Karimnagar map and PIN codes, Telangana

Karimnagar

Karimnagar is the name of a district in Telangana known for its architectural excellence and rich history. As a district it was established in 1906. One of the former Prime Ministers of India, Mr. P.V. Narasimha Rao was born in this district.

This district was once an important hub for Vedic information and learning. The district derives its own name from a popular figure Syed Karimuddin Quiladar. Elgamdala was the earlier name of this place. Moreover, it had been one of the significant capitals of the Nizams. It was also ruled by the Satavahanas, Vemulavada Chalukyas, Qutubshahis, Kakatiyas and the Asaf Jahis in the past decades.

The Karimnagar district is also known as an abode of several native tribes like the Chenchus, Koyas and the Gonds. These tribes dwell in their own unique settlements and they also communicate in their individual dialects.  

Today, Karimnagar stands for its stunning metal crafts and filigree silver works. Other popular handicrafts and artworks of this place include Ramadugu Stone Craft, Nakashi paintings and Sirsilla cottons.

Karimnagar also includes several places of tourist attractions like Dhulikatta, Elgandal Fort, Sivaram Sanctuary and Kaleswaram. This place is particularly famous among visitors as a pilgrimage center. People from all over the country visit this place to worship and pay their offerings in different temples located all over the town. Some of the most well known temples include Vemulavada’s Sri Raja Rajeshwari Temple, Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple (Dharmapuri), Kaleswaram temple, Sri Anjaneya Temple (Jagityala hill), Nagnur temple and the Kaleswaram temple.

Map of Karimnagar

 
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Telangana City Maps

• Adilabad
• Hyderabad
• Karimnagar
• Khammam
• Mahbubnagar
• Medak
• Nalgonda
• Nizamabad
• Sangareddi
• Secunderabad
• Warangal

Official website of Karimnagar district: karimnagar.telangana.gov.in

Health help in Karimnagar district

• Emergency: call 108 for an ambulance, or 112.
• Free hospital treatment: families covered by Ayushman Bharat (PM-JAY), and everyone aged 70 or over, get treatment up to ₹5 lakh a year in government and listed private hospitals. Check or get the card at beneficiary.nha.gov.in or call 14555; the hospitals in Karimnagar district are listed on the PM-JAY hospital finder.
• Low-cost medicines: Jan Aushadhi Kendras sell generic medicines at a fraction of the usual price; find one in Karimnagar district by choosing Telangana and the district.
• Blood: e-RaktKosh shows the blood banks in Karimnagar district and the blood they have today.
• See a doctor online, free: eSanjeevani, the Health Ministry's video consultation service.
• Mental health: Tele-MANAS, 14416, free and open day and night.

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