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| name | | name = Kothagudem | ||
| other_name = Coal city of south india | |||
| other_name | | settlement_type = [[City]] | ||
| settlement_type | | image_skyline = District_collectorate.jpg | ||
| image_skyline | | image_alt = | ||
| image_alt | | image_caption = District collectorate at Kothagudem | ||
| image_caption | | nickname = Coal city | ||
| nickname | | pushpin_map = India Telangana#India | ||
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| pushpin_map_alt | | pushpin_map_caption = Location in Telangana, India | ||
| pushpin_map_caption | | coordinates = {{coord|17.550|80.63|display=inline,title}} | ||
| coordinates | | subdivision_type = Country | ||
| subdivision_type | | subdivision_name = {{IND}} | ||
| subdivision_name | | subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]] | ||
| subdivision_type1 | | subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]] | ||
| subdivision_type2 | | subdivision_name1 = {{flagicon image|}} [[Telangana]] | ||
| subdivision_name1 | | subdivision_name2 = [[Bhadradri Kothagudem]] | ||
| subdivision_name2 | | established_title = <!-- Established --> | ||
| established_title | | established_date = | ||
| established_date | | founder = | ||
| founder | | named_for = | ||
| named_for | | government_type = [[Municipal corporation ]] | ||
| government_type | | governing_body = [[Kothagudem Municipal Corporation]] | ||
| governing_body | | leader_title = Member of Legislative Assembly | ||
| leader_title | | leader_name = Kunamneni Sambasiva Rao | ||
| leader_name | | unit_pref = Metric | ||
| unit_pref | | area_footnotes = <ref name="civicbody">{{cite web|title=Urban Local Body Information|url=http://www.dtcp.telangana.gov.in/ULBs-List-68.pdf|website=Directorate of Town and Country Planning|publisher=Government of Telangana|access-date=28 June 2016|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160615135503/http://dtcp.telangana.gov.in/ULBs-List-68.pdf|archive-date=15 June 2016}}</ref> | ||
| area_footnotes | | area_total_km2 = 86.10 | ||
| area_total_km2 | | area_rank = | ||
| area_rank | | elevation_footnotes = | ||
| elevation_footnotes | | elevation_m = 89 | ||
| elevation_m | | population_total = 2,89,456 | ||
| population_total | | population_as_of = 2025 | ||
| population_as_of | | population_rank = [[List of cities in Telangana by population|6th in Telangana]] | ||
| population_footnotes | | population_footnotes = <ref name="basic">{{cite web|title=Basic information of muncipality|url=https://kothagudemmunicipality.telangana.gov.in/pages/basic-information|website=Official Site of Kothagudem Municipality}}</ref> | ||
| population_density_km2 = auto | | population_density_km2 = auto | ||
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| demographics_type1 | | demographics1_title1 = Official | ||
| demographics1_title1 | | timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]] | ||
| timezone1 | | utc_offset1 = +5:30 | ||
| utc_offset1 | | postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]] | ||
| postal_code_type | | postal_code = 507 xxx | ||
| postal_code | | area_code = +91-8744 | ||
| area_code | | area_code_type = Telephone code | ||
| area_code_type | | registration_plate = '''TG 28''' | ||
| registration_plate | | blank1_name_sec1 = [[Human sex ratio|Sex ratio]] | ||
| blank1_name_sec1 | | blank1_info_sec1 = 1:1 [[male|♂]]/[[female|♀]] | ||
| blank1_info_sec1 | | website = | ||
| website | | footnotes = | ||
| footnotes | | demographics1_info1 = [[Telugu language|Telugu]], [[Urdu]] | ||
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'''Kothagudem''' is a | '''Kothagudem''' is a city in the [[Indian state]] of [[Telangana]]. It serves as the headquarters of Telangana's [[Bhadradri Kothagudem district]]. It was a part of the large Zamindari estate known as Husanabad Shankaragiri or Palvancha Zamindari in the Nizam's Dominion. The estate's name was given by Captain Glasfurd.<ref name="Godavari District Gazetteer">{{Cite book|last=Gazetter|first=Godavari|title=Madras District Gazetteers Godavari District Gazetteer|publisher=Asian Educational Services|year=1915|isbn=81-206-1461-5|location=Madras|pages=259}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book|last=Andhra Pradesh|first=Census|title=ANDHRA PRADESH 1961 CENSUS - DISTRICT CENSUS HAND BOOK - KHAMMAM DISTRICT|publisher=Government of Andhra Pradesh|year=1968|location=Hyderabad|pages=96–97}}</ref> The Zamindar of Bhadrachalam was also Zamindar of Palvancha.<ref name="Godavari District Gazetteer" /> | ||
== Geography == | == Geography == | ||
