Bodhan is a historic town and municipal city located in the Nizamabad district of Telangana, India. Situated approximately 27 km west of Nizamabad city, it was historically known as Podana or Podanapura. The town served as an important center during the Satavahana dynasty and later functioned as a regional capital under the Rashtrakutas.
Throughout its history, Bodhan came under the rule of various dynasties and sultanates, including the Chalukyas, Kakatiyas, Bahmani Sultans, Qutb Shahis, and finally the Nizams of Hyderabad. This succession of rulers left a diverse cultural and architectural heritage in the region. In the 20th century, the town grew significantly as a commercial hub due to the construction of Asia's largest sugar factory by the 7th Nizam between 1911 and 1948.
The city is known for several religious and historical landmarks, including the Sri Ekachakreshwara Temple, Buddhist relics, and the Sri Indranarayana Temple, which features a 100-pillared structure. Other notable sites include the Renuka Yellamma Temple, Bheemuni Gutta at Rakasipet, and the Pandu Teertha and Chakra Teertha, which provided fresh water to the village until the early 20th century.