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| {{Use Indian English|date=February 2019}} | {{Use Indian English|date=February 2019}} | ||
| {{Infobox settlement | {{Infobox settlement | ||
| | name = Nalgonda | | name = Nalgonda | ||
| | other_name = Nilagiri, Nalagonda | | other_name = Nilagiri, Nalagonda | ||
| | settlement_type = ] | | settlement_type = ] | ||
| | image_skyline |
| image_skyline = Nalgonda Clocktower.jpg | ||
| | image_alt = | | image_alt = | ||
| | image_caption = Clock Tower in Nalgonda | | image_caption = Clock Tower in Nalgonda | ||
| | nickname = | | nickname = | ||
| | pushpin_map = India Telangana#India | | pushpin_map = India Telangana#India | ||
| | pushpin_label_position = right | | pushpin_label_position = right | ||
| | pushpin_map_alt = | | pushpin_map_alt = | ||
| | pushpin_map_caption = Nalgonda (Telangana) | | pushpin_map_caption = Nalgonda (Telangana) | ||
| | coordinates = {{coord|17.057500|N|79.268400|E|display=inline,title}} | | coordinates = {{coord|17.057500|N|79.268400|E|display=inline,title}} | ||
| | subdivision_type = ] | | subdivision_type = ] | ||
| | subdivision_name = {{flag|India}} | | subdivision_name = {{flag|India}} | ||
| | subdivision_type1 = ] | | subdivision_type1 = ] | ||
| | subdivision_type2 = ] | | subdivision_type2 = ] | ||
| | subdivision_name1 =] | | subdivision_name1 = ] | ||
| | subdivision_name2 = ] | | subdivision_name2 = ] | ||
| | established_title = <!-- Established --> | | established_title = <!-- Established --> | ||
| | established_date = | | established_date = | ||
| | founder = | | founder = | ||
| | named_for = | | named_for = | ||
| | government_type = ] | | government_type = ] | ||
| | governing_body = Nalgonda Municipality | | governing_body = Nalgonda Municipality | ||
| | leader_title1 = MLA | | leader_title1 = MLA | ||
| | leader_name1 = |
| leader_name1 = Komatireddy Venkat Reddy | ||
| | unit_pref = Metric | | unit_pref = Metric | ||
| | area_footnotes = <ref name=profile>{{cite web|title=Basic Information of Municipality|url=http://nalgondamunicipality.in/basic-information-of-municipality-2/|website=Official website of Nalgonda Municipality|publisher=Government of Telangana|access-date=24 September 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151108172757/http://nalgondamunicipality.in/basic-information-of-municipality-2/|archive-date=2015-11-08|url-status=dead}}</ref> | | area_footnotes = <ref name=profile>{{cite web|title=Basic Information of Municipality|url=http://nalgondamunicipality.in/basic-information-of-municipality-2/|website=Official website of Nalgonda Municipality|publisher=Government of Telangana|access-date=24 September 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151108172757/http://nalgondamunicipality.in/basic-information-of-municipality-2/|archive-date=2015-11-08|url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
| | area_total_km2 = 105 | | area_total_km2 = 105 | ||
| | area_rank = | | area_rank = | ||
| | elevation_footnotes = <ref>{{cite web|title=Elevation for Bhattiprolu |url=http://veloroutes.org/elevation/?location=Bhattiprolu&units=m|publisher=Velor outes|access-date=1 August 2014}}</ref> | | elevation_footnotes = <ref>{{cite web|title=Elevation for Bhattiprolu |url=http://veloroutes.org/elevation/?location=Bhattiprolu&units=m|publisher=Velor outes|access-date=1 August 2014}}</ref> | ||
| | elevation_m = 260 | | elevation_m = 260 | ||
| | population_total = 165328 | | population_total = 165328 | ||
| | population_as_of |
| population_as_of = 2011 | ||
| | population_rank |
| population_rank = ] | ||
| | population_footnotes = <ref name="profile" /> | | population_footnotes = <ref name="profile" /> | ||
| | population_density_km2 = auto | | population_density_km2 = auto | ||
| | population_metro = | | population_metro = | ||
| | population_metro_footnotes = | | population_metro_footnotes = | ||
| | population_demonym = Nalgondians | | population_demonym = Nalgondians | ||
