Nizamabad district Induru | |
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State | Telangana |
Mandalas | 29 |
Founded | 1905 |
Headquarters | Nizamabad |
Government | |
• Body | Zilla Parishad |
• MLA (Urban) | Sri Dhanpal Suryanarayana |
• MLA (Rural) | Sri Bhoopathi Reddy Rekulapally |
Area | |
• Total | 4,288 km2 (1,656 sq mi) |
• Rank | 10th (in state) |
Population (2011) [1] | |
• Total | 1,571,022 |
• Rank | 5th |
• Density | 370/km2 (950/sq mi) |
Demonym | Nizamabadi |
Languages | |
• Official | Telugu, Urdu |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 503 xxx |
Telephone code | +91-08462 |
Vehicle registration | TG 16 [2] |
Website | nizamabad |
Nizamabad district is a district located in the north-western region of the Indian state of Telangana. The city of Nizamabad is the district headquarters. The district share boundaries with Jagtial, Sircilla, Nirmal, Kamareddy districts and with Nanded district of the state boundary of Maharashtra.
Nizam stands for Nizam, the governor (of the empire) of Hyderabad State and also Abad means 'Long Live'. Nizamabad was founded in the year 1905 [3] when Nizam's Dominion were it recognized, where up to it was known as Indur which was supposed to have originated from the name of the King was Indradatta who seems to have flourished it during the 5th century A.D. [4] [5] Later during the 18th century the Nizams ruled over the Deccan region and the district got its name from him.
In October 2016, the districts of Telangana were reorganized and Kamareddy district was carved out of Nizamabad district making it one of the 31 districts of state.[ citation needed ]
The geographical area of the district is 4,288 square kilometres (1,656 sq mi) and it is located at 18°41′N78°6′E / 18.683°N 78.100°E . [6] Nizamabad is bounded on the North by Nirmal district, on the East by Jagtial and Rajanna Sircilla district, on the South lies Kamareddy district, and on the West by Nanded district of Maharashtra State. The Godavari River enters into Telangana from Nizamabad district at Kandakurthi.
As of 2011 [update] Census of India, the district has a population of 1,571,022. Nizamabad has a sex ratio of 1044 females per 1000 males and a literacy rate of 64.25%. 169,621 (10.80%) were under 6 years of age. 464,750 (29.58%) lived in urban areas. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes made up 217,267 (13.83%) and 107,035 (6.81%) of the population respectively. [8]
In 2006, the Indian government named Nizāmābād one of the country's 250 most backward districts (out of a total of 640). [9] It is one of the ten districts of Telangana currently receiving funds from the Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme (BRGF). [9]
At the time of the 2011 census, 71.58% of the population spoke Telugu, 18.26% Urdu, 5.63% Lambadi and 2.17% Marathi as their first language. [10]
The district is divided into 3 revenue divisions of Bodhan, Armoor and Nizamabad. These are sub-divided into 33 mandals and has 530 villages. [1] C.Narayana Reddy is the present collector of the district. [11]
The below table categorizes 29 mandals into their respective revenue divisions in the district: [12]
Armoor revenue division | Bodhan revenue division | Nizamabad revenue division |
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Armoor | Bodhan | Nizamabad South |
Balkonda | Yedapally | Nizamabad North |
Mupkal | Ranjal | Nizamabad Rural |
Mendora | Kotagiri | Mugpal |
Kammar palle | Varni | Dichpally |
Velpur | Rudrur | Dharpally |
Morthad | Chandur | Indalwai |
Bheemgal | Mosra | Makloor |
Jakranpally | Saloora | Sirikonda |
Nandipet | Pothangal | Navipet |
Yergatla | ||
Aloor | ||
Donkeshwar |
Parliamentary Constituency
Assembly Constituencies
There are 6 assembly constituencies in the district. They are, Armur, Bodhan, Banswada – Partly (Varni, Chandur, Mosra, Rudrur, Pothangal and Kotagiri Mandals), Nizamabad (Urban), Nizamabad (Rural), Balkonda
Nizamabad district has good road connectivity. Almost all the towns and villages in the district have well laid asphalt roads and are connected to district headquarters. Nizamabad has 2 National Highways passing through it, one being NH 44 which connects Kanyakumari and Varanasi and the other is NH16 which starts from Nizamabad and passes through Karimnagar to Jagadalpur in the state of Chhattisgarh. [17] The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC) runs around 700 [18] buses from district headquarters on a daily basis.
Nizamabad railway station is the major train station in the district which is located on Secunderabad–Manmad line of Hyderabad Division of the South Central Railway Zone (SCR). All the towns in the district have a rail network coverage and Nizamabad being one of the important stations on the line carters the need of the people. Jankampet Junction which lies in the west of Nizamabad city connects to Bodhan town. [19]
The Nizamabad–Peddapalli section connects Nizamabad with the Grand Trunk route of New Delhi–Chennai main line and the distance from Nizamabad to Karimnagar and Warangal reduced to a large extent. [20] [21] This line also increased the railway network in the district and the northern cities of Telangana.
Nizamabad currently doesn't have its own aerodrome however the state government of Telangana has proposed an airport at Jakranpalli in Nizamabad. The nearest international facility is Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad located at a distance of 200 km, and a partly functional domestic airport is Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji Airport located at 110 km in Nanded of Maharashtra State. The city houses 5 Helipads located each at Nagaram Stadium, Parade Grounds, Dichpally and two at GG College.
