Kagaznagar, Telengana
Sirpur-Kaghaznagar | |
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  Sirpur-Kaghaznagar Location in Telangana State, India  Sirpur-Kaghaznagar Sirpur-Kaghaznagar (India) | |
| Coordinates: 19°20′00″N 79°29′00″E / 19.3333°N 79.4833°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Telangana |
| District | Komaram Bheem |
| Government | |
| • Type | Chairman-Council |
| • Body | Kagaznagar Municipal Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.31 km2 (3.21 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 174 m (571 ft) |
| Population (2011)[2] | |
| • Total | 57,583 |
| • Density | 6,900/km2 (18,000/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Telugu, Urdu Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 504296[3] |
| Area code | +91-8738 |
| Vehicle registration | TS 20 |
| Website | kagaznagarmunicipality |
Sirpur-Kaghaznagar is a town and a municipality in Komaram Bheem Asifabad district in the state of Telangana in India.[4][5] It is located about 297 kilometres from the state capital, Hyderabad, 140 kilometres from Karimnagar, 90 kms from Chandrapur and 250 kilometres from Nagpur.
History[edit]
Sirpur, formerly known as Suryapuram, was ruled by the Gond King, Ballala. The Gond King, Bhim Ballal Sing built Sirpur Fort in 9th century AD. The town derives its name from the paper factory established during the times of Nizams rule.
The area was initially a sub-district called Sirpur-Tandur carved out in 1872 and comprised Edlabad (Adilabad), Rajura (now in Maharashtra) and Sirpur taluks. Sirpur-Tandur was originally a district in Maratwada region. Later it was merged with Adilabad district of Telangana. In 2016, Komaram Bheem district was carved out of Adilabad district, and consequently, Sirpur Kaghaznagar now is in Komaram Bheem district.
Geography[edit]
Kagaznagar is located at 19°20′00″N 79°29′00″E / 19.3333°N 79.4833°E.[6] It has an average elevation of 174 meters (574 feet).
Topography[edit]
Kaghaznagar is surrounded by Major rivers like Wardha river on northern side , Pranhita in eastern side and pedda vagu river which runs through the town.
The forest of Sirpur ,Bejjur and Penchikalpet forest acts as wild life corridors between kawal TR on west , Indravati NP on east , Pranhita/Etunagaram WLS on south and Tadoba TR on south. This forest have scope of Wildlife Tourism.
There is scope to make this forest Wild Life Sanctuary which will can generate tourism via Safari , Waterfall Trekking and Bird watching.
Demographics[edit]
As of 2011[update] India census, the town of Kagaznagar had a population of 66,293, with 33,124 males, and 33,169 females. There were a total of 5,576 children between the ages of 0 and 6 and 15,712 inhabitants were classified as illiterate. The town has a unique blend of people settled from different parts of India. Apart from Telugu ,Hindi ,Urdu and Gondi, Marathi is also widely understood due to the town's proximity to Maharashtra. Bengali language is widely spoken in Easgaon village owing to settlement of Bengali refugees. The literacy rate stood at 73.07 percent.[2]
The majority of people in the area practice Hinduism, followed by Islam and Christianity. Telugu is the most widely spoken language.
Economy[edit]
The local economy was almost completely dependent on manufacturing at Sirpur Paper Mills which has been acquired by J. K. Organisation and has been restarted in August 2018 with production likely to begin from April 2019. Sirsilk Textile Factory is closed, but Koneru Konappa, the previous MLA of the area claimed that he will reopen it. Presently the entire economy is run by agriculture allied activities and also the Real Estate is growing very fast.[7]
Education[edit]
This is a list of educational institutions in Kaghaznagar.
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- Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV)
- Eklavya Model Residential School (Tribal school)
- Fatima Convent High School
- St Claret High School (CBSE)
- JK Laxmipat Singhania Public school (CBSE)
- Bala Bharthi High school (EM and TM)
- Sarasvathi Shishu Mandir High school (EM and TM)
- Krishnaveni High school
- SKE Degree college
- Vivekananda Degree college
- Govt Degree and Junior college
- Vasundhara Degree college
- Govt Medical College Asifabad (25 kms)
Important places[edit]
- Trishul Pahad
- Sirpur Fort
- Gangapur Jatara
- Shivratri Jatara (Easgoan)
- Tonkini Temple
- Vulture sightings near Palarapugutta cliff (Bejjur)
- Sirpur and Penchikalpet Forest
- Ada Dam
- Tiryani waterfalls
- Pranhita Pushkaralu
- Jodeghat valley , Babajhari water falls and museum (25 kms)
- Kawal Tiger reserve (50 kms)
- Tadoba Tiger reserve (50 kms)
- Tippeshwar Wild Life Sanctuary (150 kms)
Transport[edit]
The Town is connected to many cities in Telangana by the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation bus service. It is well connected to
- Hyderabad(290 kms), Karimnagar(150 kms), Warangal(150 kms), Mancherial(60 kms) on south
- Nagpur(250 kms) , Chandrapur (90 kms) on the North
- Aheri(68 kms), Allapalli(75 kms) on the east
- Adilabad (150 kms) on west.
Kaghaznagar is flanked on one side by National Highway 363 part of Nagpur-Vijayawada Express way and Raipur–Hyderabad Expressway which will pass near town is sanctioned.
National Highway 130D (India) which is under construction once completed this will provide Sirpur-Kaghaznagar region connectivity to Chhattisgarh (Kondagoan/Narayanpur) and further to Odisha and Araku valley (Vizag) AP.
Connected to Maharashtra Gondpipari/Gadchiroli via Venkatraopet-Polsa Interstate Bridge over Penganga river near Tonkini
Connected to Maharastra Aheri/Allapalli via Gudem-Aheri Interstate Bridge over Pranhita river
Nearby National Highways National Highway 353B (India) Ashti - Rajura - Adilabad Highway National Highway 63 (India) Jagdalpur - Mancherial - Nizamabad
Rail[edit]
The town is served by Sirpur Kaghaznagar railway station which lies on New Delhi–Chennai main line. It is administered by South Central Railway zone. It is well connected to all over India. It is an NSG4 category railway station in Secunderabad division of SCR railway with Potential stoppage of trains.
Air[edit]
The nearest airport is Nagpur Airport (257 km away) and Hyderabad Airport (307 km away).
There is Proposal to build Chadrapur Airport. Similarly, the existing airport in Adilabad district is being revived. under UDAAN Scheme.
Sirpur Assembly constituency[edit]
Sirpur Assembly constituency is an assembly constituency in Telangana.
Civic administration[edit]
Kagaznagar Municipality was constituted in 1956 and is classified as a third grade municipality with 30 election wards.[8] The jurisdiction of the civic body is spread over an area of 8.31 km2 (3.21 sq mi).[1]
Notable Persons[edit]
- Rajesh Kumar Nalla: Young Entrepreneur and businessman[9]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "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.
- ^ a b "Census 2011". The Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 26 July 2014.
- ^ "Sirpur Khagaznagar Pin code". pin-code.net. Retrieved 9 July 2021.
- ^ "Mandals in Adilabad district". Panchayat Informatics Division. Retrieved 27 March 2018.
- ^ "Home". kagaznagarmunicipality.telangana.gov.in.
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics. Kagaznagar
- ^ Singh, S. Harpal (5 February 2015). "Memories of Sirsilk haunt Kagaznagar". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X.
- ^ Members of Kagaznagar Municipal Council
- ^ "He used lockdown as a catalyst". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 4 April 2023.