Ghanpur (Station)
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Ghanpur known as Station Ghanpur is a village and mandal in Warangal district
of Andhra Pradesh
, India
. It was originally called Ganapavaram after the Kakatiya king Ganapati Deva. In turn it has been known as Ganapuram, Ghanapur, and now Ghanpur, taken from Station Ghanpur when Nizam State Railways constructed railway from Secunderabad
to Kazipet
via Ghanpur.
Station Ghanpur is well known for the temple of Mother. Every year lakhs of people visit this temple and worship her highness, Mother. The mother is worshiped in the name of Agni Durga, one of the forms of Nava durgas. It is believed that she will protect her devotees from all evils.
Ghanpur is also well known for Dr. Columbus, an Italian immigrant, who initially stayed here before building several educational institutions in a nearby village called Karunapuram.
Station Ghanpur was not very much known until Kadiyam Srihari had been elected from this constituency. He has done lots of development and so many good works which brought this constituency onto Andhra Pradesh map.
train derailed near Ghanpur Station, killing several people including former education minister Devineni Ramana. 16 km from Ghanpur is Zaffargadh. The Government of Andra Pradesh is converting Ghanpur lake into Reservoir through Devadula Project. This will irrigate thousands of acres of land and provide drinking water.
Z P High School is famous school in Warangal district it is located in station Ghanpur.
GMR Jr College is one of the famous Jr College in Warangal district it is located in station Ghanpur.
ZP High School for Girls stood first in District level Science Fair for consecutive two years when Mr. Ayodhya was Head Master. Smt. Sreemathi teacher their Science Teacher and V. Kamalakar Reddy, Prohibition and Excise Inspector and P. Mahender, School Asst. were their mentors.
St. Thomas , the disciple of Christ. who was the first Christian Missionary to India. Who laid down his life in spreading love of Christ to the Indians. Hence,St. Thomas School was established in the Year 1984 under the guidance of Late. Sri. Kothapally Christdas. It began with just 25 students on roll, today we are proud to say that the strength reaching 2200.
connecting Warangal City with Hyderabad.
As part of Devadula Ettipotala Patakam, Ghanpur is the central point for the water distribution among all the villages in the surrounding area.
Warangal district
Warangal District is located in the northern area in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. The administrative seat is Warangal.Warangal District has an area of 12,846 km², and a population of 3,246,004 of which 19.20% was urban as of 2001...
of Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh , is one of the 28 states of India, situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city by population is Hyderabad.The total GDP of Andhra Pradesh is $100 billion and is ranked third...
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. It was originally called Ganapavaram after the Kakatiya king Ganapati Deva. In turn it has been known as Ganapuram, Ghanapur, and now Ghanpur, taken from Station Ghanpur when Nizam State Railways constructed railway from Secunderabad
Secunderabad
Secunderabad popularly known as the twin city of Hyderabad is located in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh north of Hyderabad. Named after Sikandar Jah, the third Nizam of the Asaf Jahi dynasty, Secunderabad was founded in 1806 AD as a British cantonment...
to Kazipet
Kazipet
Kazipet is a town in Warangal district, Andhra Pradesh, India, one of the tri-cities of Warangal-Hanamakonda-Kazipet. It is known for its religious diversity, with a population composed of Hindus, Christians, Muslims, and that's about it...
via Ghanpur.
Station Ghanpur is well known for the temple of Mother. Every year lakhs of people visit this temple and worship her highness, Mother. The mother is worshiped in the name of Agni Durga, one of the forms of Nava durgas. It is believed that she will protect her devotees from all evils.
Ghanpur is also well known for Dr. Columbus, an Italian immigrant, who initially stayed here before building several educational institutions in a nearby village called Karunapuram.
Station Ghanpur was not very much known until Kadiyam Srihari had been elected from this constituency. He has done lots of development and so many good works which brought this constituency onto Andhra Pradesh map.
Features
Ghanpur is a one of the major constituencies in Warangal District. This constituency is well connected with rail and road. There is a small railway station in Ghanpur. In 1999 the Godavari ExpressGodavari Express
The Godavari Express is one of the most prestigious trains of South Central Railway and runs between Visakhapatnam and Hyderabad...
train derailed near Ghanpur Station, killing several people including former education minister Devineni Ramana. 16 km from Ghanpur is Zaffargadh. The Government of Andra Pradesh is converting Ghanpur lake into Reservoir through Devadula Project. This will irrigate thousands of acres of land and provide drinking water.
Z P High School is famous school in Warangal district it is located in station Ghanpur.
GMR Jr College is one of the famous Jr College in Warangal district it is located in station Ghanpur.
ZP High School for Girls stood first in District level Science Fair for consecutive two years when Mr. Ayodhya was Head Master. Smt. Sreemathi teacher their Science Teacher and V. Kamalakar Reddy, Prohibition and Excise Inspector and P. Mahender, School Asst. were their mentors.
St. Thomas , the disciple of Christ. who was the first Christian Missionary to India. Who laid down his life in spreading love of Christ to the Indians. Hence,St. Thomas School was established in the Year 1984 under the guidance of Late. Sri. Kothapally Christdas. It began with just 25 students on roll, today we are proud to say that the strength reaching 2200.
Geography
It is on the National Highway 202National Highway 202 (India)
National Highway 202 is a National Highway in India that links Hyderabad in Andhra Pradesh and Bhopalpatnam in Chattisgarh. The road till Warangal was already a state highway...
connecting Warangal City with Hyderabad.
As part of Devadula Ettipotala Patakam, Ghanpur is the central point for the water distribution among all the villages in the surrounding area.
Assembly Constituency
Ghanpur (Station) is an assembly constituency in Andhra Pradesh. There are about 160,000 voters in this constituency.Legislative Members
| Year | Name | Party |
| 2009 | Thatikonda Rajaiah | INC |
| 2008 | Kadiam Srihari | TDP |
| 2004 | Gunde Vijaya Rama Rao | TRS |
| 1999 | Kadiam Srihari | TDP |
| 1994 | Kadiam Srihari | TDP |
| 1989 | Bhongiri Arogyam | INC |
| 1985 | Bojjapalli Rajaiah | TDP |
| 1983 | Goka Ramaswami | INC |
| 1978 | Goka Ramaswami | INC |
| 1972 | T.Hayagriva Chari | INC |
| 1967 | Tokala Laxman Reddy | IND |
| 1962 | S.V.Mohan Rao | C.P.I |