Nizamabad district
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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 is also known as Induru. Nizamabad is the current and official name of the district.
It is the second least populous district of Andhra Pradesh (out of 23), after Vizianagaram
Vizianagaram district
Vizianagaram district , also known as Vijayanagaram district is one of the northern coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh, India. Vizianagaram town is the district headquarters...
.
Etymology
Nizam + Abad = Nizamabad, NizamNizam
Nizam-ul-Mulk of Hyderabad popularly known as Nizams of Hyderabad was a former monarchy of the Hyderabad State, now in the states of Andhra Pradesh , Karnataka , and Maharashtra in India...
, governor (of the empire) from Arabic niẓām, Abad means Long Live.
Geography
The holy Godavari RiverGodavari River
The Godavari is a river that runs from western to southern India and is considered to be one of the big river basins in India. With a length of 1465 km, it is the second longest river in India , that runs within the country and also the longest river in South India...
enters into Andhra Pradesh from Nizamabad district at Kandhakurthi.
| Description | 2011 | 2001 |
|---|---|---|
| Actual Population | 2,552,073 | 2,345,685 |
| Male | 1,252,191 | 1,162,905 |
| Female | 1,299,882 | 1,182,780 |
| Population Growth | 8.80% | 15.12% |
| Area km2 | 7,956 | 7,956 |
| Density/km2 | 321 | 295 |
| Proportion to Andhra Pradesh Population | 3.01% | 3.08% |
| Sex Ratio (Per 1000) | 1038 | 1017 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age) | 946 | 959 |
Cities and towns in Nizamabad District
- Armoor
- BanswadaBanswada-Nearby dams:* Nizamsagar Project, on the Manjeera river, located 29 km from Banswada in Nizamsagar Mandal* Koulasanala Project, 40 km from Banswada* Pocharam Project, 45 km from Banswada* Kalyani Project, 36 km from Banswada...
- BodhanBodhanBodhan is a town in the Nizamabad district of the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. Bodhan is primarily known for the Nizam Sugar Factory and some historical sites.Bodhan is divided into three areas: Bodhan, Rakaspet and Shakkarnagar.-History:...
- BichkundaBichkundaBichkunda or Bichkonda is a village and a Mandal in Nizamabad district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India.-Geography:Bichkunda is located at . It has an average elevation of 372 meters . Bichkunda is a mandal headquarters located in the district of Nizamabad, Andhra Pradesh with over 25000...
- BirkurBirkurBirkur is geographically located in Nizamabad district and on Manjeera river bed.There are Revenue Mandal Office,Mandal Praja Parishat Office,Gram Panchayat Office,Primary Health Office,Police Station in Birkur- Population :...
- Dichpally
- KamareddyKamareddyKamareddy is one of the large business centers in Nizamabad district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.-Geography:Kamareddy is located at . It covers an area of 14.11 km2. It is 110 km from the state capital of Hyderabad and 55 km from district headquarters, Nizamabad...
- Nizamabad
- Nizamsagar
- PitlamPitlamPitlam is a village and a Mandal in Nizamabad district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India.-Geograpahy:Pitlam is a developing town located at . It has an average elevation of 423 meters ....
- YellareddyYellareddyYellareddy is a village and a Mandal in Nizamabad district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India.. It is one of the important villages in Southern Nizamabad area...
Economy
In 2006 the Indian government named Nizamabad one of the country's 250 most backward districtsPoverty in India
Poverty is widespread in India, with the nation estimated to have a third of the world's poor. According to a 2005 World Bank estimate, 41.6% of the total Indian population falls below the international poverty line of 1.25 a day...
(out of a total of 640
Districts of India
A district is an administrative division of an Indian state or territory. Districts are further subdivided, in some cases into Sub-Divisions, and otherwise directly into tehsils or talukas.District officials include:...
). It is one of the thirteen districts in Andhra Pradesh currently receiving funds from the Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme (BRGF).
Household indicators
In 2007–2008 the International Institute for Population Sciences interviewed 1015 households in 41 villages across the district. They found that 95.3 % had access to electricity, 98.2 % had drinking waterWater supply and sanitation in India
Water supply and sanitation in India continue to be inadequate, despite longstanding efforts by the various levels of government and communities at improving coverage. The level of investment in water and sanitation, albeit low by international standards, has increased during the 2000s. Access has...
, 37.7 % toilet facilities, and 30.4 % lived in a pucca
Pucca housing
Pucca housing refers to dwellings that are designed to be solid and permanent. The term is applied to housing in South Asia built of substantial material such as stone, brick, cement, concrete, or timber....
(permanent) home
Housing in India
Housing in India varies greatly and reflects the socio-economic mix of its vast population.Housing varies from palaces of erstwhile maharajas in Rajasthan to swanky apartment buildings in big cities to tiny huts in far-flung villages...
. 17.6 % of girls wed before the legal age
Marriageable age
Marriageable age is the age at which a person is allowed to marry, either as of right or subject to parental or other forms of consent. The age and other requirements vary between countries, but generally it is set at 18, although most jurisdictions allow marriage at slightly younger ages with...
of 18 and 84.1 % of interviewees carried a BPL
Below Poverty Line
Below Poverty Line is an economic benchmark and poverty threshold used by the government of India to indicate economic disadvantage and to identify individuals and households in need of government assistance and aid. It is determined using various parameters which vary from state to state and...
card.
