Gadwal
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| Gadwal | |
  Gadwal
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| State - District(s) |
Andhra Pradesh - Mahbubnagar |
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| Area - Elevation |
- 325 m |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Population (2001) - Density |
51,428 - |
Gadwal is a city and a municipality in Mahbubnagar district in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India.
[edit] Geography
Gadwal is located at [1]. It has an average elevation of 325 metres (1066 feet).
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001 India censusGRIndia, Gadwal had a population of 51,428. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Gadwal has an average literacy rate of 57%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 67%, and female literacy is 48%. In Gadwal, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Gadwal is known for its world famous handloom jari sarees. People here are most talented to weave the 5.5 meters sarees in such a way that it can be folded to a size as equalent as a small match box.
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