Nizamabad District

Nizamabad District is one of the 33 districts of Telangana. It is administered from Nizamabad, which serves as the district headquarters. The district comprises 32 revenue mandals, 424 revenue villages, 5 Assembly Constituencies and 2 Lok Sabha Parliamentary Constituencies.

Area 4,288 km²
Population 1,571,022
Mandals 32
Villages 424
Assembly 5
Parliament 2

About Nizamabad District

Nizamabad, historically known as 'Indur' (named after King Indra), is a major economic, industrial, and cultural city in north-western Telangana. It boasts a heritage spanning the Rashtrakuta, Chalukya, Kakatiya, and Nizam eras, serving as a primary commerce gateway.

The following sections provide detailed information about Nizamabad District, including its administrative divisions, population statistics, economy, transport facilities, tourist attractions, Assembly Constituencies, Parliamentary Constituencies and revenue mandals.

Administrative Details

Administrative profile of Nizamabad District, Telangana.

District Code 516
District Headquarters Nizamabad
Revenue Mandals 32
Revenue Villages 424
Assembly Constituencies 5
Parliament Constituencies 2

Nizamabad District Population Details

According to the Census of India 2011, Nizamabad District has a total population of 1,571,022. This section provides detailed demographic information including male and female population, Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), rural and urban population distribution, and the overall literacy rate of the district.

Total Population 1,571,022
Male Population 768,590 (48.9%)
Female Population 802,432 (51.1%)
Scheduled Caste (SC) 215,228 (13.7%)
Scheduled Tribe (ST) 114,257 (7.3%)
Rural Population 1,107,320 (70.5%)
Urban Population 463,702 (29.5%)
Literacy Rate 61.25%

According to the 2011 Census, Nizamabad District has a population of 1,571,022 people, comprising 768,590 males (48.9%) and 802,432 females (51.1%). Around 70.5% of the population lives in rural areas, while 29.5% resides in urban areas. Scheduled Castes account for 13.7% of the population and Scheduled Tribes represent 7.3%. The overall literacy rate of the district is 61.25%.

Economy and Agriculture in Nizamabad District

The economy of Nizamabad District is primarily driven by agriculture, allied farming activities, local trade and small-scale industries. This section provides an overview of the district's economic profile, major crops, irrigation resources, agricultural practices and the key sectors that contribute to the livelihoods of its residents.

Nizamabad is one of India's largest trading hubs for turmeric and a top producer of high-grade paddy and sugarcane. Agriculture is richly supported by the Sri Ram Sagar Project (SRSP) dam on the Godavari River and Nizamsagar canal networks.

Assembly Constituencies in Nizamabad District

Nizamabad District is represented by 5 Assembly Constituencies in the Telangana Legislative Assembly. Each constituency elects one Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) to represent the people in the Telangana State Legislature.

Armur

Balkonda

Banswada

Bodhan

Nizamabad (Rural)

Parliament Constituencies in Nizamabad District

Nizamabad District falls under 2 Lok Sabha Parliamentary Constituencies. These constituencies elect Members of Parliament (MPs) who represent the district in the Parliament of India.

Nizamabad

Lok Sabha Parliamentary Constituency

Zahirabad

Lok Sabha Parliamentary Constituency

Tourist Places in Nizamabad District

Major tourist highlights include the hilltop Nizamabad Fort (featuring the famous Rama Temple built by Samarth Ramdas), Alisagar Deer Park & Lake, Ashok Sagar, and the scenic Mallaram Forest eco-tourism reserve.

Mandals in Nizamabad District

Nizamabad District is administratively divided into 32 revenue mandals. A revenue mandal is an important administrative unit responsible for land administration, revenue collection, implementation of government welfare schemes and coordination of village-level administration. Each mandal consists of several revenue villages and serves as a link between the district administration and local communities. Click on any mandal below to explore detailed information including villages, demographics, schools, hospitals, post offices, railway stations and other public facilities.

Aloor (అలూర్)

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Armoor (ఆర్మర్)

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Balkonda (బాల్కొండ)

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Bheemgal (భీమ్‌గల్)

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Bodhan (బోధన్)

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Chandur (చందూర్)

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Dharpally (ధర్పల్లి)

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Dichpally (డిచ్‌పల్లి)

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Donkeshwar (డొంకేశ్వర్)

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Indalwai (ఇందల్వాయి)

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Jakranpally (జక్రాన్‌పల్లి)

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Kammarpally (కమ్మర్‌పల్లి)

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Kotagiri (కోటగిరి)

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Makloor (మక్లూర్)

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Mendora (మెండోరా)

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Morthad (మోర్తాడ్)

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Mosra (మోస్రా)

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Mugpal (ముగ్పాల్)

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Mupkal (ముప్కల్)

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Nandipet (నందిపేట్)

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Navipet (నవీపేట్)

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Nizamabad Rural (నిజామాబాద్ గ్రామీణ)

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Nizamabad South (నిజామాబాద్ సౌత్)

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Pothangal (పోతంగల్)

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Renjal (రెంజల్)

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Rudrur (రుద్రూర్)

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Saloora (సలూరా)

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Sirikonda (సిరికొండ)

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Varni (వర్ణి)

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Velpur (వెల్పూర్)

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Yedapally (యెడపల్లి)

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Yergatla (యెర్గాట్లా)

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Transport & Connectivity in Nizamabad District

Nizamabad is a major northern transport hub providing extensive road and rail infrastructure. National Highway 44 (NH-44) and NH-63 intersect at Nizamabad, giving direct road routes to Hyderabad (~175 km), Nanded, and Jagtial via round-the-clock TSRTC bus operations. Nizamabad Junction Railway Station (NZB) is a key railway junction on the South Central Railway network, featuring direct express trains to Hyderabad, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Pune. The nearest airport is Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) in Hyderabad (~200 km).

Data Sources

The information presented on this page has been compiled from official government sources and publicly available datasets. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information; however, users are advised to verify critical details with the respective government departments before making official decisions.

  • Census of India 2011
  • Government of Telangana
  • Local Government Directory (LGD)
  • Election Commission of India (ECI)