[3] The predominantly tribal region around the town of Asifabad was ruled by many dynasties like the Kakatiyas, Mauryas, Satavahanas, Chalukyas, Qutub Shahis ,Asaf Jahis and Gonds.In 1913, Asifabad was made as headquarters of the district prior to the status being lost to Adilabad town in 1941.[5] Hills dominate the western part of the district and Pranhita river runs parallel to the east.Komaram Bheem district has a sex ratio of 998 females for every 1000 males and a literacy rate of 56.72%.[5][10] Present MLA of Asifabad constituency is Athram Sakku and Sirpur-T is Koneru Konappa.