Kamalapur, Hanamkonda district
Town in Telangana, India
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Kamalapur or Kamalapuram is a mandal of Hanumakonda district in the Indian state of Telangana. It is located near Warangal and Kakatiyas. It is close to Kakatiya University.
Kamalapur | |
|---|---|
town | |
  Kamalapur Location in Telangana, India  Kamalapur Kamalapur (India) | |
| Coordinates: 18°09′36″N 79°32′26″E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Telangana |
| District | Hanumakonda district |
| Talukas | Kamalapur |
| Government | |
| • Body | mandal |
| Area | |
• Total | 13.16 km2 (5.08 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 10,423[1] |
| • Density | 792/km2 (2,050/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Kamalapuri |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Telugu, Hindi, Urdu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 505102 |
| Website | telangana |
The first finance minister of Telangana, Shri Etela Rajender, studied in Kamalapur in the Govt Boys High school. Kamalapur is an educational hub and Government Hospital services for nearby towns and villages.
Economy
Kamalapur is mainly an agricultural town. The main products are rice and cotton.
Geography
Kamalpur is 25km from Hanumakonda district headquarters.
Kamalapur lake is the town's largest.[2]
Transport
Road
Mancherial, Jammikunta, Huzurabad, and Parkal buses pass through the area. Roads connect Karimnagar district with Mulugu and Bhupalpally districts.
Railway
Uppal railway station provides access to Kazipet Junction on Nagpur–Hyderabad rail line.