Bhadrachalam

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Bhadrachalam
Bhadradri
Temple town
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Bhadrachalam Temple
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Bhadrachalam
Bhadrachalam (Telangana)
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Bhadrachalam
Bhadrachalam (India)
Coordinates: 17°40′01″N80°52′58″E / 17.666903835687577°N 80.88264531302039°E / 17.666903835687577; 80.88264531302039
Country Flag of India.svg  India
State Telangana
District Bhadradri Kothagudem district
Government
 • Body Municipality
Area
[1]
 • Total
12.00 km2 (4.63 sq mi)
Elevation
90 m (300 ft)
Population
 (2011) [2]
 • Total
50,087
 • Rank 40th in Telangana
 • Density7,121/km2 (18,440/sq mi)
Languages
 • Official Telugu
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
507111
Telephone code08743
Vehicle registration TG-28
Sex ratio 1:1 ♂/♀
Distance from Kothagudem40 kilometres (25 mi)
Distance from Hyderabad 325 kilometres (202 mi)
Website telangana.gov.in
www.telanganatourism.gov.in

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 Rama, situated on the banks of Godavari River. It is located 325 kilometres (202 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.

Contents

Murti of Rama, Lakshmana, and Sita on the eve of Rama Pattabhisheka Sita Rama Chandra swamy Bradrachalam.jpg
Murti of Rama, Lakshmana, and Sita on the eve of Rama Pattabhisheka

History

The town has a documented history of a Rama Temple constructed c. 17th century CE by Kancherla Gopanna. [4]

Gopanna (1620 - 1688), 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 ]

The Bhadrachalam area also has several Hindu temples associated with the epic Ramayana. [5] It is referred as "Dakshina Saketa Puri" in the movie "Sri Ramadasu".

Geography

Bhadrachalam is located at 17°40′N80°53′E / 17.67°N 80.88°E / 17.67; 80.88 . [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.

Climate

Climate data for Bhadrachalam (1991–2020)
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Record high °C (°F)37.1
(98.8)		40.0
(104.0)		42.8
(109.0)		46.4
(115.5)		48.6
(119.5)		47.5
(117.5)		40.8
(105.4)		38.2
(100.8)		39.2
(102.6)		38.2
(100.8)		36.0
(96.8)		37.6
(99.7)		48.6
(119.5)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)30.7
(87.3)		33.8
(92.8)		37.1
(98.8)		39.2
(102.6)		41.1
(106.0)		37.0
(98.6)		32.7
(90.9)		31.6
(88.9)		32.7
(90.9)		32.4
(90.3)		31.2
(88.2)		30.1
(86.2)		34.3
(93.7)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)17.7
(63.9)		20.0
(68.0)		23.1
(73.6)		25.7
(78.3)		27.6
(81.7)		26.6
(79.9)		25.2
(77.4)		24.6
(76.3)		24.7
(76.5)		23.5
(74.3)		20.2
(68.4)		17.0
(62.6)		23.1
(73.6)
Record low °C (°F)8.4
(47.1)		9.2
(48.6)		10.6
(51.1)		17.0
(62.6)		18.6
(65.5)		19.4
(66.9)		20.0
(68.0)		19.8
(67.6)		19.5
(67.1)		14.4
(57.9)		10.0
(50.0)		8.4
(47.1)		8.4
(47.1)
Average rainfall mm (inches)3.9
(0.15)		5.3
(0.21)		4.8
(0.19)		34.1
(1.34)		38.4
(1.51)		127.5
(5.02)		307.3
(12.10)		325.0
(12.80)		180.8
(7.12)		74.9
(2.95)		18.0
(0.71)		9.2
(0.36)		1,129.3
(44.46)
Average rainy days0.40.30.51.62.46.914.113.47.94.41.40.353.6
Average relative humidity (%) (at 17:30 IST)55464444405673777773656159
Source: India Meteorological Department [7]

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, [8] 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 services APSRTC and TGSRTC operate buses from Bhadrachalam to various towns in different states like Chhattisgarh and Odisha apart from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

The nearest railway station is Bhadrachalam Road railway station, [9] 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

  1. ↑ "District Census Handbook - Khammam" (PDF). Census of India. The Registrar General & CensusCommissioner. pp. 14, 40. Retrieved 2 June 2016.
  2. ↑ "Census 2011". The Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 26 July 2014.
  3. ↑ "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.
  4. ↑ "Welcome to Bhadrachala Sree Seetha Ramachandra swamy temple". bhadrachalarama.org.
  5. ↑ "Welcome to Official Website of Telangana Tourism Corporation".
  6. ↑ "Bhadrachalam, India Page". Fallingrain.com. Retrieved 30 July 2012.
  7. ↑ "Climatological Tables of Observatories in India 1991-2020" (PDF). India Meteorological Department . Retrieved 8 April 2024.
  8. ↑ "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.
  9. ↑ "BDCR/Bhadrachalam Road (3 PFs) Map/Atlas – India Rail Info". India Rail Info.
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