Adilabad is a city located in the Indian state of Telangana and serves as the district headquarters for the Adilabad district. It is situated approximately 304 kilometres north of the state capital, Hyderabad, and lies about 150 kilometres from Nizamabad and 196 kilometres from Nagpur.
The city is primarily known for its extensive cultivation of cotton, a major agricultural crop in the region that holds significant economic importance. Due to this production, Adilabad is frequently referred to as the "White Gold City." The nearby town of Bela, located 30 kilometres away, is particularly famous for its cotton ginning mills, textile industries, and popular cotton clothing.
The official languages of Adilabad are Telugu and Urdu. Additionally, sections of the population speak Marathi, Lambadi, and Gondi.