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The municipal area covers 9.63 km². As of 2001 India census,  Bhongir had a population of 57,451. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Bhongir has an average literacy rate of 70%, less than the national average of 74.04%; with male literacy of 78% and female literacy of 61%. 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.

  
Bhongir or Bhuvanagiri is a beautiful town and a municipality in Nalgonda district in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. It is part of (Telangana region. Andhra Pradesh is divided into three regions Telangana, Rayalaseema, Andhra) and famous for its rich culture and heritage. Bhongir (also known as Bhongiri) is well connected by road and rail to all other important places in South India. It is 48 km from Hyderabad, capital of Andhra Pradesh. Bhongir Municipality Population - 50,263 as per 2001 census, an area covering 9.63 km². Bhongir is famous for its fort, which has had a significant history since the time of Kakatheeyas.
Bhongir Fort was built on an isolated monolithic rock by the western Chalukya ruler Tribhuvanamalla Vikramaditya VI and was thus named after him as Tribhuvanagiri. This name gradually became Bhuvanagiri and subsequently Bhongir(mainly because razakars could not pronounce the original name). At the foot of the fortified rocks 609.6 meters above the sea level 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. The splendid historical fort with the awe-inspiring rock and the aesthetically fortified courts which have stood the ravages of time stir the imagination of tourists. A moat that encircles the fort, a vast underground chamber, trap doors, an armoury, stables, ponds, wells etc., make for fascinating viewing. The view from the top of the surrounding countryside is simply breathtaking. 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 Rudramadevi and her grandson Prataparudra. Rumour has it that there once was an underground corridor connecting Bhongir Fort to Golconda Fort.
People living in Bhuvanagiri also faced lot of hardship under nizam rule. The soldiers who used to terrorize the people were called razakars. People used to bury food and jewelry underground to save it from looting of razakars
Bhongir is located at [show location on an interactive map] 17.51° N 78.89° E.[1] It has an average elevation of 430 metres (1410 feet).
This beautiful Town is strategically located around the 'Bhongir Hill'. The Hill has a fort built in the period of the King Vikramaditya. The Hill is more than 500 feet high spread about 40 acres. The old steps from bottom of the Hill to the Top are still intact. One can have a great experience by climbing the hill and having a bird's view of the Town and surrounding Villages. The Hill also has a 'Hanuman Temple' on it. The Stone Hill also have few Ponds on top it. One such pond is shown in side photo. The Town is Famous for its Beatle Leaves, Pottery and textiles. A new website *   gives an updated information on the area.

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