The Boundaries of Warangal district are Khammam district, Nalgonda and Khammam districts, Nalgonda, Medak, Karimnagar districts and Karimnagar district in the East, South, West and North directions respectively. Earlier this district was called as Orugallu. This place was under the rule of Sathavahana, Yadhava, Chalukya and Kakatiya kings. The period of Kakatiya rule is termed as Golden Era.

Forest area in this district is nearly 29% of the total district area, and produces quality Timber and other Vegetation useful to common man in his day-to day life. Wildlife Sanctuary at Yeturi Nagaram protecting wildlife at an area of 1000 Sq.km. Coal is the chief mineral found in this part of the state, and Singareni Collieries Company a Public sector undertaking is looking after the extraction of the coal from the mines to be used in power generation. Apart from this Iron ore is also found in some parts of the district. Andhra Rayon's Limited at Yeturi Nagaram is major Industry based on the Forest based products. Handicrafts are the another area where this district is proving to be fruitful. The water source of this district is Malleruvagu Project. Warangal and Kazipet are the twin cities. Kazipet is the major railway junction.