Mandals
There are 36 mandalMandal
is a town and municipality in Vest-Agder county, Norway. The administrative center of the municipality is the town of Mandal.The town of Mandal was established as a municipality on 1 January 1838...
s in Nizamabad district.
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Jakranpalle Jakranpalle is a village and a Mandal in Nizamabad district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India.... Jukkal Jukkal is a village and a Mandal in Nizamabad district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India.- References :People in jukkal are basically illustrate literacy is now going up from last 3 years.... Kamareddy Kamareddy is one of the large business centers in Nizamabad district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.-Geography:Kamareddy is located at . It covers an area of 14.11 km2. It is 110 km from the state capital of Hyderabad and 55 km from district headquarters, Nizamabad... Kotagiri Kotagiri is a panchayat town in The Nilgiris District in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.Kotagiri is situated at an elevation of around 1793 m above sea level and is one of the three popular hill stations located in the Nilgiris... Machareddy Machareddy is a village and a Mandal in Nizamabad district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India.... Madnur Madnur or Madnoor is a village and a Mandal in Nizamabad district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India.-Geography:Madnur or madnoor is located at . It has an average elevation of 374 meters . Above mandal located on state way of nagpur this state route link to maharastra... Mortad Mortad is a village and a Mandal in Nizamabad district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India.-Geography:Mortad is located at . It has an average elevation of 330 meters Mortad is a village and a Mandal in Nizamabad district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India.-Geography:Mortad is located at .... Nagareddipet Nagareddipet is a village in the Nizamabad/Medak border. Medak Town is around 21 km from Nagareddipet. Nagareddipet is a Mandal in the area, with villages like Tandoor, Chinnoor, Malthumedha etc..... |
Navipet Navipet is a village and a Mandal in Nizamabad district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India.The holy pilgrim place Basara is just 14 km from Navipet. The goddess Saraswati in Basara is known as Goddess of learning. Previously in Navipet there was a Video Parlour by name 'Ganga Video... Pitlam Pitlam is a village and a Mandal in Nizamabad district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India.-Geograpahy:Pitlam is a developing town located at . It has an average elevation of 423 meters .... Ranjal Ranjal is a village and a Mandal in Nizamabad district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India.... Sadasivanagar Sadasivanagar is a village and a Mandal in Nizamabad district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India.... Sirkonda Sirkonda is a village and a Mandal in Nizamabad district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India.... Tadwai Tadwai is a village and a Mandal in Nizamabad district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India, located between Kamareddy and Nijamsagar. There are 23 villages located in the Mandal, including Demi Kalan, Kankal, Karadpalli, Yerrapahd, Krishnajiwada.... Varni The Varni , Varini , Varinnae , Wærne/Werne and Warnii probably refer to a little known Germanic tribe. The name would have meant the "defenders". They lived in northern Germany... Velpur Velpur is a village and a Mandal in West godavri district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India.... Yellareddy Yellareddy is a village and a Mandal in Nizamabad district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India.. It is one of the important villages in Southern Nizamabad area... |
Demographics
According to the 2011 census2011 census of India
The 15th Indian National census was conducted in two phases, houselisting and population enumeration. Houselisting phase began on April 1, 2010 and involved collection of information about all buildings...
Nizamabad district has a population
Demographics of India
The demographics of India are inclusive of the second most populous country in the world, with over 1.21 billion people , more than a sixth of the world's population. Already containing 17.5% of the world's population, India is projected to be the world's most populous country by 2025, surpassing...
of 2,552,073, roughly equal to the nation of Kuwait
Kuwait
The State of Kuwait is a sovereign Arab state situated in the north-east of the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia. It is bordered by Saudi Arabia to the south at Khafji, and Iraq to the north at Basra. It lies on the north-western shore of the Persian Gulf. The name Kuwait is derived from the...
or the US state of Nevada
Nevada
Nevada is a state in the western, mountain west, and southwestern regions of the United States. With an area of and a population of about 2.7 million, it is the 7th-largest and 35th-most populous state. Over two-thirds of Nevada's people live in the Las Vegas metropolitan area, which contains its...
. This gives it a ranking of 165th in India (out of a total of 640
Districts of India
A district is an administrative division of an Indian state or territory. Districts are further subdivided, in some cases into Sub-Divisions, and otherwise directly into tehsils or talukas.District officials include:...
). The district has a population density of 321 PD/sqkm . Its population growth rate
Family planning in India
Family planning in India is based on efforts largely sponsored by the Indian government. In the 1965-2009 period, contraceptive usage has more than tripled and the fertility rate has more than halved , but the national fertility rate is still high enough to cause long-term population growth...
over the decade 2001-2011 was 8.8 %. Nizamabad has a sex ratio
Sex ratio
Sex ratio is the ratio of males to females in a population. The primary sex ratio is the ratio at the time of conception, secondary sex ratio is the ratio at time of birth, and tertiary sex ratio is the ratio of mature organisms....
of 1038 females
Women in India
The status of women in India has been subject to many great changes over the past few millennia. From equal status with men in ancient times through the low points of the medieval period, to the promotion of equal rights by many reformers, the history of women in India has been eventful...
for every 1000 males, and a literacy rate
Literacy in India
Literacy in India is key for socio-economic progress, and the Indian literacy rate grew to 74.04% in 2011 from 12% at the end of British rule in 1947. Although this was a greater than sixfold improvement, the level is well below the world average literacy rate of 84%, and India currently has the...
of 62.25 %.