Wadi, Karnataka

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native_name = Wadi | type = city | latd = 17.07 | longd = 76.98
locator_position = right | state_name = Karnataka
district = Gulbarga
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altitude = 411
population_as_of = 2001
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Wadi is a census town in Gulbarga district in the Indian state of Karnataka.The Wadi railway junction is an important railway junction on Indian railways. Trains from metro cities of Mumbai,Bangalore,Hyderabad and Chennai pass through this town.Wadi is home to two cement plants of Associated Cement Company Limited ( ACC ) .The ACC has two cement plants of capacity 2.11 and 2.6 million tonnes per annum (mtpa).The cement plants are one of the largest in the country.Wadi is also famous for its Limestone mines. Main source of income is ACC, Railway's and Working in Lime Stone Mines.The growth of cement plants(ACC) and railways in the region has brought in people from diverse regions and cultures.Gulbarga, which is around 37 km from wadi is a major educational centre which houses many engineering, medical and dental colleges.

Geography

Wadi is located at coord|17.07|N|76.98|E| [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/19/Wadi.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Wadi] ] . It has an average elevation of 411 metres (1348 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census [GR|India] , Wadi had a population of 30,038. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Wadi has an average literacy rate of 54%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 63%, and female literacy is 45%. In Wadi, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age. 40% of the population are of Banjara or Lambani Community.

Tourism

In the nearby village of Halkatta Shareef is the tomb of the Sufi saint Mohammed Badesha Qadri.

References

* [http://www.acclimited.com/newsite/cement_infrastructure_en.asp ACC Plant]