This district was earlier called as Ethlabad. It was under the rule of the kakatiya, Velma, Qutubshahi and Asaf Jahin Kings. This district was formed in the year 1905.

The Adilabad district is surrounded by Maharastra State in the North, East and West , Karimnagar and Nizamabad districts in the South directions respectively.

This district was earlier called as Ethlabad. It was under the rule of the kakatiya, Velma, Qutubshahi and Asaf Jahin Kings. This district was formed in the year 1905.

Rivers in the District: Godavari, Penganga, Pranahita and Kadem.

Tourist Attraction: Basar Saraswathi Temple, Pranahita, Kadam Dam, kawal and Sivaram Wildlife Sanctuary, Pochera and Kuntala waterfalls, Utnoor and Keshlapur Temples.

Handicrafts: Nirmal Paintings and Toys and Bell Metal Craft

How to reach : It is 322 Km from Hyderabad and connected by National Highway NH7. Other places of the State are also well connected with Adilabad by road.