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{{Use dmy dates|date= | {{Use Indian English|date=October 2025}} | ||
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{{Infobox settlement | {{Infobox settlement | ||
| name = Nizamabad | | name = Nizamabad | ||
| | | native_name = Induru | ||
| settlement_type = | | settlement_type = City | ||
| image_skyline = Nizamabad Montage.jpg | | image_skyline = Nizamabad Montage.jpg | ||
| image_alt = | | image_alt = | ||
| image_caption = Clockwise from top : [[Government General Hospital, Nizamabad|District Government Hospital]], [[Nizamabad Junction railway station|Nizamabad Junction Railway Station]], District Court and [[Nizamabad Fort]] | | image_caption = Clockwise from top : [[Government General Hospital, Nizamabad|District Government Hospital]], [[Nizamabad Junction railway station|Nizamabad Junction Railway Station]], District Court and [[Nizamabad Fort]] | ||
| nickname = | | nickname = City of Nizams, City of [[Indra]] | ||
| image_map = | | image_map = | ||
| map_alt = | | map_alt = | ||
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| established_title1 = Founded | | established_title1 = Founded | ||
| established_date1 = 5th Century | | established_date1 = 5th Century | ||
| founder = ''' | | founder = '''Nizams''' | ||
| established_title2 = Incorporated (Municipality) | | established_title2 = Incorporated (Municipality) | ||
| established_date2 = 1931 | | established_date2 = {{start date and age|1931||}} | ||
| established_title3 = Incorporated (Corporation) | | established_title3 = Incorporated (Corporation) | ||
| established_date3 = 2005 | | established_date3 = {{start date and age|2005||}} | ||
| government_type = [[Municipal Corporations in India|Municipal Corporation]] | | government_type = [[Municipal Corporations in India|Municipal Corporation]] | ||
| governing_body = [[Nizamabad Municipal Corporation]],<br />[[Nizamabad Urban Development Authority]] | | governing_body = [[Nizamabad Municipal Corporation]],<br />[[Nizamabad Urban Development Authority]] | ||
| leader_title = [[Mayor]] | | leader_title = [[Mayor]] | ||
| leader_name = | | leader_name = Umararani | ||
| leader_title1 = [[Member of Parliament|MP]] | | leader_title1 = [[Member of Parliament|MP]] | ||
| unit_pref = Metric | | unit_pref = Metric | ||
| total_type = [[City]] | | total_type = [[City]] | ||
| area_footnotes = <ref name="civicbody">{{cite web|title=Urban Local Body Information|url=http://www.dtcp.telangana.gov.in/ULBs-List-68.pdf|website=Directorate of Town and Country Planning|publisher=Government of Telangana|access-date=28 June 2016|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160615135503/http://dtcp.telangana.gov.in/ULBs-List-68.pdf|archive-date=15 June 2016 | | area_footnotes = <ref name="civicbody">{{cite web|title=Urban Local Body Information|url=http://www.dtcp.telangana.gov.in/ULBs-List-68.pdf|website=Directorate of Town and Country Planning|publisher=Government of Telangana|access-date=28 June 2016|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160615135503/http://dtcp.telangana.gov.in/ULBs-List-68.pdf|archive-date=15 June 2016}}</ref> | ||
| area_total_km2 = 42.9 | | area_total_km2 = 42.9 | ||
| area_blank2_title = [[Nizamabad Urban Development Authority]] | | area_blank2_title = [[Nizamabad Urban Development Authority]] | ||
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| population_rural = | | population_rural = | ||
| population_total = 311,152 | | population_total = 311,152 | ||
| population_footnotes = <ref name="about">{{cite web|title=About Nizamabad|url=http://nizamabadcorporation.telangana.gov.in/|website=[[Nizamabad Municipal Corporation|Nizamabad MC]]|access-date=14 May 2020|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190623021729/http://nizamabadcorporation.telangana.gov.in/|archive-date=23 June 2019 | | population_footnotes = <ref name="about">{{cite web|title=About Nizamabad|url=http://nizamabadcorporation.telangana.gov.in/|website=[[Nizamabad Municipal Corporation|Nizamabad MC]]|access-date=14 May 2020|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190623021729/http://nizamabadcorporation.telangana.gov.in/|archive-date=23 June 2019}}</ref> | ||
| population_demonym = Nizamabadi | | population_demonym = Nizamabadi | ||
| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]] | | timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]] | ||
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| area_code = 91-846- | | area_code = 91-846- | ||
| area_code_type = Telephone code | | area_code_type = Telephone code | ||
| registration_plate = [[List of RTO districts in India#TS—Telangana| | | registration_plate = [[List of RTO districts in India#TS—Telangana|TG 16]] / AP25 (erstwhile) | ||
| website = {{URL|https://nizamabad.telangana.gov.in}} | | website = {{URL|https://nizamabad.telangana.gov.in}} | ||
| demographics_type1 = Languages | | demographics_type1 = Languages | ||
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| blank3_info_sec1 = [[Nizamabad (Lok Sabha constituency)|Nizamabad]] | | blank3_info_sec1 = [[Nizamabad (Lok Sabha constituency)|Nizamabad]] | ||
| blank4_name_sec1 = [[Vidhan Sabha]] | | blank4_name_sec1 = [[Vidhan Sabha]] | ||
| blank4_info_sec1 = [[Nizamabad (Urban)(Assembly constituency)|Nizamabad Urban]]<br />[[Nizamabad (Rural)(Assembly constituency)|Nizamabad Rural]] | | blank4_info_sec1 = [[Nizamabad (Urban) (Assembly constituency)|Nizamabad Urban]]<br />[[Nizamabad (Rural) (Assembly constituency)|Nizamabad Rural]] | ||
| blank_name_sec2 = Planning agency | | blank_name_sec2 = Planning agency | ||
| blank_info_sec2 = [[Nizamabad Urban Development Authority]] | | blank_info_sec2 = [[Nizamabad Urban Development Authority]] | ||
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|population_metro = 633933}} | |population_metro = 633933}} | ||
'''Nizamabad''' | '''Nizamabad''', also informally known as '''Induru'''<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.telanganauniversity.ac.in/OLD/abouttu_originhistory_nizamabadcity.html| title=Origin & History of Nizamabad City}}</ref> or Indur, is a city in the Indian state of [[Telangana]]. It is governed by the municipal corporation and is the headquarters of the [[Nizamabad district]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Nizamabad district|url=http://www.telangana.gov.in/About/Districts/Nizamabad |website=Telangana State Portal|access-date=26 August 2015}}</ref> 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 {{convert|186|km|mi|0}} north of the state capital, [[Hyderabad]]. | ||
== Etymology == | == Etymology == | ||
Nizamabad | Nizamabad was known by the name {{transliteration|te|ISO|Indūru}} in olden times.<ref>{{cite news |editor=Zahed Farooqui |date=10 August 2023|title=BRS advertisement refers Nizamabad as 'Induru', sparks debate|url=https://www.siasat.com/brs-advertisement-refers-nizamabad-as-induru-sparks-debate-2663799/#google_vignette|work= The Siasat Daily|access-date=29 November 2024}}</ref> During the 8th century, the town was under the reign of Indra Vallabha Panthya Vasrha Indra Som who belonged to the [[Rashtrakuta Dynasty]]. | ||
The name | Later, the place was named Nizamabad - after the title {{translit|fa|Niẓām ul-Mulk}} ({{langx|fa|نظام الملک}}; {{lit|Administrator of the Realm}}), bestowed upon [[Asaf Jah I]] when he was appointed [[Viceroy of the Deccan]] by the Mughal emperor [[Farrukhsiyar]]. The name is a portmanteau of ''Nizam'', meaning "[[Nizam of Hyderabad]]", and ''abad'', meaning "City" in [[Urdu]]. Sometimes, the place is also referred to as "The City of Nizams" (of the erstwhile [[Hyderabad State]]).<ref name="nativeplanet.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.nativeplanet.com/nizamabad/|title=Nizamabad Tourism, Travel Guide & Tourist Places in Nizamabad – Native Planet|work=nativeplanet.com}}</ref> | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
Originally Nizamabad was called '''Induru''' | |||
Originally Nizamabad was called '''Induru'''. It was ruled by the king Indra Vallabha Panthya Varsha Indra Som, of the Rashtrakuta Dynasty, in the 8th century, and took its name from him. Nizamabad was ruled by the king Nizam in the 18th century, and was renamed in his honour.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.telanganauniversity.ac.in/OLD/abouttu_originhistory_nizamabadcity.html| title=Origin & History of Nizamabad City}}</ref> | |||
During the | During the prime minister-ship of Sir Salar Jung-I in the 1876, the districts in the Nizam’s dominion were reorganized whereupon Indur became a district.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://nizamabad.telangana.gov.in/about-district/ | title=Nizamabad district profile | Nizamabad District | India }}</ref> | ||
