Telangana

Telangana is a state in southern India, formed on 2 June 2014 after a sustained movement for statehood that led to its separation from Andhra Pradesh. It sits on the Deccan Plateau and features a mix of fertile plains and hilly terrain. It is bordered by Maharashtra to the north-west, Chhattisgarh to the north, Karnataka to the west, and Andhra Pradesh to the east and south. The Godavari and Krishna rivers run through the region, and Hyderabad’s Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar reservoirs influence local water resources. The capital and largest city is Hyderabad, a major center for information technology and pharmaceuticals; other important urban areas include Warangal, Nizamabad, Karimnagar, and Khammam.

Telugu is the official language, with Urdu widely spoken in Hyderabad and urban centers. The state has a diverse population of around 40 million people, with communities and religions represented across the region. The cultural landscape features a rich heritage in music, cuisine, and festivals such as Bathukamma and Bonalu, and historic sites like the Charminar and Golconda Fort recall its Nizam-era past.

Economy and infrastructure are diverse, with information technology, life sciences, manufacturing, and agriculture playing key roles. Hyderabad hosts a prominent IT corridor and many global firms, while agriculture remains important for crops such as rice, cotton, and chili peppers. Telangana emphasizes energy production and renewable resources as part of its development strategy. The state has a bicameral legislature, consisting of the Legislative Assembly and the Legislative Council; the governor serves as the ceremonial head, while the chief minister leads the government. The Telangana High Court is headquartered in Hyderabad.