Population 2011
3,51,93,978
Area
1,12,077 km²
Primary capital
Hyderabad
Budget 2026-27
₹3,24,234 Cr
Formed
2 June 2014
General Info
Type
State
ISO code
IN-TS
Vehicle code
TG
Website
telangana.gov.inHigh court
Telangana High Court
Languages
TeluguUrdu
Representation
Lok Sabha seats
17
General 12SC 3ST 2
Rajya Sabha seats
7
Lower house
Telangana Legislative Assembly
119 seats
Upper house
Telangana Legislative Council
40 seats
Legislature structure
Bicameral
Current Officeholders
Elections
Recent election results
Latest Budget
Telangana Budget 2026-27
Presented by Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu on 20 March 2026
Total budget
₹3,24,234 Cr
Net expenditure
₹3,01,209 Cr
Capital expenditure
₹47,267 Cr
14.6% of total
Fiscal deficit
₹58,459 Cr
3% of GSDP
Debt / GSDP
28.7%
₹5,63,008 Cr outstanding debt
Freebies
₹1,03,435 Cr
31.9% of total
Capex / freebies
0.46x
Telangana Budget 2026-27 of Rs 3,24,234 crore funds the Congress government's six guarantees - Rythu Bharosa, Cheyutha pension, Mahalaxmi, Indiramma houses and others - at Rs 50,713 crore (~21% of revenue receipts).
| Top sector allocations | Amount | Share of net expenditure |
|---|---|---|
| Welfare of SC/ST/OBC and Minorities | ₹34,883 Cr | 11.6% |
| Education, Sports, Arts, and Culture | ₹27,663 Cr | 9.2% |
| Agriculture and Allied Activities | ₹25,686 Cr | 8.5% |
| Social Welfare and Nutrition | ₹24,428 Cr | 8.1% |
| Energy | ₹20,573 Cr | 6.8% |
Tourism · calendar year 2024
Tourist visits in Telangana
Reported visit events from the State/UT tourism department—not unique visitors. One person or trip can generate more than one visit.
Domestic tourist visits
8,82,39,675
Domestic rank
#10 of 36
Foreign tourist visits
1,55,313
Foreign rank
#15 of 36
Centre-state finances
Tax devolution to Telangana
Latest dated advance instalment and FY 2026-27 Budget Estimate. The instalment is part of the annual flow, not an additional annual entitlement.
Advance released 1 Aug 2026
₹2,370 Cr
Share of latest release
2.2%
FC-16 horizontal share
2.2%
FY 2026-27 Budget Estimate
₹33,180.78 Cr
Population
| Year | Population | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 3,51,93,978 | Census 2011 census |
On central government indices
- Fiscal Health IndexNITI Aayog7 / 18 · Major States
- India Justice ReportTata Trusts and partner organisationsIndependent3 / 18 · Large and Mid-sized States
- Logistics Ease Across Different StatesDepartment for Promotion of Industry and Internal TradeHigh Performers · Landlocked States
- Export Preparedness IndexNITI Aayog8 / 36
- States' Startup RankingDepartment for Promotion of Industry and Internal TradeLeaders · Category A
- India Innovation IndexNITI Aayog2 / 17 · Major States
- SDG India IndexNITI Aayog10 / 36
- National Multidimensional Poverty IndexNITI Aayog15 / 36
- Performance Grading Index 2.0Department of School Education and LiteracyAkanshi-1
- State Energy Efficiency IndexBureau of Energy EfficiencyFront Runner
- National Energy Trilemma IndexWorld Energy Council IndiaIndependent12 / 28 · States
- India Electric Mobility IndexNITI AayogAspirant
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- Wikipedia: Telanganaen.wikipedia.orgPublisher page
- State governments of India: legislature sizesen.wikipedia.orgPublisher page
- Election Commission of India - Rajya Sabha seatseci.gov.inPublisher page
- Election Results of Indiaelectionresults.infoPublisher page
- Telangana Assembly 2023 turnout sourceadrindia.orgPDF document
- PRS: Telangana Budget Analysis 2026-27prsindia.orgPublisher page