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| pushpin_map_caption = | | pushpin_map_caption = Bhadrachalam (Telangana) | ||
| coordinates = {{coord|17. | | coordinates = {{coord|17.668800|N|80.893600|E|display=inline,title}} | ||
| subdivision_type = Country | | subdivision_type = [[Country]] | ||
| subdivision_name = India | | subdivision_name = {{flag|India}} | ||
| subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]] | | subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]] | ||
| subdivision_name1 = [[Telangana]] | | subdivision_name1 = [[Telangana]] | ||
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| founder = | | founder = | ||
| named_for = | | named_for = | ||
| government_type = | | government_type = | ||
| governing_body = [[Nagar Palika]] | | governing_body = [[Nagar Palika]] | ||
| unit_pref = Metric | | unit_pref = Metric | ||
| area_footnotes = <ref name="census">{{cite web|title=District Census Handbook - Khammam|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/2810_PART_B_DCHB_KHAMMAM.pdf|website=Census of India|publisher=The Registrar General & CensusCommissioner|access-date=2 June 2016|pages=14, 40 | | area_footnotes = <ref name="census">{{cite web|title=District Census Handbook - Khammam|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/2810_PART_B_DCHB_KHAMMAM.pdf|website=Census of India|publisher=The Registrar General & CensusCommissioner|access-date=2 June 2016|pages=14, 40}}</ref> | ||
| area_rank = | | area_rank = | ||
| area_total_km2 = 12.00 | | area_total_km2 = 12.00 | ||
| elevation_footnotes = | | elevation_footnotes = | ||
| elevation_m | | elevation_m = 90 | ||
| population_total = 50087 | | population_total = 50087 | ||
| population_as_of = 2011 | | population_as_of = 2011 | ||
| population_rank | | population_rank = [[List of cities in Telangana by population|40th in Telangana]] | ||
| population_density_km2 = 7121 | | population_density_km2 = 7121 | ||
| population_demonym = | | population_demonym = | ||
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| blank3_name_sec1 = Distance from [[Hyderabad]] | | blank3_name_sec1 = Distance from [[Hyderabad]] | ||
| blank3_info_sec1 = {{convert|325|km|mi}} | | blank3_info_sec1 = {{convert|325|km|mi}} | ||
| website = {{URL|telangana.gov.in}} | | website = {{URL|telangana.gov.in}}<br />{{URL| https://www.telanganatourism.gov.in}} | ||
| footnotes = | | footnotes = | ||
| official_name = | | official_name = | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Bhadrachalam ''' is a [[census town]] in the [[Indian state]] of [[Telangana | '''Bhadrachalam''' is a [[census town]] in [[Bhadradri Kothagudem district]] in the [[Indian state]] of [[Telangana]].<ref>{{cite web |url= http://kothagudem.telangana.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/237.Badradri-.237.pdf |title= District Administration – Formation/Reorganization of District, Revenue Divisions and Mandals in Badradri District at Kothagudem – Final Notification - Orders – Issued |website= Bhadradri Kothagudem District |access-date= 22 July 2017 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20170801042948/http://kothagudem.telangana.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/237.Badradri-.237.pdf |archive-date= 1 August 2017 |url-status= dead }}</ref> It is an important [[Hindu]] [[pilgrimage]] town with the [[Bhadrachalam Temple]] of [[Lord]] [[Rama]], situated on the banks of [[Godavari river]]. It is located {{convert|312|km|mi|0}} east of state capital, [[Hyderabad, India|Hyderabad]],{{convert|115|km|mi|0}} from [[Khammam]],{{convert|178|km|mi|0}} from [[Suryapet]],{{convert|180|km|mi|0}} from [[Warangal]],{{convert|187|km|mi|0}} from [[Vijayawada]],{{convert|220|km|mi|0}} and {{convert|350|km|mi|0}} from [[Visakhapatnam]]. | ||
