Warangal, also known as Orugallu, is a city in the Indian state of Telangana and the headquarters of Warangal district. It is the second largest city in Telangana and spreads over about 406 square kilometres. The city was the capital of the Kakatiya dynasty, which was established in 1163, and the fortress, temples, lakes and stone gateways the Kakatiyas left make it a popular destination and a cultural capital of the state. Warangal lies on the eastern Deccan Plateau among granite hills at an average elevation of 266 m, and it recorded 811,844 residents at the 2011 census of India. It forms a tri-city with Hanamkonda and Kazipet.
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Demographics
It is the second largest city in Telangana with a population of 811,844 per 2011 Census of India
Geography
It has an average elevation of 266 metres (873 feet).
Climate
Located in the semi-arid region of Telangana, Warangal has a predominantly hot and dry climate.
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spreading over an 406 km2 (157 sq mi)
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is a city in the Indian state of Telangana and the district headquarters of Warangal district
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is a city in the Indian state of Telangana and the district headquarters of Warangal district
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India, officially the Republic of India, is a country in South Asia.
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