This study investigates the physical and chemical characteristics of landfill leachate collected from the Nagaram dumpsite in Nizamabad city. The Nizamabad landfill is an open dumpsite lacking both a bottom liner and a leachate collection system, allowing the generated leachate to disperse into the surrounding environment. The findings highlight the urgent need for systematic monitoring and treatment of leachate at the site. For characterization, leachate samples were collected during both the wet and dry seasons of the year. To assess the pollution potential of these samples, the Leachate Pollution Index (LPI) was determined, which serves as a tool to quantify pollution levels. All leachate analyses were conducted following standard procedures