About Bodhan

Bodhan is a town in the Nizamabad district of the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. Bodhan is primarily known for the Nizam Sugar Factory and some historical sites. Bodhan is divided into three areas: Bodhan, Rakaspet and Shakkarnagar. Bodhan is located in Nizamabad district of Andhra Pradesh and is about 28km from Nizamabad town. Bodhan is constellated with many ancient constructions and is a commercial and industrial center. A big reservoir called Belal is located here which is natural scenery and attracts tourist. The reservoir was named after the follower of prophet of Islam, Hazrat Bilal. Bodhan was previously known as Eka Chakrapuram. Assaka (Sanskrit: , Amaka Pali: Assaka), was one of ancient Indian regions (700300 BCE). It is one of the solasa (sixteen) mahajanapadas in the 6th century BCE, mentioned in the Buddhist text Anguttara Nikaya. The region was located on the banks of the Godavari river, between the rivers Godavari and Manjira. It was the only Mahajanapada...