Bodhan

Bodhan town in Nizamabad district of the Indian state Telangana. Bodhan is primarily known for the Nizam Sugar Factory founded by the Nizam of Hyderabad, and some historical places such as The Jalal Bukhari Dargah at Ranjalbase, The Chakreshwara Shiva Temple, The Renuka Temple, Bheemuni Gutta at Rakasipet and prominent other historical places, such as the Pandu Teertha (Pandu Lake dug by the Pandavas), Chakra Teertha (Chakki lake) and many other temples and shrines.

Bodhan
Town
Bodhan
Location in Telangana, India
Bodhan
Bodhan (India)
Coordinates: 18.67°N 77.9°E / 18.67; 77.9
Country India
StateTelangana
DistrictNizamabad
Government
  TypeState
  BodyMunicipality
  MLASri P. Sudarshan Reddy
Area
  Total35.40 km2 (13.67 sq mi)
Elevation
357 m (1,171 ft)
Population
 (2011)
  Total77,553
  Rank3rd in Nizamabad
  Density2,200/km2 (5,700/sq mi)
Languages
  OfficialTelugu, Urdu
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
503 185, 503 180
Telephone code+91 08467
Vehicle registrationTS 16
Websitebodhanmunicipality.telangana.gov.in
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