City in Telangana, India
Gadwal
is a
City
and the district headquarters of
Jogulamba Gadwal district
in the
Indian state
of
Telangana
.
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It is located 188 km (117 mi) from the state capital
Hyderabad
And 59 km From Kurnool and is a state assembly constituency. Gadwal historically served as the capital of
Gadwal Samsthanam
, a vassal of the
Nizam of Hyderabad
. Gadwal was previously a part of the
Hyderabad State
.
Geography
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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
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clarification needed
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in the
country
. It is situated on the southern banks of
Krishna river
History
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Somanadri
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 the
Nizam of Hyderabad
. It was protected by Mallichetti vamshiyulu. The Nagi Reddy, known today as Nagappa, was an Ayngarashakulu
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further explanation needed
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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.
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Demographics
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As of 2001,
[update]
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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
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Landmarks
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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.
The
Priyadarshini 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.
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Economy
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Gadwal Saree
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Gadwala is known for its
handloom
zari
/jari chiralu (
Gadwal sari
). It was registered as one of the
geographical indications
from Telangana by
Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, of 1999
.
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They are most notable for the
Zari
on the saris. The sari consists of a cotton body with a silk
pallu
which is called
Sico saris
. The weave is so light that the saree can be packed in a matchbox.
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For
Lord Venkateshwara
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam
(TTD)
Bramhotsavam
starts with Gadwala-weaved
Pattu Vastralu
every year.
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Transportation
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Auto-rickshaw
stand outside Gadwal rail station
Rail
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Gadwal has a rail junction connecting to other towns and cities, with more than 40 trains passing through daily. The railway station is on
Secunderabad?Dhone section
. Gadwal became connected by rail to Raichur,
Karnataka
, after commissioning of the new line on 12 October.
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Gadwal railway station is planned to become a four-line connecting junction with the addition of a Gadwal?Macherla line.
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The Railway Department has sufficient land to be used for new railway projects.
Road
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Gadwal is located 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) from
National 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.
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citation needed
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Telangana State Road Transport Corporation
(TSRTC) runs bus services from Gadwal to major towns and villages.
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citation needed
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Solar energy
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With the
Jurala Project
, one of the most prestigious dams in India,
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11 km (6.8 mi) away, the town has implemented
solar energy
for production of electricity.
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further explanation needed
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In popular culture
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References
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to
Gadwal
.