Komaram Bheem (22 October 1901 – 27 October 1940) was a tribal leader who fought against the Asaf Jahi Dynasty for the liberation of Hyderabad. Komaram Bheem openly fought against the ruling Nizam government in a guerrilla campaign. He defied courts, laws, and any other form of Nizam authority, living off the sustenance of the forest. He took up arms against Nizam Nawab's soldiers, and fought Babi Jhari until his last breath. His life history was written originally by the comrade leader of Telangana Rebellion, Puchalapalli Sundariah.
Popular Culture
Main article: Komaram Bheem (film)
A movie based on the tribal leader, titled Komaram Bheem, received several awards such as A.P. State Nandi Awards (1990): Best Feature Film on National Integration and Best Director of a debut film.
A TV Series was made on komaram bheem titled "Veerabheem" which successfully ran for 72 episodes. Directed by well-known Director/producer Nagabala Suresh Kumar, the TV series won 4 nandi awards by govt of A.P including best Mega TV serial 2012.
N. T. R is playing the role of Komaram Bheem in the movie RRR directed by S. S. Rajamouli.
History
Earlier Komaram Bheem district was known as Asifabad district. It was ruled by many dynasties like the Kakatiyas, Mauryas, Satavahanas, Chalukyas, Qutub Shahis & Asaf Jahis. In 1905, it was carved as a district but was later merged into the Adilabad district. In 1913, it was made as headquarters of the district prior to the status being lost to Adilabad in 1941. It was again carved from Adilabad district in 2016. It has been renamed after Gond martyr Komaram Bheem since 2016.
Geography
The district is spread over an area of 4,300 square kilometres (1,700 sq mi). Hills dominate the western part of the district and Pranhita river runs parallel to the east.
It is home to endangered species of vultures which have made Palarapu rocks their home in the forests of Bejjur. The Sirpur forest is also home to tigers and other wild animals. Cotton and Paddy are the major crops grown in this area.
Demographics
The district is largely a tribal area. As of the 2011 Census, the district has a population of 592,831 people.
Divisions
This district has two revenue divisions; Komaram Bheem and Kagaznagar and is sub-divided into 15 mandals. Present MLA of Komaram Bheem constituency is Athram Sakku and Sirpur-T is Koneru Konappa.
Mandals
S.No. Komaram Bheem revenue division Kagaznagar revenue division
1 Wankidi Bejjur
2 Lingapur Penchicalpet
3 Jainoor Kagaznagar
4 Tiryani Kouthala
5 Komaram Bheem Chintalamanepally
6 Kerameri Dahegoan
7 Sirpur (U) Sirpur (T)
8Rebbena
Notable people
Komaram Bheem, freedom fighter
Konda Laxman Bapuji, freedom fighter
Koneru Konappa, MLA Sirpur
Places of interest
Gangapur temple, Rebbena
Jodeghat, Kerameri
Kadamba forest reserve, a tiger reserve
Kerameri ghats
Komaram Bheem irrigational project
Palarapuguttalu, a vulture reserve
Savatula Gundam Waterfalls
Shiva Mallana temple
Shivakeshava temple, Wankidi
Sirpur forest reserve
Thrishul Pahad
Tonkini Hanuman temple, Sirpur-T
Vattivaagu project
source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Komaram_Bheem