Many engineering colleges are located in the district. Kshatriya College of Engineering, Armoor (KCEA) Vijay Rural Engineering College (VREC), affiliated with Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad (JNTUH) is the reputed engineering college located in Telangana. Kakatiya Institutions of Nizamabad is a group of institutions known for their excellence in state of Telangana and the erstwhile Andhra Pradesh.
Telangana University is a public university under the government of AP, located at Dichpally, 15 km from the city. There are many educational institutions that provide education namely VREC, Arkay College of Engineering and Technology, [22] Kshatriya College of Engineering, [23] Kakatiya Engineering College for Women, Government Medical College, [24] Nishitha Degree College, etc.
RGUKT, Basar popularly known as IIIT Basar is an autonomous institution located 35 km from Nizamabad. The official name of the institute is Rajiv Gandhi University of Knowledge Technologies. It offers six-year integrated BTech programme with three semesters every year for those passing SSC, for award of dual degrees in different specializations of engineering and science. [25]
For people from Nizamabad city, not the surrounding district, please see Nizamabad
Karimnagar is a city and District Headquarters in the Indian state of Telangana. Karimnagar is a major urban agglomeration and the third largest city in the state. It is governed by the Municipal Corporation and is the headquarters of the Karimnagar district. It is situated on the banks of Manair River, which is a tributary of the Godavari River. It is the third largest and fastest growing urban settlement in the state, according to the 2011 census. It has registered a population growth rate of 45.46% and 38.87% respectively over the past two decades between 1991 and 2011, which is the highest growth rate among major cities of Telangana. It serves as a major educational and health hub for the northern districts of Telangana. It is a major business center and widely known for its agricultural and granite industries, earning the nickname "City of Granites."
Nizamabad is a city in the Indian state of Telangana. It is governed by municipal corporation and is the headquarters of the Nizamabad district. Previously part of Hyderabad State and then Andhra Pradesh state, Nizamabad became a part of the newly formed state of Telangana under the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014. It is located about 186 kilometres (116 mi) north of the state capital, Hyderabad.
Nanded is a city in Maharashtra state, India. It is the tenth largest city in the state and the seventy-ninth most populated city in India. It is the second largest city in Marathwada region. It is the district headquarters of Nanded district.
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Nizam Sagar Dam is an Indian dam named after the Nizam of Hyderabad. It is a reservoir constructed across the Manjira River, a tributary of the Godavari River, between Achampet and BanjePally villages of the Kamareddy district in Telangana, India. It is located at about 144 km (89 mi) north-west of Hyderabad. Nizam Sagar is the oldest dam in the state of Telangana.
Kamareddy is a city and headquarters of the Kamareddy district in Telangana state in India. It is located about 117 kilometres (73 mi) north of the state capital Hyderabad, 56 kilometres (35 mi) from Nizamabad and 96 kilometres (60 mi) from Karimnagar.
Medak district is located in the western region of the Indian state of Telangana. Medak is the district headquarters. The district shares boundaries with Sangareddy, Kamareddy, Siddipet and Medchal-Malkajgiri districts.
Bodhan town in Nizamabad district of the Indian state Telangana. Bodhan is primarily known for the Nizam Sugar Factory founded by the Nizam of Hyderabad, and some historical places such as The Jalal Bukhari Dargah at Ranjalbase, The Chakreshwara Shiva Temple, The Renuka Temple, Bheemuni Gutta at Rakasipet and prominent other historical places, such as the Pandu Teertha, Chakra Teertha and many other temples and shrines.
Armoor is a city in Nizamabad district, in the state of Telangana in India. Armoor is situated on NH 63. In the past, it was called Navanathapuram since it has nine mountains around the city Armoor is a variation of it.
Navipet is a Mandal in Nizamabad district in the state of Telangana in India Navipet is top mandal in Nizamabad district Which has good market value for crops and small revenue business. Navipet lies on Nizamabad Bhainsa main road. Navipet is famous for weekly goats market.
Banswada is a Town and Revenue division in Kamareddy district of the Indian state of Telangana.
Vijay Rural Engineering College, also known as VREC, is a private engineering and polytechnic college established in 1997 in Nizamabad, Telangana, India. It is 8 kilometres away from Nizamabad railway station and 9 kilometres from Nizamabad Bus Station.The college is affiliated to Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad and approved by All India Council for Technical Education, New Delhi.
Nizamabad Junction railway station is an Indian Railways station, which serves the city of Nizamabad in Telangana. It is a major station on Secunderabad–Manmad railway line, also serving as the junction point for Secunderabad, Peddapalli, Jankampet/Mudkhed junctions. It is administered under Hyderabad railway division of South Central Railway zone. Jankampet Junction railway station is another station located in the city from where the Secunderabad–Manmad line branch towards Bodhan.
Secunderabad–Manmad is an important railway line connecting the states of Telangana and Maharashtra. It is administered by South Central Railway and was formerly known as Hyderabad–Manmad railway line and Godavari Valley railway for some period. as of 2016, this line is single broad gauged, and electrification is under progress. In March 2023, South Central Railway announced the electrification of an additional 75 km on the line
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Nirmal district is a district located in the northern region of the Indian state of Telangana. The district headquarters is located in the town of Nirmal. It borders the Telangana districts of Adilabad, Nizamabad, Mancherial, Asifabad, Jagtial districts as well as Nanded district of the state Maharashtra.
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Jagtial district is a district located in the northern region of the Indian state of Telangana. Its administrative headquarters is the city of Jagtial. The district shares boundaries with Nirmal, Mancherial, Karimnagar, Peddapalli, Sircilla and Nizamabad districts.
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