Kothagudem District Profile in Telangana State
Kothagudem district is carved out of erstwhile Khammam district. The district shares boundaries with Bhoopalapalle, Mahabubabad, Khammam districts and the states of AP and Chattisgarh.
The district comprises 24 mandals and 2 revenue divisions Kothagudem and Bhadrachalam. The district headquarters is located at Kothagudem town.
Kothagudem is well connected through Bhadrachalam Road railway station. There are bus services from Kothagudem to all important cities in Telangana and the other neighbouring districts. The district has two bus depots at Kothagudem and Bhadrachalam.
Kothagudem District Profile in Telangana State
Kothagudem district boasts of some major industries. The district is endowed with a variety of important minerals such as Coal. The Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL), a Government coal mining company jointly owned by the Government of Telangana and Government of India, has its headquarters in Kothagudem. SCCL is currently operating 16 opencast and 30 underground mines in 4 districts of Telangana with a manpower around 58,837. Kothagudem Thermal Power Station,which located in Paloncha is one of the coal based power plants of Telangana Power Generation Corporation Limited (TSGENCO) , ITC- Paperboards and Specialty Papers Division (ITC-PSPD) which is amongst the leading names in the business worldwide is located at Sarapaka village near Bhadrachalam. Kothagudem district is also rich in forest reserves.
The University College of Engineering, Kakatiya University (KUCE), formerly known as the Kothagudem School of Mines(KSM) is the first mining college in Telangana and the second in India.The Government Polytechnic Kothagudem (Formerly Government Mining Institute) was established in 1957 at Kothagudem Collieries to promote the Technical Education.
There are many places of interest in Kothagudem such as Bhadrachalam, Kinnerasani, Parnashala etc.
Bhadrachalam, a key town of pilgrimage importance, is located in Kothagudem district. The temple town of Bhadrachalam is situated on the banks of Godavari River. The town shares its historical significance with Ramayana Era. The name Bhadrachalam is derived from the word Bhadragiri (The Mountain Abode of Bhadra, the child of Meru and Menaka). The famous temple at Bhadrachalam is home to the Archa Murthys of Rama, Sita and Lakshmana and their idols are believed to be swayambhu i.e. self-manifested ones.
The Kinnerasani project or the Dam is a storage reservoir constructed on the Kinnerasani River in the Godavari Basin at Yanamboil village of Palvoncha mandal. Kinnerasani River is an important tributary of the river Godavari. The scenic beauty created by the landscape along the Kinnerasani River is a panoramic one abutted by lush green landscape. The Kinnerasani sanctuary, a part of the Dandakaranya Forests, is a haven of exotic wildlife and tourists enjoy their visit here by spotting several animals in their natural habitat.
Parnashala, a popular tourist place, is a village in the Dummugudem mandal. It is said to be the place where the evil-minded king Ravana abducted Goddess Sita. This place unfolds this part of the epic Ramayana by exhibiting the primary events with beautifully canvassed sculptures of Shri Ram, Sita, Laxman, and Ravan
Kothagudem District Profile in Telangana State
Tourism – Khammam
The name Khammam has been derived from the name of a local hill by the name Stambhadri that is home to an ancient temple of Narasimha Swamy and also believed to have been in existence since Treta Yuga. The name of the town, Stambhadri, later reportedly became Kambhadri, Kambham mettu, and finally, Khammam, which is now the district headquarters. The town is located close to the river Munneru a tributary of the Krishna River. Khammam district is of immense historical importance in Telangana.
In 1959 Bhadrachalam Revenue Division of East Godavari region was merged into Khammam due to geographical contiguity and administrative viability. There is an annual festival held in Khammam in remembrance of the old name called “Stambhadri”.
The district shares boundaries with the states of AP and Chattisgarh. Khammam Fort, that was constructed in 950 AD by the Kakatiya rulers stands majestically atop a hill, overlooking the town of Khammam town. Khammam Fort represents a union of both Hindu and Muslim architectural influences. Iy also recently celebrated 1000 years of its construction. Khammam district is rich in coal deposits and forest reserves. There are many places of interests in Khammam such as Nelakondapalli, Bhadrachalam, Kusumanchi etc.