[[File:Painting of Lord Rama on a temple at Bhadrachalam in Khammam District.jpg|thumb|280px|[[Painting]] of Lord SriRama on a temple at Bhadrachalam in [[Bhadradri district|Bhadradri District]]]] | [[File:Painting of Lord Rama on a temple at Bhadrachalam in Khammam District.jpg|thumb|280px|[[Painting]] of Lord SriRama on a temple at Bhadrachalam in [[Bhadradri district|Bhadradri District]]]] | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
The town has a documented [[history]] of [[Rama|Lord Sri Rama]] temple constructed | The town has a documented [[history]] of [[Rama|Lord Sri Rama]] temple constructed {{Circa|17th century CE}} by [[Kancherla Gopanna]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bhadrachalarama.org/templehistory.html|title= Welcome to Bhadrachala Sree Seetha Ramachandra swamy temple|work=bhadrachalarama.org}}</ref> | ||
Gopanna (1620 - 1680), popularly known as Bhadradri Ramadasu or Bhadrachala Ramadasu, was a 17th-century Indian devotee of Rama and a composer of Carnatic music. His devotional lyrics to Rama are famous in South Indian classical music as Ramadaasu Keertanalu, and have made Bhadrachalam a place of religious importance for Hindus.{{cn|date=February 2019}} | |||
Bhadrachalam area also has several Hindu temples connected with | Bhadrachalam area also has several Hindu temples connected with epic [[Ramayana]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://tourism.telangana.gov.in/divine-destinations/BhadrachalamTemple|title = Welcome to Official Website of Telangana Tourism Corporation}}</ref> It is referred as "Dakshina Saketa Puri" in the movie "[[Sri Ramadasu]]". | ||
It is | |||
== Geography == | == Geography == | ||
Bhadrachalam is located at {{Coord|17.67|N|80.88|E|}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/02/Bhadrachalam.html |title=Bhadrachalam, India Page |publisher=Fallingrain.com |access-date=2012-07-30}}</ref> It has an average elevation of 50 metres (164 feet). | Bhadrachalam is located at {{Coord|17.67|N|80.88|E|}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/02/Bhadrachalam.html |title=Bhadrachalam, India Page |publisher=Fallingrain.com |access-date=2012-07-30}}</ref> It has an average elevation of 50 metres (164 feet). The zero feet gauge level of Godavari River at Bhadracham is equal to +32.6 m [[Mean sea level|msl]]. | ||
== Demographics == | == Demographics == | ||
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== Transport == | == Transport == | ||
The state bus service [[TSRTC]] operates a bus station in Bhadrachalam connecting the town to various places of the state. | The state bus service [[TSRTC]] operates a bus station in Bhadrachalam connecting the town to various places of the state. Andhra Pradesh state bus service [[APSRTC]] operates buses frequently to Bhadrachalam. | ||
The nearest railway station is [[Bhadrachalam Road railway station]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indiarailinfo.com/station/map/bhadrachalam-road-bdcr/2649|title=BDCR/Bhadrachalam Road (3 PFs) Map/Atlas – India Rail Info|work=India Rail Info}}</ref> {{cvt|40|km}} from the town. | The nearest railway station is [[Bhadrachalam Road railway station]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indiarailinfo.com/station/map/bhadrachalam-road-bdcr/2649|title=BDCR/Bhadrachalam Road (3 PFs) Map/Atlas – India Rail Info|work=India Rail Info}}</ref> {{cvt|40|km}} from the town. | ||
Bhadrachalam is connected{{how|date=June 2020}} to | Bhadrachalam is connected{{how|date=June 2020}} to Hyderabad, [[Khammam]], [[Suryapet]], [[Nalgonda]], [[Warangal]], [[Nizamabad, Telangana|Nizamabad]], [[Ramagundam]], [[Godavarikhani]], [[Miryalaguda]], and [[Karimnagar]] cities in [[Telangana state]] as well as to [[Rajamahendravaram]], [[Kakinada]], [[Amalapuram]], [[Guntur]], [[Vijayawada]] and [[Visakhapatnam]] in [[Andhra Pradesh| Andhra Pradesh State ]]. | ||
[[Rajamahendravaram]], [[Kakinada]], [[Amalapuram]], [[Guntur]], [[Vijayawada]] and [[Visakhapatnam]] | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
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Bhadrachalam
Bhadradri | |
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  Bhadrachalam Bhadrachalam (Telangana)  Bhadrachalam Bhadrachalam (India) | |
