Nizamabad District : Nizamabad district was popularly known as Indur.Till the beginning of 19th century. The name Indur is believed. to be originated from the name the king Indradatha, existed during the sixth century AD.The name Indur became Nizamabad in 1905 AD during the rule of the 6th Nizam Meer Mahaboob Ali Khan(Nizam Asif Jahi VI) who ruled this region from 1869-1911 AD. Nizam Asif Jahi VI changed the name of Indur to Nizamabad for administrative convenience and as part of the Re-Organisation of the districts. The name Nizamabad has been derived from the name of same King Nizam Asif Jahi VI of Hyderabad.
Nizamabad District
During the time of the prime ministership of Nizam ruler, Salar Jung-I in 1876 AD the districts in the Nizam's dominion were reorganised where upon Indur became a district. Indur district than used to have 10 taluks. But after the second Re-Organization of the district in 1905 AD Mudhol and Nirmal mandals were merged into Adilabad district. The rest of Banswada mandal was divided between Bodhan and Yellaredd taluks. While Bheemgal was merged in Armor taluk, other changes were made in Yellareddy and Kamareddy. The district in its new shape was christened as Nizamabad. Before 1979 there were 7 taluks inthe district. However, during December 1979, Armor and Kamareddy taluks were bifurcated and to viz.., Bheemgal and Domkonda were formed. With these taluks the numbers of taluks rose from 7 to 9, during May 1985,35 mandals were formed as smaller administrative units in the district. During August 1988, Yedapally mandal was newly formed bringing the total number of mandals to 36 in the district.
Nizamabad District Information
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| Geographical Area | 7,956 Kilometer square |
| Population | 25,51,335 |
| Population Density | 321 Persons/sq.Km. |
| Male Population | 12,50,641 |
| Female Population | 13,00,694 |
| Sex-Ratio (Males) | 962(Females) |
| Total Literacy rate | 61.25 % |
| Male Literacy Rate | 71.47 % |
| Female Literacy Rate | 51.54% |
| Agriculture | Rice, maize, Soyabean, Bengalgram, Cotton, Greengram, Turmeric, Blackgram. |
| Rivers | Manjira and Godavari. |
| Minerals | Laterite and Feldspar. |
::Mandals in Nizamabad District ::
| 1 |
Ranjal |
13 |
Yeda palle |
25 |
Sadasivanagar |
| 2 |
Navipet |
14 |
Bodhan |
26 |
Gandhari |
| 3 |
Nandipet |
15 |
Kotgiri |
27 |
Banswada |
| 4 |
Armur |
16 |
Madnur |
28 |
Pitlam |
| 5 |
Balkonda |
17 |
Jukkal |
29 |
Nizamsagar |
| 6 |
Mortad |
18 |
Bichkunda |
30 |
Yellareddy |
| 7 |
Kammar palle |
19 |
Birkoor |
31 |
Naga Reddipet |
| 8 |
Bheemgal |
20 |
Varni |
32 |
Lingampet |
| 9 |
Velapur |
21 |
Dichpalle |
33 |
Tadwai |
| 10 |
Jakranpalle |
22 |
Dhar palle |
34 |
Kamareddy |
| 11 |
Makloor |
23 |
Sirkonda |
35 |
Bhiknur |
| 12 |
Nizamabad |
24 |
Machareddy |
36 |
Domakonda |
::Details of Revenue Divisions and Mandals::
NIZAMABAD DIVISION
| Nizamabad |
Armoor |
Balkonda |
Bheemgal |
| Dharpally |
Dichpally |
Jakranpally |
Kammarpally |
| Makloor |
Morthad |
Nandipet |
Navipet |
| Sirikonda |
Vailpoor |
BODHAN DIVISION
| Bodhan |
Banswada |
Bichkunda |
Birkoor |
| Jukkal |
Madnoor |
Kotagir |
Nizamsagar |
| Pitlam |
Renjal |
Varni |
Yedapally |
KAMAREDDY DIVISION
| Kamareddy |
Bhiknoor |
Domakonda |
Gandhari |
| Lingampet |
Machareddy |
Nagireddypet |
Sadasivnagar |
| Tadwai |
Yellareddy |
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