NIZAMABAD

NIZAMABAD
Nizamabad is a town situated in the Telangana region of Andhra Pradesh. Formerly known as Indur or Indrapuri, it also serves as the financial headquarters of the Nizamabad district. In the 8th century, the city had been reined by the Rashtrakutas. It derived its name from Nizam-ul-Mulk, the ruler of the Nizam state. Once the princely states of South India, Nizamabad is the biggest commercial and trading center of the district today.
Earlier it had been under the sway of the Chalukya dynasty and then Tughlaq dynasty, followed by the Nizam Kings. After attaining importance industrially and agriculturally, it has come into the glare of publicity. This place was further highlighted with the establishment of Telangana University that serves the districts of Nizamabad, Adilabad and Medak. Nizamabad is also a promising destination from the point of view of travel and tourism.
Being influenced by various dynasties, Nizamabad definitely boasts of a blend of cultures. It has rich coffers in the form of forests and agricultural lands. Its major industries are made by confectionery and alcohol units. It is striving hard to achieve heights without compromising its rich culture and indigenousness. Together with grand festivals and ancient monuments, Nizamabad is a great place to visit in Andhra Pradesh.

TOURIST PLACES IN NIZAMABAD
POCHAMPAD
The Sree Ram Sagar Project, Pochampad one of the biggest irrigation project in the District is having a lot of potential for tourism development. The Dam site itself is located 13 km from Surbiryal. The Project serves as water source to 5 Districts (Nizamabad, Karimnagar, Adilibad, warangal and Khammam) through its three canal. Near to the Dam Site an Sree Ram Mandir temple is also present which is located near the riverbank and one of the most attractive places in Godavari pushkaralu. The project site comprises the dam, pochampad village, project house and a guest house.

NIZAM SAGAR
Nizamsagar was constructed across the Manjira River, a tributary of the Godavari River, between Achampet and Banjapalle villages of the Nizamabad district in Andhra Pradesh, India.
Nizamsagar dam was constructed in 1923by the then rulers of the erstwhile Nizam state, Nizam-Ul-Mulk. It is made by making over 40 villages empty.
This masonry dam sprawling across the river for 3 km with a fourteen feet wide motorable road over it. There are excellent boarding and lodging facilities nearby, for tourists.

NIZAMABAD FORT
This port is said to be built by Rashtraputha kings in the 10th Centaury. At top the Quilla at about 300' height there is a Rama temple built by Ramdas Mantra of Chatrapathi Sivaji. This is the huge temple with Corridors, Muntaps, Mahamuntaps and large Kalyana Mandapam of about 2000 sq,feet. Area.

MORE INFORMATION
Head Quarters:NIZAMABAD
Area:7956 Sq.km
The Boundaries:Karimnagar, Medak, Adilabad districts, Nandhedu district in Maharashtra.
Major Places:Nizamabad, Kamareddy, Bodhan, Armur.
Tourist Places:Nizam Sagar Dam, Ali Sagar Reservoir, Pochampadu Project, Bodhan, Poncharam Sanctuary and Nizamabad fort.
Pilgrimage Centers:Sri Neelakanteswara temple, Sarangapuram Hanuman Temple at Nizamabad and Kentu Masjid.
STD code: 8462