| | demographics_type1 = Languages | | demographics_type1 = Languages | ||
| | demographics1_title1 = Official | | demographics1_title1 = Official | ||
| | timezone1 = ] | | timezone1 = ] | ||
| | utc_offset1 = +5:30 | | utc_offset1 = +5:30 | ||
| | postal_code_type = <!-- ] --> | | postal_code_type = <!-- ] --> | ||
| | postal_code = 508001 | | postal_code = 508001 | ||
| | area_code = +91–8682 | | area_code = +91–8682 | ||
| | area_code_type = Telephone code | | area_code_type = Telephone code | ||
| | registration_plate = ''' |
| registration_plate = '''TG–05'''<ref>{{cite web|title=District Codes |url=http://www.transport.telangana.gov.in/html/registration-districtcodes.html |publisher=Government of Telangana Transport Department|access-date=4 September 2014}}</ref>/AP 24(Old) | ||
| | website = {{URL|http://nalgondamunicipality.in}} | | website = {{URL|http://nalgondamunicipality.in}} | ||
| | footnotes = | | footnotes = | ||
| | leader_title2 = MP | | leader_title2 = MP | ||
| | leader_name2 = ] | | leader_name2 = ] | ||
| | demographics1_info1 = ], ] | | demographics1_info1 = ], ] | ||
| }} | }} | ||
| '''Nalgonda''' is a city<ref>{{cite web|url=http://censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/paper2/data_files/India2/Table_2_PR_Cities_1Lakh_and_Above.pdf|title=Cities having population 1 lakh and above, Census 2011}}</ref> and ] in the ]n ] of ]. It is the headquarters of the ], as well as the headquarters of the Nalgonda ] in the Nalgonda ].<ref name=census>{{cite web|title=District Census Handbook – Nalgonda|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/2808_PART_B_DCHB_NALGONDA.pdf |website=Census of India|access-date=22 September 2015|pages=13–14, 40, 52 |
'''Nalgonda''' is a city<ref>{{cite web|url=http://censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/paper2/data_files/India2/Table_2_PR_Cities_1Lakh_and_Above.pdf|title=Cities having population 1 lakh and above, Census 2011}}</ref> and ] in the ]n ] of ]. It is the headquarters of the ], as well as the headquarters of the Nalgonda ] in the Nalgonda ].<ref name=census>{{cite web|title=District Census Handbook – Nalgonda|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/2808_PART_B_DCHB_NALGONDA.pdf |website=Census of India|access-date=22 September 2015|pages=13–14, 40, 52}}</ref> It is located about {{convert|90|km|mi|0}} from the state capital ]. | ||
| == Etymology == | == Etymology == | ||
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| When ] ruled (around 1324–1351), ] chief ] ceded a part of Nalgonda to ] of the Bahmani Sultanate. He annexed the region to the Bahmani Kingdom. | When ] ruled (around 1324–1351), ] chief ] ceded a part of Nalgonda to ] of the Bahmani Sultanate. He annexed the region to the Bahmani Kingdom. | ||
| In 1455, ] he declared himself king at Nalgonda, but this was short-lived. He was quickly defeated and the region brought back to the Bahmani Kingdom. | In 1455, ] he declared himself king at Nalgonda, but this was short-lived. He was quickly defeated and the region brought back to the Bahmani Kingdom. | ||
| During the time of the Bahmani Sultan Shihabud-din Mahmun, Sultan ] was appointed as ] of the ] region (now the state of Telangana). Quli's son, Jamshid, took control of the region from his father. Later, ]s took control of the region, and maintained it until 1687. | During the time of the Bahmani Sultan Shihabud-din Mahmun, Sultan ] was appointed as ] of the ] region (now the state of Telangana). Quli's son, Jamshid, took control of the region from his father. Later, ]s took control of the region, and maintained it until 1687. | ||
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| ===Climate=== | ===Climate=== | ||
| {{Weather box | {{Weather box | ||
| | location = Nalgonda ( |
| location = Nalgonda (1991–2020, extremes 1975–2020) | ||
| | metric first = Y | | metric first = Y | ||
| | single line = Y | | single line = Y | ||
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| | Feb record high C = 39.5 | | Feb record high C = 39.5 | ||
