Sirpur (Telangana)

Sirpur
Villege
Sirpur Town Fort
Nickname(s): Sirpur town
Sirpur
Location in Telangana, India
Coordinates: 19°29′00″N 79°36′00″E / 19.4833°N 79.6000°E / 19.4833; 79.6000Coordinates: 19°29′00″N 79°36′00″E / 19.4833°N 79.6000°E / 19.4833; 79.6000
Country India
State Telangana
District Kumaram Bheem Asifabad
Mandal Sirpur (T)
Government
 • Type Gram Panchayat
 • Body Sirpur Town Major Gram Panchayat
Area[1]
 • Total 8.88 km2 (3.43 sq mi)
Elevation 184 m (604 ft)
Population (2011)
 • Total 19,183
Languages
 • Official Telugu, Urdu, English
 • Others gondi, Bengali, Hindi, Marathi
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN 504299
Telephone code 08738
Vehicle registration TS 01

Sirpur is a village in east part of Kumaram Bheem Asifabad district of the Indian state of Telangana. Kumaram Bheem Asifabad district is a part of the Adilabad district prior to the re-organisation of districts in the state. It is located in Sirpur (T) mandal of Kaghaznagar revenue division.[2] Sirpur-T is a village and a Mandal in Kumaram Bheem Asifabad district, It is notable for Sirpur paper mills.bIt rests on the banks of river Wardha. Sirpur is around 160 km west of Adilabad city. Sirpur, formerly known as Suryapuram, was ruled by the Gond King, Ballala. Sipurt Fort is a major tourist attraction, The Gond King, Bhim Ballal Sing built Sirpur Fort in 9th century AD. The modern town grew around the fort. Distinction of the town is the Sirpur Paper Mills, one of the biggest paper mills in India and hence the name Sirpur Kagaznagar. Hyderabad Airport is the nearest airport. Sirpur Town Railway Station and Sirpur Kagaznagar Railway Station serve the town.

History

In 1724 AD Nizam-e-Mulk defeated Mubariz Khan and took possession of the Deccan and began to rule. In 1773, Madhoji Bhonsle entered into an agreement with Nizam Ali Khan, Nizam of Hyderabad by which he agreed to cede Manikgarh (Rajura of Chandrapur) with surrounding territories south of Penganga to the Nizam, in return for the forts of Gavilgarh and Narnala of Amaravati district - Berar. As a result of war between the British and Raghoji Bhonsale II, the latter ceded the territory of Berar to British who, in turn passed it on to Nizam under treaty and obligation for cooperation in war. Consequently, Sirpur the ancient seat of Gond Rajas passed into the hands of Asaf Jahi rulers. The area was initially a sub district called Sirpur-Tandur carved out in 1872 and comprised Edlabad (Adilabad), Rajura (now in Maharashtra) and Sirpur taluks. Sirpur-Tandur was originally a district in Maratwada region.

The district, named after Ali Adil Shah, ruler of Bijapur, was conferred its present status in 1905 with Adilabad town as its headquarters. Sirpur is the perfect boundary for Andhra Pradesh(now Telangana) while going towards Delhi.

Geography

Sirpur Town is located at 19.4833°N 79.6000°E [3] It has an average elevation of 184 meters (603.675 feet). It rests on the banks of river Wardha

Climate

All the three seasons are extreme in this region. Summer is extremely hot with temperatures exceeding 46 degrees due to the presence of Singareni Collieries nearby. December is usually the coldest month in this place with the temperature varying from 10 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Education

list of schools, and Colleges in sirpur town

  • Government Junior College
  • Zilla Parishath High School
  • AP Social Welfare Residential School and Junior College
  • APSWR SCHOOL Girls DPI
  • GOVT.ASHRAM GIRLS School
  • GOVT. TRIBAL ASHRAMA HIGH School
  • Eden Garden English Medium School
  • SRI SAI VIDYA MANDIR
  • MPP school,Dubbaguda
  • MPUP school,SIrpur Town,
  • Eden Garden English Medium School,
  • SR School,
  • Sonupet School,
  • Girls Upper primary School,

Vikas Degree College

Culture

= RAMAZAN

Ramadan is a time of spiritual reflection, improvement and increased devotion and worship. Muslims are expected to put more effort into following the teachings of Islam. The fast (sawm) begins at dawn and ends at sunset. Basically there are 2 EidGah in Sirpur Town one is near to the MRO office and other near to petrol pump on the high way to Kaghaznagar.

