The Central Prison, Warangal was established in the year 1886. The total area of the prison is 54.5 acres (closed prison area+Quarters+Open area around the prison). This Prison has a Central Tower with octagonal architecture. Many political prisoners were confined in this prison during emergency, Majority of the Maoist (Naxal) prisoners and their leaders were confined in this Prison right from the days of emergency. Structural modifications were made to strengthen this Prison and high security blocks were added to keep the extremist prisoners securely in this Prison. There is a separate annexe in this Prison for the confinement of woman Prisoners. Durrys(mats) made in this Prisons are known for their Quality and Durability in the whole state. A Petrol Bunk is also maintained by this Prison.

Feautures .

 Total area of land in acres                              :    54.5 acres

Total Capacity                                                 :    823 ( male ) and  80 (female) total 903

Total No. of Barracks                                     :    27

Total No. Watch Towers                                 :    06

Residential Quarters                                       :    6 Officers Quarters and 80 Staff Quarters,

                                                                              Oficers Quarters and 40  Staff               

Hospital Building                                            :    50 Bedded Hospital ( Another 20 bedded      

                                                                              Hospital is  under construction).