Bodhan
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Bodhan | |
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  Bodhan Location in Telangana, India  Bodhan Bodhan (India) | |
| Coordinates: 18°40′N 77°54′E / 18.67°N 77.9°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Telangana |
| District | Nizamabad |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indian govt |
| • Body | MLA |
| Area | |
| • Total | 21.40 km2 (8.26 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 357 m (1,171 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 77,553 |
| • Density | 3,600/km2 (9,400/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Telugu, Urdu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 503 185, 503 180 |
| Telephone code | +91–8467 |
| Vehicle registration | TS 16 |
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Bodhan is a town in Nizamabad district of the Indian state of Telangana.[2] Bodhan is primarily known for the Nizam Sugar Factory and some historical sites.
Its the birthplace of Kannada Poet Adhikavi "Pampa"[4]
Demographics
As of 2011[update] India census,[5] Bodhan had a population of 77,573. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Bodhan has an average literacy rate of 66%, lower than the national average of 74.04%; with male literacy of 71% and female literacy of 61%. 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Government and politics
Civic administration
Bodhan Municipality was constituted in 1952 and is classified as a second grade municipality with 35 election wards. The jurisdiction of the civic body is spread over an area of 21.40 km2 (8.26 sq mi).[1]
References
- ^ a b "Urban Local Body Information" (PDF). Directorate of Town and Country Planning. Government of Telangana. Retrieved 28 June 2016.
- ^ a b "District Census Handbook – Karimnagar" (PDF). Census of India. pp. 11, 36. Retrieved 11 June 2016.
- ^ "Census 2011". The Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 25 July 2014.
- ^ http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/countdown-to-world-telugu-conference-begins/article21262078.ece
- ^ "Census of India 2011: Data from the 2011 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Retrieved 18 July 2016.