Rachala
(Rajashala) | |
|---|---|
  Rachala Rachala (Mahabubnagar)  Rachala Rachala (India) | |
| Coordinates: 16°32′36″N 77°53′41″E / 16.54333°N 77.89472°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Telangana |
| Region | Deccan |
| District | Mahabubnagar |
| Mandal | Addakal |
| Village | Rachala |
| Government | |
| • Body | Local Self Government |
| • Village Sarpanch | Pasham Thirupathaiah |
| • MLA | Gavinolla Madhusudhan Reddy |
| • MP | Manne Srinivas Reddy |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Telugu & Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 509219 |
| Telephone code | 08545 |
| Vehicle registration | TS-06[1]/AP-22(Old) |
| Planning Agency | Mahabubnagar Urban Development Authority (MUDA) |
| Lok Sabha Constituency | Mahabub Nagar |
| Assembly Constituency | Devarkadra |
Rachala is a village in Addakal Mandal in Mahbubnagar District of Telangana State, India. It belongs to the Telangana region. Telugu is the local language here. As of 2011, the total population of Rachala is 3772. Males are 1886 and females are 1865 living in 746 houses. The total area of Rachala is 1748 hectares and has a literacy rate of 46.8%[2]
Geography
Rachala is located at 16°32′36″N 77°53′41″E / 16.54333°N 77.89472°E.[3] It has an average elevation of 361 metres (1184 feet). The village of Rachala is located at a distance of 129 km from Hyderabad 109 km from Kurnool and 100 km from Raichur.
History
The oldest history is concealed in the annals of this royal village. Previously, this village was known as "Rajyashala." changed over time to become "Rachala." The Vamsiyas of the Pallava kings ruled the village from the sixth to the ninth century. According to history, the later era was ruled by the Yadavas, Kandur bodas, and Kakatiyas. At last, Rachala environs came under the authority of Rani Rudramadevi. In order to keep the village safe from the enemy, Gonaganna Reddy, the commander of the Prataparudra army, constructed a two-story fort at Pradhanakudali that stands 60 feet tall. The remnants of eight smaller forts that were constructed nearby are still in ruins. It is said that this village was known as "Rajyashala" in the days of Gonaganna Reddy and changed its name to Rachala over time. Famous Ayurvedic doctors from this village, like Gaddenagesam, learned Ayurvedic medicine from the royal doctors of Wanaparthi Rajarameswara Rao's court when Wanaparthi came under colonial rule. It is also well known that the Shiva temple constructed by the Chalukyas twelve hundred years ago is highly visited. The oldest Anjaneyaswamy temple and one of the rarest temples in Telangana, the Saraswati temple, are located in the village of Rachala. [4]
Transport
Rachala is connected to major towns and villages by means of road, railway and airway. National and state highways that pass near by the village are NH 44 and NH 167, State highway 20 and 23. TSRTC operates buses to this village from Mahbub Nagar bus station of the city.[5] Rajiv Gandhi International Airport is 120 km from the village.
The village is 5 km from Kaukuntla Railway Station and 20 km from Mahbubnagar railway station.
Temples
The historical temples in this rachala village are well-known. The Shiva temple is one of these significant temples. The locals think that 1200 years ago was when this temple was constructed. Additionally, Anjaneyaswamy Temple, Sri Chennakesava Swamy Temple, and Saraswati Temple—three of the oldest temples—can be visited here. It is known that these temples were constructed a few hundred years ago.
Notable people
- V Srinivas Goud – Ex Minister of Telangana State
References
- ↑ "District Codes". Government of Telangana Transport Department. Retrieved 4 September 2014.
- ↑ "Rachala". 2011 Census of India. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India.
- ↑ "redirect to /world/IN/02/Rachala.html". fallingrain.com.
- ↑ "Mahabubnagar-NIC". Archived from the original on 21 May 2018. Retrieved 17 October 2015.
- ↑ "Bus Stations". TSRTC. Retrieved 20 May 2016.