Nizamabad was a part of princely [[Hyderabad State|State of Hyderabad]] in 1724 and continued to be part of the [[Nizam of Hyderabad|Nizam's]] dominions until 1948.<ref name="(India)Dept1971">{{cite book|title=Maharashtra State Gazetteers: Nanded|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=2Y5hAAAAIAAJ|year=1971|publisher=Director of Government Printing, Stationery and Publications, Maharashtra State|pages=4, 576}}</ref> After India [[Independence Day (India)|gained independence]] in 1947, the [[Indian Armed Forces]] integrated Hyderabad and ended the rule of the Nizam in [[Operation Polo]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hyderabad.co.uk/policeaction.htm |title=Police Action |first=Mohan |last=Guruswamy |publisher=Hyderabad on the Net |access-date=31 July 2012}}</ref> It was during 1876 Nizamabad became a separate district when the districts in Hyderabad State were reorganized by Salar Jung-I, the then prime minister. In 1905 the railway line between [[Secunderabad]] and [[Manmad]] was laid.<ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Dig-AwAAQBAJ&q=Secunderabad+to+Manmad+1905&pg=PA125|title=Tourism in India|isbn=9788192681979|last1=Babu|first1=Prof K. Vijaya|last2=Gade|first2=Jayaprakashnarayana|date=2014 | Nizamabad was a part of princely [[Hyderabad State|State of Hyderabad]] in 1724 and continued to be part of the [[Nizam of Hyderabad|Nizam's]] dominions until 1948.<ref name="(India)Dept1971">{{cite book|title=Maharashtra State Gazetteers: Nanded|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=2Y5hAAAAIAAJ|year=1971|publisher=Director of Government Printing, Stationery and Publications, Maharashtra State|pages=4, 576}}</ref> After India [[Independence Day (India)|gained independence]] in 1947, the [[Indian Armed Forces]] integrated Hyderabad and ended the rule of the Nizam in [[Operation Polo]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hyderabad.co.uk/policeaction.htm |title=Police Action |first=Mohan |last=Guruswamy |publisher=Hyderabad on the Net |access-date=31 July 2012}}</ref> It was during 1876 Nizamabad became a separate district when the districts in Hyderabad State were reorganized by Salar Jung-I, the then prime minister. In 1905 the railway line between [[Secunderabad]] and [[Manmad]] was laid.<ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Dig-AwAAQBAJ&q=Secunderabad+to+Manmad+1905&pg=PA125|title=Tourism in India|isbn=9788192681979|last1=Babu|first1=Prof K. Vijaya|last2=Gade|first2=Jayaprakashnarayana|date=12 March 2014|publisher=Zenon Academic }}</ref> The city was named after [[Nizam Ali Khan]], Asaf Jah II|Nizam Ali Khan the second [[Nizam of Hyderabad]] state. And during the reign of last Nizam, [[Nizam Sagar]] dam was constructed in 1923 across the [[Manjira River]] at the village of [[Achampet, Telangana|Achampet]] which irrigates {{convert|250000|acre|km2 sqmi|lk=in|abbr=on}} of land in Nizamabad District.<ref name="telanganafocus.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.telanganafocus.com/nizamabad.html|title=Welcome to Telangana Focus.com|access-date=20 October 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304053003/http://www.telanganafocus.com/nizamabad.html|archive-date=4 March 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
== Geography == | == Geography == | ||
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== Climate == | == Climate == | ||
As the city is situated at a considerable distance from the coast, the climate is [[tropical savanna climate|tropical savanna]] with most rainfall from June to October. In winter there is less rainfall than in summer. In the month of May 2015, Nizamabad recorded {{convert|46.1|°C|°F}} which was highest recorded temperature in Telangana during this summer.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/nizamabad-sizzles-at-461-degree-celsius/article7225566.ece|title=Nizamabad sizzles at 46.1 degree Celsius|author=Special Correspondent|newspaper=The Hindu|date=2015 | As the city is situated at a considerable distance from the coast, the climate is [[tropical savanna climate|tropical savanna]] with most rainfall from June to October. In winter, there is less rainfall than in summer. In the month of May 2015, Nizamabad recorded {{convert|46.1|°C|°F}} which was highest recorded temperature in Telangana during this summer.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/nizamabad-sizzles-at-461-degree-celsius/article7225566.ece|title=Nizamabad sizzles at 46.1 degree Celsius|author=Special Correspondent|newspaper=The Hindu|date=19 May 2015}}</ref> | ||
The temperature goes as low as {{convert|5|C}} while the average is {{convert|18|°C|°F}} during winter, while in summer the temperature rises as high as {{convert|47|C}} and the average is {{convert|46|°C|°F}}. Average annual temperature is {{convert|27|°C|°F}}.The average annual rainfall is 1108 mm.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://en.climate-data.org/location/714766/|title=Climate: Nizamabad|work=climate-data.org}}</ref> | The temperature goes as low as {{convert|5|C}} while the average is {{convert|18|°C|°F}} during winter, while in summer the temperature rises as high as {{convert|47|C}} and the average is {{convert|46|°C|°F}}. Average annual temperature is {{convert|27|°C|°F}}. The average annual rainfall is 1108 mm.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://en.climate-data.org/location/714766/|title=Climate: Nizamabad|work=climate-data.org}}</ref> | ||
{{Weather box | {{Weather box | ||
| location = Nizamabad | | location = Nizamabad (1991–2020, extremes 1907–2020) | ||
| metric first = Y | | metric first = Y | ||
| single line = Y | | single line = Y | ||
| Jan record high C = 37.0 | | Jan record high C = 37.0 | ||
| Feb record high C = | | Feb record high C = 40.6 | ||
| Mar record high C = 43.3 | | Mar record high C = 43.3 | ||
| Apr record high C = 46.8 | | Apr record high C = 46.8 | ||
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| Dec record high C = 36.4 | | Dec record high C = 36.4 | ||
| year record high C = 47.3 | | year record high C = 47.3 | ||
| Jan high C = | | Jan high C = 31.0 | ||
| Feb high C = 33. | | Feb high C = 33.9 | ||
| Mar high C = 37. | | Mar high C = 37.6 | ||
| Apr high C = 40.2 | | Apr high C = 40.2 | ||
| May high C = | | May high C = 42.1 | ||
| Jun high C = 36.6 | | Jun high C = 36.6 | ||
| Jul high C = 31. | | Jul high C = 31.7 | ||
| Aug high C = 30. | | Aug high C = 30.5 | ||
| Sep high C = 31. | | Sep high C = 31.7 | ||
| Oct high C = 32. | | Oct high C = 32.5 | ||
| Nov high C = 31. | | Nov high C = 31.5 | ||
| Dec high C = 30. | | Dec high C = 30.7 | ||
| year high C = 34. | | year high C = 34.1 | ||
| Jan low C = | | Jan low C = 13.6 | ||
| Feb low C = 17. | | Feb low C = 17.3 | ||
| Mar low C = | | Mar low C = 22.0 | ||
| Apr low C = | | Apr low C = 25.6 | ||
| May low C = | | May low C = 28.3 | ||
| Jun low C = | | Jun low C = 26.2 | ||
| Jul low C = | | Jul low C = 24.3 | ||
| Aug low C = 23. | | Aug low C = 23.7 | ||
| Sep low C = | | Sep low C = 23.6 | ||
| Oct low C = | | Oct low C = 21.6 | ||
| Nov low C = | | Nov low C = 16.9 | ||
| Dec low C = | | Dec low C = 13.0 | ||
| year low C = 21. | | year low C = 21.8 | ||
| Jan record low C = 4. | | Jan record low C = 4.6 | ||
| Feb record low C = 6.1 | | Feb record low C = 6.1 | ||
| Mar record low C = 11.0 | | Mar record low C = 11.0 | ||
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| Oct record low C = 8.4 | | Oct record low C = 8.4 | ||
| Nov record low C = 7.0 | | Nov record low C = 7.0 | ||
| Dec record low C = 4. | | Dec record low C = 4.2 | ||
| year record low C = | | year record low C = | ||
| rain colour = green | | rain colour = green | ||
| Jan rain mm = | | Jan rain mm = 8.6 | ||
| Feb rain mm = 4 | | Feb rain mm = 3.4 | ||
| Mar rain mm = | | Mar rain mm = 12.8 | ||
| Apr rain mm = | | Apr rain mm = 15.1 | ||
| May rain mm = | | May rain mm = 21.1 | ||
| Jun rain mm = | | Jun rain mm = 140.6 | ||
| Jul rain mm = | | Jul rain mm = 261.7 | ||
| Aug rain mm = | | Aug rain mm = 258.0 | ||
| Sep rain mm = | | Sep rain mm = 149.2 | ||
| Oct rain mm = | | Oct rain mm = 71.3 | ||
| Nov rain mm = | | Nov rain mm = 14.0 | ||
| Dec rain mm = 4 | | Dec rain mm = 2.4 | ||
| year rain mm = | | year rain mm = 958.3 | ||
| Jan rain days = 0.7 | | Jan rain days = 0.7 | ||
| Feb rain days = 0.4 | | Feb rain days = 0.4 | ||
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| Apr rain days = 1.3 | | Apr rain days = 1.3 | ||
| May rain days = 1.8 | | May rain days = 1.8 | ||
| Jun rain days = | | Jun rain days = 8.4 | ||
| Jul rain days = 13. | | Jul rain days = 13.6 | ||
| Aug rain days = 13. | | Aug rain days = 13.0 | ||
| Sep rain days = 7. | | Sep rain days = 7.9 | ||
| Oct rain days = 3.9 | | Oct rain days = 3.9 | ||
| Nov rain days = 0.8 | | Nov rain days = 0.8 | ||
| Dec rain days = 0. | | Dec rain days = 0.2 | ||
| year rain days = 53. | | year rain days = 53.1 | ||
|time day = 17:30 [[Indian Standard Time|IST]] | |time day = 17:30 [[Indian Standard Time|IST]] | ||
| Jan humidity = | | Jan humidity = 40 | ||
| Feb humidity = | | Feb humidity = 32 | ||
| Mar humidity = | | Mar humidity = 27 | ||
| Apr humidity = | | Apr humidity = 24 | ||
| May humidity = | | May humidity = 24 | ||
| Jun humidity = 48 | | Jun humidity = 48 | ||
| Jul humidity = 67 | | Jul humidity = 67 | ||
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| Sep humidity = 68 | | Sep humidity = 68 | ||
| Oct humidity = 60 | | Oct humidity = 60 | ||
| Nov humidity = | | Nov humidity = 52 | ||
| Dec humidity = | | Dec humidity = 44 | ||
|year humidity = | |year humidity = 46 | ||
|source 1 = [[India Meteorological Department]]<ref name=IMDnormals> | |source 1 = [[India Meteorological Department]]<ref>{{cite web | ||
| url = https://imdpune.gov.in/library/public/Climatological%20Tables%201991-2020.pdf | |||
| title = Climatological Tables of Observatories in India 1991-2020 | |||
| publisher = [[India Meteorological Department]] | |||
| access-date = 8 April 2024 | |||
}}</ref><ref name=IMDnormals> | |||
{{cite web | {{cite web | ||
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20200205040301/http://imdpune.gov.in/library/public/1981-2010%20CLIM%20NORMALS%20%28STATWISE%29.pdf | | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20200205040301/http://imdpune.gov.in/library/public/1981-2010%20CLIM%20NORMALS%20%28STATWISE%29.pdf | ||
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== Administration == | == Administration == | ||
=== Nizamabad Urban Development Authority === | === Nizamabad Urban Development Authority === | ||
The [[Government of Telangana]] released a GO in 2017 setting up [[Nizamabad Urban Development Authority|Nizamabad Urban Development Authority (NUDA)]] to develop [[Nizamabad Municipal Corporation]] and surrounding 60 villages situated in six mandals.<ref name="auto2" /> NUDA with a geographical area of {{convert|169.37|km2}}<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/politics/240118/merger-of-13-nizamabad-villages-on-the-cards.html | title=Merger of 13 Nizamabad villages on the cards| date=2018 | The [[Government of Telangana]] released a GO in 2017 setting up [[Nizamabad Urban Development Authority|Nizamabad Urban Development Authority (NUDA)]] to develop [[Nizamabad Municipal Corporation]] and surrounding 60 villages situated in six mandals.<ref name="auto2" /> NUDA with a geographical area of {{convert|169.37|km2}}<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/politics/240118/merger-of-13-nizamabad-villages-on-the-cards.html | title=Merger of 13 Nizamabad villages on the cards| date=24 January 2018}}</ref><ref name="auto2">{{cite web | url=https://telanganatoday.com/go-released-set-nizamabad-urban-development-authority | title=GO released to set up Nizamabad Urban Development Authority}}</ref> spreading across North, South and Rural mandals of the city sees over the infrastructure development and planning for the 633,933<ref>{{cite web | url=https://telanganatoday.com/nizamabad-urban-assembly-constituency-profile | title=Nizamabad Urban Assembly constituency profile}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://telanganatoday.com/nizamabad-rural-assembly-constituency-profile | title=Nizamabad Rural Assembly constituency profile}}</ref> residents under its jurisdiction. Currently Headed by Kesha Venu From [[Indian National Congress|Congress]] as a Chairman. | ||
