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Nizamabad is a city in the Indian
state of Telangana. Nizamabad is a major urban agglomeration and third
largest city in the state, both in terms of area and population, only coming
next to Hyderabad and Warangal. The city is governed by municipal
corporation and is the headquarters of the Nizamabad district.
The economy of the city is
largely based on industries and private businesses which are both under
government and public sector. For most families the main source of income is
either government jobs or family citizens working in Gulf countries.
Nizamabad is equally blessed by
Mother Nature as well with beautiful lakes like Alisagar and Nizamsagar. A
perfect synchronization of history, religion and beauty, Nizamabad must
feature on the list of every traveler. The district has a few prehistoric
sites. The existence of a fairly developed megalithic culture has been
discovered at Armoor, Yellareddy, and Kamareddy.
Nizamabad is well connected by
good roads to all the major cities of India. The major highways that
pass through the city are National Highway 44 (NH 44) and National Highway
63 (NH63). Bus service is one of the important modes of transportation in
Nizamabad. The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC) runs
around 700 buses through the city on a daily basis, with a bus for every 15
minutes to Hyderabad.
The Nizamabad Junction Railway
Station is located on the Secunderabad-Manmad section of Hyderabad Division
of the South Central Railway Zone (SCR) and is one of the major stations on
Secunderabad-Manmad railway line.
The nearest Domestic / International Airport is
Rajiv Gandhi International
Airport of Hyderabad, located at a distance of 202 kilometers from
Nizamabad Bus Station. Bus and taxi to Nizamabad are available in the
Airport.
In Nizamabad, taxis, buses and
autos are available easily. There are a number of moderately priced hotels
in the town.
Nizamabad Quick Facts
State: Telangana
Languages: Telugu, Urdu
STD Code: 08462
Weather: Summer started at March (42c) / Winter started at October (22c)
Best Season: October and March
Famous For: History, religion and heritage site |
