Tandur

తాండూరు Tanduru
—  town  —
తాండూరు Tanduru Location of తాండూరు Tanduru in Andhra Pradesh and India
Coordinates	17°14′N 77°35′E
Country	India
State	Andhra Pradesh
District(s)	Rangareddy
Population	57,943 (2001)
Time zone	IST (UTC+05:30)
Area • Elevation	• 450 metres (1,480 ft)

Tandur (Telugu: తాండూరు; also known as Tanduru) is a municipal town and mandal in Rangareddy district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Tandur is 125 km from Hyderabad by bus and 110 km by train. Tandur is the largest town in western Rangareddy district and the largest Municipality in Rangareddy dist. It is famous for stone industries, cement industries and Redgram(Pigeon pea) production. Many education centres are located there. Drinking water is supplied from the River Kagna, which is 4 km from the town. Tandur town is part of Tandur assembly constituency and Chevella loksabha constituency. P. Mahender Reddy of Telugudesham party is present MLA of Tandur assembly constituency. Previous MLAs of this constituency who served as ministers in state cabinet are Manik Rao and Chandra Sekhar Rao.

Geography

Tandur is located at 17.23°N 77.58°E / 17.23; 77.58. It has an average elevation of 450 metres (1476 feet). Tandur town is 110 km from Hyderabad, capital city of Andhra Pradesh state. It is well connected with other neighboring towns like Zaheerabad (60 km), Sangareddy (50 km), Mahabubnagar (80 km) and Vikarabad (40 km). The major railway station is located on Secunderabad-Wadi section of Mumbai route. Tandur Town the famous temples i.e. Bakka Prabhu Temple, constructed in 1940, Bhavigi Bhadreshwar Temple situated exactly at the Main junction and the famous mosques of Tandur are Jamia Masjid and Madina Masjid

Tandur Stone

Tandur is known for its blue & Yellow colored Limestone. Tandur is the main producer and distributor for blue color limestone which can be used for flooring, wall cladding and even for the slabs. The slabs of the old houses are made of stones even. It had a strong quarry association with approximately 500 members, by name Tandur Mandal Quarry Welfare Association. It also had a strong association of above 500 polishing units under the name of Tandur Merchants welfare Association with strong body which lobbies for its members.

Ancient History

Tandur had great history during pre Nizams.It has been said that the Nizams of Hyderabad used to visit Tandur for Hunting purposes. There was a Business giant Yusuf seth who used to arrange the grand welcome to the Rulers of hyderabad.The rich vegetation and varied wildlife of those days was the prime reason. But now deforestation on high scale has denuded the area of wildlife.They used to travel from Golconda to Tandur via Vikarabad which tooks 15 days of Journey.Stone slabs were produced in those days even & majority of the stones slabs were exported to other parts of India.The Unique old houses are the living proof of peoples creativity.The old houses of Tandur city were built of Mud walls and Stones slabs on wooden supports.The history of the Tandur town was flourishing & prospering. Like in any developing town, the old and new areas are clearly discernible. The old houses area is called old Tandur and new localities form part of new Tandur. The railway track divides old and new Tandur.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, Tandur had a population of 57,943. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Tandur has an average literacy rate of 60%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 67%, and female literacy stands at 52%. 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Politics

Tandur is a key place to Politics. M.Manik Rao and M.Chandrashekar Rao belongs Congress party served as Ministers in State Cabinet. Ex Chief Minister of Andhrapradesh Mr. M.Chenna Reddy elected two times as MLA from Tandur Assembly Constituency. Congress Party and Telugu Desam are major political parties of this constituency. Bharatiya Janata Party also gained many votes in Loksabha elections during 1990s. Nagaram Narsimulu of BJP elected as Municipal Chairperson a decade back. TRS (Telangana Rashtra Samithi) has emerged into one of the major parties in Tandur. The Present MLA of Tandur is Dr.P.Mahender Reddy Present M.P :S.Jaipal Reddy (Petroleum Minister in the Union Cabinet)

Hospitals in Tandur

The town has notable hospitals:

• District hospital (government hospital) - One of the largest hospital in Ranga reddy district.
• Sri sai hospital.
• Peoples clinic (Dr.Shaik maqsood sajid).
• Bhasker hospital.
• Pavan kumar hospital.
• Ramulu Eye Hospital.
• Dr. S.VENKATA SUBBAIAH, C.C.I. ROAD, TANDUR.

