Head Quarters:Nizamabad                                                                                         Area: 7,956 sq.km

Nizamabad District is surrounded by Adilabad district in the North, Medak district in the South, Karimnagar district in the East, Nandhedu district in Maharastra state in the West directions. It was called ‘Indur’ in the past. It got its name from the ruler Nizam Asafjahi IV of Hyderabad. During 1015-1017 B.C. Rashtrakuta King Nityavarshendu III it came to be known as Indrapuri. During 10th century A.D. this district was a part of Chalukya kingdom. Bodhan was their capital.

It was under the rule of Chalukya, Thugluk Dynasty, Golkonda and Nizam Kings.The district was formed in the year 1905.

Click on the given below different dynasties to have detailed information about the history.

Chalukyas

Golkonda Dynasty

Nizam

Rivers in the District: Godavari, Manjeera, Phalungi, Yedlakattavagu.

Tourist Attraction: Nizam Sagar Dam, Sarangapuram Hanuman temple at Nizamabad  Pochampadu Project,  Pocharam Sanctuary, Nizamabad fort and Kentu Masjid. 
 
How to reach : Nizamabad is situated at a distance of 150 kms from Hyderabad on Nizamabad-Bombay Highway. Nizamabad is well connected by rail and road.

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