Shadnagar facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Shadnagar
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Shadnagar Railway station
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 Shadnagar
Location in Telangana
Shadnagar
Location in India
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| Country |  India |
| State | Telangana |
| District | Ranga Reddy |
| Government | |
| • Type | Democratic |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.16 km2 (1.99 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 648 m (2,126 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 50,545 |
| • Density | 9,796/km2 (25,370/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Telugu, Urdu. |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN |
509216
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| Telephone code | 91-08548 |
| Vehicle registration | TS 07 |
Shadnagar is a town located in the Ranga Reddy district of Telangana, India. It is also an important area for choosing local government representatives.
Shadnagar used to be part of the Mahabubnagar district. However, due to changes in how districts are organized in Telangana, it became part of the Ranga Reddy district.
This town is home to a special place called the National Remote Sensing Centre. This center is part of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), which is India's space agency.
In 2002, Bill Gates visited a hospital in Shadnagar. He helped give polio vaccines to people living there.
History of Shadnagar
Shadnagar was established a long time ago, between 1869 and 1911. It was founded during the rule of the sixth Nizam, who was a powerful ruler named Mir Mahboob Ali Khan. A Nizam was like a prince or governor in parts of India.
Shadnagar is also known as a "sister city" to Farooq Nagar. This means they have a special connection, often sharing similar history or goals.
Important Places
Shadnagar has some interesting places to know about:
- National Remote Sensing Centre: This is a big research center run by ISRO. They use satellites to study Earth from space. They gather information about our planet, like how land is used or how weather patterns are changing.
- Venkateshwara Swami Temple: As seen in one of the pictures, there is a temple dedicated to Lord Venkateshwara Swami in Shadnagar. Temples are important places of worship and culture in India.
