Portal of Telangana · India's First Waste-Compliant City · Land of Ancient Temples
Suryapet district is a district in the Indian state of Telangana. It is carved out of erstwhile Nalgonda district. The district shares boundaries with Nalgonda, Yadadri, Khammam, Hanamkonda, Mahabubabad districts and the state of Andhra Pradesh.
Suryapet town has authentic acknowledgement as 'Portal of Telangana'. It has infrequently alluded as Bhanupur. This town was at one time a little site for a gathering of tenants. Around that time the name was "Bhanupuri".
History
Suryapet is historically famous for being a hotspot of the movement against Razakars in the Telangana Armed Struggle. The region played a significant role in the fight against the oppressive rule of the Razakars during the Nizam's era.
Suryapet is now a fast developing region with highly flourishing cement industries. The district having a vast expanse of river Krishna basin, witnesses a quite widespread agriculture while Nagarjuna Sagar left canal is its chief source of irrigation.
Suryapet is adorned by many Shivaite temples which were built during the Kakatiya rule and remind everyone of the glorious past of the area. At the heart of these attractions lies the thousand-year-old Chennakeshava temple at Pillalamarri which draws innumerable tourists every year.
Geography & Transport
Rivers
The district is drained by the Musi River, a major tributary of the Krishna. The vast expanse of the Krishna basin supports widespread agriculture in the region.
Highways
- NH 65 – Hyderabad to Vijayawada
- NH 365
- NH 365 A
- SH 42
Suryapet town is a major road junction. It lies on the National Highway 65 and is located exactly between Hyderabad, the capital of Telangana and Vijayawada, the capital city of Andhra Pradesh. TSRTC operates buses from Suryapet to many major cities, towns and villages.
Natural Resources
Suryapet district is endowed with significant mineral resources, including uranium and thorium, adding to its strategic and economic importance.
Tourism – Temples & Heritage
Suryapet district is home to numerous ancient temples, Buddhist sites, and dargahs that attract pilgrims and tourists from across the region.
Hindu Temples
- Pillalamarri Temple – 1,000-year-old Chennakeshava temple
- Undrugonda Laxminarsimha Swamy Temple
- Mattapally Laxminarsimha Swamy Temple
- Arvapally Laxminarsimha Swami Temple
- Jatara at Peddagattu Lingamantula Swamy temple
- Miryala Sitaramachandra Swamy Temple
- Suryapet Venkateshwara Swamy Temple
Buddhist Sites & Dargahs
- Phanigiri – A Buddhist site located 84 km from Nalgonda town. Recent excavations by the Department of Archaeology and Museums of Telangana have revealed significant Buddhist artifacts.
- Dargahs at Janpahad
- Arvapally Dargah
Administrative Divisions
The district comprises 23 mandals spread across two revenue divisions – Suryapet and Kodad.
Suryapet Revenue Division – 14 Mandals
Kodad Revenue Division – 9 Mandals
Economy & Industries
Suryapet's economy is predominantly agricultural. It is one of the major trading centers for the farmers from the Telangana region. The Agricultural Market Yard in Suryapet is one of the busiest and biggest in the state.
Industrial Estate
To the east of the city, some area is entirely dedicated for industries and is popularly known as Industrial Estate. The district has several small- to medium-scale industries.
Transport Companies
Legacy – The Gateway to Telangana
Suryapet district stands as a proud gateway to Telangana, blending ancient heritage with modern development. From its role in the historic Telangana Armed Struggle against the Razakars to its emergence as India's first waste-compliant city, Suryapet exemplifies progress rooted in resilience.
The district's rich cultural fabric is woven with thousand-year-old Kakatiya-era temples, Buddhist heritage at Phanigiri, and a thriving agricultural economy supported by the Krishna basin. Its strategic location on NH 65 between Hyderabad and Vijayawada makes it a vital commercial and industrial hub, while its cement and manufacturing industries drive economic growth.
Suryapet is not just a district — it is a testament to the spirit of Telangana, where history, faith, and development converge.
- Headquarters: Suryapet
- Portal of Telangana: Also known as Bhanupur / Bhanupuri
- Historic Significance: Hotspot of the anti-Razakar movement
- India's First: Waste-Compliant City
- Ancient Temples: 1,000-year-old Chennakeshava Temple at Pillalamarri; numerous Shivaite temples from Kakatiya rule
- Buddhist Heritage: Phanigiri Buddhist site
- Natural Resources: Uranium and thorium
- Economy: Agriculture, cement industries, Industrial Estate, biggest agricultural market yard in the state
- Connectivity: NH 65, NH 365, NH 365 A, SH 42; major road junction
- Vehicle Registration: TS 29
- Travel Till – Suryapet Economy
- Telangana360 – Pillalamarri Temple
- Telangana360 – Phanigiri Buddhist Site
- Government of Telangana – District Administration
- Department of Archaeology and Museums – Excavations at Phanigiri
Suryapet – where ancient temples meet modern industry, and the spirit of Telangana shines bright.