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Telangana

Capital: Hyderabad

#12

Area Rank

#12

Pop. Rank

66.5%

Literacy

33

Districts

📋Basic Information

CapitalHyderabad
Largest CityHyderabad
Formation2 June 2014
Population3.5 crore (2011)
Area112,077 sq km
LanguagesTelugu, Urdu
Literacy Rate66.5%
Districts33
Major RiversGodavari, Krishna, Musi

🏆Key GK Facts

  • 1.Carved out of Andhra Pradesh on 2 June 2014 — India's 29th state
  • 2.Hyderabad shared with AP as joint capital until 2024
  • 3.Charminar (1591) and Golconda Fort are iconic landmarks
  • 4.Warangal was the capital of Kakatiya dynasty
  • 5.Pochamapally ikat weave is a UNESCO Intangible Heritage
  • 6.India's largest pharma cluster in Hyderabad (Genome Valley)

Famous For

CharminarHyderabad BiryaniGolconda FortIT/Pharma industryPochampally silk

🐯Wildlife & National Parks

  • 🌿Nagarjunasagar–Srisailam Tiger Reserve
  • 🌿Kawal Tiger Reserve
  • 🌿Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary

Tips

  • Youngest state: formed 2 June 2014 under AP Reorganisation Act 2014
  • Hyderabad remains joint capital of AP and Telangana until 2024
  • CM at formation: K. Chandrashekar Rao

🧠 Quick Quiz

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