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Category:
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Alumni, Schools and Education |
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Created:
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Feb 9, 2009 |
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Type:
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Public |
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Members:
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2 |
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Owner:
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Naresh Jonnala
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Language:
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English |
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Country:
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India |
Jagtial (also known as Jagityal) is one of the biggest towns in Karimnagar district, Andhra Pradesh, India. The population of Jagtial is around 200,000. Indian postal code 505327. This is an assembly constituency of Andhra Pradesh State. Telugu, Urdu are widely used languages in Jagtial.
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 (former Poulasteshwarapuramu 1400AD, Kakatiya dynasty) are neighbouring villages to this town. Jagtial is the centre of education for its neighbouring villages.
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.
Jagtial got its name from the origins of a god name called "Jaggadeva".
Polasa contains a very beautiful and peaceful temple known as "Poulastheshwaralayam".
An irrigation camp is located in Jagtial known as Dharoor Camp.