Miryalaguda

Miryalaguda is a city in Nalgonda district of the Indian state of Telangana. In 2015, the Government of India placed Miryalaguda under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation scheme. Miryalaguda has received Skoch award in 2018 for its excellence in implementing "Urban Reforms". It is located about 44 kilometres (27 mi) from the district headquarters Nalgonda, 142 kilometres (88 mi) from the state capital Hyderabad. Popularly known as the "Rice Bowl of Telangana" due to its status as a major industrial hub with over 170 rice processing mills. It serves as a strategic gateway to the Krishna Valley stupas, providing the primary transport and commercial link to significant Buddhist heritage sites including Buddhavanam and Nandikonda.