| | Mar record high C = 43.5 | | Mar record high C = 43.5 | ||
| | Apr record high C = 45. |
| Apr record high C = 45.2 | ||
| | May record high C = |
| May record high C = 47.0 | ||
| | Jun record high C = 46.3 | | Jun record high C = 46.3 | ||
| | Jul record high C = 39.8 | | Jul record high C = 39.8 | ||
| | Aug record high C = 38. |
| Aug record high C = 38.8 | ||
| | Sep record high C = 38.7 | | Sep record high C = 38.7 | ||
| | Oct record high C = 37.5 | | Oct record high C = 37.5 | ||
| | Nov record high C = 36.0 | | Nov record high C = 36.0 | ||
| | Dec record high C = |
| Dec record high C = 35.0 | ||
| | year record high C = 46.3 | | year record high C = 46.3 | ||
| | Jan high C = 30. |
| Jan high C = 30.9 | ||
| | Feb high C = 33. |
| Feb high C = 33.3 | ||
| | Mar high C = |
| Mar high C = 36.9 | ||
| | Apr high C = 39. |
| Apr high C = 39.3 | ||
| | May high C = 41.3 | | May high C = 41.3 | ||
| | Jun high C = 37. |
| Jun high C = 37.1 | ||
| | Jul high C = 34.0 | | Jul high C = 34.0 | ||
| | Aug high C = |
| Aug high C = 33.1 | ||
| | Sep high C = 33. |
| Sep high C = 33.4 | ||
| | Oct high C = 32.6 | | Oct high C = 32.6 | ||
| | Nov high C = 30.9 | | Nov high C = 30.9 | ||
| | Dec high C = 30. |
| Dec high C = 30.4 | ||
| | year high C = 34. |
| year high C = 34.6 | ||
| | Jan low C = 17. |
| Jan low C = 17.6 | ||
| | Feb low C = |
| Feb low C = 19.6 | ||
| | Mar low C = 22. |
| Mar low C = 22.5 | ||
| | Apr low C = 25. |
| Apr low C = 25.4 | ||
| | May low C = 28.1 | | May low C = 28.1 | ||
| | Jun low C = 27. |
| Jun low C = 27.0 | ||
| | Jul low C = 25. |
| Jul low C = 25.7 | ||
| | Aug low C = 25. |
| Aug low C = 25.2 | ||
| | Sep low C = 24.8 | | Sep low C = 24.8 | ||
| | Oct low C = 23. |
| Oct low C = 23.3 | ||
| | Nov low C = 20. |
| Nov low C = 20.6 | ||
| | Dec low C = |
| Dec low C = 17.9 | ||
| | year low C = 23. |
| year low C = 23.4 | ||
| | Jan record low C = 10.0 | | Jan record low C = 10.0 | ||
| | Feb record low C = 14.0 | | Feb record low C = 14.0 | ||
| | Mar record low C = 15. |
| Mar record low C = 15.3 | ||
| | Apr record low C = |
| Apr record low C = 20.0 | ||
| | May record low C = |
| May record low C = 20.6 | ||
| | Jun record low C = 21.8 | | Jun record low C = 21.8 | ||
| | Jul record low C = 21.6 | | Jul record low C = 21.6 | ||
| | Aug record low C = |
| Aug record low C = 20.8 | ||
| | Sep record low C = 19.8 | | Sep record low C = 19.8 | ||
| | Oct record low C = 16.2 | | Oct record low C = 16.2 | ||
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| | year record low C = 10.0 | | year record low C = 10.0 | ||
| | rain colour = green | | rain colour = green | ||
| | Jan rain mm = |
| Jan rain mm = 9.2 | ||
| | Feb rain mm = |
| Feb rain mm = 6.9 | ||
| | Mar rain mm = |
| Mar rain mm = 5.3 | ||
| | Apr rain mm = |
| Apr rain mm = 16.6 | ||
| | May rain mm = |
| May rain mm = 39.0 | ||
| | Jun rain mm = |
| Jun rain mm = 95.2 | ||
| | Jul rain mm = |
| Jul rain mm = 140.7 | ||
| | Aug rain mm = |
| Aug rain mm = 147.2 | ||
| | Sep rain mm = |
| Sep rain mm = 168.9 | ||
| | Oct rain mm = |
| Oct rain mm = 141.4 | ||
| | Nov rain mm = |
| Nov rain mm = 30.1 | ||
| | Dec rain mm = 6. |
| Dec rain mm = 6.1 | ||
| | year rain mm = |
| year rain mm = 806.5 | ||
| | Jan rain days = 0.4 | | Jan rain days = 0.4 | ||
| | Feb rain days = 0. |
| Feb rain days = 0.4 | ||
| | Mar rain days = 0. |
| Mar rain days = 0.3 | ||
| | Apr rain days = 1.0 | | Apr rain days = 1.0 | ||
| | May rain days = 1. |
| May rain days = 1.9 | ||
| | Jun rain days = |
| Jun rain days = 5.0 | ||
| | Jul rain days = 6. |
| Jul rain days = 6.9 | ||
| | Aug rain days = 7. |
| Aug rain days = 7.5 | ||
| | Sep rain days = 6. |
| Sep rain days = 6.8 | ||
| | Oct rain days = 5.1 | | Oct rain days = 5.1 | ||
| | Nov rain days = 2. |
| Nov rain days = 2.3 | ||
| | Dec rain days = 0.4 | | Dec rain days = 0.4 | ||
| | year rain days = |
| year rain days = 37.9 | ||