=== Municipal corporation === | === Municipal corporation === | ||
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=== E-Governance services === | === E-Governance services === | ||
For providing facilities to the people the [[Government of Telangana]] started [[Mee Seva (Telangana)|MeeSeva]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.telangana.gov.in/services/meeseva|title=Telangana State Portal MeeSeva Services|work=telangana.gov.in}}</ref> (At your service) centres all around the city and the state. The main purpose of this facility was to bring public services closer to home. MeeSeva provides online signed digital certificates like Income Certificates, Residence Certificates, Land Records and other Registration Records. These records are further stored online for database.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/ap-to-offer-331-mee-seva-services-by-oct/article4598834.ece|title=AP to offer 331 Mee Seva services by Oct|author=Our Bureau|work=The Hindu Business Line}}</ref> Nizamabad along with Hyderabad are the only districts<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/vizag-passport-office-to-cater-to-guntur-krishna-yanam/article7233224.ece|title=Vizag passport office to cater to Guntur, Krishna, Yanam|author=Special Correspondent|newspaper=The Hindu|date=2015 | For providing facilities to the people the [[Government of Telangana]] started [[Mee Seva (Telangana)|MeeSeva]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.telangana.gov.in/services/meeseva|title=Telangana State Portal MeeSeva Services|work=telangana.gov.in}}</ref> (At your service) centres all around the city and the state. The main purpose of this facility was to bring public services closer to home. MeeSeva provides online signed digital certificates like Income Certificates, Residence Certificates, Land Records and other Registration Records. These records are further stored online for database.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/ap-to-offer-331-mee-seva-services-by-oct/article4598834.ece|title=AP to offer 331 Mee Seva services by Oct|author=Our Bureau|work=The Hindu Business Line|date=9 April 2013 }}</ref> Nizamabad along with Hyderabad are the only districts<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/vizag-passport-office-to-cater-to-guntur-krishna-yanam/article7233224.ece|title=Vizag passport office to cater to Guntur, Krishna, Yanam|author=Special Correspondent|newspaper=The Hindu|date=21 May 2015}}</ref> in the Telangana state which have their own [[List of Passport Offices in India|Passport Seva Kendras]], these offices carter the need of other districts of Telangana state.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/visakhapatnam/Districts-realigned-under-Visakhapatnam-Hyderabad-passport-offices/articleshow/47127883.cms|title=Districts realigned under Visakhapatnam, Hyderabad passport offices|work=The Times of India|date=2 May 2015 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.telugupeople.com/news/article_00097237_Regional_Passport_Office_to_re-align_districts.asp|title=Regional Passport Office to re-align districts}}</ref> | ||
=== Law and order === | === Law and order === | ||
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=== Healthcare === | === Healthcare === | ||
Being the third largest city in the state, Nizamabad is known for its medical care in northern Telangana region. [[Government General Hospital, Nizamabad|Government General Hospital]] is one of the largest government hospital in the state, also serving patients from the cities and neighbouring districts of [[Nanded district|Nanded]] and [[Adilabad district|Adilabad]].<ref>{{cite news|title=State Government Seeks Rs 750 Cr from Centre for Pushkarams|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/State-Government-Seeks-Rs-750-Cr-from-Centre-for-Pushkarams/2015/03/19/article2720350.ece|access-date=18 April 2015|work=The New Indian Express|date=19 March 2015}}</ref> ''Khaleelwadi'', also known as ''Doctor's Lane'', is a densely hospital clustered area comprising more than 200 major private hospitals<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rainrays.com/topic/hospitals_and_clinics_in_nizamabad_list_one-2678-141.htm|title=Hospitals and Clinics in Nizamabad List One|work=rainrays.com}}</ref> and many laboratories. Considering the better infrastructure and resources available, [[Government Medical College, Nizamabad|Government Medical College]] was established in 2012. There are speciality hospitals for maternity care, chest hospitals, Meghna Hospital for Dental care, Indur Cancer Hospital. Apart from these multi-speciality hospitals in the city, Pragati Hospital is one of the only hospitals among the neighbouring districts which has recently established a heart transplantation wing. | Being the third largest city in the state, Nizamabad is known for its medical care in northern Telangana region. [[Government General Hospital, Nizamabad|Government General Hospital]] is one of the largest government hospital in the state, also serving patients from the cities and neighbouring districts of [[Nanded district|Nanded]] and [[Adilabad district|Adilabad]].<ref>{{cite news|title=State Government Seeks Rs 750 Cr from Centre for Pushkarams|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/State-Government-Seeks-Rs-750-Cr-from-Centre-for-Pushkarams/2015/03/19/article2720350.ece|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150321001303/http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/State-Government-Seeks-Rs-750-Cr-from-Centre-for-Pushkarams/2015/03/19/article2720350.ece|url-status=dead|archive-date=21 March 2015|access-date=18 April 2015|work=The New Indian Express|date=19 March 2015}}</ref> ''Khaleelwadi'', also known as ''Doctor's Lane'', is a densely hospital clustered area comprising more than 200 major private hospitals<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rainrays.com/topic/hospitals_and_clinics_in_nizamabad_list_one-2678-141.htm|title=Hospitals and Clinics in Nizamabad List One|work=rainrays.com}}</ref> and many laboratories. Considering the better infrastructure and resources available, [[Government Medical College, Nizamabad|Government Medical College]] was established in 2012. There are speciality hospitals for maternity care, chest hospitals, Meghna Hospital for Dental care, Indur Cancer Hospital. Apart from these multi-speciality hospitals in the city, Pragati Hospital is one of the only hospitals among the neighbouring districts which has recently established a heart transplantation wing. | ||
== Transport == | == Transport == | ||
=== Roadways === | === Roadways === | ||
The city is well connected to the major destinations through various [[National Highway (India)|national]] and [[state highways]]. [[National Highway 44 (India)|National Highway 44]] bypasses the city, which is a major national highway connecting north and south India.<ref name="renumber">{{cite web|url=http://dorth.gov.in/writereaddata/sublinkimages/finaldoc6143316640.pdf|title=Rationalisation of Numbering Systems of National Highways|publisher=[[Department of Road Transport and Highways]]|access-date=3 April 2012|location=New Delhi|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160201124738/http://dorth.gov.in/writereaddata/sublinkimages/finaldoc6143316640.pdf|archive-date=1 February 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> The {{Convert|460|km|abbr=on}} long [[National Highway 63 (India) (new numbering)|National Highway 63]], originates at Nizamabad and connects [[Jagadalpur]] of [[Chhattisgarh]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nhai.org/doc/23june12/nh_nh%20wise.pdf |title={title} |access-date=31 October 2016 |archive-url=https://www.webcitation.org/6DonKzsUk?url=http://www.nhai.org/Doc/23june12/NH_NH%20wise.pdf |archive-date=20 January 2013 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=National Highways in Telangana State|url=http://tsroads.cgg.gov.in/getInfo.do|website=Roads and Buildings Department|publisher=Government of Andhra Pradesh|access-date=29 October 2016}}</ref> The city corporation maintains roads of a total length of {{convert|772|km|abbr=on}}, including of {{Convert|387|km|abbr=on}} of surfaced and {{Convert|385|km|abbr=on}} of unsurfaced roads.<ref>{{cite web|title=Roads {{!}} Nizamabad Corporation|url=http://mcnizamabad.in/roads/|website=mcnizamabad.in|access-date=29 October 2016}}</ref> The [[Telangana State Road Transport Corporation]] operates buses to various destinations from [[Nizamabad bus station]] of the city.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bus Stations in Districts|url=http://www.tsrtc.telangana.gov.in/BusStations.php|website=Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation|access-date=29 October 2016}}</ref> The city has 2 [[Bus garage|bus depots]] for storage and maintenance of buses.<ref>{{cite news|title=RTC bus stand becomes smokers' haven|url=http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Telangana/2016-08-24/RTC-bus-stand-becomes-smokers-haven-/250172|access-date=29 October 2016|work=The Hans India|date=24 August 2016}}</ref> | The city is well connected to the major destinations through various [[National Highway (India)|national]] and [[state highways]]. [[National Highway 44 (India)|National Highway 44]] bypasses the city, which is a major national highway connecting north and south India.