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Nizamabad is the largest commercial and
trading center in the district of Nizamabad in Andhra
Pradesh. Etymologically, the city was named after the Nizam of
Hyderabad, Asaf Jah VI. Prior to 1905, the original name of the town was
'Indur', which is a corrupt form of Indrapuri named after an ancient king.
Nizamabad
has attained importance industrially and agriculturally. There is an
industrial estate here and the city occupies a high place in the district
as a rich harvest of paddy and sugarcane is reaped in the surrounding
areas. It is also the district administrative center and a market for
grain, sugar, and vegetable oil.
The
Fort
Located on a hill southwest of the town, the fort dates back to the 10th
century AD. Jain artifacts are to be found here.
Sri Neelakanteshwara Shrine
The shrine of Shri Neelakanteshwara is located on a picturesque hillock.
This famous temple is built in the Jain style of architecture. The annual
festival during Rathasapthami (Jan-Feb) draws large crowds of devotees.
Sarangapuram Temple
About 5-km from Nizamabad city, there is a temple at Sarangapuram
dedicated to Hanuman. It was founded by Samartha Ramadas, the Guru of
Chatrapati Shivaji.
Ali Sagar
The Nizam constructed this huge reservoir in 1931. Flanked by natural
hillocks and lovely flower gardens,
the lake and its surroundings are
rich in scenic beauty.
Bodhan
Situated 32-km from Nizamabad, this is a place with ruins of buildings
built by the various dynasties that ruled this area, that attest to its
historic importance. The famous
Deval Masjid is
located here and is a place worth visiting.
Nizamsagar
Dam
Built across the Manjira River, the Nizamsagar dam near Achampet village
is in an area that abounds in scenic beauty.
Manchippa
18-km away from Nizamabad, it is a place of scenic beauty and a good
picnic spot.
The notable festivals celebrated here are those of Neelakantheshwara celebrated for two days during Rathasaptami (January-February) and the Janda festival held for 15 days during August-September. The Sri Ramanavami festival celebrated at the Sarangapuram Temple attracts a gathering of about 10,000 devotees.
Air:
The nearest airport is at
Hyderabad 203-km
away.
Rail:
Nizamabad railway station is on the Kachiguda - Manmad meter gauge line
of the south central railway. Nizamabad is connected by rail with all the
important towns in the State.
Road:
Nizamabad is connected by bus with Karimnagar,
Adilabad,
Warangal, Nanded and
Hyderabad .
Hotel Kapila
Hotel Mayur
There are also several small hotels and restaurants clustered around the
railway station circle, which offer accommodation and dining facilities.
Climate: Tropical
Temperature Range (deg C):
Summer- Max 42, Min 25
Winter- Max 30, Min 14.
Rainfall: 780.1 m.m
Clothing: Light Cottons
STD Code: 08462
Sarangapuram: 5-km
Bodhan: 32-km
Manchippa:
18-km
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