Kothagudem
Kothagudem
కొత్తగూడెం کوتھاگودیم Singareni Head quarter,
indian new york | |
|---|---|
Town | |
 Kothagudem club entrance | |
| Country | India |
| State | Telangana |
| District | Kothagudem |
| Government | |
| • Member of Legislative Assembly | Jalagam Venkat Rao |
| Area | |
| • Total | 16.10 km2 (6.22 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 89 m (292 ft) |
| Population (2011)[2] | |
| • Total | 79,589 |
| • Density | 4,900/km2 (13,000/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 507 xxx |
| Telephone code | +91-8744 |
| Vehicle registration | TS 04 |
| Sex ratio | 1:1 ♂/♀ |
Kothagudem is a Cosmopolitan and Industrial Town in Telangana. Kothagudem is a town in Bhadradri Kothagudem district of the Indian state of Telangana. Kothagudem is informally called as Indian "New York" which is literal translation from Telugu to English (Kotha = New , Gudem =York). It is the head quarters of Bhadradri Kothagudem district. It is located in Kothagudem mandal of the Kothagudem revenue division.[2]
Geography
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 seal level.[3] The North of Kothagudem borders Chhattisgarh state which is approximately 120 km from the town.
Climate
Kothagudem is known for its record high temperatures during summer, often crossing 48 °C (118 °F) mark.[4] It also has two extreme temperatures in the state as it touches 10 °C (50 °F) during winters and 50 °C (122 °F) during summers.
Government and politics
Civic administration
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]
Transport
Kothagudem is well connected by road and rail. Kothagudem is approximately 280 km from Hyderabad by road and 140 km from Vijayawada.
The name of Kothgudem Railway Station is Bhadrachalam Road (BDCR).
Kothagudem Airport
The Government of Telangana has put up lot of efforts to establish an airport in Kothagudem. There is a proposal to establish Greenfield Airport at Kothagudem. Kothagudem Airport will be ready for operations by Dec 2017.
Education
Kothagudem is Education Hub of Telangana.
- University College of Engineering, Kakatiya University Estd:1957
- Adams Engeneering College
- Abdul Kalam Engeneering College
- KLR College of Pharmacy
- KLR College of Management
- KLR College of Enngineering and technology
- ANUBOSE institute of Engineering
- KLR College of MBA
- NAVABHARAT Public school
- Dhanavantri College of Pharmacy
- Government Polytechnic college Rudrampur[5]
- SRAS Govt Degree College
- Singareni Womens Degree and PG College
- Vivekavardhani Degree College
- Priyadarshini Degree College
There is a Proposal by Govt of Telengana to set up Medical College in Kothagudem in Colloboration with SIngareni Colleries
Industries
Kothagudem is the Main Industrial Town in Telangana
Singareni Colleries Company Ltd which is part of Coal India has its Head Quarters in Kothagudem.
Other Industries in Kothagudem are
- Kothagudem Thermal Power Station
- National Mineral Development Corporation
- ITC Bhadrachalam Papers
- Navabharat Ferro Alloys Ltd
- Heavy Water Plant (Manuguru)
There are Plenty Small Scale Industries in and around Kothagudem
Coal production
Kothagudem area of Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) produces 5.94 lakh tonnes of coal in July 2016.[6] It has two underground mines and two opencast projects.
Religion
Temples
Lord Sree Sita Ramachandra Swamy Temple in Bhadrachalam which is the famous temple of Lord Rama which is situated in the Banks of River Godavari. This the 2 nd Biggest Lord Rama Temple in India After Rama Temple in Ayodhya.
Ganesh Temple in MG Road
Bajan Mandir
Churches:
St Andrews Church is the Biggest Church in Telangana after Medak Church
St Xaviers Church
Bethany Church
Mosques
There is Big Mosque Near railway Station
Health
Singareni Hospital is the Big Area Hospital which is run by Singareni Colleries Ltd
Govt Hospital Near Bajan Mandir
There are many Private Hospitals which are run by Experienced Doctors in and around Kothagdem
Media
All India Radio has its FM Station 100.1 in Kothagudem . Akashvani (radio broadcaster) is serviced through Hyderabad-B (South Regional Service) with frequency 100.1 with 1377kHZ. It also services Telugu-language radio. Aakashavani Kothagudem is expected to embrace the digital technology for improving its transmission quality and expanding its reach beyond the primary expected coverage area.[7]
Sports
Prakasam Stadium is the Big Multi Purpose Stadium which is in Heart of City. Plenty Ranji Trophy Matches were Held in this Stadium.
Left Arm Spinner Venkatapathy Raju comes from a Place nearby Kothagudem
References
- ^ a b "Urban Local Body Information" (PDF). Directorate of Town and Country Planning. Government of Telangana. Retrieved 28 June 2016.
- ^ a b "District Census Handbook – Karimnagar" (PDF). Census of India. pp. 14–15, 40. Retrieved 2 January 2016.
- ^ http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/02/Kottagudem.html
- ^ The Hindu article about Kothagudem.
- ^ http://kothagudemgovtpoly.nic.in
- ^ "Kothagudem area tops in coal production".
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