Sangareddi is the Headquarters of the Medak District of Andhra Pradesh. Siddipet is the city with the most population under the Medak District. According to the census released by the Government of India, The overall population of Medak district is approximately 30 lacs. Most of the area of Medak district is covered under the forests. The distrist of Medak has its links with the prehistoric cavemen. The district is also linked to Buddhism and Jainism. The spread of Budhism in Medak happened during the rule of Emperor Ashoka. The district was also under the rule of Nizams in the Medieval times. The district is not at all developed economically as it finds itself in the list of the 250 most backward districts of India. The district is of religious importance to the localities as there many temples and Buddhist monasteries all over the district. The Narsapur forest is famous for the different kinds of trees that grow in the region.