Lodgings in Tandur

• Sri Sai Lodge
• Balaji Lodge (beside Bus stand) - This is one of the oldest Lodges in Tandur.
• Shanti Nivas Lodge Marwadi Bazar Near Railway Station.

ART Centre, Tandur Dr.Rajeshwar

Features

Tandur is famous for its blue and black stone and toor daal (yellow gram) and Jowar. It has good number of rice mills and stone polishing units. Major industries include gemstone exports and cement manufacturing. Three major cement firms are headquartered in Tandur - Cement Corporation Of India (CCI) and VCIL (Vishaka Cement Industry Ltd) which is also called India Cements (ICL), Penna Cement Industries LTD. A Sri Rama Temple is located at Juntapally, which is a historic temple and has some historic resemblances to other Sri Rama shrines. It is located 12 km from Tandur. It is said that The God himself has created the beautiful Srirama's shaligramme idol. It is only of its kind since Lord Srirama bears Aadishesha over His head. One astonishing fact about the idol is that the sacred water flows continuously through God's navel irrespective of the seasons and its source is a mystery. People come to fulfill their wishes before a tree said to be Kalpavriksha which is right before The God. Equally surprising is this trees flowers which blossom in the night and are strewn before the dawn takes place. A Non Profit Organization By name Muslim Welfare Trust ( A Unique Interest Free Financial Institution ) SERVICES: Ambulance Services, Interest Free Gold Loans, Zakath pension Monthly to widows & Physically Challenged, Food Grain Distribution In Ramdhan, Sacrificial Meat Distribution on Bakrid.Represented by 14 Founder Trustees $ Chairman:Mr Mohammed Habeeb Khan,(Elahi filling Station) Secretary: Mohammed Yousuf.(Z&B Mineral Corporation) Treasurer: Mohammed Basith Ali (Royal Medicals) www.muslimwelfaretrust.org/ www.facebook.com/muslimwelfaretrusttandur

River Kagna, a sub-river of Krishna supplies the drinking water for over 45 villages, including Tandur town. This rivulet is four kilometres away from Tandur on the way to Kodangal.

The famous Raasulapuram Hanuman Temple, is located 4 kilometres from Tandur. Near Tattepally, (Tandur-Zaheerabad route) is a serene Ambramaneswar shrine, dedicated to Lord Siva, nestled in a green valley. People throng the shrine once a year on the last Monday of Sravana masam.

Further down is Turmamidi, hosting Sri Venkateswara shrine, whose annual rath yatra is held on Chaitra Purnima (in April).

Tandur had a fame in the Period of Nizams, when rulers used to camp at Tandur in the Passion of hunting and used to stay up to a month or so (Sources-Archives-Hyd).

Non Profit- Welfare Organizations

• Veerashaiva welfare community
• Marwadi Yuva Munch
• Muslim Welfare Trust

Schools

Tandur has good number of Schools and one corporate school imparting Primary and Secondary Education in Telugu, English and Urdu Medium. Some of them are :

• Government High School No.1, Tandur (Telugu and Urdu Medium) (6th to 10th).
• Government School No.2, Old Tandur.
• St. Mark's High School - English Medium - LKG to 10th (estd in 1965)
• St. Mary's High School - English Medium - LKG to 10th
• Tandur Progressive High School (TPHS), Chengeshpur Road
• Rehmania International school Mumbapur
• New Nalanda High School, formerly known as New Nalanda Public School [NNPS].
• Pratibha Residential school.
• National Techno high school. Shahipur Tandur.
• Sri Sai Saraswathi Vidya Mandir -L.K.G to 10th standard.
• Sri Saraswati Shishu Mandir - Telugu Medium - LKG to 10th Standard.
• Sri Krishnaveni Montessori School Saipur
• Krishnaveni Talent School - Saipur Road.
• Goutami Model School - Kodangal Road.
• Kerala Model School - Malreddy Pally.
• Vijaya Vidyalaya High School (VVHS) - Telugu Medium (One of the oldest schools in Tandur)
• William Moon High School - L.K.G to 10th standard (estd in 1953)
• Krishnaveni concept school -Montessori to X standard (E/M)
• United Economic Forum (UEF) Public School, Managed by non profit organisation
• Maruthi Residential High School (MRHS)-English Medium - LKG to 10th Standard.
• Brilliant Grammar High School (BGHS)-English Medium-Nursery TO 10th Standard.
• D.A.V. High School, Tandur
• Gangothri Vidhyalaya High School
• Vidhya Bharathi High School

