Shahabad, Gulbarga

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native_name = Shahabad | type = city | latd = 17.13 | longd = 76.93
locator_position = right | state_name = Karnataka
district = Gulbarga
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altitude = 391
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 50,587| population_density =
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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.

Geography

Shahabad is located at coord|17.13|N|76.93|E| [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/19/Shahabad.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Shahabad] ] . It has an average elevation of 391 metres (1282 feet). Shahabad is mostly know for its World famous Stone Mines and Limestone Mines.

Demographics

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

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