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About Bhongir

Bhongir, also known as Bhuvnagiri, is located on National Highway 163 in the newly constituted Telangana region. It is a major Municipality in Nalgonda district. It serves as an educational hub for nearby towns and cities.

Bhongir is a Lok Sabha Constituency and was formed in the year 2008 according to Delimitation Act of 2002.

Administration in Bhongir


City

There are 30 Wards in Bhongir with a Municipality and 29 councillors. Donakonda Vanitha served from 2007 to 2009 while Barre Jahngir (2009 - 2011) was the last Councillor for Bhongir in Telangana.The region was also ruled by Kakatiyas. Bhongir is one of the 12 constituencies of Nalgonda district.

The Revenue Mandals in the Bhongir Assembly include Bhongir, Bibinagar, Pochampally and Valigonda. 

Police in Bhongir

Police in Bhongir leave no stone unturned to maintain law and order in the city. They take care of traffic and are vigilant to see that every city abides by the rules and regulations. In case of any complaint, citizens can reach out to Police Stations and lodge their complaints.

Police station
Thurkapally, Bhongir, Nalgonda - 508116
Phone: +(91)-8685-233433

Circle Inspector of Police
12/7, Main Road, Bhongir Gunj
Bhongir, Nalgonda - 508116
Phone: +(91)-8685-236619

Sub Inspector of Police
Phone: Bhuvanagiri Road, Bibinagar,
Near RTO Office, Bhongir, Nalgonda - 508116
Phone: +(91)-8685-242598

Transport in Bhongir

Bhongir or Bhuvnagiri is quite well connected with neighbouring towns and cities by road and rail. Government buses aid people to commute long distances by road at affordable charges. There is a Bus Depot at Yadagirigutta too.


Bhongir


There is a Railway Station at Bhongir and most of the tourists arrive to Bhongir by train to have a glimpse of Bhongir fort and Yadagirigutta temple. The nearest Airport is Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, 39 kms. from Bhongir.

Entertainment in Bhongir

After a day of hard work, denizens of Bhongir revitalize by visiting cinema halls, especially during weekends. They love to watch Telugu and Bollywood movies. Nizam area film, Vasundara Cine Flex, Badradri Imax, K.J.R Cinemas, Omkar Cine Plant, Neelagiri Theatre and Laxmi Takies in Yadagirigutta are some cinema halls in Bhongir.

Sports in Bhongir

Sports bring discipline into our lives and people living in Bhongir know this very well! They value fitness and need for learning a sport in our daily lives. There is Swimming Pool Cat-II (Nalgonda) and Indoor Stadium at Bhongir. District Sports Authority in Nalgonda encourages upcoming sports persons by organizing sports events. This is also a way to discover new sports talent.

The District Sports Development Officer
District Sports Authority (DSA),
Mekala Abhinava Stadium
Nalgonda -505-004
Phone: 08682244501

The District Sports Authority also imparts regular coaching to sports persons to hone their sports skills. Sports events include Kho-Kho, Athletics, Basket Ball, Chess, Football, Badminton, Hockey, Volley ball, Table Tennis, Hand Ball, Judo and Kabaddi etc.

Tournaments are organized at the Mandal level, Division level, State and National level where competition is really tough. This makes sports training imperative for any person who wants to choose sports as his career.


Rock


Sports events organized comprise of Civil services tournaments, Rural Coaching Camps, Summer coaching camps, Departmental Sports and Games, Selection of children for admission to Sports Schools and Sports Academies.

There is also a Rock Climbing School at Bhongir Fort. Training to Amateurs as well as professional rock climbing training is imparted by this school at Bhongir Fort. If you are adventurous enough, just give it a try!

Famous sports persons who have brought laurels to the district by working hard at their particular sport are:
  • P. Janakamma of Miryalguda (Kabaddi)
  • Mr. S. Mattam Raju of Miryalaguda (Kho-Kho)
  • Mr. M. Abhinav from Kodad (Chess)

Indoor Stadium in Bhongir

The indoor stadium in Bhongir started functioning from September 4, 1998. It has the following sports facilities: Three Shuttle Badminton Courts, Table tennis table, Volley ball court, Kho-Kho court and Kabaddi court.

As per New Sports Policy-2000, the government has also issued directives to all schools to provide playground facilities to play at least 3 games. This is part of the programme for achieving Vision-2020. Tournaments will be conducted at village to State level to identify sports talents. Sports Authority, Hyderabad.

Art and Craft in Bhongir



Clay pots

Bhongir is a historical place which can be gauged by the presence of the beautiful Bhongir fort. However, it flaunts the rich cultural heritage of Bhongir. Bhongir is famous for clay pots, flower vases and beetle leaves.

The Weaver Cooperative Hand loom Society was established in 1951 in Bhongir. There are hundreds of skilled weavers in Bhongir who work hard and produce Tie and dye silk sarees with attractive designs.

Hospitals in Bhongir

There are a number of private and public hospitals in Bhongir which denizens living in Bhongir and neighbouring villages and cities can visit for general health checkups and treatment. However, prevention is always better than cure! It is advised that one must take good care of one's diet, exercise regularly and have adequate water throughout the day.

ESI Dispansary
H.no;6-112, Bibinagar, Near Harika High School
Nalgonda - 508126,
Phone: +(91)-8685-245534

Leelavathi Hospital
Subhash Road, Nalgonda Ho,
Near Prakasham Bazar
Nalgonda - 508001

Manasa Hospital
Bhongir, Nalgonda - 508116
Phone: +(91)-9848841531

Capal Bon's Hospital
House No 3-4-196/1, Near Aushapur Darga,
Mandal Ghatkesar, Meena Nagar,
Bhongir, Nalgonda - 508116
Phone: +(91)-8685-244894

Do visit Bhongir and collect a beautiful collection of hand loom sarees produced here by deft weavers! Also, your visit to Bhongir is incomplete without visiting the Bhongir Fort. Have a great time in this historical town!

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