The Boundaries of Khammam district are East Godavari district in the East, Warangal and Nalgonda districts in the West, Krishna district in the South and Madhya Pradesh State borders in the North directions. This place was under the rule of Reddy, Ganapathi, Kushan, Vijayanagara and Nizam Kings. This district was formed in the year 1953.

The forest area covers more than the fifty percent of the total area of the district. Rich Timber like Teak is obtained from these forests. Coal is the chief mineral found in these lands, especially at Kottegudam, and Illendu. Marble Stone deposits are also available at some parts of the district. One of the Four Industrial development centers in the state is situated in this district. The power supply to this district is mainly through Kottegudam Thermal Power Station. The water sources to this are Lalbahadur canal which is left Nagarjuna sagar canal, Mokkamamidi, Paddavagu, Kinnerasani and Taliperu like mediun range Projects.