This district derives its name from Warangal its headquarters, earlier known as Orugallu. Warangal was one of the largest districts in the erstwhile Hyderabad State and situated presently at a distance of 150 kms from the state capital of Hyderabad. Its division in 1953 led to the formation of Khammam district. It is bounded on the north by Karimnagar district, on the west by Medak, on the south by Nalgonda and on the west and southeast by Khammam.
Warangal, once the capital of the Kakatiya Kingdom, was founded by Prola Raja in the twelfth century. Warangal along with its historical importance is also full of beautiful lakes, fines temples and rich fauna & flora. Being the headquarters of this district, has always been an important industrial and cultural centre. This town finds a mention in travel diaries of the great voyager Marco Polo, which was known as Oruguallu or Omtikonda. This was due to the huge boulder like hillock situated near the swayambhu Siva Temple which is alo known as Ekasilangaram.
Warangal, the ancient Kakatiya Kingdom has everything to satisfy the thirst of tourists from all over the world. It has beautiful Lakes, Forts, Architectural Monuments et all with a fine blend of new and old.
