Bodhan

Bodhan
బోధన్
بودھن
Town
Bodhan
Bodhan

Location in Telangana, India

Coordinates: 18°40′N 77°54′E / 18.67°N 77.9°E / 18.67; 77.9Coordinates: 18°40′N 77°54′E / 18.67°N 77.9°E / 18.67; 77.9
Country India
State Telangana
District Nizamabad
Government
  Type Indian govt
  Body MLA
Area[1]
  Total 21.40 km2 (8.26 sq mi)
Elevation 357 m (1,171 ft)
Population (2011)[2][3]
  Total 77,553
  Density 3,600/km2 (9,400/sq mi)
Languages
  Official Telugu
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN 503 185
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.

Demographics

As of 2011 India census,[4] 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

  1. 1 2 "Urban Local Body Information" (PDF). Directorate of Town and Country Planning. Government of Telangana. Retrieved 28 June 2016.
  2. 1 2 "District Census Handbook – Karimnagar" (PDF). Census of India. pp. 11,36. Retrieved 11 June 2016.
  3. "Census 2011". The Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 25 July 2014.
  4. "Census of India 2011: Data from the 2011 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Retrieved 2016-07-18.
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