Bhadrachalam
Bhadrachalam is a key town of pilgrimage importance located in the Khammam District of Telangana. The temple town of Bhadrachalam is situated on the banks of Godavari River. According to Mythology, the present town was once part of the Dandakaranya forest,that Lord Sri Rama, Sita and Lakshmana had visited during their exile also called vanavasam according to local parlance. The town shares its historical significance with Ramayana Era. The name Bhadrachalam is derived from the word Bhadragiri (The Mountain Abode of Bhadra, the child of Meru and Menaka). The famous temple at Bhadrachalam is home to the Archa Murthys of Rama, Sita and Lakshmana and their idols are believed to be swayambhu i.e. self-manifested ones.
Jamalapuram
Jamalapuram is a small village situated close to Yerrupalem town of Khammam district, Telangana, India. The village has an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Venkateswara. Here Lord Venkateswara is manifested in the form of swayambhu. The temple also boasts of Padmavathi Ammavari Temple, Sivalayam, Ganesh Temple, Anjaneya Swamy temple, Sri Alivelu Amma vari Temple and Ayyappa Swamy Temple. The temple’s location amidst pleasant weather surrounded by lush green hills is an added attraction.
Kinnerasani Dam
Kinnerasani River is an important tributary of the river Godavari. The scenic beauty created by the landscape along the Kinnerasani River is a panoramic one abutted by lush green landscape. The Kinnerasani project or the Dam is a storage reservoir constructed on the Kinnerasani River in the Godavari Basin at Yanamboil village of Palvoncha mandal. The Kinnerasani sanctuary is a haven of exotic wildlife and tourists enjoy their visit here by spotting several animals in their natural habitat.
Kusumanchi
Kusumanchi is a sub division located in Khammam district, Telangana, India. Kusumanchi town is located on the way from Khammam and Suryapet. Kusumanchi is home to Sri Ganapeshwaralayam and Mukkanteswaralayam, the two Siva temples built by the Kakatiya rulers during 12th and 13th centuries. The temples stand as testimony to the architectural skills of the Kakatiya kings.
Nelakondapalli
Nelakondapalli is a town and a mandal headquarters in Khammam district, Telangana, India, located at a distance of 21 km from Khammam town. Nelakondapalli is a historic site, which includes a mud fortification wall that covers 100 acres. Excavations by archaeologists have unearthed the foundations of viharas, cisterns, wells, a Mahastupa, terracotta idols, a bronze idol of Lord Buddha and a miniature stupa carved in limestone, and other historic materials from third and fourth centuries.
The Kinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary in the proximity of Kinnerasani dam is popularly for its Deer Park and is home for varieties of wild animals, birds and reptiles.It is a part of the Dandakaranya Forests.
COMPARISON OF THE DISTRICT WITH STATE, 2014-15
| Sl. No. | Item |
Unit
|
Year
|
State
|
Bhadradri Dist.
|
|
|
1
|
2
|
3
|
4
|
5
|
6
|
|
|
1
|
Geographical Area |
Sq. Kms.
|
1,12,077
|
8284
|
||
|
2
|
Villages / Gram Panchayats / Mandals / Mandal Praja Parishads: | |||||
|
a
|
Revenue Villages |
Nos.
|
2014-15
|
10,434
|
502
|
|
|
b
|
Gram Panchayats |
Nos.
|
2014-15
|
8687
|
211
|
|
|
c
|
Revenue Mandals |
Nos.
|
2014-15
|
459
|
18
|
|
|
d
|
Mandal Praja Parishads |
Nos.
|
2014-15
|
438
|
18
|
|
|
3
|
Population as per 2011 Census: | |||||
|
a
|
Total Population |
Nos.
|
2011 Census
|
3,50,03,674
|
10,92,447
|
|
|
b
|
Male |
Nos.
