Telangana — The Land of Heritage & IT Hubs | GlobalTime.io
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State: Telangana
Country: India
Capital: Hyderabad
Largest City: Hyderabad
Coordinates: 17.3850° N, 78.4867° E
Timezone: IST — UTC+05:30

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🌎 Overview

Telangana, located in southern India, is known for its rich history, cultural heritage, and IT hubs. Formed in 2014, it features Hyderabad as a major city blending tradition and modern industry, including technology, pharmaceuticals, and finance. The state has diverse landscapes from plains to hills and rivers.

🏞️ Geography & Nature

Telangana has a mix of plateau regions, forests, and rivers like the Godavari and Krishna. The state has a semi-arid climate with agricultural areas, mineral resources, and reservoirs supporting irrigation and water supply.

  • Major Rivers: Godavari, Krishna, Musi
  • Geographical Features: Deccan Plateau, Forests, Hills
  • Climate: Semi-arid, hot summers, mild winters

🏭 Economy & Industry

Telangana’s economy is diverse, with agriculture, IT, pharmaceuticals, and manufacturing contributing. Hyderabad serves as a key IT and biotech hub. The state also focuses on irrigation, renewable energy, and industrial growth.

  • Main Crops: Rice, Cotton, Maize, Mangoes
  • Industries: IT, Pharmaceuticals, Textiles, Manufacturing
  • Resources: Minerals, Reservoirs, Technology Parks

✈️ Tourism

Telangana offers historical monuments, temples, forts, and scenic spots. Hyderabad is famous for Charminar, Golconda Fort, and Ramoji Film City.

  • Hyderabad: Charminar, Golconda Fort, Hussain Sagar Lake
  • Warangal: Warangal Fort, Thousand Pillar Temple
  • Bhadrachalam: Sree Sita Ramachandra Swamy Temple
  • Nagarjuna Sagar: Dam and reservoir
  • Ramoji Film City: Major film tourism attraction

🌆 Culture & Festivals

Telangana has a rich cultural heritage, including folk arts, dance, and festivals. Language, cuisine, and crafts reflect the region’s traditions.

  • Festivals: Bonalu, Bathukamma, Sankranti, Dussehra
  • Arts: Perini Sivatandavam dance, Folk music
  • Languages: Telugu (official), Urdu, Hindi

🎓 Education & Institutions

Telangana has prominent universities, research institutes, and technical colleges. Hyderabad is an educational and IT hub.

  • Major Universities: University of Hyderabad, Osmania University
  • Technical Institutes: IIT Hyderabad, NIT Warangal
  • Focus Areas: IT, Biotechnology, Engineering, Research

🍴 Cuisine & Food

Telangana cuisine is known for spicy flavors, rice-based dishes, and unique preparations. Popular dishes include Hyderabadi Biryani, Sarva Pindi, Pesarattu, and Gongura pickle.

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