Chandur, Telangana

Chandur
Chandur
	Chandur Location in Telangana, India Chandur Chandur (India)
	Coordinates: 16°59′N 79°04′E / 16.98°N 79.06°ECoordinates: 16°59′N 79°04′E / 16.98°N 79.06°E
Country	India
State	Telangana
District	Nalgonda
Elevation	484 m (1,588 ft)
Population (2001)
• Total	10,762
Languages
• Official	Telugu
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
ISO 3166 code	IN-TG
Vehicle registration	TS
Website	telangana.gov.in

CHANDUR is a census town and it is Municipality in Nalgonda district in the state of Telangana, India. It is located in Chandur mandal of Nalgonda division Postal code or Pin code :508255. A beautiful and peaceful town. There are various legends about the etymology of the name one of the folklore says Chandi uuru(The village of goddess Chandi) as there is a famous Chandi maata temple of which the deity resembles to the goddess Durga of Vijayawada and is said to be commenced at the same time of the famous temple.

Geography[edit]

Chandur is located at 16°59′N 79°04′E / 16.98°N 79.06°E / 16.98; 79.06.^[2] It has an average elevation of 484 metres (1587 feet).

Demographics[edit]

As of 2001^[update] India census,^[3] Chandur had a population of 10,762. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Chandur has an average literacy rate of 62%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 73% and female literacy of 51%. 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Education[edit]

Don Bosco Junior College is the famous college in Chandur. Students from the surrounding villages pursue their studies at this college. Every year on Jan 31st, Don Bosco feast is celebrated with pomp and joy.This college has been catering to poor students in order to have access to quality education through varies cultural and multi skill actibities. Chandur is also known for schools, there are 8+ schools with high standards and with transportation facilities around the surrounding villages.

Religion[edit]

- Markandeya Temple

- chinthanjaneya temple

- Jama Masjid

- Don Bosco Church

- EID GAH

- Kanakadurga devi temple

-Hanuman Temple

- Subrahmanyam Swamy Temple

-Lord Shiva Temple

- Masjid Noor

List of Villages in Chandur Mandal[edit]

 Angadipeta
 Bangarigadda
 Bodangi Parthy
 Donipamula(jogigudem)
 Gundrepalle
 Idikuda
 Kasthala
 Kondapuram
 Kumandaniguda
 Nermata 
 Pullemla
 Sirdepalle
 Theratpalle
 Thummalapalle (ThimmaReddy Gudem)
 Kotayagudem
 Udathala Palle

References[edit]

↑ "District Census Handbook - Nalgonda" (PDF). Census of India. p. 13,398. Retrieved 15 February 2016.
↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Chandur
↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.

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[census-1] "District Census Handbook - Nalgonda" (PDF). Census of India. p. 13,398. Retrieved 15 February 2016.

[2] Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Chandur

[3] "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.

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