|
2011 Census
|
1,76,11,633
|
5,43,254
|
|
|
c
|
Female |
Nos.
|
2011 Census
|
1,73,92,041
|
5,49,193
|
|
|
d
|
Sex Ratio |
Ratio
|
2011 Census
|
988
|
1011
|
|
|
e
|
Rural |
Nos.
|
2011 Census
|
2,13,95,009
|
7,53,364
|
|
|
f
|
Urban |
Nos.
|
2011 Census
|
1,36,08,665
|
3,39,083
|
|
|
g
|
% of Urban Population |
%
|
2011 Census
|
38.88
|
19.67
|
|
|
h
|
% of Rural Population |
%
|
2011 Census
|
61.12
|
80.33
|
|
|
i
|
No. of Households |
Nos.
|
2011 Census
|
83,03,612
|
2,86,030
|
|
|
j
|
Household size |
Nos.
|
2011 Census
|
4
|
2.61
|
|
|
k
|
Density of Population |
No. per sq.kms.
|
2011 Census
|
312
|
449
|
|
|
l
|
Growth Rate |
Rate
|
2011 Census
|
13.58
|
8.47
|
|
|
4
|
Child Population (0 – 6 Years ): | |||||
|
a
|
Total |
Nos.
|
2011 Census
|
38,99,166
|
1,14,626
|
|
|
b
|
Male |
Nos.
|
2011 Census
|
20,17,935
|
58,188
|
|
|
c
|
Female |
Nos.
|
2011 Census
|
18,81,231
|
56,438
|
|
|
d
|
Rural |
Nos.
|
2011 Census
|
23,69,374
|
81,496
|
|
|
e
|
Urban |
Nos.
|
2011 Census
|
15,29,792
|
33,130
|
|
| Sex Ratio |
Ratio
|
2011 Census
|
932
|
975
|
||
|
5
|
Literates: | |||||
|
a
|
Total |
Nos.
|
2011 Census
|
2,06,96,778
|
6,52,446
|
|
|
b
|
Male |
Nos.
|
2011 Census
|
1,17,01,729
|
3,58,662
|
|
|
c
|
Female |
Nos.
|
2011 Census
|
89,95,049
|
2,94,284
|
|
| Literacy Rate: | ||||||
|
d
|
Total |
%
|
2011 Census
|
66.54
|
62.63
|
|
|
e
|
Male |
%
|
2011 Census
|
75.04
|
66.91
|
|
|
f
|
Female |
%
|
2011 Census |
57.99
|
53.12
|
|
|
6
|
Scheduled Castes Population: | |||||
|
a
|
Total |
Nos.
|
2011 Census |
54,08,800
|
1,49,179
|
|
|
b
|
Male |
Nos.
|
2011 Census |
26,93,127
|
74,015
|
|
|
c
|
Female |
Nos.
|
2011 Census |
27,15,673
|
75,164
|
|
| Sex Ratio |
Ratio
|
2011 Census
|
1008
|
1015
|
||
|
Sl. No.
|
Item
|
Unit
|
Year
|
State
|
Kothagudem Dist.
|
|
|
1
|
2
|
3
|
4
|
5
|
6
|
|
|
7
|
Scheduled Tribes Population: | |||||
|
a
|
Total Population |
Nos.
|
2011 Census
|
31,77,940
|
3,99,510
|
|
|
b
|
Male |
Nos.
|
2011 Census
|
16,07,656
|
1,97,623
|
|
|
c
|
Female |
Nos.
|
2011 Census
|
15,70,284
|
2,01,887
|
|
| Sex Ratio |
Ratio
|
2011 Census
|
977
|
1022
|
||
|
8
|
Workers: | |||||
|
a
|
Total Workers |
Nos.
|
2011 Census |
1,63,41,942
|
5,25,651
|
|
|
b
|
Main Workers |
Nos.
|
2011 Census |
1,37,19,871
|
4,38,020
|
|
|
c
|
Marginal Workers |
Nos.
|
2011 Census |
26,22,063
|
87,631
|
|
|
9
|
Rainfall: | |||||
|
a
|
Normal Rainfall |
mms.
