Gadwal
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| Coordinates | 16°14′N 77°48′E / 16.23°N 77.8°ECoordinates: 16°14′N 77°48′E / 16.23°N 77.8°E |
| Country | India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| District(s) | Mahbubnagar |
| Population | 51,428 (2001[update]) |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
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• 325 metres (1,066 ft) |
Gadwal is a town, Mandal and a municipality in Mahbubnagar district in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. It is located 188 km from Hyderabad, the state's capital.
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[edit] Geography
Gadwal is located at 16°14′N 77°48′E / 16.23°N 77.8°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 325 metres (1066 feet).
[edit] Gadwal Samsthanam
According to The Imperial Gazetteer of India, Gadwal Samsthanam was once part of Raichur district (though it is now in Mahabubnagar district). It was once ruled by a local ruler called Somashekar Ananda Reddy, fondly called somanadri. Gadwal has developed around a fort built by the Gadwal ruler Somanadri. This Gadwal Samsthanam was protected by Mallichetti vamshiyulu. The Nagi Reddy we fondly know Nagappa was an Ayngarashakulu of Gadwal samsthanam (Raja somanadri was a minor). He died in a war with fanatic sultans. Then Narsappa succeeded his father Nagappa as Gadwal Samsthanam Ayngarashakulu, but unfortunately for some reason he has to leave the palace.[2]
[edit] Demographics
The Gadwal samsthanam had a population of 968,491 in 1901 consisted of Gadwal town and 214 villages. It covered an area of 864 square miles.
As of 2001[update],[3] Gadwal had a population of 51,428. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Gadwal has an average literacy rate of 87%, higher than the national average of 68.6%: male literacy is 77%, and female literacy is 68%. In Gadwal, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.
[edit] Local Culture and Landmarks
Gadwal is known for its world famous handloom jari sarees ("Gadwal sarees"). The local weavers are talented enough to weave the 5.5 meters of saree fabric in such a way that it can be folded down to the size of a small match box. Gadwal Sarees have been very popular since the 1930s. These are cotton sarees with an attached silk border and silk pallow.
One of Gadwal's most notable landmarks is the large dam currently under construction as the Priyadarshini Jurala Project, with almost 72 gates. It is expected to soon begin generating power.
Gadwal was once ruled by a king called Somashekar Ananda Reddy and there is a famous fort from his era. Gadwal also has a Sri Jamla Devi Temple, considered a divine place by many local residents.
[edit] Transport
[edit] Rail
Gadwal(318 m above sea level) is well connected to other towns and cities by rail . The railway station is on Secunderabad Kurnool line. There are more than 20 trains that pass through Gadwal every day. Gadwal will soon get connected by rail to Raichur , Karnataka. The railway line works are in progress and is expected to be completed in 2012.
Trains
Trains passing Gadwal Station are
Tirupati-Amravati Bi Weekly Superfast Express
Prashanti Nilayam Express
Jaipur-Mysore SF Express
Bangalore-Kacheguda SF Express
Venkatadri SF Express
Chennai Egmore Kacheguda Express
Guntur Secunderabad Passenger
Kacheguda-Guntur Passenger
Gunatkal Secunderabad Passenger
Tungabhadra Express
Andhra Pradesh Sampark Kranti Express
Kacheguda Guntakal Passenger
[edit] References
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Gadwal |
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Gadwal
- ^ Gadwal Samthanam in Imperial Gazetteer
- ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. http://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