Kothagudem is located at {{Coord|17.55|N|80.618|E}}. It has an average elevation of 89 metres (295 ft) above sea level.<ref>http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/02/Kottagudem.html</ref> The North of Kothagudem borders Chhattisgarh state which is approximately | Kothagudem is located at {{Coord|17.55|N|80.618|E}}. It has an average elevation of 89 metres (295 ft) above sea level.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/02/Kottagudem.html|title=Maps, Weather, and Airports for Kottagudem, India|website=www.fallingrain.com}}</ref> The North of Kothagudem borders Chhattisgarh state which is approximately 670 km from the town. | ||
Kothagudem is known for its record high temperatures during summer, often crossing {{convert|48|°C|0|abbr=on}} mark.<ref> | Kothagudem is known for its record high temperatures during summer, often crossing the {{convert|48|°C|0|abbr=on}} mark.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/thscrip/print.pl?file=2003060203530300.htm&date=2003/06/02/&prd=th&|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120901170917/http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/thscrip/print.pl?file=2003060203530300.htm&date=2003/06/02/&prd=th&|url-status=dead|archive-date=1 September 2012|title=The Hindu article about Kothagudem|website=[[The Hindu]] }}</ref> | ||
===Climate | == Government and politics == | ||
Kothagudem Municipality was constituted in 1971 and is classified as a ''first grade municipality'' with 33 election wards. The jurisdiction of the civic body is spread over an area of {{convert|16.10|km2|mi2|abbr=on}}.<ref name="civicbody" /> | |||
==Demographics== | |||
{{Historical Populations | |||
|source = <ref>{{Cite web | title=Census tables {{!}} Government of India | url=https://censusindia.gov.in/census.website/data/census-tables | access-date=2025-11-24 | website=censusindia.gov.in}}</ref> | |||
|1941 |9669 | |||
|1951|50195 | |||
|1961|69728 | |||
|1971|75542 | |||
|1981|94894 | |||
|1991|102137 | |||
|2001|105266 | |||
|2011|119501 | |||
}} | |||
According to the [[2011 Census of India|2011 India Census]] the population of Kothagudem was 119,501.<ref>{{Cite web | title=Census tables {{!}} Government of India | url=https://censusindia.gov.in/census.website/data/census-tables | access-date=2025-11-24 | website=censusindia.gov.in}}</ref> | |||
==Transport== | |||
[[National Highway 30 (India)|National Highway 30]] passes through this town. | |||
===Rail=== | |||
Kothagudem has a train station which is called [[Bhadrachalam Road railway station]]. It is located on the Dornakal–Manuguru line.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://indiarailinfo.com/station/blog/bhadrachalam-road-bdcr/2649 | title=Bhadrachalam Road Railway Station Forum/Discussion - Railway Enquiry }}</ref> | |||
== Education == | |||
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* University College of Engineering, Kakatiya University | |||
==Climate== | |||
{{Weather box|width=auto | {{Weather box|width=auto | ||
| location = Bhadrachallam (Kothagudem) 1981–2010, extremes 1952–2012 | | location = Bhadrachallam (Kothagudem) 1981–2010, extremes 1952–2012 | ||
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}} | }} | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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{{Authority control}} | {{Authority control}} | ||
[[Category:Cities and towns in Bhadradri Kothagudem district]] | [[Category:Cities and towns in Bhadradri Kothagudem district]] | ||
[[Category:Khammam task force articles]] | [[Category:Khammam task force articles]] | ||
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Kothagudem
Coal city of south india | |
|---|---|
 District collectorate at Kothagudem | |
| Nickname: Coal city | |
  Kothagudem Location in Telangana, India  Kothagudem Kothagudem (India) | |
| Coordinates: 17°33′00″N 80°37′48″E / 17.550°N 80.63°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State |  Telangana |
| District | Bhadradri Kothagudem |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal corporation |
| • Body | Kothagudem Municipal Corporation |
| • Member of Legislative Assembly | Kunamneni Sambasiva Rao |
| Area | |
| • Total | 86.10 km2 (33.24 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 89 m (292 ft) |
| Population (2025)[2] | |
| • Total | 289,456 |
| • Rank | 6th in Telangana |
| • Density | 3,400/km2 (8,700/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Telugu, Urdu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 507 xxx |
| Telephone code | +91-8744 |
| Vehicle registration | TG 28 |
| Sex ratio | 1:1 ♂/♀ |
Kothagudem is a city in the Indian state of Telangana. It serves as the headquarters of Telangana's Bhadradri Kothagudem district. It was a part of the large Zamindari estate known as Husanabad Shankaragiri or Palvancha Zamindari in the Nizam's Dominion. The estate's name was given by Captain Glasfurd.[3][4] The Zamindar of Bhadrachalam was also Zamindar of Palvancha.[3]
Geography[edit | edit source]
Kothagudem is located at 17°33′00″N 80°37′05″E / 17.55°N 80.618°E. It has an average elevation of 89 metres (295 ft) above sea level.[5] The North of Kothagudem borders Chhattisgarh state which is approximately 670 km from the town.
