Nizamabad

Nizamabad is a city and administrative headquarters in the Indian state of Telangana. It is the administrative center of Nizamabad district and lies in the northern part of the state in the Deccan plateau region. The city was named after the Nizam of Hyderabad and has historical ties to the Hyderabad State. Following Indian independence, it became part of Hyderabad State, then Andhra Pradesh, and since 2014 has been part of Telangana.

Geography and climate: Nizamabad sits in a plateau area with a semi-arid climate. Summers are hot, winters mild, and the monsoon season brings most rainfall between June and September.

Economy: The economy is primarily agriculture-based, with crops such as sugarcane, paddy, and cotton. There are also small-scale industries, handloom weaving, and agro-based processing that support local employment.

Transport: The city is connected by road and rail, with a railway station on the South Central Railway network linking to Hyderabad and other major cities. The nearest major airport is Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad.

Culture and education: Telugu is the predominant language, with Urdu also spoken in parts. The city hosts cultural and religious events, including Bathukamma and Bonalu. Nizamabad has educational institutions ranging from colleges to technical institutes.