| |time day = 17:30 ] | |time day = 17:30 ] | ||
| | Jan humidity = 47 | | Jan humidity = 47 | ||
| | Feb humidity = |
| Feb humidity = 45 | ||
| | Mar humidity = |
| Mar humidity = 41 | ||
| | Apr humidity = |
| Apr humidity = 38 | ||
| | May humidity = 36 | | May humidity = 36 | ||
| | Jun humidity = 50 | | Jun humidity = 50 | ||
| | Jul humidity = 61 | | Jul humidity = 61 | ||
| | Aug humidity = |
| Aug humidity = 64 | ||
| | Sep humidity = 67 | | Sep humidity = 67 | ||
| | Oct humidity = 64 | | Oct humidity = 64 | ||
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| | Dec humidity = 53 | | Dec humidity = 53 | ||
| |year humidity = 51 | |year humidity = 51 | ||
| |source 1 = ]<ref |
|source 1 = ]<ref>{{cite web | ||
| | url = https://imdpune.gov.in/library/public/Climatological%20Tables%201991-2020.pdf | |||
| | title = Climatological Tables of Observatories in India 1991-2020 | |||
| | publisher = ] | |||
| | access-date = April 8, 2024 | |||
| }}</ref><ref name=IMDnormals> | |||
| {{cite web | {{cite web | ||
| | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20200205040301/http://imdpune.gov.in/library/public/1981-2010%20CLIM%20NORMALS%20%28STATWISE%29.pdf | | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20200205040301/http://imdpune.gov.in/library/public/1981-2010%20CLIM%20NORMALS%20%28STATWISE%29.pdf | ||
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| | page = M14 | | page = M14 | ||
| | access-date = 19 February 2020}}</ref> | | access-date = 19 February 2020}}</ref> | ||
| }}Nalgonda has been ranked 2nd best “National Clean Air City” under (Category 3 population under 3 lakhs cities) in India according to 'Swachh Vayu Survekshan 2024 Results'<ref>{{Cite web |date=7 September 2024 |title=Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2024 |url=https://prana.cpcb.gov.in/ncapServices/robust/fetchFilesFromDrive/Swachh_Vayu_Survekshan_2024_Result.pdf |website=Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2024}}</ref> | |||
| ⚫ | }} | ||
| == Demographics<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.census2011.co.in/census/district/125-nalgonda.html|title=Nalgonda District Population Census 2011-2019, Andhra Pradesh literacy sex ratio and density|website=www.census2011.co.in|access-date=2019-04-22}}</ref>== | == Demographics<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.census2011.co.in/census/district/125-nalgonda.html|title=Nalgonda District Population Census 2011-2019, Andhra Pradesh literacy sex ratio and density|website=www.census2011.co.in|access-date=2019-04-22}}</ref>== | ||
| {{Historical Populations | |||
| |source = <ref>https://censusindia.gov.in/census.website/data/census-tables {{Bare URL inline|date=August 2024}}</ref> | |||
| |1931|9,711 | |||
| |1941 |12,674 | |||
| |1951|22,183 | |||
| |1961|24,383 | |||
| |1971|33,126 | |||
| |1981 |62,458 | |||
| |1991|84,910 | |||
| |2001|110,286 | |||
| |2011|135744 | |||
| ⚫ | }} | ||
| {{As of|2011}} ], Nalgonda had a population of 135,744; of which 67,971 are male and 67,773 are female. An average of 86.83% city population were literate; where 92.91% of them were male and 80.78% were female literates.{{full citation needed|date=April 2019}} | {{As of|2011}} ], Nalgonda had a population of 135,744; of which 67,971 are male and 67,773 are female. An average of 86.83% city population were literate; where 92.91% of them were male and 80.78% were female literates.{{full citation needed|date=April 2019}} | ||
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| The municipality of Nalgonda was categorized as a "Grade-III municipality" when it was first created in 1941. It is now a "Special Grade Municipality." | The municipality of Nalgonda was categorized as a "Grade-III municipality" when it was first created in 1941. It is now a "Special Grade Municipality." | ||