<ref name="renumber">{{cite web|url=http://dorth.gov.in/writereaddata/sublinkimages/finaldoc6143316640.pdf|title=Rationalisation of Numbering Systems of National Highways|publisher=[[Department of Road Transport and Highways]]|access-date=3 April 2012|location=New Delhi|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160201124738/http://dorth.gov.in/writereaddata/sublinkimages/finaldoc6143316640.pdf|archive-date=1 February 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> The {{Convert|460|km|abbr=on}} long [[National Highway 63 (India) (new numbering)|National Highway 63]], originates at Nizamabad and connects [[Jagadalpur]] of [[Chhattisgarh]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nhai.org/doc/23june12/nh_nh%20wise.pdf |title={title} |access-date=31 October 2016 |archive-url=https://www.webcitation.org/6DonKzsUk?url=http://www.nhai.org/Doc/23june12/NH_NH%20wise.pdf |archive-date=20 January 2013 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=National Highways in Telangana State|url=http://tsroads.cgg.gov.in/getInfo.do|website=Roads and Buildings Department|publisher=Government of Andhra Pradesh|access-date=29 October 2016}}</ref> The city corporation maintains roads of a total length of {{convert|772|km|abbr=on}}, including of {{Convert|387|km|abbr=on}} of surfaced and {{Convert|385|km|abbr=on}} of unsurfaced roads.<ref>{{cite web|title=Roads {{!}} Nizamabad Corporation|url=http://mcnizamabad.in/roads/|website=mcnizamabad.in|access-date=29 October 2016|archive-date=30 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180330234011/http://mcnizamabad.in/roads/|url-status=dead}}</ref> The [[Telangana State Road Transport Corporation]] operates buses to various destinations from [[Nizamabad bus station]] of the city.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bus Stations in Districts|url=http://www.tsrtc.telangana.gov.in/BusStations.php|website=Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation|access-date=29 October 2016}}</ref> The city has 2 [[Bus garage|bus depots]] for storage and maintenance of buses.<ref>{{cite news|title=RTC bus stand becomes smokers' haven|url=http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Telangana/2016-08-24/RTC-bus-stand-becomes-smokers-haven-/250172|access-date=29 October 2016|work=The Hans India|date=24 August 2016}}</ref> | ||
=== Railways === | === Railways === | ||
{{stnlnk|Nizamabad Junction}} is administered under [[Hyderabad railway division]] of [[South Central Railway zone]] and is the convergence station for [[Nizamabad–Peddapalli section]] and [[Jankampet]]–[[Bodhan]] line with [[Kacheguda–Manmad section]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Hyderabad Division System Map|url=http://scr.indianrailways.gov.in/cris/view_section.jsp?lang=0&id=0,1,291,355|website=South Central Railway|access-date=28 October 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Nizamabad rail station to get junction status|url= | {{stnlnk|Nizamabad Junction}} is administered under [[Hyderabad railway division]] of [[South Central Railway zone]] and is the convergence station for [[Nizamabad–Peddapalli section]] and [[Jankampet]]–[[Bodhan]] line with [[Kacheguda–Manmad section]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Hyderabad Division System Map|url=http://scr.indianrailways.gov.in/cris/view_section.jsp?lang=0&id=0,1,291,355|website=South Central Railway|access-date=28 October 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Nizamabad rail station to get junction status|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/290316/nizamabad-rail-station-to-get-junction-status.html|access-date=29 October 2016|work=Deccan Chronicle|date=29 March 2016}}</ref> | ||
This Nizamabad–Peddapalli section connects Nizamabad with the [[Grand Trunk Express|Grand Trunk Route]] of [[New Delhi–Chennai main line]] and the distance from Nizamabad to [[Karimnagar]] and [[Warangal]] reduced to a large extent.<ref>{{cite web|title=Press Release|url=http://www.scr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=5834&id=0,5,268|website=South Central Railway Zone|publisher=Indian Railways|access-date=29 October 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Rail budget boost to 2 last-mile projects|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Rail-budget-boost-to-2-last-mile-projects/articleshow/51174096.cms|access-date=29 October 2016|work=The Times of India|date=28 February 2016}}</ref> | This Nizamabad–Peddapalli section connects Nizamabad with the [[Grand Trunk Express|Grand Trunk Route]] of [[New Delhi–Chennai main line]] and the distance from Nizamabad to [[Karimnagar]] and [[Warangal]] reduced to a large extent.<ref>{{cite web|title=Press Release|url=http://www.scr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=5834&id=0,5,268|website=South Central Railway Zone|publisher=Indian Railways|access-date=29 October 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Rail budget boost to 2 last-mile projects|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Rail-budget-boost-to-2-last-mile-projects/articleshow/51174096.cms|access-date=29 October 2016|work=The Times of India|date=28 February 2016}}</ref> | ||
In 2023, the station was selected as part of the [[Amrit Bharat Station Scheme]] | |||
=== Airway === | === Airway === | ||
{{Main|Nizamabad Airport}} | {{Main|Nizamabad Airport}} | ||
Nizamabad currently doesn't have its own aerodrome however the state government of Telangana has proposed an airport at | Nizamabad currently doesn't have its own aerodrome however the state government of Telangana has proposed an airport at [[Jakranpally]] Mandal borders covering the lands of Manoharabad, Thorlikonda, Kolipak in Nizamabad.<ref>{{Cite news | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/t-govt-to-develop-6-airports/articleshow/70284276.cms | title=Telangana government to develop six airports | Hyderabad News - Times of India | website=[[The Times of India]] | date=19 July 2019 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news| url = https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/jubilation-in-nizamabad-over-airport-proposal/article29121799.ece| title = Jubilation in Nizamabad over airport proposal - The Hindu| website = [[The Hindu]]| date = 17 August 2019| last1 = Mohan| first1 = P. Ram}}</ref> 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 4 [[Helipad]]s located each at Nagaram Stadium, Parade Grounds and two at Girraj Government College and 1 at [[Dichpally]] which is 15 km from Nizamabad district Headquarters. | ||
== Economy == | == Economy == | ||
[[File:Reliance Mall Nizamabad.jpg|thumb|left|Reliance Mall]] | [[File:Reliance Mall Nizamabad.jpg|thumb|left|[[Reliance Retail]] Mall]] | ||
[[File:Shopping Mall Nizamabad.jpg|thumb|right|Shopping Malls on RP Road]] | [[File:Shopping Mall Nizamabad.jpg|thumb|right|Shopping Malls on RP Road]] | ||
[[File:Walmart Nizamabad.jpg|thumb|right|A Walmart store in Nizamabad]] | [[File:Walmart Nizamabad.jpg|thumb|right|A [[Walmart]] store in Nizamabad]] | ||
The economy of the city is largely based on industries and private businesses<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://dcmsme.gov.in/dips/amended%20%20nizamabad.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=27 November 2020 |archive-date=18 November 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171118095024/http://dcmsme.gov.in/dips/amended%20%20nizamabad.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref> which are both under government and public sector. For most families the main source of income is either government jobs or family citizens working in [[Gulf countries]]. After the bifurcation of [[Andhra Pradesh]] and Telangana, with an initiative to develop the backward districts the state government has set up industrial parks in rural areas such as Sarangpur and Nehru Nagar. | The economy of the city is largely based on industries and private businesses<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://dcmsme.gov.in/dips/amended%20%20nizamabad.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=27 November 2020 |archive-date=18 November 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171118095024/http://dcmsme.gov.in/dips/amended%20%20nizamabad.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref> which are both under government and public sector. For most families the main source of income is either government jobs or family citizens working in [[Gulf countries]]. After the bifurcation of [[Andhra Pradesh]] and Telangana, with an initiative to develop the backward districts the state government has set up industrial parks in rural areas such as Sarangpur and Nehru Nagar. | ||
Some of major industries include [[Nizam Sugar Factory]] which was the biggest sugar factory in Asia during the reign of Nizams,<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://apind.gov.in/Library/District/nizamabad.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=27 November 2020 |archive-date=13 May 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140513195611/http://www.apind.gov.in/Library/District/nizamabad.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref> and major Spice Park.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/telangana-to-set-up-spices-park-in-nizamabad/article8541681.ece|title=Telangana to set up Spices Park in Nizamabad| date=30 April 2016 }}</ref> As Nizamabad is the largest producer of rice in the state there are many of Rice mills situated across the district and mostly in Khanapur region.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Telangana/2016-05-30/Source-wise-Irrigation-in-Bangaru-Telangana/231451|title=Source-wise Irrigation in Bangaru Telangana|website=The Hans India| date=30 May 2016 }}</ref> | Some of major industries include [[Nizam Sugar Factory]] which was the biggest sugar factory in Asia during the reign of Nizams,<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://apind.gov.in/Library/District/nizamabad.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=27 November 2020 |archive-date=13 May 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140513195611/http://www.apind.gov.in/Library/District/nizamabad.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref> and major Spice Park.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/telangana-to-set-up-spices-park-in-nizamabad/article8541681.ece|title=Telangana to set up Spices Park in Nizamabad| date=30 April 2016 }}</ref> As Nizamabad is the largest producer of rice in the state there are many of Rice mills situated across the district and mostly in Khanapur region.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Telangana/2016-05-30/Source-wise-Irrigation-in-Bangaru-Telangana/231451|title=Source-wise Irrigation in Bangaru Telangana|website=The Hans India| date=30 May 2016 }}</ref> | ||
