Bhadrachalam
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Bhadrachalam Bhadradri |
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| Coordinates: 17°40′N 80°53′E / 17.67°N 80.88°ECoordinates: 17°40′N 80°53′E / 17.67°N 80.88°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Telangana |
| District | Bhadradri |
| Government | |
| • Body | Nagar Palika |
| Area | |
| • Total | 12.00 km2 (4.63 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 50 m (160 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 50,087 |
| • Density | 7,121/km2 (18,440/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 507111 |
| Telephone code | 08743 |
| Vehicle registration | TS-04 |
| Sex ratio | 1:1 ♂/♀ |
| Distance from Kothagudem | 40 kilometres (25 mi) |
| Distance from Hyderabad | 325 kilometres (202 mi) |
| Website | telangana |
Bhadrachalam is a census town in Bhadradri District of the Indian state of Telangana. It is an important Hindu pilgrimage town with an existence of 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.
The town has a documented history of Lord Sri Rama temple constructed circa 17th century CE by Kancherla Gopanna (nearly 370 years ago).
Bhadrachalam is located at 17°40′N 80°53′E / 17.67°N 80.88°E. It has an average elevation of 50 metres (164 feet).
As of 2008[update] India census, 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.
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