Jagtial
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Jagtial
Andhra Pradesh • India |
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| District(s) | Karimnagar |
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| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Area • Elevation |
• 264 m (866 ft) |
| Population | 89,438 (2001) |
Jagtial (also known as Jagityal) is one of the biggest towns in Karimnagar district, Andhra Pradesh, India. The population of Jagtial is around 300,000. Indian postal code 505327. This is an assembly constituency of Andhra Pradesh State. Telugu, Urdu are widely used languages in Jagtial.
A big Mosque is located near the historical Fort called Jama Masjid. It is constructed in 19th century. The architecture of the mosque indicate the Nizam shahi era.
Jagtial is surrounded by many Hindu religious pilgrimages such as Vemulawada (35 miles), Dharmapuri (20 miles), Kondagattu (14 miles). Some historical sites such as Polasa (Kakatiya inscriptions from 14th century mention this village as Poulasteswarapuramu) are neighbouring villages to this town. Jagtial is the centre of education for its neighbouring villages. Anthargam village 2KM from Jagityal well known for political leaders. First Member of the Parliament for Karimnagar Constituency was represented by Maknoor SriRanga Rao. The village had historical sigificance of producing leaders like Maknoor Dharma Rao Ex-MLA, Maknoor Jithander Rao Jagtial Council member, Rajesham Goud Ex-MLA and Minister and ZP chairman, Suddala Devaiaha MLA.
Jagtial is also known for the movement of Agricultural workers from which the Naxalism had born. Jagtial has a fort which was built in the period of Kakatiya Dynasty. Then the village 'Polasa' was a known place for elite people, experts in Sanskrit and related research.
Polasa contains a very beautiful and peaceful temple known as "Poulastheshwaralayam". It is the trust and belief of the people that you will get immense peace and heart with full of joy when you enter in to the Temple. One saying is there that if you ask for some thing, you will definitely get it.
An irrigation camp is located in Jagtial known as Dharoor Camp. This is a key administration place for monitoring the distribution of River Godavari Waters.
SKNR Degree college is the only college in the city which is worth to mention and many politicians were created in this Institute. The Old Area Hospital is located near the old Bus Stand. Old High School is the Oldest school in the Town. Jambigadde is the place where dasara festival is celebrated grandly. Narakasura vadha will be performed at jambigadde and thousands of people will come to jambigadde on the day of dasara to see the venugopala swamy pooja and Narakasura vadha.
[edit] Geography
Jagtial is located at .[1] It has an average elevation of 264 metres (866 feet).
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001 India census,GRIndia Jagtial had a population of 89,438. Males constitute 48% of the population and females 52%. Jagtial has an average literacy rate of 63%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 75%, and female literacy is 51%. In Jagtial, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.
