Korutla

Korutla municipality (also Koratla) is the second largest town and revenue division in the Jagtial district in the Indian state of Telangana. It is a historical town ruled by Jain Kings and second largest town in Jagtial district. It is the headquarters of Koratla constituency. It is located about from the district headquarters Jagtial, 235 kilometers from Hyderabad, 73 kilometers from Karimnagar and 76 kilometers from Nizamabad.

History

Korutla is used to be called with names such as Koravattu, Korapattu, Koravatlu, Koratlu, Kagithalapatla. In archeological evacuations, historians found epigraphy on stones (shilashasanam), written in 1042-1068 A.D was found in the holy pond (koneru or Korutla Stepwell) of Korutla. As per the writings and opinions of people here, Korutla has got thousands of years of history. More than a millennium ago it was ruled by great kings of Jainas, Kalyani Chalukyas (957-1184), Vemulawada Chalukyas (7th century to 10th century) and Rastrakutas.


In the era of Jaina's it was called "Koravattu". As the days were passing, it changed to "Koravatlu", "Koratlu", and finally changed to present name Korutla. Another belief is that the Hindu Sages, belong to the tribe of Koravattu, used to live here and performed their devotional activities and penances in this place. The two idols of Thirthankaras of Jainism were placed inside Shree Mahadevaswamy Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva which was built by Jaina kings during their rule. An ancient katar ( Push dagger) weapon was found in Shree Mahadevaswamy Temple which was used by one of the kings who ruled this place.

There are big and old constructions which are called as Burujulu (ancient watch towers). They were built for the protection of the palace which is called as Gadi (గడి) in Telugu, which is located in the middle of six burujulu (watch towers). The palace was recently destroyed. Out of these six burujulu, one was destroyed but remaining five which can be seen. A big wall used to be there connecting all burjulu, It was wide enough that a car could go on it.

Along the wall, there used to be a canal with full of water for additional protection measures. For this reason that area is still called as "Kalvagadda or Kaluva Gadda". In the premises of the palace there is a Holy Pond (koneru or Korutla Stepwell), which is constructed with rock, under the ground, surrounding the holy pond and it was a construction with pillars and a dressing room.

The 4 temples of Lord Shiva namely Shree Mahadevaswamy Temple, Shree Nagareshwaraswamy Temple, Shree Ramanathaswamy Temple and Shree Rameshwara Temple along with temples of Lord Venkateshwara, Venugopalaswamy were built during the ruling era of kings, which have thousands of years ofhistory.

For last thousand years, Korutla has been exposing itself in the fields of business, culture and tradition. Before two decades i.e. in the era of Nizam rule, Korutla was famous for its paper production and was exported to various places of country so the place is also used to be called as Kagithalapatla, and clothes made by workers called Korutla Coats got international fame. Great philosopher, well-known teacher Sri Senapathi Nrsimhachari established a Sanskrit Gurukul at Shree Venugopalaswamy Temple near Kalvagadda.

Geography

Korutla Municipality covers an area of 34.12 square kilometers (13.17 square miles), at an elevation of 287 meters (942 ft).

Demographics

As of 2011 Indian census, Korutla had an estimated population of 66,504 But approximately in 2018 the population is 85,000.
The gender split is 50 percent male, 50 percent female.
The Literacy rate is 60 percent—approximately equal to the national average of 59.5 percent. Male literacy is 69 percent, and female literacy is 51 percent.
14% of the population is under six years old.

Transportation

It has TSRTC bus stand. RTLThe buses travel to Hyderabad, Warangal, Karimnagar, Nizamabad, Tirupati, Pamur, Kanigiri etc. National Highway 63 passes through this town.

Rail

Korutla Railway Station.The Station code is: RTL
It has Railway Connectivity via the Peddapalli–Nizamabad line to Mumbai, Visakhapatnam, Delhi, and Chennai.

Education

Universities

* P.V. Narasimha Rao College of Veterinary Science, Korutla

Colleges

* Government Degree College, Korutla
* Government Boys Junior College, Korutla
* Government Girls Junior College, Korutla
* Government Polytechnic College, Korutla
* Rashmidhar Teja B.Ed & D.Ed College, Korutla
* Sri Arunodaya Degree College, Korutla
* Ramakrishna Degree College, Korutla
* Pothani Rajesh Babu Memorial Junior College, Korutla
* Maastro E-Techno Girls Junior College, Korutla
* Sri Chaitanya Junior College, Korutla

Schools

* Kerala English Medium High School (Korutla)

Kerala English Medium High School, also known as KEMHS, is a private co-educational institution located in Korutla, Jagtial District, Telangana, India. Established to provide quality English-medium education to students in the region, the school has earned a reputation for academic excellence and value-based education.

Overview

Location: Korutla, Jagtial District, Telangana, India – 505326

Medium of Instruction: English

Affiliation: Board of Secondary Education, Telangana

Type: Private, Co-Educational

Grades: Nursery to Class 10

Management: Privately managed

Academic Focus

Kerala English Medium High School emphasizes a strong academic foundation combined with moral and cultural values. The curriculum follows the guidelines set by the Telangana State Board, with a special focus on science and mathematics from an early stage.

IIT-NEET Foundation Program

In recent years, the school has introduced an IIT-JEE and NEET Foundation Program to support students aspiring to pursue careers in engineering and medicine. This program is integrated into the regular curriculum for Classes 6 to 10, helping students build a conceptual understanding of subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics.

Key features include:

Special coaching sessions by experienced faculty

Regular tests and performance analysis

Science and math labs with hands-on learning

Career guidance and mentorship

Facilities

Well-ventilated classrooms

Science and computer laboratories

Library with academic and competitive exam resources

Playground and sports facilities

Transport facility for students in and around Korutla

Community Impact

KEMHS has played a significant role in enhancing the educational landscape of Korutla by providing affordable quality education. Many of its alumni have pursued higher education in prestigious institutions across India.
* Zilla Parishad Boys High School, Korutla
* Zilla Parishad Girls High School, Korutla
* Adarsha High School, Korutla
* Siddhartha High School, Korutla
* Akshara High School, Korutla
* Korutla Public School
* Little Flower High School, Korutla
* Sri Saraswathi Shishu Mandir, Korutla
* Gowtham Model School, Korutla
* SFS High School, Korutla

Notable People

* Dr. Ande Venkatarajam
* Dharmapuri Arvind
* Akkaladevi laxman

References

{{Municipalities of Telangana

Cities and towns in Jagtial district
Mandal headquarters in Jagtial district