| Nalgonda's jurisdictional area is spread over {{convert|105|km2|abbr=on}}.<ref name=municipality>{{cite web|title=Basic Information of Municipality|url=http://cdma.telangana.gov.in/Nalgonda/Basic_information_Municipality.html|website=Municipal Administration & Urban Development Department|publisher=Government of Telangana|access-date=24 September 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150505010811/http://cdma.telangana.gov.in/Nalgonda/Basic_information_Municipality.html|archive-date=5 May 2015|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref> Its population is distributed over an area of {{convert|123.54|km2|abbr=on}}, which includes residents of the municipality Nalgonda, the rural areas of Panagallu, Gollaguda, Cherlapalli, Arjalabhavi, Gandhamvarigudam, and Marriguda.<ref name=census /> | Nalgonda's jurisdictional area is spread over {{convert|105|km2|abbr=on}}.<ref name=municipality>{{cite web|title=Basic Information of Municipality|url=http://cdma.telangana.gov.in/Nalgonda/Basic_information_Municipality.html|website=Municipal Administration & Urban Development Department|publisher=Government of Telangana|access-date=24 September 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150505010811/http://cdma.telangana.gov.in/Nalgonda/Basic_information_Municipality.html|archive-date=5 May 2015|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref> Its population is distributed over an area of {{convert|123.54|km2|abbr=on}}, which includes residents of the municipality Nalgonda, the rural areas of Panagallu, Gollaguda, Cherlapalli, Arjalabhavi, Gandhamvarigudam, and ].<ref name=census /> | ||
| ==Economy== | |||
| Nalgonda is being developed as part of ] mantra of 3-D, Digitise, Decarbonize and Decentralize. As such it has an ] Tower. | |||
| <ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.newstap.in/telangana/ktr-inaugurates-nizamabads-it-tower-nalgonda-and-adilabad-next-1488923 | title=KTR inaugurates Nizamabad's IT Tower, Nalgonda and Adilabad next | date=9 August 2023 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://amp.indiaherald.com/Politics/Read/994634324/Telangana-Nalgondas-yearwait-for-IT-Tower-ends | title=Telangana Nalgonda's 14-year-wait for IT Tower ends }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://telanganatoday.com/ktr-assures-t-hub-and-task-centres-in-nalgonda | title=KTR assures T-Hub and TASK centres in Nalgonda | date=2 October 2023 }}</ref> | |||
| == Transport == | == Transport == | ||
| ] | ] | ||
| The city is connected to major cities and towns by means of road and railways. ] and ] that pass through the city are National Highway 565, State highway 2 and 18.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bus Stations|url=http://www.tsrtc.telangana.gov.in/BusStations.php|website=]|access-date=20 May 2016}}</ref> | The city is connected to major cities and towns by means of road and railways. ] and ] that pass through the city are ], State highway 2 and 18.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bus Stations|url=http://www.tsrtc.telangana.gov.in/BusStations.php|website=]|access-date=20 May 2016}}</ref> Also ] (Hyderabad to Vijayawada) passes through Nalgonda District. | ||
| === Road === | === Road === | ||
| ] operates buses from Nalgonda to various destinations in ] state. | ] operates buses from Nalgonda to various destinations in ] state. | ||
| === Railway === | === Railway === | ||
| ] provides rail connectivity to the city. It is classified as a ''B–category'' station in ] of the ] and is located on the ] of the division.<ref>{{cite web|title=Evolution of Guntur Division|url=http://www.scr.indianrailways.gov.in/cris/uploads/files/1446709035601-Genearal%20data-01-11-15.pdf|website=South Central Railway|access-date=30 November 2015|page=3 |
] provides rail connectivity to the city. It is classified as a ''B–category'' station in ] of the ] and is located on the ] of the division.<ref>{{cite web|title=Evolution of Guntur Division|url=http://www.scr.indianrailways.gov.in/cris/uploads/files/1446709035601-Genearal%20data-01-11-15.pdf|website=South Central Railway|access-date=30 November 2015|page=3|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151208185851/http://www.scr.indianrailways.gov.in/cris/uploads/files/1446709035601-Genearal%20data-01-11-15.pdf|archive-date=8 December 2015|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref> | ||
