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Administrative Divisions
- Telangana was formed on 2nd June 2014 as the 29th state of India.
- Initially had 10 districts; now reorganized into 33 districts for better administration.
- New districts created in 2016 and 2019: Mulugu and Narayanpet were the last two added.
Physiography of Telangana
- Telangana lies on the Deccan Plateau and is part of the Peninsular Plateau of India.
- Three main physiographic regions: Godavari Depression, Telangana Plateau, and Krishna Piedmont.
- Godavari Depression covers northern districts like Adilabad, Karimnagar, Warangal, and Khammam.
Drainage System
- Major rivers: Godavari and Krishna — both originate in the Western Ghats and flow eastward.
- Godavari is the second-longest river in India and largest in peninsular India.
- Krishna is the fourth-largest river in India by water volume and basin area.
Climate of Telangana
- Climate type: Tropical semi-arid (Steppe) to tropical savanna (Aw) according to Koppen classification.
- Three main seasons: Summer (March–May), Southwest Monsoon (June–September), Winter (December–February).
- Northeast Monsoon occurs in October–November but contributes only 13% of annual rainfall.
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Central concept: Geography of Telangana
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