Jagtial

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native_name = Jagtial | type = city | latd = 18.8 | longd = 78.93
locator_position = right | state_name = Andhra Pradesh
district = Karimnagar
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altitude = 264
population_as_of = 2001
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Jagtial (also known as Jagityal) is one of the biggest towns and mandal headquarters in Karimnagar district, Andhra Pradesh, India. [cite web
url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/
title=List of Sub-Districts
publisher=Census of India
accessdate=2007-05-29]

Geography

Jagtial is located at coord|18.8|N|78.93|E|. [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/2/Jagtial.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Jagtial] ] It has an average elevation of 264 metres (866 feet).
[Pincode is 505327]

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, [GR|India] 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.

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 surrounding 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.

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, Hindi, English 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 in Karimnagar district are located in Jagtial like ST Mary's High School, GOUTHAMA, SIDDHARTHA, SHATHAVAHANA, SRICHAITHANYA. Which made it an education center for most surrounding villages.One of the best residential schools in Karimnagar Dist located in Jagtial. ST MARY'S HIGH SCHOOL known to be the best school in Karimnagar Dist. where around 1500 students study outofwhich 500 from various places in Nizamabad, Adilabad, Warangal districts and 1000 students from town. GOUTHAMA HIGH SCHOOL run by lady correspondent KANDHI ANNAPOORNAKAILASAM got 3 consecutive state ranks in SSC exams on par with the any corporate educational institutions in Andhrapradesh.

Other information

The fort which is located in Jagtial near to Jama Masjid was built by two French engineers, Name Jack & Tal, so the name of the town Jagtial was came by the two names of the French engineers. The fort was built by the Moghal Emperor, the king's name was Ibrahim Dhamsa. The aerial view of the fort is like a star, inside 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 principal office of SKNR Degree college. There are three Degree colleges in this town one is SKNR degree college, second one is degree 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 Jagtial about 6 km. This school was the top most school in the late 1990s; 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 bus stand.

Mt. Carmel convent high school is one of the best schools in the town. It has produced many great leaders and professionals in the country. 1batch left the school in -2002

Sree saraswahi vishwa vidyalayam is one of the good schools which provided the best education.

Raikal which is 22 km from jagtial. Thrikutal temple is consturcted in kakatiya period

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 Jagtial–Karimnagar new BG railway line (nearly 48 km), Jagtial got placed in the Indian railway map. A daily passenger from Jagtial to Sirpur Kaghaznagar is being run from 26 December 2007. Once the Jagtial–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.

New colony named Housing board established in Jagtial. In Daroor Camp, Andhrapradesh Housing board constructed nearly 3000 houses which includes LIG, MIG and HIG. It served to all sectors and people from all areas were very much interested to purchase a house at low cost. Now Government is thinking to shift all government offices to Dharoor camp. This may be expected by end of 2008.

References

Prominent writer Mr.Vemula Perumandlu has born and brought by Jagtial only. He was famous with his writings on "Telangana Jathiyalu"