|
2014-15
|
905.3
|
21661.0
|
|
|
b
|
Actual Rainfall |
mms.
|
2014-15
|
682.1
|
17325.0
|
|
|
c
|
Deviation |
%
|
2014-15
|
(-) 25.0
|
(-)20.00
|
|
|
10
|
Agriculture: | |||||
|
10.i
|
Land Holdings: | |||||
|
a
|
Total |
Nos.
|
2010-11
|
55,53,982
|
1,36,285
|
|
|
b
|
Marginal |
Nos.
|
2010-11
|
34,41,087
|
78,101
|
|
|
c
|
Small |
Nos.
|
2010-11
|
13,27,362
|
32,533
|
|
|
d
|
Semi medium |
Nos.
|
2010-11
|
6,02,925
|
20,165
|
|
|
e
|
Medium |
Nos.
|
2010-11
|
1,66,833
|
4,895
|
|
|
f
|
Large |
Nos.
|
2010-11
|
15,775
|
591
|
|
|
10.ii
|
Cropped Area: | |||||
|
a
|
Gross Cropped Area |
Hects.
|
2014-15
|
53,15,333
|
142681
|
|
|
b
|
Net Cropped Area |
Hects.
|
2014-15
|
43,76,576
|
134457
|
|
|
c
|
Gross Irrigated Area |
Hects.
|
2014-15
|
25,28,956
|
54051
|
|
|
d
|
Net Irrigated Area |
Hects.
|
2014-15
|
17,26,303
|
48728
|
|
|
10.iii
|
Area under: | |||||
|
a
|
Rice |
Hects.
|
2014-15
|
14,15,420
|
46772
|
|
|
b
|
Jowar |
Hects.
|
2014-15
|
79,001
|
168
|
|
|
c
|
Maize |
Hects.
|
2014-15
|
6,91,471
|
13526
|
|
|
d
|
Red gram |
Hects.
|
2014-15
|
22,669
|
815
|
|
|
e
|
Green gram |
Hects.
|
2014-15
|
87,352
|
3764
|
|
|
f
|
Black gram |
Hects.
|
2014-15
|
28,015
|
1246
|
|
|
g
|
Bengal gram |
Hects.
|
2014-15
|
59,337
|
16
|
|
|
h
|
Groundnut |
Hects.
|
2014-15
|
1,54,798
|
2423
|
|
|
i
|
Sunflower |
Hects.
|
2014-15
|
18,371
|
0
|
|
|
j
|
Chillies |
Hects.
|
2014-15
|
73,274
|
7360
|
|
|
k
|
Onion |
Hects.
|
2014-15
|
13,919
|
0
|
|
|
l
|
Sugarcane (Gur) |
Hects.
|
2014-15
|
38,139
|
623
|
|
|
m
|
Cotton |
Hects.
|
2014-15
|
16,92,925
|
43730
|
|
|
n
|
Tobacco |
Hects.
|
2014-15
|
6,085
|
2136
|
|
|
Sl. No.
|
Item
|
Unit
|
Year
|
State
|
Kothagudem Dist.
|
|
1
|
2
|
3
|
4
|
5
|
6
|
|
10.iv
|
Production: | ||||
|
a
|
Rice |
Tonnes
|
2014-15
|
45,44,982
|
NA
|
|
b
|
Jowar |
Tonnes
|
2014-15
|
83,267
|
|
|
c
|
Maize |
Tonnes
|
2014-15
|
23,08,051
|
|
|
d
|
Red gram |
Tonnes
|
2014-15
|
1,09,279
|
|
|
e
|
Green gram |
Tonnes
|
2014-15
|
44,854
|
|
|
f
|
Black gram |
Tonnes
|
2014-15
|
16,338
|
|
|
g
|
Bengal gram |
Tonnes
|
2014-15
|
81,277
|
|
|
h
|
Groundnut |
Tonnes
|
2014-15
|
2,95,235
|
|
|
i
|
Sunflower |
Tonnes
|
2014-15
|
25,667
|
|
|
j
|
Chillies |
Tonnes
|
2014-15
|
2,53,260
|
|
|
k
|
Cotton lint |
Bales of 170 kgs.
