Telangana
StateTS• South India
Capital
Hyderabad
Largest City
Hyderabad
Formation Date
2 June 2014
Statehood
2 June 2014
Emblem of Telangana
Population
3.50 Cr
2011 census
Area
1,12,077 km²
Districts
33
Lok Sabha Seats
17
Rajya Sabha Seats
7
Assembly Seats
119
Legislative Council
40
About Telangana
Telangana was formed as India's 29th state on 2 June 2014 under the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014.
- State Code
- TS
- ISO Code
- IN-TS
- Official Language
- Telugu
- Additional Language
- Urdu, English
- Region
- South India
- Zone
- Southern Zonal Council
- Time Zone
- Asia/Kolkata
Current Leadership
(7)AR
A. Revanth Reddy
Chief Minister
INCSince 7 Dec 2023
SS
Shiv Pratap Shukla
Governor
Since 11 Mar 2026
MV
Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka
Deputy Chief Minister
INCKR
K. Chandrashekar Rao
Leader of Opposition
Bharat Rashtra SamithiGK
Gaddam Prasad Kumar
Speaker, Legislative Assembly
INCGR
Gutta Sukhender Reddy
Chairman, Legislative Council
INCKR
K. Chandrashekar Rao
Leader of the House, Council
Bharat Rashtra SamithiState Symbols
Animal
Jinka (deer)
Bird
Indian roller
Flower
Tanneru jilledu
Tree
Jammi Chettu
Fish
Murrel
Sport
Kabaddi
Legislative Strength
17
Lok Sabha Seats
7
Rajya Sabha Seats
119
Assembly Seats
40
Legislative Council Seats
Party-wise Strength (Assembly)
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119
Seats held
- Indian National Congress6554.6%
- Bharat Rashtra Samithi3932.8%
- Bharatiya Janata Party86.7%
- All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen75.9%
Majority mark 60
Major Political Parties
(4)
INC
65 MLAs
BRS
BRS
39 MLAs
BJP
8 MLAs
AIMIM
AIMIM
7 MLAs
Demographics
(2011)3.50 Cr
Population
312
Population Density (per km²)
66.54%
Literacy Rate
74.95%
Male Literacy
57.92%
Female Literacy
1.36 Cr
Urban Population
2.14 Cr
Rural Population
Assembly Reserved Seats
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119
Total Seats
- General8873.9%
- SC1916.0%
- ST1210.1%
Key Facts
- State Day2 June
- Sitting MLAs119
- Sitting MPs24
- Sitting MLCs40
- High CourtHigh Court for the State of Telangana
- Time ZoneAsia/Kolkata
- Next Assembly ElectionExpected 2028
Lok Sabha Strength
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17
Seats held
- Bharatiya Janata Party847.1%
- Indian National Congress847.1%
- All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen15.9%
Legislature
Telangana Legislative Assembly
- Seats
- 119
- Current term
- 9 Dec 2023 – 8 Dec 2028
- Last election
- 2023
- Next expected
- 2028
- Majority mark
- 60
- Government strength
- 65
- Opposition strength
- 54
- Reserved (SC / ST)
- 19 / 12
Telangana Legislative Council
- Seats
- 40
- Chairman
- Gutta Sukhender Reddy
- Leader of the House
- K. Chandrashekar Rao
- Term
- Permanent House; members serve six-year staggered terms.
Lok Sabha
- Seats
- 17
- Current term
- 24 Jun 2024 – 23 Jun 2029
- Last election
- 2024
Rajya Sabha
- Seats
- 7
- House type
- Upper House of Parliament
- Member term
- 6 years
Telangana Assembly Election 2023 — Result
Winner
Indian National Congress
64 seats
Runner-up
Bharat Rashtra Samithi
39 seats
Turnout
71.34%
Source: Election Commission of India
Assembly Election History
(2 elections)Seats WonVote Share (%)
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| Year | Winner | Seats | Vote Share | Runner-up | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | INC | 64 | 39.4% | Bharat Rashtra Samithi | 39 |
| 2018 | Bharat Rashtra Samithi | 88 | 46.87% | INC | 19 |
Districts & Administration
(37 districts)District profiles (37 of 37)
- Adilabad
- Bhadradri Kothagudem
- Hanamkonda
- Hyderabad
- Jagtial
- Jangaon
- Jayashankar Bhupalpally
- Jogulamba Gadwal
- Kamareddy
- Karimnagar
- Khammam
- Kumuram Bheem Asifabad
- Mahabubabad
- Mahabubnagar
- Mancherial
- Medak
- Medchal-Malkajgiri
- Mulugu
- Nagarkurnool
- Nalgonda
- Narayanpet
- Nirmal
- Nizamabad
- Peddapalli
- Rajanna Sircilla
- Ranga Reddy
- Sangareddy
- Siddipet
- Suryapet
- Vikarabad
- Wanaparthy
- Warangal
- Yadadri Bhuvanagiri
- Secunderabad Urban Region
- Medak West Region
- Badrachalam Agency Region
- Nalgonda East Region
- Districts
- 33
- Cities & towns
- —
- Adilabad
- Bhadradri Kothagudem
- Hanamkonda
- Hyderabad
- Jagtial
- Jangaon
- Jayashankar Bhupalpally
- Jogulamba Gadwal
- Kamareddy
- Karimnagar
- Khammam
- Kumuram Bheem Asifabad
- Mahabubabad
- Mahabubnagar
- Mancherial
- Medak
- Medchal-Malkajgiri
- Mulugu
- Nagarkurnool
- Nalgonda
- Narayanpet
- Nirmal
- Nizamabad
- Peddapalli
- Rajanna Sircilla
- Ranga Reddy
- Sangareddy
- Siddipet
- Suryapet
- Vikarabad
- Wanaparthy
- Warangal
- Yadadri Bhuvanagiri
- Secunderabad Urban Region
- Medak West Region
- Badrachalam Agency Region
- Nalgonda East Region
Economy (2026-27)
- GSDP
- ₹19,61,701 Cr
- GSDP growth
- 10%
- Revenue
- ₹2,42,750 Cr
- Expenditure
- ₹3,01,209 Cr
- Major industries
- IT and IT-enabled services, Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, Textiles, Agriculture, Manufacturing
Budget (FY 2026-27)
- Total expenditure
- ₹3,24,234 Cr
- Total receipts
- ₹3,22,734 Cr
- Borrowings
- ₹79,984 Cr
- Fiscal deficit
- ₹58,459 Cr
- Fiscal deficit / GSDP
- 3%
- Revenue surplus
- ₹6,858 Cr
- Debt repayment
- ₹23,025 Cr
- Primary deficit
- ₹37,154 Cr
Development Indicators
- Literacy
- 66.54%
Formation & History
- 2 June 2014: Telangana became the 29th state.
