Jagtial District was carved out of erstwhile Karimnagar district. It is surrounded by Nizamabad, Nirmal, Mancherial, Peddapalli and Karimnagar Districts. The Godavari River passes through the district. SRSP Project is a major dam and tourist attraction. The Buddhist Sthupa of 2nd century BC in Dhulikatta is of historic and archaeological significance. The district is home to holy temples of Sri MallikarjunaSwamy Temple at Odela and Sri Varahaswami temple at Kamanpur Mandal.
Kondagattu
Sri Anjaneya Swamy Devasthanam is situated on hill called Kondagattu amidst hills and forest area at a distance 40 km from Karimnagar and 16 km from Jagityal. It is an ancient temple in Jagityal region with its existence dating back to more than 500 years ago. The presiding deity, Sri Anjaneya Swamy is said to be Swayambhoo as seen from the silasasana which is available on the external wall of the main temple.