|
2014-15
|
35,83,327
|
|
|
l
|
Tobacco |
Tonnes
|
2014-15
|
15,975
|
|
|
11
|
Livestock Population: | ||||
|
a
|
Total Livestock Population (without dogs) |
Nos.
|
2012 Census
|
2,70,39,909
|
13,75,325
|
|
b
|
Cattle
|
Nos.
|
2012 Census
|
50,34,109
|
2,32,814
|
|
c
|
Buffaloes
|
Nos.
|
2012 Census
|
41,94,319
|
1,93,255
|
|
d
|
Sheep
|
Nos.
|
2012 Census
|
1,28,74,859
|
1,06,256
|
|
e
|
Goat
|
Nos.
|
2012 Census
|
46,75,620
|
2,24,239
|
|
f
|
Others
|
Nos.
|
2012 Census
|
2,61,002
|
3,724
|
|
g
|
Poultry
|
Nos.
|
2012 Census
|
6,91,58,605
|
6,15,027
|
|
12
|
Veterinary facilities: | ||||
|
a
|
Veterinary Poly Clinics |
Nos.
|
2014-15
|
8
|
0
|
|
b
|
Veterinary Hospitals |
Nos.
|
2014-15
|
101
|
6
|
|
c
|
Veterinary Dispensaries |
Nos.
|
2014-15
|
906
|
32
|
|
d
|
Rural Live Stock Units, including Mobile veterinary Clinics |
Nos.
|
2014-15
|
1,101
|
40
|
|
13
|
Hospitals: | ||||
|
a
|
(including PHCs) |
Nos.
|
2014-15
|
696
|
7
|
|
Nos.
|
2014-15
|
70
|
0
|
|
|
b
|
Govt. Hospitals, Ayurvedic ( including Dispensaries) |
Nos.
|
2014-15
|
432
|
9
|
|
c
|
Govt. Hospitals Homeopathy ( including Dispensaries) |
Nos.
|
2014-15
|
204
|
10
|
|
d
|
Govt. Hospitals, Unani ( including Dispensaries) |
Nos.
|
2014-15
|
190
|
1
|
|
e
|
Govt. Hospitals Naturopathy ( including Dispensaries) |
Nos.
|
2014-15
|
29
|
2
|
|
f
|
No. of Doctors in all Govt. Hospitals (including contract Doctors) |
Nos.
|
2014-15
|
3742
|
12
|
|
g
|
No. of Beds in all Govt. Hospitals |
Nos.
|
2014-15
|
22,495
|
563
|
|
14
|
Education: | ||||
|
14.i
|
No. of Institutions: | ||||
|
a
|
Degree Colleges (including Private and Aided) |
Nos. |
2014-15
|
195
|
36
|
|
b
|
Junior Colleges | Nos. |
2014-15
|
2,493
|
57
|
|
c
|
Schools (including Elementary, UPS, High Schools and Higher Secondary Schools) |
Nos.
|
2014-15
|
43,861
|
1702
|
|
d
|
Engineering Colleges (including Private) |
Nos.
|
2014-15
|
354
|
5
|
|
e
|
Polytechnic (including Private) |
Nos.
|
2014-15
|
250
|
3
|
|
f
|
Medical Colleges (including Private) |
Nos.
|
2014-15
|
20
|
0
|
|
14.ii
|
Students enrolled in Colleges: | ||||
|
a
|
Degree Colleges (including Private and Aided) |
Nos.
|
2014-15
|
1,41,250
|
14,259
|
|
b
|
Junior Colleges |
Nos.
|
2014-15
|
3,42,754
|
12,540
|
|
c
|
Schools (including Elementary, UPS, High Schools and Higher Secondary Schools) |
Nos.
|
2014-15
|
61,53,410
|
1,72,228
|