Colleges

Govt and aided

• Govt.Jr College,Telugu/Urdu Medium
• Govt.Degree College,Telugu/English Medium
• Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Centinary Junior College, Yashodha Nagar,Both Media
• Sindhu Junior College For Girls, Yashodha Nagar,Both Media
• Vignan Junior College, Shanthi Nagar,Both Media
• Sidhartha Junior College, Chincholi Road,Both Media
• Sindhu Degree College For Girls, Near Flyover,Both Media
• People's Degree & P.G.College - Both Media
• Shalivahana Degree College - Both Media
• Sweekar Upkaar College - Shaipur

Private alphabetical

• Ambedkar Centenary Junior College - Both Media
• Gouthami day cum residential school
• Sai Degree College - Both media
• Shalivahana Degree College - Both Media
• Siddhartha Jr College — Both Media
• Sindhu Girls Jr College — Both Media
• Sree Chaitanya Junior College - Both Media
• Vedic Visitha - The school
• Vignan Junior College - Both Media
• govt girls high school

Temples in Tandur Town

Sri Bhavigi Bhadreshwar Temple in Tandur

• Sri Sri Sadguru Potli Maharaj Temple
• Ambha Bhavani Temple
• Sri Bhavigi Bhadreshar (Bhadrappa) Temple
• Sri Balaji Temple
• Sri Raghavendra Mandir
• Ayyappa Temple
• Pochama Temple
• Hanuman Temple (Near Railway Station)
• Sri Nagareshwar Mandir
• Sri Renuka Yellamma Temple (New Gunj)
• Bonamma Temple
• Krishna Temple
• Sri Rama Temple
• Ram Mandir (Konapur Road)
• Eashwar Temple
• Raghavedra Temple
• Sri Venkateshwar Temple
• Raktha Maisamma Temple (Marri chettu kudali Sbh Road)
• Sri siddivinayaka temple.ward no.8.

Masjids in Tandur Town

• Jamia Masjid (Grand mosque).
• Afghan masjid, Market
• Madina masjid, Indira Chowk
• Fatima masjid, Old Tandur
• Murshad dargah Masjid, Murshad Dargah
• Bilal Masjid, Shivaji Chowk
• Askari Masjid, Near Railway gate
• Ahle Hadees Masjid, Khan Colony
• Station Masjid, Near Railway Station
• Noor Masjid, Shahipur
• Makkah Masjid, Indiranagar
• Hussain Masjid, Lorry Parking
• Hassan Masjid, Gouthapur Road
• Omer Farooq Masjid, Old Tandur
• Al-Quba Masjid, Chengeshpur Road
• Iqbalunnisa Majid, Indira Nagar.
• masjid-e-haza old tandur (gadi).
• Masjid-e-Samad (SUNCITY) old Tandur
• Masjid-e-Mehboobia Old veg market.
• Masjid-e-Ayesha (Shamsheer Gunj)Behind Eid-gah,Tandur.
• Masjid-e-Khuraish Old veg market.
• Masjid-e-Abrar (Noor-Uloom Near Royal weigh bridge)
• masjid ul muslimeen - near water tank old Tandur

Tourism attraction near Tandur

• Ananthgiri (35 KM)
• Antharam Temples (2 KM)
• Juntpallu Ramalayam (14 KM)
• Juntpally Project (15 KM)
• Kokat Project (10 KM)
• Kothlapur Yellamma Temple (10 KM)
• Murshad Dargah - Shrine.
• Peer fakhir sahab dargah - Shrine (3 KMS)
• Nizam Shahid Dargah - Oldest Shrine of Tandur (3 KMS)
• Ekki pota Water falls - (6 km).

References

MASJID E QURAISH OLD VEGETABLE MARKET