In 2018, with the aim of promoting establishment of IT industries in Tier-II cities, the state government of Telangana started the construction work of the proposed IT Tower and Incubation hub in the north part of the city.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://telanganatoday.com/telangana-rs-25-cr-it-tower-nizamabad |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190121172751/https://telanganatoday.com/telangana-rs-25-cr-it-tower-nizamabad |archive-date=21 January 2019 |title=Telangana: Rs 25 cr IT tower for Nizamabad}}</ref> | In 2018, with the aim of promoting establishment of IT industries in Tier-II cities, the state government of Telangana started the construction work of the proposed IT Tower and Incubation hub in the north part of the city.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://telanganatoday.com/telangana-rs-25-cr-it-tower-nizamabad |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190121172751/https://telanganatoday.com/telangana-rs-25-cr-it-tower-nizamabad |archive-date=21 January 2019 |title=Telangana: Rs 25 cr IT tower for Nizamabad}}</ref> The IT Hub was inaugurated in August 2023.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/telangana/2023/Aug/10/focus-on-honing-skills-to-boost-employability-ktr-2603834.html | title=Focus on honing skills to boost employability: KTR - the New Indian Express | date=10 August 2023 }}</ref> | ||
=== Real estate === | === Real estate === | ||
Real estate in Nizamabad is booming since a decade<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.masterplansindia.com/telangana/nizamabad|title=Nizamabad Master Plans|work=Master Plans India}}</ref> with large number of high rise apartments and commercial complexes. There has also been a large overgrowth around the city for some years.<ref name="ReferenceA">{{cite web|url=http://nizamabad.nic.in/code/atg.htm|title=D I S T R I C T – P R O F I L E|work=nizamabad.nic.in|access-date=28 April 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151106160323/http://nizamabad.nic.in/code/atg.htm|archive-date=6 November 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> | Real estate in Nizamabad is booming since a decade<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.masterplansindia.com/telangana/nizamabad|title=Nizamabad Master Plans|work=Master Plans India|access-date=28 April 2015|archive-date=15 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180115124121/http://www.masterplansindia.com/telangana/nizamabad|url-status=dead}}</ref> with large number of high rise apartments and commercial complexes. There has also been a large overgrowth around the city for some years.<ref name="ReferenceA">{{cite web|url=http://nizamabad.nic.in/code/atg.htm|title=D I S T R I C T – P R O F I L E|work=nizamabad.nic.in|access-date=28 April 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151106160323/http://nizamabad.nic.in/code/atg.htm|archive-date=6 November 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
{{Wide image|Nizamabad City Panorama.jpg|1100px|Skyline of Nizamabad overlooking East}} | {{Wide image|Nizamabad City Panorama.jpg|1100px|Skyline of Nizamabad overlooking East}} | ||
== Culture == | == Culture == | ||
[[File:Chicken Hyderabadi Biryani.JPG|thumb|[[Biryani]] is the most served dish across the restaurants]] | [[File:Chicken Hyderabadi Biryani.JPG|thumb|[[Biryani]] is the most served dish across the restaurants]] | ||
Nizamabad's culture enriched under the patronage of Nizams. The city has a diverse culture with major proportion of city population being Hindus and Muslims and this mixing of religions has also resulted in many festivals being celebrated in Nizamabad such as [[Ganesh Chaturthi]] and [[Diwali]] of Hindu tradition and [[Eid ul-Fitr]], [[Mawlid]] and [[Eid al-Adha]] by Muslims. Telugu and Urdu are major languages spoken by the city people, | Nizamabad's culture enriched under the patronage of Nizams. The city has a diverse culture with major proportion of city population being Hindus and Muslims and this mixing of religions has also resulted in many festivals being celebrated in Nizamabad such as [[Ganesh Chaturthi]] and [[Diwali]] of Hindu tradition and [[Eid ul-Fitr]], [[Mawlid]] and [[Eid al-Adha]] by Muslims. Telugu and Urdu are major languages spoken by the city people, and English is also widely used for communication purpose. Even though the city has different religious communities, the people of Nizamabad are known for their harmony, cultural amalgamation and religious unity.<ref name="nativeplanet.com" /> | ||
=== Cuisine === | === Cuisine === | ||
Nizamabadi cuisine mainly comprises rice, wheat and [[Lamb and mutton|meat]] dishes. [[South Indian cuisine]] which include [[Dosa (food)|Dosa]], [[Vada (food)|Vada]], [[Puri (food)|Puri]] and [[Idly]] are common breakfast items. [[Hyderabadi biriyani]] with its blend of [[Mughlai cuisine|Mughlai]] and [[Arab cuisine|Arab]] influences and ''[[Tahri (dish)|Tahari]]'' are other dishes. | Nizamabadi cuisine mainly comprises rice, wheat and [[Lamb and mutton|meat]] dishes. [[South Indian cuisine]] which include [[Dosa (food)|Dosa]], [[Vada (food)|Vada]], [[Puri (food)|Puri]] and [[Idly]] are common breakfast items. [[Hyderabadi biriyani]] with its blend of [[Mughlai cuisine|Mughlai]] and [[Arab cuisine|Arab]] influences and ''[[Tahri (dish)|Tahari]]'' are other dishes. Traditional food items like [[Harees]], [[Haleem]] and [[Nihari]] are common foods during [[Ramadan]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://twocircles.net/2015jun19/1434701835.html#.VYvddUY5HIU|title=Hyderabad's old city comes alive as Ramadan begins|work=twocircles.net| date=19 June 2015 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/shopping-mania-grips-nizamabad/article6221607.ece|title=Shopping mania grips Nizamabad|author=P. Ram Mohan|work=The Hindu| date=17 July 2014 }}</ref> | ||
=== Tourism === | === Tourism === | ||
[[File:Gurudwar Nizamabad.jpg|thumb|left|A Gurudwara in Nizamabad]] | [[File:Gurudwar Nizamabad.jpg|thumb|left|A [[Gurudwara]] in Nizamabad]] | ||
[[File:Sri Ram Sagar Project (Pochampahad).jpg|thumb|right| | [[File:Sri Ram Sagar Project (Pochampahad).jpg|thumb|right|[[Sriram Sagar Project]] at Pochampahad]] | ||
[[Nizamabad Fort]] is situated on the southwest of the city which was built by Rashtrakuta Kings in around the 10th century, the fort was captured by Asaf Jahis who were the [[Nizam of Hyderabad|Nizams of Hyderabad]], who then rebuilt the fort.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.india9.com/i9show/-Andhra-Pradesh/Quilla-Ramalayam-24147.htm|title=Quilla Ramalayam|work=india9.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://gonizamabad.com/nizamabad-quilla-ramalayam-raghunath-temple-photos/|title=Nizamabad Quilla Ramalayam – Raghunath Temple Photos|work=Go Nizamabad|access-date=3 August 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150711021940/http://gonizamabad.com/nizamabad-quilla-ramalayam-raghunath-temple-photos/|archive-date=11 July 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> | [[Nizamabad Fort]] is situated on the southwest of the city which was built by Rashtrakuta Kings in around the 10th century, the fort was captured by Asaf Jahis who were the [[Nizam of Hyderabad|Nizams of Hyderabad]], who then rebuilt the fort.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.india9.com/i9show/-Andhra-Pradesh/Quilla-Ramalayam-24147.htm|title=Quilla Ramalayam|work=india9.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://gonizamabad.com/nizamabad-quilla-ramalayam-raghunath-temple-photos/|title=Nizamabad Quilla Ramalayam – Raghunath Temple Photos|work=Go Nizamabad|access-date=3 August 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150711021940/http://gonizamabad.com/nizamabad-quilla-ramalayam-raghunath-temple-photos/|archive-date=11 July 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
Archaeological and Heritage Museum was opened in October 2001 and is situated in the ''Tilak Garden'' premises which is opened seasonally. The Museum houses various artifacts and antiquities representing the evolution of human civilization from [[Paleolithic]] to [[Vijayanagara Empire]](i.e. 16th. A.D). The Museum is divided into three sections, namely Archaeological Section, Sculptural gallery and Bronze and Decorative gallery. Bidri articles and arms and weapons of extensive variety are also exhibited.<ref name="telanganafocus.com"/> | Archaeological and Heritage Museum was opened in October 2001 and is situated in the ''Tilak Garden'' premises which is opened seasonally. The Museum houses various artifacts and antiquities representing the evolution of human civilization from [[Paleolithic]] to [[Vijayanagara Empire]] (i.e. 16th. A.D). The Museum is divided into three sections, namely Archaeological Section, Sculptural gallery and Bronze and Decorative gallery. Bidri articles and arms and weapons of extensive variety are also exhibited.<ref name="telanganafocus.com"/> | ||
