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Nirmal — town — Coordinates 19°30′N 78°12′E / 19.5°N 78.20°ECoordinates: 19°30′N 78°12′E / 19.5°N 78.20°E Country India State Andhra Pradesh District(s) Adilabad Population 75,254 (2001[update]) Sex ratio 50:50 ♂/♀ Time zone IST (UTC+05:30) Area
• 340 metres (1,120 ft)
Website www.nirmalcity.com Nirmal is a town, mandal headquarters and a municipality in Adilabad district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.It is the political headquarters of the district having a history of 400years.The name "NIRMAL" has been derived from one of its famous rulers NIMMA NAIDU way back in 17th century.He was a great patriot of arts, thus encouraged the art of toy making out of Teak which is one of the flourished of arts of his time bringing significance to the town.Today toy making is a small scale industry in the Town.
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Geography
Nirmal is located at 19°30′N 78°12′E / 19.5°N 78.20°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 340 metres (1100 feet). Nirmal is surrounded by 14 lakes which makes the place special.
Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census,[2] Nirmal had a population of 75,254.[present population is around 1,10,000]. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Nirmal has an average literacy rate of 65%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 74%, and female literacy is 56%. In Nirmal, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Culture
Nirmal Painting and wooden toys are famous all over the world. From the rustic ethos to the royal environment, from flora to fauna, an explicit array of expressions is portrayed in myriad colours and forms on Nirmal products. This art form named after its place of origin, Nirmal in Adilabad district of Andhra Pradesh.
Assembly constituency
Nirmal is an assembly constituency in Andhra Pradesh. There were 165,322 registered voters in Nirmal constituency in 2009 elections.
List of Elected Members:[3]
- 1978 - P. Ganga Reddy
- 1983 - Aindla Bheema Reddy
- 1985, 1989 and 1994 - Samundrala Venugopala Chary
- 1996- Nalla Indrakaran Reddy
- 1999 & 2004 - Allola Indrakaran Reddy
- 2009 - Aleti Maheswara Reddy
- From 2014 we want to see some new face with an intention of social service
Features
Nirmal is the political head quarters of Adilabad district. Nirmal has a great cultural history,Nirmal is the main town in Adilabad district. Nirmal is connected by road to Kalyan in Maharashtra by National Highway 222 (India). The place can be reached by travelling 210 km in northern direction or 6 hours from Hyderabad, Hyderabad by travelling in the APSRTC buses or 3.0 to 3.5 Hours by car on the National Highway No. 7. The highway has 4 lanes by which the journey has been made easier. Town located on north-south express way.
Historical places
Nirmal has a history of 400 years.
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Nirmal
- ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. http://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
- ^ Election Commission of India.APAssembly results.1978-2004
Tourist places
The town is surrounded by many renowned tourist spots of historical significane and natural beauty as well.The must see places are Kadhali papaharishwaram,SRSP project,Basara saraswati temple,shyam garh.
External links
Ex-Minicipal chair person is Mr. Gandrath Eshwar. Latest Ex. municipal chair person is Ms.Appala Anuradha Mahesh.
Categories:- Mandals in Adilabad district
- Cities and towns in Adilabad district
- Telangana geography stubs
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