Kothagudem is known for its record high temperatures during summer, often crossing the 48 °C (118 °F) mark.[6]
Government and politics[edit | edit source]
Kothagudem Municipality was constituted in 1971 and is classified as a first grade municipality with 33 election wards. The jurisdiction of the civic body is spread over an area of 16.10 km2 (6.22 sq mi).[1]
Demographics[edit | edit source]
Template:Historical Populations According to the 2011 India Census the population of Kothagudem was 119,501.[7]
Transport[edit | edit source]
National Highway 30 passes through this town.
Rail[edit | edit source]
Kothagudem has a train station which is called Bhadrachalam Road railway station. It is located on the Dornakal–Manuguru line.[8]
Education[edit | edit source]
- University College of Engineering, Kakatiya University
Climate[edit | edit source]
| Climate data for Bhadrachallam (Kothagudem) 1981–2010, extremes 1952–2012 | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 37.2 (99.0) |
40.6 (105.1) |
42.8 (109.0) |
46.4 (115.5) |
48.6 (119.5) |
47.5 (117.5) |
40.8 (105.4) |
38.2 (100.8) |
38.6 (101.5) |
38.2 (100.8) |
36.0 (96.8) |
35.2 (95.4) |
48.6 (119.5) |
| Average high °C (°F) | 30.8 (87.4) |
33.8 (92.8) |
37.2 (99.0) |
39.3 (102.7) |
40.9 (105.6) |
36.8 (98.2) |
32.7 (90.9) |
31.6 (88.9) |
32.8 (91.0) |
32.6 (90.7) |
31.3 (88.3) |
30.3 (86.5) |
34.2 (93.6) |
| Average low °C (°F) | 17.0 (62.6) |
19.9 (67.8) |
22.8 (73.0) |
25.5 (77.9) |
27.4 (81.3) |
26.5 (79.7) |
24.6 (76.3) |
24.4 (75.9) |
24.5 (76.1) |
22.9 (73.2) |
19.3 (66.7) |
16.9 (62.4) |
22.6 (72.7) |
| Record low °C (°F) | 8.4 (47.1) |
11.6 (52.9) |
14.0 (57.2) |
17.0 (62.6) |
18.6 (65.5) |
19.4 (66.9) |
20.0 (68.0) |
19.8 (67.6) |
19.6 (67.3) |
14.0 (57.2) |
10.0 (50.0) |
8.4 (47.1) |
8.4 (47.1) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 5.8 (0.23) |
6.2 (0.24) |
11.2 (0.44) |
31.5 (1.24) |
41.2 (1.62) |
116.4 (4.58) |
293.7 (11.56) |
292.9 (11.53) |
156.6 (6.17) |
82.9 (3.26) |
19.4 (0.76) |
3.0 (0.12) |
1,060.8 (41.76) |
| Average rainy days | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 1.5 | 2.6 | 7.0 | 13.3 | 13.0 | 8.0 | 4.1 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 52.8 |
| Average relative humidity (%) (at 17:30 IST) | 56 | 47 | 44 | 42 | 39 | 56 | 74 | 77 | 77 | 74 | 68 | 63 | 60 |
| Source: India Meteorological Department[9][10] | |||||||||||||
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Urban Local Body Information" (PDF). Directorate of Town and Country Planning. Government of Telangana. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 June 2016. Retrieved 28 June 2016.
- ↑ "Basic information of muncipality". Official Site of Kothagudem Municipality.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Gazetter, Godavari (1915). Madras District Gazetteers Godavari District Gazetteer. Madras: Asian Educational Services. p. 259. ISBN 81-206-1461-5.
- ↑ Andhra Pradesh, Census (1968). ANDHRA PRADESH 1961 CENSUS - DISTRICT CENSUS HAND BOOK - KHAMMAM DISTRICT. Hyderabad: Government of Andhra Pradesh. pp. 96–97.
- ↑ "Maps, Weather, and Airports for Kottagudem, India". www.fallingrain.com.
- ↑ "The Hindu article about Kothagudem". The Hindu.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ "Census tables | Government of India". censusindia.gov.in. Retrieved 24 November 2025.
- ↑ "Bhadrachalam Road Railway Station Forum/Discussion - Railway Enquiry".
- ↑ "Station: Bhadrachallam (Kothagudem) Climatological Table 1981–2010" (PDF). Climatological Normals 1981–2010. India Meteorological Department. January 2015. pp. 125–126. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 February 2020. Retrieved 17 February 2020.
- ↑ "Extremes of Temperature & Rainfall for Indian Stations (Up to 2012)" (PDF). India Meteorological Department. December 2016. p. M11. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 February 2020. Retrieved 17 February 2020.
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