Mahabubnagar district
Mahabubnagar district
Palamuru district | |
|---|---|
Mallela Theertham waterfall | |
Location in Telangana | |
| Country | India |
| State | Telangana |
| Headquarters | Mahabubnagar |
| Mandalas | 16 |
| Government | |
| • District collector | Ravi Gugulothu IAS |
| Area | |
• Total | 2,738 km2 (1,057 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 919,903 |
| • Density | 340/km2 (870/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+05:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | TG–06 |
| Website | mahabubnagar |
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Mahabubnagar district, also known as Palamuru district, is a district in the Indian state of Telangana. Mahabubnagar is the district headquarters which is popularly known as Palamoor. The district shares boundaries with Narayanapet, Vikarabad, Rangareddy, Nagarkurnool, Wanaparthy and Jogulamba Gadwal districts. The district was formed during the period of the 6th Nizam of Hyderabad State – Nawab Mir Mahbub Ali Khan and is named after him.