings and opinions of people here, korutla has got thousands of years of history. 100 decades ago it was ruled by great kings of Jainas, Kalyanis, Chalukyas, Vemulawada Chalukyas and Rastrakutas.

In the era of Jaina's, it was called "Koravattu". As the days were passing, it changed to "Koravatlu", and "Koratlu", and finally changed the present name Korutla. In Telugu it is written as Korutla, but in English it is written both as "Korutla" and "Koratla". Another belief is that the people (Sages and Saints) belong to the tribe of "Koravattu", used to live here and performed their devotional activities in this place


Demographics


As of 2011 Indian census, Korutla had an estimated population of 66,504 But approximately in 2018 the population is 85,000. The gender split is 50 percent male, 50 percent female. The Literacy rate is 60 percent—approximately equal to the national average of 59.5 percent. Male literacy is 69 percent, and female literacy is 51 percent. 14% of the population is under six years old.[7]


Koratla Vagu Syphon


This Syphon is second one in Asia. It is situated in Nagulapet of Korutla. This Siphon was built by Engineer Sri P.S.Ramakrishna Raju under Pochampad Project.


Temples



Mosques



Government and politics


Korutla Municipality was constituted in 1988 and is classified asa second-grade municipality[clarification needed] with 33 election wards. Korutla is the headquarters of its own assembly constituency. The jurisdiction of the civic body is spread over an area of 22.96 km2 (8.86 sq mi).[citation needed]


Transportation


Koratla Railway Station
Koratla Railway Station

It has TSRTC bus stand. [KRTL] The buses travel to Hyderabad, Warangal, Karimnagar, Nizamabad, Tirupati, Pamur , Kanigiri etc.

It has Railway Connectivity i.e., Peddapalli–Nizamabad line. Connectivity to Mumbai , Visakhapatnam , Delhi , Chennai. Korutla Railway Station .Station code[KRLA]

The trains are: (77259/60) Karimnagar-Nizamabad-Karimnagar DEMU Passenger, (57601/02) Kacheguda-Karimnagar-Kacheguda Passenger and (11205/06) Mumbai LTT-Karimnagar-Mumbai LTT.


References


  1. "Urban Local Body Information" (PDF). Directorate of Town and Country Planning. Government of Telangana. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 June 2016. Retrieved 28 June 2016.
  2. "Maps, Weather, and Airports for Koratla, India". fallingrain.com.
  3. "District Census Handbook – Karimnagar" (PDF). Census of India. pp. 12, 50. Retrieved 9 June 2016.
  4. India Today Web Desk. "Indian states with highest population".
  5. "District Administration – Formation/Reorganization of District, Revenue Divisions and Mandals in Jagtial district – Final Notification - Orders – Issued" (PDF). Jagtial District. Retrieved 25 July 2017.
  6. Assembly Elections 2018. "Koratla Election Result".
  7. "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.

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[de] Koratla

Koratla ist eine Stadt im indischen Bundesstaat Telangana.
- [en] Korutla



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