Balapur is a suburb in Hyderabad district of the Indian state of Telangana. It is located in Balapur mandal of Kandukur revenue division.[1] Balapur is one of the biggest refugee settlements in India, especially Rohingyas. [2]
Balapur Hyderabad | |
|---|---|
Town and Mandal | |
 | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Telangana |
| District | Hyderabad District |
| Government | |
| • Body | GHMC |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | TS |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Chevella |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Maheshwaram |
| Planning agency | Badangpet Nagara panchayat |
| Civic agency | GHMC |
Culture
editThe place is known for the auction of Laddu prasadam during Vinayaka Chavithi.[3] The annual procession of Vinayaka Chaviti, starts from Balapur in old city.In balpur [4]
References
edit- ^ "Rangareddy district" (PDF). New Districts Formation Portal. Government of Telangana. Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 October 2016. Retrieved 26 March 2017.
- ^ "Amidst COVID-19 crisis, high-risk Rohingya refugees in Hyderabad live in fear". 11 June 2021.
- ^ "Front Page : Balapur laddu fetches 5.35 lakh". The Hindu. 23 September 2010. Archived from the original on 10 November 2012. Retrieved 19 January 2014.
- ^ "Hyderabad tightens security for Ganesh immersions". Sify. Archived from the original on 24 September 2010. Retrieved 19 January 2014.