= Eid Aladha

Eid-al-Adha (Bakri-Eid). Eid al-Adha is an Islamic festival to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (also known as Abraham) to follow Allah's (God's) command to sacrifice his son. Muslims around the world observe this event.

Pola

Pola is major festival celebrated by farmers mainly in Telangana, people who share the border with Maharashtra, Pola is a bull-worshipping festival celebrated by farmers mainly in the Indian state of Maharashtra,Telangana. On the day of Pola, the farmers decorate and worship their bulls. Pola falls on the day of the Pithori Amavasya (the new moon day) in the month of Shravana (usually in August).Pola is the main festival of the farmers of the Maharashtra, especially the Kunbis.[2] Puran Poli, karanji, and curry with five vegetables are the main dishes associated with the festival.

Talib Ali Shah Urs

Usually held at the saint's dargah (shrine or tomb) which is located in the Downnal Area. It is to be believed that devotees refer to their saints as lovers of God, the beloved.

Temples

  1. Sri Venkateshwara Temple
  2. Sri Siddi Tonkini Hanuman Temple
  3. Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Temple,Navegon

Sirpur Assembly constituency

Sirpur is an assembly constituency in Telangana.

List of Elected Members:[3]

  • 1978 - K.V. Keshavulu
  • 1983 and 1989 - K.V. Narayana Rao
  • 1989 and 1999 - Palvai Purushotham Rao
  • 1999 - Palvai Rajyalaxmi
  • 2004 - Koneru Konappa
  • 2009 - Kaveti Sammaih
  • 2010 - Kaveti Sammaih
  • 2014 to present - Koneru Konappa

Transport

Road

Sirpur town is well connected by road from major parts of Telangana via Kaghaznagar , Rebbena of Telangana State. TSRTC Asifabad bus depot runs many ordinary express to various towns.It is well connected with Chandrapur and Gondpipari and most of surrounding towns in Maharastra.

Railways

The railway station is last railway station between the border of Maharashtra and Telangana.Sirpur Town railway station(SRUR) is located on Nagpur-Kazipet-Secunderabad-route at a distance of 18 kilometres from Sirpurkaghaznagr railway station . It is administrated by South Central Railway zone. There is only one train that directly connects Capital city Hyderabad starting from Balharshah to Secunderabad named Bhagyanagar Express. This is terminating station for passenger trains.

Sirpur Town railway station trains list

  • Bhagyanagr Express
  • Singareni passenger
  • Ramagiri Passenger
  • Kazipet-Ajni Passenger
  • Pushpull Passenger

Localities

  • Bus stand Area
  • Downhall
  • Petmohalla
  • Railway colony
  • New Colony
  • Brahman Wada
  • Govindpur
  • Dubbaguda
  • Shaikh Ahmedguda
  • Ahmed Nagarcolony
  • Bazarmohalla
  • singapur colony
  • Jyothi Nagar
  • pathatlaguda
  • Pathan Mohalla
  • Dargha Mohalla
  • Dhobi Wada
  • Arabmohalla

Places of interest

  • Sirpur Balaji Temple
  • Sai Baba Temple
  • Sri Siddi Tonkini Hanuman Temple
  • Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Temple,Navegon
  • Talib Ali Shah Dargah
  • Qadeem Masjid(Choti Masjid)
  • Jama Masjid(Downal)
  • Sirpur Fort
  • Hudkuli Irrigation Project

References

  1. ↑ "District Census Handbook - Adilabad" (PDF). Census of India. p. 256. Retrieved 20 November 2015.
  2. ↑ "District Level Mandal wise List of Villages in Andhra Pradesh" (PDF). Chief Commissioner of Land Administration. National Informatics Centre. pp. 16–17. Archived from the original (PDF) on 14 December 2014. Retrieved 20 November 2015.
  3. ↑ Election Commission of India. APAssembly results.1978-2004 Archived 30 September 2007 at the Wayback Machine.
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