Cherla mandal
Appearance
Cherla Mandal | |
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Coordinates: 18°04′30″N 80°49′37″E / 18.075°N 80.827°E | |
Country | India |
State | Telangana |
District | Bhadradri Kothagudem |
Elevation | 78 m (256 ft) |
Languages | |
• Official | Telugu |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Vehicle registration | TS |
Website | telangana |
Cherla is a mandal in Bhadradri Kothagudem district.[1] It is located on the banks of River Godavari. Prior to 30 November 1959, it was a part of Bhadrachalam constancy[clarification needed] in Khammam district.[2][page needed]
Geography
Cherla is a small town located on the banks of River Godavari at 18°04′30″N 80°49′37″E / 18.07500°N 80.82694°E. It has an average elevation of 78 metres (259 ft) and is also close to the Taliperu tributary of the Godavari.
Irrigation
The Taliperu Project is a medium irrigation project across the Taliperu river, a major tributary of the river Godavari, near Peddamidisileru village in Charla. It has an ayakut utilisation of 2,600 acres (11 km2).[3]
References
- ^ "District Administration – Formation/Reorganization of District, Revenue Divisions and Mandals in Badradri District at Kothagudem – Final Notification - Orders – Issued" (PDF). Bhadradri Kothagudem District. Retrieved 22 July 2017.
- ^ Rao, K. V. Narayana (1 January 1972). Telangana: a study in the regional committees in India. Minerva Associates.
- ^ "Water Resources Information System". irrigation.cgg.gov.in. Retrieved 10 April 2016.