Miryalaguda
Miryalaguda | |
|---|---|
 Temple in Miryalaguda | |
  Miryalaguda  Miryalaguda | |
| Coordinates: 16°52′00″N 79°35′00″E / 16.8667°N 79.5833°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Telangana |
| District | Nalgonda |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipality |
| • Body | Miryalaguda Municipality |
| • MLA | Bathula Laxma Reddy |
| Area | |
• Total | 28.36 km2 (10.95 sq mi) |
| Population (2026)[1] | |
• Total | 154,000 |
| • Rank | 11th in Telangana |
| • Density | 5,430/km2 (14,100/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 508207, 508208 |
| Telephone code | +91-8689 |
| Vehicle registration | TG-05 |
| Sex ratio | 1000:995 ♂/♀ |
| Literacy | 82.09% |
| Website | miryalagudamunicipality |
Miryalaguda is a city in Nalgonda district of the Indian state of Telangana.[2] In 2015, the Government of India placed Miryalaguda under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation scheme.[3] Miryalaguda has received Skoch award in 2018 for its excellence in implementing "Urban Reforms". [4] It is located about 44 kilometres (27 mi) from the district headquarters Nalgonda, 142 kilometres (88 mi) from the state capital Hyderabad.
Geography
Miryalaguda is located at 16°52′00″N 79°35′00″E / 16.8667°N 79.5833°E.[5] It has an average elevation of 105 metres (344 ft).
History
Telugu Cholas, Kakatiyas, Reddy Kingdom, Nizam Dynasties ruled this region.
Vadapalli Agastheshwara temple, the first pancha narasimha kshetram built in 12th century by reddy kings near miryalaguda [6]
Climate
Miryalaguda experiences Tropical and Dry climate(Köppen classification: Aw). The year is characterized by intense heat, a significant monsoon season, and a short, mild winter. Temperatures generally range from 64°F to 105°F, with extremes sometimes falling below 59°F or exceeding 111°F.
Year-Long Climate Breakdown
Summer (March – June): This is the hottest period, with May being the peak month (average high of 104°F). Days are extremely hot and dry, with temperatures often soaring above 40°C (104°F).
Monsoon/Rainy Season (June – October):
The southwest monsoon brings significant rainfall and humidity, with July and August being the wettest months. August averages 14 days of precipitation.
Post-Monsoon/Winter (November – February):
The climate becomes more temperate and dry. December is the coldest month, with average lows around 65°F (18°C) and highs of 85°F.
Key Seasonal Characteristics:
The hottest season lasts from late March to early June. Coldest nights are in December/January.
Rainfall: The wettest period is June to October, with an average annual precipitation of roughly 30-32 inches.
Humidity: The region is very humid (muggy) for most of the year, particularly from February to November, with August being the most uncomfortable.
Clouds: The sky is mostly cloudy from May to October, with July being the cloudiest month (94% overcast). February is generally the clearest month[7]
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 30.5 (86.9) |
33.6 (92.5) |
37.1 (98.8) |
39.7 (103.5) |
40.8 (105.4) |
36.5 (97.7) |
32.7 (90.9) |
32.0 (89.6) |
32.2 (90.0) |
31.9 (89.4) |
30.2 (86.4) |
29.3 (84.7) |
33.9 (93.0) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 16.8 (62.2) |
19.1 (66.4) |
22.1 (71.8) |
25.1 (77.2) |
27.2 (81.0) |
25.5 (77.9) |
24.1 (75.4) |
23.7 (74.7) |
23.5 (74.3) |
21.8 (71.2) |
18.5 (65.3) |
16.2 (61.2) |
22.3 (72.1) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 2.4 (0.09) |
5.2 (0.20) |
10.3 (0.41) |
15.6 (0.61) |
35.1 (1.38) |
100.8 (3.97) |
135.5 (5.33) |
120.2 (4.73) |
130.1 (5.12) |
75.4 (2.97) |
15.2 (0.60) |
3.1 (0.12) |
648.9 (25.55) |
| Source: {Link: Weatherbase https://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather.php3?s=124019&cityname=Miryalaguda-India} [8] | |||||||||||||
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1941 | 5,628 | — |
| 1951 | 8,801 | +56.4% |
| 1961 | 10,024 | +13.9% |
| 1971 | 19,263 | +92.2% |
| 1981 | 44,129 | +129.1% |
| 1991 | 65,879 | +49.3% |
| 2001 | 91,359 | +38.7% |
| 2011 | 109,891 | +20.3% |
| Source: [9] | ||
In the 2011 Census of India, Miryalaguda had a population of 109,891.[1]
Governance
Civic Administration
Miryalaguda Municipality was constituted as a municipality in 1984 and is governed by the provisions of the Telangana State Municipalities Act, 1965 (Act). MLGM is grade-I municipality, which manages the civic services in Miryalaguda town, located in the state of Telangana (TG)
The city also Serves as headquarters of Miryalaguda mandal in the Miryalaguda revenue division
Transport
Highways
- Narketpally–Addanki–Medarametla Road which began its life as state highway(SH-2), is now a national highway, following the bifurcation of united Andhra Pradesh into Andhra Pradesh and Telangana in 2014.
