Metpally is a town and Revenue Division and third largest town in Jagtial district of the Indian state of Telangana. It is located 222 km from the state capital Hyderabad, 67 km from Nizamabad, 80 km from Karimnagar and 33 km from district headquarters Jagtial. Many dynasties ruled including Sathavahanas and Kakatiyas. The Kakatiyas built a temple named Chennakesava.