Kazipet

Kazipet is the major educational and transport hub in Hanumakonda district in the Indian state of Telangana. It is a city in Warangal Tri-City, and a mandal in Hanamakonda district. Kazipet falls under Greater Warangal Municipal Corporation.

Kazipet
Tri-City
A view of the main entrance of Kazipet Railway Station
Kazipet
Location in Telangana, India
Kazipet
Kazipet (India)
Coordinates: 17°58′00″N 79°30′00″E
Country India
StateTelangana
Founded1856
Government
  TypeMunicipal Corporation
  BodyGreater Warangal Municipal Corporation
Area
  Total43.4 km2 (16.8 sq mi)
Elevation
304 m (997 ft)
Languages
  OfficialTelugu
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN Code
506003
Telephone code+91–870
Vehicle registrationTS–03
Websitetelangana.gov.in

Previously Kazipet was a separate city within Warangal. The three urban cities Kazipet, Hanamkonda and Warangal are together known as Warangal Tri-City. The cities are connected by National Highway 163. The major stations are Kazipet Junction railway station and Warangal railway station.

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