Bus
TSRTC operates buses from Miryalaguda to various destinations in the state.
Railway
The railway station has three platforms and is situated on the Pagidipalli–Nallapadu section in Guntur Division. The track is an electrified, single line; it was electrified in 2018–19. Pagidipalli-Nallapadu was electrified in 2019. The electric trains started service on 1 September 2019.
Special Trains passing through Miryalaguda
- Thiruvananthapuram-Miryalaguda-Cherlapally Amrit Bharat train[10]
- Secundrabad-Miryalaguda-Tirupathi Vandhe Bharat train[11]
Trains Originating from Miryalaguda
- Miryalaguda-Kacheguda demu[12]
Air
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad is the nearest airport at a distance of 156 km by road. The other airport nearer to Miryalaguda is Vijayawada International Airport which is at a distance of 151 km by road.
Economy
Miryalaguda economy is mainly driven by agriculture, parboiled rice mills, cement industries, sand business and pharmaceutical plants located in and around miryalaguda. It is hub for paddy market with significant market yard located in the city. The city also serves FCI and pradigm logistics. With over 170 rice mills around miryalaguda, often called as rice bowl of telangana exports rice to neighbouring states[13]
Education
The primary and secondary school education is imparted by government, aided and private schools, under the School Education Department of the state.
The medium of instruction followed by schools are English, Telugu and Urdu.
Sports
Miryalaguda has a growing sports infrastructure, particularly around cricket and badminton. One of the prominent private multi-sport facilities in the town is the Clio Sports Arena, which offers a cricket stadium, a multi-sport astroturf field, and a badminton academy. The arena provides coaching in cricket, badminton and kabaddi, along with support services such as sports nutrition, physiotherapy and sports psychology.[14]
The town is also home to the Clio Cricket Stadium in Vidyanagar, which is used for local league and amateur matches and can be booked for tournaments and practice sessions.[15] In addition, the associated Clio Cricket Academy in Miryalaguda offers structured cricket coaching programmes with dedicated coaches and training facilities.[16]
Clio also operates a separate Clio Sports Cricket Ground in Miryalaguda, which regularly hosts local matches and tournaments and is available for public booking.[17]
Apart from private facilities, Miryalaguda has an indoor stadium at NSP Camp that is used for badminton and other indoor sports. The venue is noted in local listings for its badminton courts, coaching and regular use by local players.[18]
See also
- Miryalaguda (Assembly constituency)
- List of cities in Telangana by area
- List of cities in Telangana by population
- List of Smart and Amrut Cities in Telangana
References
- ^ a b c "Census 2026 Miryalaguda". Official Site of Population Census.
- ^ "District Census Handbook - Nalgonda" (PDF). Census of India. p. 13. Retrieved 15 February 2016.
- ^ "AP identifies 31, Telangana 15 cities under AMRUT scheme". Eenadu English Portal. Archived from the original on 27 November 2015. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
- ^ "8 SKOCH awards for Municipal Administration dept". The Hindu English Portal. 19 June 2018.
- ^ "redirect to /world/IN/02/Mirialguda.html".
- ^ http://srinarasimhakutumbam.org/temples/divya-kshetra/vadapalli/
- ^ https://weatherspark.com/y/109849/Average-Weather-in-Miri%C4%81lg%C5%ABda-Telangana-India-Year-Round#:~:text=Climate%20and%20Average%20Weather%20Year,low%20of%2083%C2%B0F.
- ^ "Miryalaguda, India Weather Averages". Weatherbase. Canty Media. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
- ^ "Census tables | Government of India". Archived from the original on 9 May 2022. Retrieved 12 July 2025.
- ^ https://www.railyatri.in/trains/route-17042-chz-amrit-bharat
- ^ https://www.railyatri.in/trains/route-20701-vande-bharat-express
- ^ https://www.railyatri.in/trains/route-67218-miryalaguda-kacheguda-memu
- ^ https://www.clixhaunt.com/post/miryalaguda-the-rice-bowl-of-telangana
- ^ "Home – Clio Sports Arena, Miryalaguda". Clio Sports. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
- ^ "CLIO Cricket Stadium in Miryalaguda – Book Cricket Ground". CricHeroes. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
- ^ "CLIO Cricket Academy in Miryalaguda – Fees, Coaches, Reviews". CricHeroes. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
- ^ "Clio Sports Cricket Ground in Miryalaguda – Book Cricket Ground". CricHeroes. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
- ^ "Indoor Stadium, NSP Camp, Miryalaguda". Google Maps. Retrieved 11 February 2026.