| == Attractions == | == Attractions == | ||
| ] | ] | ||
| Nalgonda contains several religious sites, including ] and ], a ] shrine. Other attractions include the ], a ] Museum, and the ], built by Tribhuvanamalla Vikramaditya VI, panagallu someswara temple and many masjid built by Alamgir in and around the district.{{Citation needed|date=January 2022}} | Nalgonda contains several religious sites, including ] and ], a ] shrine. Other attractions include the ], a ] Museum, and the ], built by Tribhuvanamalla Vikramaditya VI, panagallu someswara temple and many masjid built by Alamgir in and around the district.{{Citation needed|date=January 2022}} | ||
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| As district headquarters, Nalgonda serves as a hub for primary and secondary education for surrounding villages. Nalgonda has many primary and upper primary schools, offering instruction in ], ], and ].{{Citation needed|date=January 2022}} | As district headquarters, Nalgonda serves as a hub for primary and secondary education for surrounding villages. Nalgonda has many primary and upper primary schools, offering instruction in ], ], and ].{{Citation needed|date=January 2022}} | ||
| It also contains a number of colleges specializing in engineering, medicine, pharmacy, and sciences, as well as vocational colleges.{{Citation needed|date=January 2022}} | |||
| There are also many state government-operated schools and colleges in the city, such as Nagarjuna Government Degree college.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ngcnalgonda.org/|title=Nagarjuna Government College-NALGONDA|work=ngcnalgonda.org}}</ref> | There are also many state government-operated schools and colleges in the city, such as Nagarjuna Government Degree college.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ngcnalgonda.org/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100126140925/http://www.ngcnalgonda.org/|url-status=usurped|archive-date=26 January 2010|title=Nagarjuna Government College-NALGONDA|work=ngcnalgonda.org}}</ref> | ||
| *] | |||
| *] | |||
| * Government Medical College, Nalgonda | |||
| == See also == | == See also == | ||
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City in Telangana, India
| Nalgonda Nilagiri, Nalagonda | |
|---|---|
| City | |
 Clock Tower in Nalgonda | |
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| Coordinates: 17°03′27″N 79°16′06″E / 17.057500°N 79.268400°E / 17.057500; 79.268400 | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Telangana |
| District | Nalgonda |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal council |
| • Body | Nalgonda Municipality |
| • MLA | Komatireddy Venkat Reddy |
| • MP | Kunduru Raghuvir Reddy |
| Area | |
| • Total | 105 km (41 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 260 m (850 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 165,328 |
| • Rank | 8th in Telangana |
| • Density | 1,600/km (4,100/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Nalgondians |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Telugu, Urdu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Telephone code | +91–8682 |
| Vehicle registration | TG–05/AP 24(Old) |
| Website | nalgondamunicipality |
Nalgonda is a city and municipality in the Indian state of Telangana. It is the headquarters of the Nalgonda district, as well as the headquarters of the Nalgonda mandal in the Nalgonda revenue division. It is located about 90 kilometres (56 mi) from the state capital Hyderabad.
Etymology
In the past, Nalgonda was referred to as Nilagiri. During the medieval Bahamani kingdom, it was renamed Nalgunda. The name was changed to "Nalgonda" for official uses during the rule of the later Nizam kings.
