Medak

Etymology and History

Medak was originally named Methukudurgam (మెతుకుదుర్గం) or Methuku Seema (translated to grain in Telugu) due to the growth of rice here.

Geography

Medak is located at . It has an average elevation of 442 meters (1450 feet).

Climate

| Jan record high C = 36.0 | Feb record high C = 39.7 | Mar record high C = 41.9 | Apr record high C = 44.5 | May record high C = 46.3 | Jun record high C = 44.6 | Jul record high C = 37.4 | Aug record high C = 35.6 | Sep record high C = 36.0 | Oct record high C = 37.3 | Nov record high C = 36.6 | Dec record high C = 36.0 | year record high C =

| Jan record low C = 2.7 | Feb record low C = 8.0 | Mar record low C = 11.2 | Apr record low C = 16.5 | May record low C = 19.4 | Jun record low C = 13.9 | Jul record low C = 18.1 | Aug record low C = 17.0 | Sep record low C = 16.5 | Oct record low C = 10.8 | Nov record low C = 7.5 | Dec record low C = 5.0 | year record low C = | access-date = April 8, 2024 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20200205040301/http://imdpune.gov.in/library/public/1981-2010%20CLIM%20NORMALS%20%28STATWISE%29.pdf | archive-date = 5 February 2020 | access-date = 19 February 2020}} | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20200205042509/http://imdpune.gov.in/library/public/EXTREMES%20OF%20TEMPERATURE%20and%20RAINFALL%20upto%202012.pdf | archive-date = 5 February 2020 | access-date = 19 February 2020}}

Demographics

census of India, the town had a population of 44,255 with 9011 households. The total population constitute, 21,336 males and 22,919 females —a sex ratio of 1074 females per 1000 males. 4,815 children are in the age group of 0–6 years, of which 2,418 are boys and 2,397 are girls —a ratio of 991 per 1000. The average literacy rate stands at 78.56% with 30,984 literates, significantly higher than the state average of 66.46%.

Governance

Medak municipality was formed in the year 1953. It is spread over an area of 22.00 km2. Medak urban agglomeration consists of Medak municipality and the out growth of Ausulapalle village.

Economy

The largest employer in Medak is agriculture. After agriculture most people are employed in the unorganised sector.

Tourism

Pocharam Wildlife Sanctuary is a forest and wildlife sanctuary named for the nearby Pocharam Lake. Medak Cathedral sees over the Diocese of Medak, the single largest diocese in Asia. Medak Fort is a popular tourist attraction. The fort was originally constructed by the Kakatiya kings and later developed by the Qutb Shahi kings. Ancient temple of Kuchadri Venkateshwara Swamy at Kuchanpally is a nearby Hindu worship centre.

References

References

1. (4 January 2024). "State Govt Transfers 23 IPS Officers".
2. "Census 2011". The Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India.
3. "District Census Handbook - Medak".
4. "BRIEF HISTORY OF THE DISTRICT".
5. "Falling Rain Genomics, Inc – Medak". Fallingrain.com.
6. "Telangana State Portal".
7. "Basic Information of Municipality". Government of Telangana.
8. Church of South India - Diocese of Medak. "Medak Cathedral".
9. "Monuments of Medak". Department of Archaeology and Museums.