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 Chennakesava Swamy temple in Gadwal Fort | |
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| Coordinates:16°14′N77°48′E / 16.23°N 77.8°E /16.23; 77.8 | |
| Country | India |
| State | Telangana |
| Region | Deccan |
| District | Jogulamba Gadwal |
| Founded by | Raja Nalla Somanadri |
| Government | |
| • Type | Gadwal municipal council |
| • Body | Telangana Rastra Samithi |
| • MLA | Bandla Krishnamohan Reddy(INC) |
| • MP | Mallu Ravi(INC) |
| • Collector & District Magistrate | B. M. Santosh, IAS |
| • District Superintendent of Police | T. Srinivas Rao, IPS |
| Area | |
• Total | 33.46 km2 (12.92 sq mi) |
| • Rank | 1st in erstwhile district (Jogulamba Gadwal) |
| Elevation | 324 m (1,063 ft) |
| Population (2015)[3] | |
• Total | 96,877[1] |
| • Density | 12,500/km2 (32,000/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| Time zone | UTC+5.30 (IST) |
| PIN | 509125 |
| Vehicle registration | TG-33 |
| Website | telangana |
Gadwal is aCity and the district headquarters ofJogulamba Gadwal district in theIndian state ofTelangana.[4] It is located 188 km (117 mi) from the state capitalHyderabad And 59 km From Kurnool and is a state assembly constituency. Gadwal historically served as the capital ofGadwal Samsthanam, a vassal of theNizam of Hyderabad. Gadwal was previously a part of theHyderabad State.
Gadwal has an average elevation of 325 metres (1,066 ft). Gadwal's infrastructure includes a railway junction, river, government-owned land, a sub-collector office, national highway connectivity and brand image[clarification needed] in thecountry. It is situated on the southern banks ofKrishna river
Gadwal developed around a fort built by the Gadwal ruler Sri Somashekar Ananda Bhopal Reddy known as Somanadri,Gadwal Samsthanam, which was a vassal of theNizam of Hyderabad. It was protected by Mallichetti vamshiyulu. The Nagi Reddy, known today as Nagappa, was an Ayngarashakulu[further explanation needed] of Gadwal Samsthanam (Raja Somanadri was a minor). He died in a war with Sultans. Nagappa was succeeded by Narsappa as Gadwal Samsthanam Ayngarashakulu, but had to leave the palace.[5][further explanation needed]
As of 2001,[update][6] Gadwal had a population of 53,560. Males constituted 51% of the population and females 49%. 13% of the population was under 6 years of age.As of 2011 this had risen to 63,177[1]
Gadwal Fort is an imposing structure around which the old town sprawls. The fort houses several old temples, the most important of which is Sri Chennakesava Swamy. Another well-known temple, Jammulamma, is located west of the city.
ThePriyadarshini Jurala Project is a large dam under construction (as of 2017) near Gadwal. It has almost 62 gates, and its power generation capacity is 234 MW.[7]
Gadwala is known for itshandloomzari/jari chiralu (Gadwal sari). It was registered as one of thegeographical indications from Telangana byGeographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, of 1999.[8][9] They are most notable for theZari on the saris. The sari consists of a cotton body with a silkpallu which is calledSico saris. The weave is so light that the saree can be packed in a matchbox.[10] ForLord VenkateshwaraTirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD)Bramhotsavam starts with Gadwala-weaved Pattu Vastralu every year.[clarification needed]
Gadwal has a rail junction connecting to other towns and cities, with more than 40 trains passing through daily. The railway station is onSecunderabad–Dhone section. Gadwal became connected by rail to Raichur,Karnataka, after commissioning of the new line on 12 October.[year needed] Gadwal railway station is planned to become a four-line connecting junction with the addition of a Gadwal–Macherla line.[citation needed] The Railway Department has sufficient land to be used for new railway projects.
Gadwal is located 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) fromNational Highway 44 (India) (formerly NH-7).A new national highway (Kothakota–Mantralayam) starts from Kothakota then reaches Gadwal, Ieeja, Gudur and Mantralayam. The newly sanctioned Yerravally–Raichur National highway also passes through Gadwal.[citation needed]
Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC) runs bus services from Gadwal to major towns and villages.[citation needed]
With theJurala Project, one of the most prestigious dams in India,[citation needed] 11 km (6.8 mi) away, the town has implementedsolar energy for production of electricity.[further explanation needed]
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