Warangal, Andhra Pradesh

Warangal (Telugu: వరంగల్) (also known as Orugallu ir Ekasila Nagaram) is a city in Warangal district in the Indian state of Telangana. It is located in the Central North region of the state. Warangal is 145 km northeast of the state capital of Hyderabad. Warangal is the administrative seat of Warangal District. It is the Second largest city in Telangana with a population of nearly 13 lakhs. Warangal district has an area of 12,846 km², and a population of 2,818,832 (1991 census). The district is bounded by Karimnagar district to the north, Khammam district to the east and southeast, Nalgonda district to the southwest, and Medak district to the west. Warangal is located northeast of Hyderabad,India. Warangal is known for its granite quarries (notably the black and brown varieties), grain market (for rice and chillies), cotton, and tobacco.

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    Coordinates: 18°00′N 79°35′E / 18.000°N 79.583°E / 18.000; 79.583

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