Sangareddy, earlier known as Sangareddypeta is the district headquarters of Medak district in the state of Telangana in India. It is 50 km from Hyderabad MGBS bus station and is located on Hyderabad—Mumbai Highway (NH9). It is the biggest city in Medak district. It was named after the ruler Sanga, who was the son of Rani Shankaramba, ruler of Medak during the period of Nizams. With a population of more than 150,000 it has been graded as 1st grade municipality.