[[Alisagar lift irrigation scheme|Alisagar]] is a park and tourist attraction which is 13 km from Nizamabad and 2 km (1.2 mi) off the Nizamabad-Bodhan road.<ref>{{cite web|title=Indur Tourism|url=http://nizamabad.nic.in/code/tourism.htm|website=Official website of Nizamabad district|access-date=6 December 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151020110351/http://nizamabad.nic.in/code/tourism.htm|archive-date=20 October 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> The garden is spread across 33 acres, with a deer park, trekking and water sports facility. It also has a hilltop guest house built by Nizam and is under renovation as of 2015.{{update inline|date=October 2019}} Ashok Sagar is a lake, park and tourist attraction situated in [[Jankampet]] area, 07 km from centre of the city. It has a rock garden with illuminated rocks and also has boating facilities.<ref name="auto">{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/ecotourism-to-be-developed-in-nizamabad/article7145243.ece|title=Ecotourism to be developed in Nizamabad|author=Special Correspondent|work=The Hindu| date=26 April 2015 }}</ref> Neela Kanteshwar Temple is a temple dedicated to the Powerful [[Shiva|Shiva (Mahadev)]] .The temple attracts a large number of devotees coming from different corners the state and the district. This famous temple was constructed for the Jains by the Satavahana king, Satakarni-II. The structure has a lot of resemblance with the North Indian Architectural style. The festival of Ratha sapthami is an annual event celebrated on a grand scale with a lot of pomp in this temple.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Divine Destinations in Telangana :: Telangana Tourism |url=https://telanganatourism.gov.in/partials/destinations/divine-destinations/nizamabad/partials/destinations/divine-destinations.html |access-date=2022 | [[Alisagar lift irrigation scheme|Alisagar]] is a park and tourist attraction which is 13 km from Nizamabad and 2 km (1.2 mi) off the Nizamabad-Bodhan road.<ref>{{cite web|title=Indur Tourism|url=http://nizamabad.nic.in/code/tourism.htm|website=Official website of Nizamabad district|access-date=6 December 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151020110351/http://nizamabad.nic.in/code/tourism.htm|archive-date=20 October 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> The garden is spread across 33 acres, with a deer park, trekking and water sports facility. It also has a hilltop guest house built by Nizam and is under renovation as of 2015.{{update inline|date=October 2019}} Ashok Sagar is a lake, park and tourist attraction situated in [[Jankampet]] area, 07 km from centre of the city. It has a rock garden with illuminated rocks and also has boating facilities.<ref name="auto">{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/ecotourism-to-be-developed-in-nizamabad/article7145243.ece|title=Ecotourism to be developed in Nizamabad|author=Special Correspondent|work=The Hindu| date=26 April 2015 }}</ref> Neela Kanteshwar Temple is a temple dedicated to the Powerful [[Shiva|Shiva (Mahadev)]] .The temple attracts a large number of devotees coming from different corners the state and the district. This famous temple was constructed for the Jains by the Satavahana king, Satakarni-II. The structure has a lot of resemblance with the North Indian Architectural style. The festival of Ratha sapthami is an annual event celebrated on a grand scale with a lot of pomp in this temple.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Divine Destinations in Telangana :: Telangana Tourism |url=https://telanganatourism.gov.in/partials/destinations/divine-destinations/nizamabad/partials/destinations/divine-destinations.html |access-date=28 April 2022 |website=telanganatourism.gov.in |language=en}}</ref> | ||
[[Dichpally]] killa Ramalayam temple was one of the oldest and kakatiya built architecture master piece on the hill top beside the Dichpally village lake, located at a distance of 15 km from Nizamabad district Headquarters and 5 km from NH44. | |||
[[Badapahad]] dargah is one of the oldest Muslim pilgrim centres, built in the memory of Hazrat Syed Hussaini, on top of a hillock located at a distance of 38 km from the city. | [[Badapahad]] dargah is one of the oldest Muslim pilgrim centres, built in the memory of Hazrat Syed Hussaini, on top of a hillock located at a distance of 38 km from the city. | ||
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[[File:VREC,A Block.jpg|thumb|left|VREC, A Block, Nizamabad]] | [[File:VREC,A Block.jpg|thumb|left|VREC, A Block, Nizamabad]] | ||
Nizamabad is a major education centre in Telangana. The city is the home to 10 Engineering colleges, [[Vijay Rural Engineering College]] (VREC), affiliated to [[Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad]] (JNTUH) is the reputed institution located in city. [[Kakatiya Institutions]] of Nizamabad is a group of well known schools & colleges in state of Telangana and the erstwhile [[Andhra Pradesh]], as they have been constantly fetching state top ranks. Some other major educational institutions for higher education are [[Arkay College of Engineering and Technology]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.arkaycollege.com/|title=Arkay College of Engineering & Technology<!-- Bot generated title -->|work=arkaycollege.com|access-date=23 February 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160307215549/http://arkaycollege.com/|archive-date=7 March 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> Kshatriya College of Engineering,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kcea.ac.in/|title=Welcome to Kshatriya College of Engineering|work=kcea.ac.in}}</ref> Kakatiya Engineering College for Women, Ganga Pharmacy college, Government Medical College,Girraj Government Degree College<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gmcnzbd.org/|title=Nizamabad Medical College|work=gmcnzbd.org}}</ref> Nishitha Degree College, etc. Many students from neighbouring districts of Nanded, Adilabad and Karimnagar take up admissions here for their higher education. | Nizamabad is a major education centre in Telangana. The city is the home to 10 Engineering colleges, [[Vijay Rural Engineering College]] (VREC), affiliated to [[Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad]] (JNTUH) is the reputed institution located in city. [[Kakatiya Institutions]] of Nizamabad is a group of well known schools & colleges in state of Telangana and the erstwhile [[Andhra Pradesh]], as they have been constantly fetching state top ranks. Some other major educational institutions for higher education are [[Arkay College of Engineering and Technology]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.arkaycollege.com/|title=Arkay College of Engineering & Technology<!-- Bot generated title -->|work=arkaycollege.com|access-date=23 February 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160307215549/http://arkaycollege.com/|archive-date=7 March 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> Kshatriya College of Engineering,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kcea.ac.in/|title=Welcome to Kshatriya College of Engineering|work=kcea.ac.in}}</ref> Kakatiya Engineering College for Women, Ganga Pharmacy college, [[Government Medical College, Nizamabad|Government Medical College]],Girraj Government Degree College<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gmcnzbd.org/|title=Nizamabad Medical College|work=gmcnzbd.org|access-date=23 February 2014|archive-date=7 June 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140607011312/http://www.gmcnzbd.org/|url-status=dead}}</ref> Nishitha Degree College, etc. Many students from neighbouring districts of Nanded, Adilabad and Karimnagar take up admissions here for their higher education. | ||
Also 15 Model schools were established in the year 2013 by central government in EBBs, to uplift the education system & provide free education in English medium. | Also 15 Model schools were established in the year 2013 by central government in EBBs, to uplift the education system & provide free education in English medium. | ||
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<small>''For people from Nizamabad district, not the city itself, please see [[Nizamabad district]]''</small> | <small>''For people from Nizamabad district, not the city itself, please see [[Nizamabad district]]''</small> | ||
* [[Nithiin]] is an Indian film actor known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema. | * [[Nithiin]] is an Indian film actor known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema. | ||
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* [[Mohammad Hussamuddin]] is an Indian boxer who won bronze medal at the 2018 Commonwealth Games. | * [[Mohammad Hussamuddin]] is an Indian boxer who won bronze medal at the 2018 Commonwealth Games. | ||
* [[Dil Raju]] is a film producer known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema. | * [[Dil Raju]] is a film producer known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema. | ||
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* [https://nizamabad.city/ Nizamabad Official Website] | * [https://nizamabad.city/ Nizamabad Official Website] | ||
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Nizamabad
Induru | |
|---|---|
City | |
 Clockwise from top : District Government Hospital, Nizamabad Junction Railway Station, District Court and Nizamabad Fort | |
| Nickname(s): City of Nizams, City of Indra | |
  Nizamabad  Nizamabad | |
| Coordinates: 18°40′19″N 78°05′38″E / 18.672°N 78.094°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Telangana |
| Region | Deccan |
| District | Nizamabad |
| Founded | 5th Century |
| Incorporated (Municipality) | 1931 |
| Incorporated (Corporation) | 2005 |
| Founded by | Nizams |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal Corporation |
| • Body | Nizamabad Municipal Corporation, Nizamabad Urban Development Authority |
| • Mayor | Umararani |
| Area | |
| • City | 42.9 km2 (16.6 sq mi) |
| • Nizamabad Urban Development Authority | 169.37 km2 (65.39 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 395 m (1,296 ft) |
| Population (2011)[2] | |
| • City | 311,152 |
| • Density | 7,300/km2 (19,000/sq mi) |
| • Metro | 633,933 |
| Demonym | Nizamabadi |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Telugu, Urdu |
| Time zone | UTC5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 503 001,002,003,186,230 |
| Telephone code | 91-846- |
| Vehicle registration | TG 16 / AP25 (erstwhile) |
| Sex ratio | 1001/1000 ♀/♂ |
| Literacy | 80.31% |
| Lok Sabha | Nizamabad |
| Vidhan Sabha | Nizamabad Urban Nizamabad Rural |
| Planning agency | Nizamabad Urban Development Authority |
| Website | nizamabad |
Nizamabad, also informally known as Induru[3] or Indur, is a city in the Indian state of Telangana. It is governed by the municipal corporation and is the headquarters of the Nizamabad district.[4] 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.
