Chandur, Telangana

Chandur
city
Chandur Location in Telangana, India
Coordinates:
Country	India
State	Telangana
District	Nalgonda
Named for	handlooms
Elevation	484 m (1,588 ft)
Population (2001)
• Total	10,762
Languages
• Official	Telugu
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)

Chandur is a census town in Nalgonda district in the state of Telangana, India.

Geography

Chandur is located at . It has an average elevation of 484 metres (1587 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, Chandur had a population of 10,762. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Chandur has an average literacy rate of 62%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 73% and female literacy of 51%. 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Industries

Agriculture is the major source of income to people living in and around Chandur. Apart from this, Chandur has variety of industries through which people make living - brass works, Handloom (weaving of Silk/Pocahmpally Sarees), tobacco etc. Chandur has several rice mills and parboiled rice mills. Chandur was once known as the commercial hub of Nalgonda District. However, other towns have taken over and developed at a rapid speed. Chandur could not develop at a rapid speed due to not having direct connectivity through rail or road to major cities.

After 2010 Chandur has had a rapid development in terms of business, education and also in Agriculture.

Schools and colleges

• Zilla Parishad High School
• Maria Nikethan Girls High School – the first girls' high school started 30 yrs ago (in early 1980s) by Christian charities
• Sharada Vidyaniketan (first English medium primary school) - Mandal First in 2003
• Nethaji Residential High School (Having Nearly 800 Students but Now the School Was Closed Recently). Established in 1985
• DonBosco Junior College was started 25 years back. So many students of this area benefited from the services given by the college. Established in 80s

Chandur is surrounded by various villages viz. Angadi Peta, Gundra Palli, Tummala Palli, Bangaari Gadda, Idikuda,Dhonipamula, Nermata, Pullemla, Kondapur, Theratpally, Ghattupal, Bhodhangi Parthi, Shirdha Palli, Kotayya Gudem, Kurampally,Regatta.

The main source of water is ground water.

The population consists of 95% of Hindus, 4% of Muslims and the balance is of mainly Christians. Manchikanti Yadagiri Junior College is located at village of Bodangi Party. It is running succesfoully by a charitable trust. Many students are studying at the college for less fee and also free bus facility is available to the students who are coming from the other villages.

places of interest

• Brahmangari Temple
• Ramalayam
• Markondeshwara temple
• Hanuman temple
• Kanaka durga temple
• Bhavani Shankar temple

kastala ramalayam temple