It was constructed during the reign of the Nizam of the Hyderabad State,[2] and remains operational today.

An average of 40 new inmates arrive at the jail daily.

[3] In 2012, renovations began to update the amenities and expand the occupancy of the jail.

[1] A petrol pump staffed by inmates is located adjoining the jail.

[4] The annual turnover of the petrol pump is over ₹100 crore as of 2017.