Etymology[edit | edit source]
Nizamabad was known by the name Indūru in olden times.[5] During the 8th century, the town was under the reign of Indra Vallabha Panthya Vasrha Indra Som who belonged to the Rashtrakuta Dynasty.
Later, the place was named Nizamabad - after the title Template:Translit (Script error: The function "langx" does not exist.; lit. 'Administrator of the Realm'), bestowed upon Asaf Jah I when he was appointed Viceroy of the Deccan by the Mughal emperor Farrukhsiyar. The name is a portmanteau of Nizam, meaning "Nizam of Hyderabad", and abad, meaning "City" in Urdu. Sometimes, the place is also referred to as "The City of Nizams" (of the erstwhile Hyderabad State).[6]
History[edit | edit source]
Originally Nizamabad was called Induru. It was ruled by the king Indra Vallabha Panthya Varsha Indra Som, of the Rashtrakuta Dynasty, in the 8th century, and took its name from him. Nizamabad was ruled by the king Nizam in the 18th century, and was renamed in his honour.[7]
During the prime minister-ship of Sir Salar Jung-I in the 1876, the districts in the Nizam’s dominion were reorganized whereupon Indur became a district.[8]
Nizamabad was a part of princely State of Hyderabad in 1724 and continued to be part of the Nizam's dominions until 1948.[9] After India gained independence in 1947, the Indian Armed Forces integrated Hyderabad and ended the rule of the Nizam in Operation Polo.[10] It was during 1876 Nizamabad became a separate district when the districts in Hyderabad State were reorganized by Salar Jung-I, the then prime minister. In 1905 the railway line between Secunderabad and Manmad was laid.[11] The city was named after Nizam Ali Khan, Asaf Jah II|Nizam Ali Khan the second Nizam of Hyderabad state. And during the reign of last Nizam, Nizam Sagar dam was constructed in 1923 across the Manjira River at the village of Achampet which irrigates 250,000 acres (1,000 km2; 390 sq mi) of land in Nizamabad District.[12]
Geography[edit | edit source]
Nizamabad is located at 18°41′N 78°6′E / 18.683°N 78.100°E.[13] The city is bounded on the North by Nirmal, on the East by Jagtial and Karimnagar, on the South lies Kamareddy, and on the West it shares its boundaries with Nanded of Maharashtra state.
The city is administrated into 3 zones, Nizamabad North, Nizamabad South of Nizamabad Urban constituency and Nizamabad Rural of Nizamabad Rural constituency.[14][15] The Nizamabad Municipal Corporation governs an area of 42.9 square kilometres (16.6 sq mi) under Nizamabad Urban which mainly comprises the suburbs of Nizamabad North and South mandals.
Demographics[edit | edit source]
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 12,871 | — |
| 1911 | 17,353 | +34.8% |
| 1921 | 15,672 | −9.7% |
| 1931 | 18,809 | +20.0% |
| 1941 | 32,741 | +74.1% |
| 1951 | 55,195 | +68.6% |
| 1961 | 79,093 | +43.3% |
| 1971 | 115,640 | +46.2% |
| 1981 | 183,061 | +58.3% |
| 1991 | 241,034 | +31.7% |
| 2001 | 288,722 | +19.8% |
| 2011 | 311,152 | +7.8% |
| Source: [16] | ||
As of the 2011 India census, Nizamabad had a population of 311,152.[2] Males constituted 49 percent of the population, and females constituted 51 percent.
Hindus are 59.77%, Muslims are 38.01% and Christians 1.13%.[17]
Nizamabad has an average literacy rate of 78.52 percent, higher than the national average of 74.04 percent; male literacy is 85.11 percent and female literacy is 72.02. In Nizamabad, 13 percent of the population is under six years of age.
The major languages spoken in the city are Telugu (53.90%) and Urdu (37.62%) and are also the official languages. Marathi and Hindi are spoken by 4.25% and 1.71% of the population.[18]
Climate[edit | edit source]
As the city is situated at a considerable distance from the coast, the climate is tropical savanna with most rainfall from June to October. In winter, there is less rainfall than in summer. In the month of May 2015, Nizamabad recorded 46.1 °C (115.0 °F) which was highest recorded temperature in Telangana during this summer.[19] The temperature goes as low as 5 °C (41 °F) while the average is 18 °C (64 °F) during winter, while in summer the temperature rises as high as 47 °C (117 °F) and the average is 46 °C (115 °F). Average annual temperature is 27 °C (81 °F). The average annual rainfall is 1108 mm.[20]
| Climate data for Nizamabad (1991–2020, extremes 1907–2020) | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 37.0 (98.6) |
40.6 (105.1) |
43.3 (109.9) |
46.8 (116.2) |
47.3 (117.1) |
46.3 (115.3) |
40.0 (104.0) |
39.0 (102.2) |
39.0 (102.2) |
38.9 (102.0) |
37.0 (98.6) |
36.4 (97.5) |
47.3 (117.1) |
| Average high °C (°F) | 31.0 (87.8) |
33.9 (93.0) |
37.6 (99.7) |
40.2 (104.4) |
42.1 (107.8) |
36.6 (97.9) |
31.7 (89.1) |
30.5 (86.9) |
31.7 (89.1) |
32.5 (90.5) |
31.5 (88.7) |
30.7 (87.3) |
34.1 (93.4) |
| Average low °C (°F) | 13.6 (56.5) |
17.3 (63.1) |
22.0 (71.6) |
25.6 (78.1) |
28.3 (82.9) |
26.2 (79.2) |
24.3 (75.7) |
23.7 (74.7) |
23.6 (74.5) |
21.6 (70.9) |
16.9 (62.4) |
13.0 (55.4) |
21.8 (71.2) |
| Record low °C (°F) | 4.6 (40.3) |
6.1 (43.0) |
11.0 (51.8) |
12.8 (55.0) |
16.0 (60.8) |
14.0 (57.2) |
13.6 (56.5) |
14.0 (57.2) |
14.8 (58.6) |
8.4 (47.1) |
7.0 (44.6) |
4.2 (39.6) |
4.2 (39.6) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 8.6 (0.34) |
3.4 (0.13) |
12.8 (0.50) |
15.1 (0.59) |
21.1 (0.83) |
140.6 (5.54) |
261.7 (10.30) |
258.0 (10.16) |
149.2 (5.87) |
71.3 (2.81) |
14.0 (0.55) |
2.4 (0.09) |
958.3 (37.73) |
| Average rainy days | 0.7 | 0.4 | 1.0 | 1.3 | 1.8 | 8.4 | 13.6 | 13.0 | 7.9 | 3.9 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 53.1 |
| Average relative humidity (%) (at 17:30 IST) | 40 | 32 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 48 | 67 | 71 | 68 | 60 | 52 | 44 | 46 |
| Source: India Meteorological Department[21][22][23] | |||||||||||||
Administration[edit | edit source]
Nizamabad Urban Development Authority[edit | edit source]
The Government of Telangana released a GO in 2017 setting up Nizamabad Urban Development Authority (NUDA) to develop Nizamabad Municipal Corporation and surrounding 60 villages situated in six mandals.[24] NUDA with a geographical area of 169.37 square kilometres (65.39 sq mi)[25][24] spreading across North, South and Rural mandals of the city sees over the infrastructure development and planning for the 633,933[26][27] residents under its jurisdiction. Currently Headed by Kesha Venu From Congress as a Chairman.
