Jagtial
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| ?Jagtial Andhra Pradesh • India |
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| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Area • Elevation |
• 264 m (866 ft) |
| District(s) | Karimnagar |
| Population | 89,438 (2001) |
Jagtial (also known as Jagityal) is one of the biggest towns and mandal headquarters in Karimnagar district, Andhra Pradesh, India.[1]
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[edit] Geography
Jagtial is located at .[2] It has an average elevation of 264 metres (866 feet).
[Pincode is 505327]
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001 India census,[3] 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.
[edit] Economy
The economy of Jagtial is purely based on the commercial and retail consumer business. The town is known as a shopping center for the surrounding villages and towns. Majority of the trading community conduct business related to groceries, clothes, iron and hardware. Farmers from the sourrounding villages sell their vegetables in the Jagtial market. Lately starting from 1980's Jagtial is slowly becoming a hub for healthcare. It now boasts no of doctors who can treat serious health issues.
[edit] Important Features
- The population of Jagtial is around 100,000. 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 c entury. 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 Moghal 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.
- The government created a temporary housing in the outskirts of Jagtial for the engineers involved with Sriram Sagar dam. This place is known as Dharoor Camp. This is a key administration place for monitoring the distribution of River Godavari Waters for the northern Telangana region. Kakatiya canal carries water from Sri Ram Sagar project to Khamma district and is 5 km from Jagtial.
- 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.
- Many reputed schools ( primary, middle and high schools) are in Jagtial like SHATAVAHANA HIGH SCHOOL. Which made it an education center for most surrounding villages.
[edit] Other information
The fort which is located in Jagtial near to Jama Masjid, the fort was built by two France Engineers, Name Jack & Tal, so the name of the town Jagtial was came by the two names of the France eng. The fort was buil by the Moghal Emperor, the King name was Ibrahim Dhamsa. The arial view of the fort is like a star,in side the fort there are cannons to defend,on the cannons a name is written in Urdu Mohammed Khasim. The history of Jagtial is script on a board which is near to the pricipla office of SKNR Degree college. There are three Degree colleges in this town one is SKNR degree college, second one is dgree college for woman in this Jr college is also situated, and third degree college is located at Vani nagar it is a private college.
There is Engineering college Dr.VRK it is a muslim minority college, it is situated 4 km distance main road to Karimnagar.
There is a Chaitanya Public Residential school in Chalgal which is near to Jagitial about 6 km. This school was the top most school in the late 90's at that time it was under Mr Kishan, but know it is under other ownership.
There is oil mill named after Ananthula Ramachandram in center of the jagtial, this mill is the top most mill and its running from more than 25 years.
Late Shri Ananthula Ramakantham was the 2nd Muncipal Chairperson of the Town. A statue of the Father of Nation Mahathma Gandhi was erected by him in Puranipet in 1960.
Late Shri Puppala Ashalu was the 5th Chairperson of Jagtial. His Elder Son Puppala Gangadhar was the 1st municipal co option member. one of the great schools is TAPOVAN HIGHI SCHOOL manit has. it is located near by old busstand.
mt.carmel convent high school is one of the best school in the town .it has produced many great leaders and professionals in the country.1batch left the schoolin -2002
Sree saraswahi vishwa vidyalayam is one of the good school which provided the best education.
[edit] Prominent People from Jagtial
T.Jeevan Reddy is an MLA from Jagtial town. A prominent person, presently Roads and Buildings minister for the state.
Transportation
With the opening of Jagityal - Karimnagar new BG railway line ( nearly 48 km ), Jagityal got placed in the Indian railway map. A daily passenger from Jagityal to Sirpur Kaghaznagar is being run from 26-12-2007. Once the Jagityal - Nizamabad ( nearly 92 km ) new railway line is completed, more trains can be expected.
Buses form another mode of transportation. Autos are commonly used in the town. Railway track between Karimnagar-Jagitial was opened for traffic in December, 2007.
Mr M.A.Rasheed, is also a well known personality at jagtial.He is an INTUC leader and presides more than 20 unions.He is a lawyer by profession.
[edit] References
- ^ List of Sub-Districts. Census of India. Retrieved on 2007-05-29.
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Jagtial
- ^ Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns. (Provisional). Census Commission of India. Retrieved on 2007-09-03.
