Gadwal

Gadwal has an average elevation of {{convert|325|m|ft}}. Gadwal's infrastructure includes a railway junction, river, government-owned land, a sub-collector office, national highway connectivity and brand image{{clarify|date=January 2018|What is this and what has it to do with infrastructure?}} in the country. It is situated on the southern banks of Krishna river

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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{{explain|date=January 2018}} 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.[https://dsal.uchicago.edu/reference/gazetteer/pager.html?objectid=DS405.1.I34_V12_127.gif Gadwal Samthanam in Imperial Gazetteer]{{explain|date=January 2018}}

{{As of|2001|post=,}}{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}} 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

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.{{Cite web|url=http://krmb.cgg.gov.in/html/project4.html|title=PRIYADARSHINI JURALA PROJECT|website=krmb.cgg.gov.in|access-date=2017-09-11}}

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.{{cite news|title=Geographical Indication|url=http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Hans/2016-01-23/Geographical-Indication/201919|access-date=27 January 2016|work=The Hans India|date=23 January 2016}}{{cite web|title=State Wise Registration Details of G.I Applications |url=http://ipindia.nic.in/girindia/treasures_protected/registered_GI_18November2015.pdf |website=Geographical Indication Registry |access-date=28 January 2016 |page=5 |format=PDF |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160201065403/http://ipindia.nic.in/girindia/treasures_protected/registered_GI_18November2015.pdf |archive-date=1 February 2016 }} 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.{{cite news|title=Gorgeous Gadwal|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/content/300210/gorgeous-gadwal.html|access-date=2 December 2018|newspaper=Deccan Herald|date=22 December 2012 | first=Jayanthi | last=S}} For Lord Venkateshwara Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) Bramhotsavam starts with Gadwala-weaved Pattu Vastralu every year.{{clarify|date=June 2014}}

File:Gadwal Station Auto Stand.jpg stand outside Gadwal rail station]]

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.{{year needed|date=January 2018}} Gadwal railway station is planned to become a four-line connecting junction with the addition of a Gadwal–Macherla line.{{citation needed|date=January 2018}} The Railway Department has sufficient land to be used for new railway projects.

Gadwal is located {{Convert|15|km|}} 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.{{citation needed|date=January 2018}}

Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC) runs bus services from Gadwal to major towns and villages.{{citation needed|date=January 2018}}

With the Jurala Project, one of the most prestigious dams in India,{{citation needed|date=January 2018}} {{Convert|11|km||abbr=on}} away, the town has implemented solar energy for production of electricity.{{explain|date=January 2018|Why invest in solar power with renewable hydroelectricity so close?}}

• 2009 Telugu film, Arundhati is set in Gadwal.

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