Municipal corporation[edit | edit source]
The Nizamabad Municipal Corporation is the municipal governing body of the city which consists of democratically elected members, headed by a mayor which administers the city's infrastructure, civic administration and water supply. Nizamabad Municipality was constituted in the year 1931 and upgraded as special grade Municipality in the year 1987 and as a Corporation on 5 March 2005 vide GO. No:109. The jurisdiction of the civic body is spread over an urbanized but dense area of 42.9 km2 (16.6 sq mi) and has 60 municipal wards.[28]
E-Governance services[edit | edit source]
For providing facilities to the people the Government of Telangana started MeeSeva[29] (At your service) centres all around the city and the state. The main purpose of this facility was to bring public services closer to home. MeeSeva provides online signed digital certificates like Income Certificates, Residence Certificates, Land Records and other Registration Records. These records are further stored online for database.[30] Nizamabad along with Hyderabad are the only districts[31] in the Telangana state which have their own Passport Seva Kendras, these offices carter the need of other districts of Telangana state.[32][33]
Law and order[edit | edit source]
The Nizamabad Police Commissionerate is the local law enforcement agency for the city and is headed by the Commissioner of Police. The city police traces its origins to 1847 under Hyderabad State. The city is under strict vigilance by the commissionerate as there are 72 CCTV cameras installed at various traffic junctions[34] and the infrastructure includes Interceptor Vehicles, Online Presence and a large fleet of Mahindra Bolero SUVs. Apart from Crime branch, the police also has Traffic branch, SHE teams, Blue Colts and Mobile patrolling fleet.
Healthcare[edit | edit source]
Being the third largest city in the state, Nizamabad is known for its medical care in northern Telangana region. Government General Hospital is one of the largest government hospital in the state, also serving patients from the cities and neighbouring districts of Nanded and Adilabad.[35] Khaleelwadi, also known as Doctor's Lane, is a densely hospital clustered area comprising more than 200 major private hospitals[36] and many laboratories. Considering the better infrastructure and resources available, Government Medical College was established in 2012. There are speciality hospitals for maternity care, chest hospitals, Meghna Hospital for Dental care, Indur Cancer Hospital. Apart from these multi-speciality hospitals in the city, Pragati Hospital is one of the only hospitals among the neighbouring districts which has recently established a heart transplantation wing.
Transport[edit | edit source]
Roadways[edit | edit source]
The city is well connected to the major destinations through various national and state highways. National Highway 44 bypasses the city, which is a major national highway connecting north and south India.[37] The 460 km (290 mi) long National Highway 63, originates at Nizamabad and connects Jagadalpur of Chhattisgarh.[38][39] The city corporation maintains roads of a total length of 772 km (480 mi), including of 387 km (240 mi) of surfaced and 385 km (239 mi) of unsurfaced roads.[40] The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation operates buses to various destinations from Nizamabad bus station of the city.[41] The city has 2 bus depots for storage and maintenance of buses.[42]
Railways[edit | edit source]
Nizamabad Junction is administered under Hyderabad railway division of South Central Railway zone and is the convergence station for Nizamabad–Peddapalli section and Jankampet–Bodhan line with Kacheguda–Manmad section.[43][44]
This 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.[45][46]
In 2023, the station was selected as part of the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme
Airway[edit | edit source]
Nizamabad currently doesn't have its own aerodrome however the state government of Telangana has proposed an airport at Jakranpally Mandal borders covering the lands of Manoharabad, Thorlikonda, Kolipak in Nizamabad.[47][48] 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 4 Helipads located each at Nagaram Stadium, Parade Grounds and two at Girraj Government College and 1 at Dichpally which is 15 km from Nizamabad district Headquarters.
Economy[edit | edit source]
The economy of the city is largely based on industries and private businesses[49] which are both under government and public sector. For most families the main source of income is either government jobs or family citizens working in Gulf countries. After the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, with an initiative to develop the backward districts the state government has set up industrial parks in rural areas such as Sarangpur and Nehru Nagar.
Some of major industries include Nizam Sugar Factory which was the biggest sugar factory in Asia during the reign of Nizams,[50] and major Spice Park.[51] As Nizamabad is the largest producer of rice in the state there are many of Rice mills situated across the district and mostly in Khanapur region.[52]
In 2018, with the aim of promoting establishment of IT industries in Tier-II cities, the state government of Telangana started the construction work of the proposed IT Tower and Incubation hub in the north part of the city.[53] The IT Hub was inaugurated in August 2023.[54]
Real estate[edit | edit source]
Real estate in Nizamabad is booming since a decade[55] with large number of high rise apartments and commercial complexes. There has also been a large overgrowth around the city for some years.[56]
Culture[edit | edit source]
Nizamabad's culture enriched under the patronage of Nizams. The city has a diverse culture with major proportion of city population being Hindus and Muslims and this mixing of religions has also resulted in many festivals being celebrated in Nizamabad such as Ganesh Chaturthi and Diwali of Hindu tradition and Eid ul-Fitr, Mawlid and Eid al-Adha by Muslims. Telugu and Urdu are major languages spoken by the city people, and English is also widely used for communication purpose. Even though the city has different religious communities, the people of Nizamabad are known for their harmony, cultural amalgamation and religious unity.[6]
Cuisine[edit | edit source]
Nizamabadi cuisine mainly comprises rice, wheat and meat dishes. South Indian cuisine which include Dosa, Vada, Puri and Idly are common breakfast items. Hyderabadi biriyani with its blend of Mughlai and Arab influences and Tahari are other dishes. Traditional food items like Harees, Haleem and Nihari are common foods during Ramadan.[57][58]
Tourism[edit | edit source]
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Nizamabad Fort is situated on the southwest of the city which was built by Rashtrakuta Kings in around the 10th century, the fort was captured by Asaf Jahis who were the Nizams of Hyderabad, who then rebuilt the fort.[59][60] Archaeological and Heritage Museum was opened in October 2001 and is situated in the Tilak Garden premises which is opened seasonally. The Museum houses various artifacts and antiquities representing the evolution of human civilization from Paleolithic to Vijayanagara Empire (i.e. 16th. A.D). The Museum is divided into three sections, namely Archaeological Section, Sculptural gallery and Bronze and Decorative gallery. Bidri articles and arms and weapons of extensive variety are also exhibited.[12]
Alisagar is a park and tourist attraction which is 13 km from Nizamabad and 2 km (1.2 mi) off the Nizamabad-Bodhan road.[61] The garden is spread across 33 acres, with a deer park, trekking and water sports facility. It also has a hilltop guest house built by Nizam and is under renovation as of 2015.[needs update] Ashok Sagar is a lake, park and tourist attraction situated in Jankampet area, 07 km from centre of the city. It has a rock garden with illuminated rocks and also has boating facilities.[62] Neela Kanteshwar Temple is a temple dedicated to the Powerful Shiva (Mahadev) .The temple attracts a large number of devotees coming from different corners the state and the district. This famous temple was constructed for the Jains by the Satavahana king, Satakarni-II. The structure has a lot of resemblance with the North Indian Architectural style. The festival of Ratha sapthami is an annual event celebrated on a grand scale with a lot of pomp in this temple.[63]
Dichpally killa Ramalayam temple was one of the oldest and kakatiya built architecture master piece on the hill top beside the Dichpally village lake, located at a distance of 15 km from Nizamabad district Headquarters and 5 km from NH44.
Badapahad dargah is one of the oldest Muslim pilgrim centres, built in the memory of Hazrat Syed Hussaini, on top of a hillock located at a distance of 38 km from the city.
Education[edit | edit source]
Nizamabad is a major education centre in Telangana. The city is the home to 10 Engineering colleges, Vijay Rural Engineering College (VREC), affiliated to Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad (JNTUH) is the reputed institution located in city. Kakatiya Institutions of Nizamabad is a group of well known schools & colleges in state of Telangana and the erstwhile Andhra Pradesh, as they have been constantly fetching state top ranks. Some other major educational institutions for higher education are Arkay College of Engineering and Technology,[64] Kshatriya College of Engineering,[65] Kakatiya Engineering College for Women, Ganga Pharmacy college, Government Medical College,Girraj Government Degree College[66] Nishitha Degree College, etc. Many students from neighbouring districts of Nanded, Adilabad and Karimnagar take up admissions here for their higher education. Also 15 Model schools were established in the year 2013 by central government in EBBs, to uplift the education system & provide free education in English medium.
Telangana University is a public university under the Government of Telangana, located at Dichpally, 15 km from the city. Telangana University alone has 149 college affiliations of which 86 colleges are in Nizamabad and 63 colleges in Adilabad district.[67] The university has also signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Chicago State University of United States for exchange of students and teachers. The MoU was signed by the officials of the two universities in the presence of Chief Minister K.Chandrasekhar Rao.[68]
Notable people[edit | edit source]
For people from Nizamabad district, not the city itself, please see Nizamabad district
- Nithiin is an Indian film actor known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema.
- Nikhat Zareen is an Indian boxer who won gold medals at international boxing tournaments.
- Sreemukhi is an Indian television anchor, host and actress
- Mohammad Hussamuddin is an Indian boxer who won bronze medal at the 2018 Commonwealth Games.
- Dil Raju is a film producer known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema.
See also[edit | edit source]
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