| Coordinates: 17°40′08″N 80°53′37″E / 17.668800°N 80.893600°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Telangana |
| District | Bhadradri Kothagudem district |
| Government | |
| • Body | Nagar Palika |
| Area | |
| • Total | 12.00 km2 (4.63 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 90 m (300 ft) |
| Population (2011)[2] | |
| • Total | 50,087 |
| • Rank | 40th in Telangana |
| • Density | 7,121/km2 (18,440/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 507111 |
| Telephone code | 08743 |
| Vehicle registration | TS-28 |
| Sex ratio | 1:1 ♂/♀ |
| Distance from Kothagudem | 40 kilometres (25 mi) |
| Distance from Hyderabad | 325 kilometres (202 mi) |
| Website | telangana www |
Bhadrachalam is a census town in Bhadradri Kothagudem district in the Indian state of Telangana.[3] It is an important Hindu pilgrimage town with the Bhadrachalam Temple of Lord Rama, situated on the banks of Godavari river. It is located 312 kilometres (194 mi) east of state capital, Hyderabad,115 kilometres (71 mi) from Khammam,178 kilometres (111 mi) from Suryapet,180 kilometres (112 mi) from Warangal,187 kilometres (116 mi) from Vijayawada,220 kilometres (137 mi) and 350 kilometres (217 mi) from Visakhapatnam.
History
The town has a documented history of Lord Sri Rama temple constructed c. 17th century CE by Kancherla Gopanna.[4]
Gopanna (1620 - 1680), popularly known as Bhadradri Ramadasu or Bhadrachala Ramadasu, was a 17th-century Indian devotee of Rama and a composer of Carnatic music. His devotional lyrics to Rama are famous in South Indian classical music as Ramadaasu Keertanalu, and have made Bhadrachalam a place of religious importance for Hindus.[citation needed]
Bhadrachalam area also has several Hindu temples connected with epic Ramayana.[5] It is referred as "Dakshina Saketa Puri" in the movie "Sri Ramadasu".
Geography
Bhadrachalam is located at 17°40′N 80°53′E / 17.67°N 80.88°E.[6] It has an average elevation of 50 metres (164 feet). The zero feet gauge level of Godavari River at Bhadracham is equal to +32.6 m msl.
Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census,[7] Bhadrachalam had a population of 55,352. As of 2001, Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Bhadrachalam has an average literacy rate of 73%, higher than the national average of 59.5%. 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Transport
The state bus service TSRTC operates a bus station in Bhadrachalam connecting the town to various places of the state. Andhra Pradesh state bus service APSRTC operates buses frequently to Bhadrachalam.
The nearest railway station is Bhadrachalam Road railway station,[8] 40 km (25 mi) from the town.
Bhadrachalam is connected[how?] to Hyderabad, Khammam, Suryapet, Nalgonda, Warangal, Nizamabad, Ramagundam, Godavarikhani, Miryalaguda, and Karimnagar cities in Telangana state as well as to Rajamahendravaram, Kakinada, Amalapuram, Guntur, Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh State .
References
- ↑ "District Census Handbook - Khammam" (PDF). Census of India. The Registrar General & CensusCommissioner. pp. 14, 40. Retrieved 2 June 2016.
- ↑ "Census 2011". The Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 26 July 2014.
- ↑ "District Administration – Formation/Reorganization of District, Revenue Divisions and Mandals in Badradri District at Kothagudem – Final Notification - Orders – Issued" (PDF). Bhadradri Kothagudem District. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 August 2017. Retrieved 22 July 2017.
- ↑ "Welcome to Bhadrachala Sree Seetha Ramachandra swamy temple". bhadrachalarama.org.
- ↑ "Welcome to Official Website of Telangana Tourism Corporation".
- ↑ "Bhadrachalam, India Page". Fallingrain.com. Retrieved 30 July 2012.
- ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
- ↑ "BDCR/Bhadrachalam Road (3 PFs) Map/Atlas – India Rail Info". India Rail Info.
External links
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