Asifabad, formerly known as Jangam or Jungum, is a city and the district headquarters of Kumuram Bheem district in the Indian state of Telangana. It is located in Asifabad mandal of Asifabad revenue division. It is situated on the banks of Peddavagu river.
History
Asifabad town, the eponymous element, was historically known as Jangam or Jungam in the early 1900s and served as a taluk headquarters under Nizam rule before integration into Adilabad district post-independence, reflecting administrative continuity in the naming convention.
Asifabad was ruled by many dynasties like the Kakatiyas, Mauryas, Satavahanas, Chalukyas, Qutub Shahis & Asaf Jahis, Gond rajas. In 1905, Asifabad was carved as a district but was later merged into the Adilabad district. In 1913, it was made as headquarters of the district prior to the status being lost to Adilabad in 1941. It was again carved from Adilabad district in 2016.
Geography Asifabad is located at . It has an average elevation of 218 metres (715 feet). Temperatures range from 2-10°C in winter to almost 45°C during the hottest days of summer.
Demographics As per 2011 India census, Asifabad had a population of 23,059. Males constitute 52% of the population and females constitute 48% of the population. Asifabad has an average literacy rate of 62%, with 59% of the males and 41% of females literate.
Languages Telugu is the most spoken language in town. Due to geographical proximity with Maharashtra, Gondi, Marathi is also widely spoken and understood. Other languages spoken here the native Gondi and Hindi.
Transport Nagpur–Vijayawada Expressway passes through Asifabad and National Highway 363 passes through Asifabad. Asifabad is connected to cities and surrounding villages in Telangana by the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation bus depot.The Nizam State Railways - Road Transport Division established the First bus depot in Asifabad. Rail The town is served by Asifabad Road [ASAF] railway station which is located 19 km away at Rebbena. However Sirpur Kaghaznagar [SKZR] railway station provides good connectivity with Asifabad town and its A+ category station located 28 km from Asifabad. The railway station lies on New Delhi–Chennai main line. It is administered by South Central Railway zone, Secunderabad division. Air The nearest airport is Nagpur Airport (231 km away) and Hyderabad Airport (309 km away).
Culture Hanuman temple Kanyaka Parameshwari temple Keshavnath temple Baleshwara temple Jangu Bai mahal
Education Educational institutions in the city include:
Konda Laxman Bapuji Government Medical College, Asifabad Government Nursing College, Asifabad Government DIET College, Asifabad Government Boys High School Government Girls High School Sree Saraswati Sishu Mandir Sree Vasavi Vidhya Mandir High School St Marys High School Holy Trinity School, Asifabad St Joels EM High School Sri Chaitanya Inter And Degree College Matrusri Degree College
Notable people
Komaram Bheem, freedom fighter Konda Laxman Bapuji, freedom fighter
See also Komaram Bheem district List of cities in Telangana by population
References