Shahabad, Gulbarga
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| ?Shahabad Karnataka • India |
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| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Area • Elevation |
• 391 m (1,283 ft) |
| District(s) | Gulbarga |
| Population | 50,587 (2001) |
Coordinates: Shahabad is a town in Gulbarga district in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is a town which can be widely divided into the following areas:
Nandur, Bazaar, Old Shahabad, ALSTOM & HMP Colonies(The HMP Cement factory was closed since many years back resulting in huge economic set-back for the town).
The river Kagina passes through Shahabad and is a major source of water for the town.
Agriculture, Lime stone mines , boiler and cement production are the main sources of Income.
The Cement factory in the town - which was 'HMP' earlier - has been reopened , under other management though.
Yes, it is this town from where Akshaya Kumar comes from!!, not the film star but a normal person named "Akshaya Kumar" from his residence on Hongunta road.
[edit] Geography
Shahabad is located at [1]. It has an average elevation of 391 metres (1282 feet). Shahabad is mostly know for its World famous Stone Mines and Limestone Mines.
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001 India census[2], Shahabad had a population of 50,587. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Shahabad has an average literacy rate of 57%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 66%, and female literacy is 48%. In Shahabad, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.
[edit] References
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Shahabad
- ^ Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns. (Provisional). Census Commission of India. Retrieved on 2007-09-03.
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