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Mahbubabad: Brief Profile
Gugulothu Kousalya Laxman Foundation (GKL Foundation) is registered and located in Mahabubabad district of Telangana state, India.
Mahabubabad District is carved out of erstwhile Warangal District. The District shares boundaries with (06) Districts i.e. Bhadradri Kothagudem, Khammam, Suryapet, Jangoan, Warangal and Jayashankar Bhupalapally Districts. The Mahabubabad District formed on 11.10.2016. The District comprises of 16 mandals (out of which 2 Mandals from Khammam District) and 2 Revenue Divisions – Mahabubabad and Thorrur. The District headquarters is located at Mahabubabad Town.
The geographical area of Mahabubabad district is 2877 sq. km. According to the 2011 census, the population of Mahabubabad district in Telangana, India is around 774,549 people. The Town is located on the Bank of the Pakala River, which is one of the tributaries to the river Krishna. It is well known for its permanent historical and traditional importance’s. The majority of the villages and the hamlets including the Town are the habitats of scheduled tribes (STs). The tribal community is Lambadi. Thus, the majority of people of the Town will also communicate in the special tribal language, Lambadi or Banjara. This language is one among the officially recognized dialects by the Government of India. This language has no script but is sustained only on the oral spoken words.
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Education
In Mahabubabad district, Telangana, the education situation is characterized by a mix of government and private schools, with a focus on reaching students from rural communities, including initiatives to support underprivileged students through pre-matric hostels, while also facing challenges related to access and quality education, particularly for girls in remote areas; notable educational institutions include the Government Degree College, Government Junior College, and Kendriya Vidyalaya Mahabubabad.
Focus on underprivileged communities:
A significant portion of the student population belongs to underprivileged communities, leading to targeted efforts by the government to improve their access to education.
Gender gap concerns:
While efforts are made to bridge the gender gap, female literacy rates in the district may still be lower compared to males.
Health
In Mahabubabad district, Telangana, the health situation is marked by a mix of government initiatives to provide basic healthcare facilities, including an Area Hospital with specialty services, but also faces challenges related to accessibility and potential issues with certain diseases like filariasis, with ongoing efforts to combat it through mass drug administration campaigns; the district also boasts a recently inaugurated Government Medical College, improving healthcare access within the region.
Livelihood
In Mahabubabad district, Telangana, the primary livelihood source for the majority of the population is agriculture, with around 60% of people engaged in farming activities, primarily cultivating crops like paddy, cotton, maize, pulses, and chilli; this makes agriculture the most dominant sector in the district’s economy.
Low income: Many farmers struggle with low income due to factors like fluctuating market prices and dependence on traditional farming practices.
Water scarcity: Irregular rainfall can lead to water scarcity, impacting crop yields.
Limited access to technology: Some farmers lack access to modern agricultural technologies which could improve productivity
