Gadwal
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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.
, 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.
, 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.
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.
, Karnataka
. The work is already in progress and may be completed in 2011.still the work goin on.Present the Small Scale industries ministry is from gadwal.
Soon gadwal become junction also with raichur line,and another line to repalle also in pending, so gadwal is a major business centre in mbnr district.
Mandal
is a town and municipality in Vest-Agder county, Norway. The administrative center of the municipality is the town of Mandal.The town of Mandal was established as a municipality on 1 January 1838...
and a municipality
Municipality
A municipality is essentially an urban administrative division having corporate status and usually powers of self-government. It can also be used to mean the governing body of a municipality. A municipality is a general-purpose administrative subdivision, as opposed to a special-purpose district...
in Mahbubnagar district
Mahbubnagar district
Mahabubnagar or Mahboobnagar , also known as Palamooru is a district in the Andhra Pradesh state of India, in the Telangana region. It is named after its largest city and district headquarters, Mahabubnagar.It is the second largest district in the state in terms of area...
in the state of Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh , is one of the 28 states of India, situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city by population is Hyderabad.The total GDP of Andhra Pradesh is $100 billion and is ranked third...
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. It is located 188 km from Hyderabad, the state's capital.
Geography
Gadwal is located at 16.23°N 77.8°E. It has an average elevation of 325 metres (1066 feet).Gadwal Samsthanam
According to The Imperial Gazetteer of IndiaThe Imperial Gazetteer of India
The Imperial Gazetteer of India was a gazetteer of the British Indian Empire, and is now a historical reference work. It was first published in 1881...
, Gadwal Samsthanam was once part of Raichur district
Raichur district
Raichur District is an administrative district in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is located in the northeast part of the state and is bounded by Yadgir district in the north, Bijapur and Bagalkot district in the northwest, Koppal district in the west, Bellary district in the south, Anantapur...
(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.
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., 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.
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.
Transport
Rail
Gadwal is well connected to other cities via its railway station. There are more than 20 trains that pass through Gadwal every day. Soon Gadwal will become a railway junction because of a railway connection from Gadwal to Raichur DistrictRaichur district
Raichur District is an administrative district in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is located in the northeast part of the state and is bounded by Yadgir district in the north, Bijapur and Bagalkot district in the northwest, Koppal district in the west, Bellary district in the south, Anantapur...
, Karnataka
Karnataka
Karnataka , the land of the Kannadigas, is a state in South West India. It was created on 1 November 1956, with the passing of the States Reorganisation Act and this day is annually celebrated as Karnataka Rajyotsava...
. The work is already in progress and may be completed in 2011.still the work goin on.Present the Small Scale industries ministry is from gadwal.
Soon gadwal become junction also with raichur line,and another line to repalle also in pending, so gadwal is a major business centre in mbnr district.