History
Main article: Telangana RebellionPaleolithic Age
There is archaeological evidence that Paleolithic people lived in the area that is now Nalgonda, fashioning tools and weapons out of stone. Some of these implements have been found in the Nalgonda area, similar to those discovered at the Sloan archaeological site in Arkansas.
Neolithic Age
Traces of Neolithic culture were found at Chota Yelupu, where sling stones and other contemporary objects were excavated. Evidence of Megalithic culture was also found via the discovery of innumerable burials at various places around Nalgonda.
The Mauryas and Satavahanas (230 BC – 218 BC)
The political history of the Nalgonda district commences with the Mauryas. During the reign of Ashoka the Great, the Mauryas maintained control over the Nalgonda region. Later, the Satavahanas, who ruled between 230 BC and 218 BC, took control of the area.
During this period, the region established trade contacts with the Roman Empire.
Ikshvakus (227 AD – 306 AD)
In 227 AD, the Ikshvaku dynasty took control of the region. During this period, members of various Saka tribes migrated to the area. Buddhism flourished during this time.
Invasion of Samudragupta
After the Ikshvakus, the Pallavas and Yadavas fought for supremacy over the region. However, after Samudragupta (c. 335 AD – c. 375 AD) invaded and conquered most of India, the area fell under the control of his Gupta Empire. The Empire fell in the 6th century.
The Chalukyas and Rashtrakutas
Starting in the 6th century, the Chalukya dynasty ruled the modern-day Nalgonda region, as well as much of southern and central India. A major portion of the Nalgonda area appears to have passed from the Chalukyas of Badami to the Rashtrakutas. However, the Rashtrakutas fell in 973, and power shifted to the Chalukyas of Kalyani. The Chalukyas continued to rule the area until the end of the 12th century.
Medieval period
During the medieval era, the Kakatiya dynasty took control of the region from the western Chalukyas. During the reign of Prataparudra II, in 1323, the kingdom was annexed to the Tughluq Empire.
When Muhammad bin Tughluq ruled (around 1324–1351), Musunuri chief Kapayanayaka ceded a part of Nalgonda to Ala-ud-din Hasan Bahman Shah of the Bahmani Sultanate. He annexed the region to the Bahmani Kingdom.
In 1455, Jalal Khan he declared himself king at Nalgonda, but this was short-lived. He was quickly defeated and the region brought back to the Bahmani Kingdom.
During the time of the Bahmani Sultan Shihabud-din Mahmun, Sultan Quli was appointed as tarafdar of the Telangana region (now the state of Telangana). Quli's son, Jamshid, took control of the region from his father. Later, Qutub Shahis took control of the region, and maintained it until 1687.
Modern period: Mughals and Asaf Jahis
Nizam-ul-Mulk (Asaf Jah I) defeated Mubasiz Khan at Shaker Khere in Berar and ruled the Deccan autonomously. This district, like the other districts of Telangana, was controlled by Asaf Jahis, and remained under their rule for nearly two hundred and twenty-five years.
Geography
Nalgonda is located at 17°03′00″N 79°16′00″E / 17.050°N 79.2667°E / 17.050; 79.2667. It has an average elevation of 420 metres (1,380 ft).
