Nirmal District derives its name from the king Nimma Rayudu, who played a pivotal role in the development of the region. The district has a great network of roadways, with the National Highway 44 crisscrossing the district and treasures some of the most fertile land in Telangana, with the river Godavari forming the southern border of the district and many small and medium projects being the major irrigation sources. In addition, there are chain tanks built around the Nirmal town.
Nirmal district has rich historical and cultural traditions. It is greatly inclined towards art. Several art forms flourish in the district viz. Bindu Yakshaganam, Bagavatham, Pandavulu, Yellamma Katha, Sharada Kathalu, Kolatam and Jada Koppulu. And the most distinguishing of all, the exotic Nirmal Toys, made of wood, have earned national and international recognition. The district also boasts of forts like the Nirmal Fort, and the Quilla Outta fort.
Sri Gnana Saraswathi Temple Basara
Goddess Saraswati located on the banks of Godavari River at Basar, Telangana, India. It is one of the two famous Saraswati temples in the Indian subcontinent, the other being Sharada Peeth. Saraswati is the Hindu Goddess of knowledge and learning. Children are brought to the temple for the learning ceremony called as Akshara abyasam.
Kadem Project
The Kadem Project also called Kadem Adi Narayan Reddy Project is a reservoir on the river Kadem, a tributary river of Godavari near Kadem Mandal, Nirmal District, Telangana. This project covers localised ayacut under Nirmal and Mancherial Districts.