Chandur is a census town and Municipality in Nalgonda district in the state of Telangana, India. It is located in Chandur mandal of Nalgonda division Postal code or Pin code :508255. A beautiful and peaceful town. There are various legends about the etymology of the name one of the folklore says Chandi uuru(The village of goddess Chandi) as there is a famous Chandi maata temple of which the deity resembles to the goddess Durga of Vijayawada and is said to be commenced at the same time of the famous temple. Geography Chandur is located at . It has an average elevation of 484 metres (1587 feet). Demographics India census, Chandur had a population of 10,762. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Chandur has an average literacy rate of 62%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 73% and female literacy of 51%. 14% of the population is under 6 years of age. Education Don Bosco Junior College is the famous college in Chandur. Students from the surrounding villages pursue their studies at this college. Every year on Jan 31st, Don Bosco feast is celebrated with pomp and joy.This college has been catering to poor students in order to have access to quality education through varies cultural and multi skill activities. Chandur is also known for schools, there are 8+ schools with high standards and with transportation facilities around the surrounding villages. Religion - Markandeya Temple - chinthanjaneya temple - Jama Masjid - Don Bosco Church - EID GAH - Kanakadurga devi temple -Hanuman Temple - Subrahmanyam Swamy Temple -Lord Shiva Temple - Masjid Noor List of Villages in Chandur Mandal Angadipeta Bangarigadda Bodangi Parthy Donipamula(jogigudem) Gundrepalle Idikuda Kasthala Kondapuram Kumandaniguda Lakkinenigudem Nermata Pullemla Sirdepalle Theratpalle Thummalapalle (ThimmaReddy Gudem) Kotayagudem Udathala Palle Ghattuppal References Cities and towns in Nalgonda district Mandal headquarters in Nalgonda district