Geographical Features of Telangana short Notes:
Formation: Telangana was formed as the 29th state of the Indian Union on June 2, 2014.
Position and Extent:
The state is situated between 15°55′ to 19°56′ north latitudes and 77°15′ to 80°47′ east longitudes. It ranks 12th among the states of India in size, occupying an area of 114,840 square kilometers in the Deccan Plateau.
Borders:
Direction State Bordering Telangana Northeast Chhattisgarh Northwest Maharashtra West Karnataka East and Southeast Andhra Pradesh
Geographic Features:
Telangana is made up of the Eastern and Western Ghats as well as plain areas.
Major Rivers:
- Krishna River: The Krishna River enters Telangana in Mahbubnagar district, where the Eastern Ghats divide into the Nallamala and Yerramala ranges. The Nallamala range runs widely through Mahbubnagar, and the dense forests in this area provide homes for the Chenchu tribe.
- Godavari River: The Godavari River flows through the scenic Papikondalu hills, part of the Eastern Ghats, and extends into Warangal and Khammam districts. The hills, covered with dense forest, provide homes for many families.
Mountain Ranges:
- Sahyadri Ranges: Known locally as Nirmalgu alu (Nirmal hills), these hills extend into Adilabad as part of the Western Ghats.
- Rakhi and Kandagal Ranges: These ranges extend into Karimnagar and the Warangal-Khammam district, respectively.
- Balaghat Ranges: Found in Hyderabad and Mahbubnagar districts, with the Golconda fort built on one of these hills. The capital city of Hyderabad has expanded around this fort.
Climate:
Atmospheric Conditions: Telangana has a perfect climate; an ideal atmospheric condition sought after by different regions even across the globe. During the daytime, cool breezes and warm weather make it a conducive climate, which turns even better during the nighttime with a dry condition. Rainfall ranges from 700 mm to 900 mm annually, keeping the climatic conditions semi-arid with moderate humidity. All these conditions are conducive to a wide array of flora and fauna.