Climate
| Climate data for Nalgonda (1991–2020, extremes 1975–2020) | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 36.5 (97.7) |
39.5 (103.1) |
43.5 (110.3) |
45.2 (113.4) |
47.0 (116.6) |
46.3 (115.3) |
39.8 (103.6) |
38.8 (101.8) |
38.7 (101.7) |
37.5 (99.5) |
36.0 (96.8) |
35.0 (95.0) |
46.3 (115.3) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 30.9 (87.6) |
33.3 (91.9) |
36.9 (98.4) |
39.3 (102.7) |
41.3 (106.3) |
37.1 (98.8) |
34.0 (93.2) |
33.1 (91.6) |
33.4 (92.1) |
32.6 (90.7) |
30.9 (87.6) |
30.4 (86.7) |
34.6 (94.3) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 17.6 (63.7) |
19.6 (67.3) |
22.5 (72.5) |
25.4 (77.7) |
28.1 (82.6) |
27.0 (80.6) |
25.7 (78.3) |
25.2 (77.4) |
24.8 (76.6) |
23.3 (73.9) |
20.6 (69.1) |
17.9 (64.2) |
23.4 (74.1) |
| Record low °C (°F) | 10.0 (50.0) |
14.0 (57.2) |
15.3 (59.5) |
20.0 (68.0) |
20.6 (69.1) |
21.8 (71.2) |
21.6 (70.9) |
20.8 (69.4) |
19.8 (67.6) |
16.2 (61.2) |
13.4 (56.1) |
10.6 (51.1) |
10.0 (50.0) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 9.2 (0.36) |
6.9 (0.27) |
5.3 (0.21) |
16.6 (0.65) |
39.0 (1.54) |
95.2 (3.75) |
140.7 (5.54) |
147.2 (5.80) |
168.9 (6.65) |
141.4 (5.57) |
30.1 (1.19) |
6.1 (0.24) |
806.5 (31.75) |
| Average rainy days | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 1.9 | 5.0 | 6.9 | 7.5 | 6.8 | 5.1 | 2.3 | 0.4 | 37.9 |
| Average relative humidity (%) (at 17:30 IST) | 47 | 45 | 41 | 38 | 36 | 50 | 61 | 64 | 67 | 64 | 59 | 53 | 51 |
| Source: India Meteorological Department | |||||||||||||
Nalgonda has been ranked 2nd best “National Clean Air City” under (Category 3 population under 3 lakhs cities) in India according to 'Swachh Vayu Survekshan 2024 Results'
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1931 | 9,711 | — |
| 1941 | 12,674 | +30.5% |
| 1951 | 22,183 | +75.0% |
| 1961 | 24,383 | +9.9% |
| 1971 | 33,126 | +35.9% |
| 1981 | 62,458 | +88.5% |
| 1991 | 84,910 | +35.9% |
| 2001 | 110,286 | +29.9% |
| 2011 | 135,744 | +23.1% |
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As of 2011 census of India, Nalgonda had a population of 135,744; of which 67,971 are male and 67,773 are female. An average of 86.83% city population were literate; where 92.91% of them were male and 80.78% were female literates.
Governance
The municipality of Nalgonda was categorized as a "Grade-III municipality" when it was first created in 1941. It is now a "Special Grade Municipality."
Nalgonda's jurisdictional area is spread over 105 km (41 sq mi). Its population is distributed over an area of 123.54 km (47.70 sq mi), which includes residents of the municipality Nalgonda, the rural areas of Panagallu, Gollaguda, Cherlapalli, Arjalabhavi, Gandhamvarigudam, and Marriguda.
Economy
Nalgonda is being developed as part of KTR mantra of 3-D, Digitise, Decarbonize and Decentralize. As such it has an IT Tower.
Transport
The city is connected to major cities and towns by means of road and railways. National and state highways that pass through the city are National Highway 565, State highway 2 and 18. Also National Highway 65 (Hyderabad to Vijayawada) passes through Nalgonda District.
Road
TGSRTC operates buses from Nalgonda to various destinations in Telangana state.
Railway
Nalgonda railway station provides rail connectivity to the city. It is classified as a B–category station in Guntur railway division of the South Central Railway zone and is located on the Pagidipalli-Nallapadu section of the division.
Attractions
Nalgonda contains several religious sites, including Maruthi Mandir and Kolanupaka Temple, a Jain shrine. Other attractions include the Nagarjuna Sagar Dam, a Gowthama Buddha Museum, and the Bhuvanangiri Fort, built by Tribhuvanamalla Vikramaditya VI, panagallu someswara temple and many masjid built by Alamgir in and around the district.
Education
As district headquarters, Nalgonda serves as a hub for primary and secondary education for surrounding villages. Nalgonda has many primary and upper primary schools, offering instruction in Telugu, Urdu, and English.
It also contains a number of colleges specializing in engineering, medicine, pharmacy, and sciences, as well as vocational colleges.
There are also many state government-operated schools and colleges in the city, such as Nagarjuna Government Degree college.
- Kamineni Institute of Medical Sciences
- Mahatma Gandhi University, Nalgonda
- Government Medical College, Nalgonda
See also
References
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- "Basic Information of Municipality". Municipal Administration & Urban Development Department. Government of Telangana. Archived from the original on 5 May 2015. Retrieved 24 September 2015.
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