Bhuvanagiri, Andhra Pradesh

Bhongir
—  city  —
Bhongir Fort
Bhongir
Location of Bhongir
in Andhra Pradesh and India
Coordinates
Country India
State Andhra Pradesh
District(s) Nalgonda
Population 47,451 (2001)
Time zone IST (UTC+05:30)
Area

• Elevation

• 430 metres (1,410 ft)

Bhongir, Bhongiri or Bhuvanagiri is a Mondal and largest municipality in Nalgonda district, Andhra Pradesh, India. It is located in the of (Telangana region. It is on the National Highway 202 about 48 km from the state capital, Hyderabad. The Town is located around the Bhongir Hill. The Hill has a fort built in the period of the King Vikram-aditya. The Hill is more than 500 feet (150 m) high spread about 40 acres (160,000 m2). It has an average elevation of 430 metres (1410 ft)[1].

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History

Bhongir is famous for its fort, which became prominent during the rule of the Kakatiyas. The Fort was built on an isolated monolithic rock by the Western Chalukya ruler Tri-bhuvana-malla Vikram-aditya VI and was named after him as Tribhuvanagiri. This name gradually became Bhuvanagiri and subsequently Bhongir.

Bhongir Fort

Bhongir fort was built by the Chalukya ruler (Tribhuvanamalla Vikramaditya) in the 12th century. The fort showcases extraordinary architecture and geometric excellence. At the foot of the fortified rocks stands the town of Bhongir, it has a unique egg-shaped construction with two entry points protected by huge rocks, so the fort was considered practically impregnable by invading armies. A moat that encircles the fort, a vast underground chamber, trap doors, an armoury, stables, ponds, wells etc., make for fascinating viewing. The Bala Hisar or citadel on the top of the hill gives a bird's eye view of the neighbouring area. The fort is associated with the rule of the heroic queen Rudra Amma Devi and her grandson Pratapa Rudra. According to legend, there once was an underground corridor connecting Bhongir Fort to Golconda Fort.

There existed a mosque within the fort on the hill. Of that mosque only a few signs are remaining as was many other structures of the fort. The main door of the fort about 500 meters from the base of the fort has many stories related to it about the origin of its wood and size. However after the iron cover of the door was peeled off by the miscreants, the wooden doors were also stolen piece by piece.

Demographics

The Municipal area covers 9.63 km². As of 2001 India census,[2] Bhongir had a population of 47,451. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Bhongir has an average literacy rate of 70%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 78% and female literacy of 61%. 12% of the population is under 6 years of age. It had a educational institutions Government Jr college, SLNS Degree college, Girls Jr college and Aurora's Engineering college (located near by raigiri).

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Location in Context

Areas of Bhongir
Hanmapur Hussainabad Yadagirigutta
Anantharam Raigiri
   Bhongir    
Bommaipally Anajipur Bandasomaram

References

  1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Bhongir
  2. ^ "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. 

External links

Major cities of Nalgonda District