Constitutional & Statutory Bodies
- High Court
- High Court for the State of Telangana
- High Court seat
- Hyderabad
- State Election Commission
- Telangana State Election Commission
- Public Service Commission
- Telangana State Public Service Commission
- Information Commission
- Telangana State Information Commission
- Lokayukta
- Lokayukta Telangana
- Human Rights Commission
- Telangana State Human Rights Commission
- Women's Commission
- Telangana State Commission for Women
- Pollution Control Board
- Telangana State Pollution Control Board
Exam & Static GK
Telangana for competitive exams — 13 topics, 30 revision cards, and a self-marking practice set.
Quick Revision
9Capital
Hyderabad
Area
1,12,077 km²
Population
3.50 Cr
Literacy
66.54%
Districts
33
State Code
TS
Lok Sabha
17
Rajya Sabha
7
Assembly
119
Firsts on Record
- TelanganaIndia's newest state until later administrative changes in neighbouring regions did not create newer states.
Key Facts
- Highest point
- Doli Gutta
Neighbouring States
5- Maharashtra
- Chhattisgarh
- Odisha
- Andhra Pradesh
- Karnataka
Major Rivers
4- Godavari
- Krishna
- Musi
- Manjira
National Parks
6- Kasu Brahmananda Reddy National Park
- Mahavir Harina Vanasthali National Park
- Mrugavani National Park
- KBR National Park
- Mahavir Harina Vanasthali
- Mrugavani
Wildlife Sanctuaries
2- Kawal Wildlife Sanctuary
- Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary
Historical Places
4- Charminar
- Golconda Fort
- Warangal Fort
- Ramappa Temple
Headline Figures
2- Budget (2026-27)
- ₹3,24,234 Cr
- Financial Year
- 2026-27
Major Crops
6- Rice
- Cotton
- Maize
- Soybean
- Red gram
- Chilli
Major Industries
6- IT and IT-enabled services
- Pharmaceuticals
- Biotechnology
- Textiles
- Agriculture
- Manufacturing
Industrial Corridors
2- Hyderabad-Nagpur Industrial Corridor
- Hyderabad-Warangal Industrial Corridor
Exam Notes
- Budget figures are copied from the base state file and should be re-verified before publication.
State Symbols
7- Animal
- Jinka (deer)
- Bird
- Indian roller
- Flower
- Tanneru jilledu
- Tree
- Jammi Chettu
- Fish
- Murrel
- Sport
- Kabaddi
- Song
- Jaya Jayahe Telangana
Revolts & Movements
2- Telangana Armed Struggle
- Hyderabad State liberation movement
IITs
- IIT Hyderabad
IIMs
- IIM Hyderabad
AIIMS
- AIIMS Bibinagar
Major Universities
3- Osmania University
- University of Hyderabad
- Kakatiya University
Expressways
- Outer Ring Road, Hyderabad
Airports
- Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
Metro Projects
- Hyderabad Metro
Government Schemes
3- AarogyasriHigh relevance
- Rythu BharosaHigh relevance
- Indiramma IndluHigh relevance
City Nicknames
2- Hyderabad“City of Pearls”
- Warangal“City of Temples”
Largest, Longest, First
- UNESCO World Heritage SiteRamappa TempleKakatiya Rudreshwara Temple at Palampet.
One-Line Facts
6- Capital — Hyderabad.
- Districts — 33.
- Formation/formation date recorded in the base data — 2014-06-02.
- State animal — Jinka (deer).
- State bird — Indian roller.
- Highest point — Doli Gutta.
Latest Assembly Election
5- Year
- 2023
- Winner
- Indian National Congress
- Winner seats
- 64
- Runner-up
- Bharat Rashtra Samithi
- Runner-up seats
- 39
Latest Lok Sabha Election
2- Year
- 2024
- Total seats
- 17
Exam Facts
- Telangana has 17 Lok Sabha seats.
Recently Updated
2- State Budget2026-09-11Base dataset records the state budget/outlay value as 324234 INR crore.
- Political/administrative event2023: Congress formed the state government.
GK sources
- Telangana State Portal
- PRS - Telangana Budget Analysis 2026-27
- Election Commission of India
Major Cities & Destinations
- HyderabadCapital
- CharminarDestination
- WarangalDestination
- RamappaDestination
- BhadrachalamDestination
- Nagarjuna SagarDestination
Quick Links
Sources
- Telangana State Portal
- PRS - Telangana Budget Analysis 2026-27
- Election Commission of India
Verified as of 2026-09-11
Compiled from public records.