city, northwestern Andhra Pradesh state, southern India. The city is located on the Hyderabad–Godavari Valley line of the Central Railway, north-northwest of Hyderabad. Historical points of interest include a temple (that now houses a water-supply tank) and the fort of Indur. The city is also the site of several colleges affiliated with Osmania University in Hyderabad. Pop. (2001) 288,722.