Bhadrachalam
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Bhadrachalam
Bhadradri | |
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  Bhadrachalam Bhadrachalam (Telangana)  Bhadrachalam Bhadrachalam (India) | |
| Coordinates: 17°40′01″N 80°52′58″E / 17.666903835687577°N 80.88264531302039°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Telangana |
| District | Bhadradri Kothagudem district |
| Government | |
| • Body | Municipality |
| Area | |
• Total | 12.00 km2 (4.63 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 90 m (300 ft) |
| Population (2011)[2] | |
• Total | 50,087 |
| • Rank | 40th in Telangana |
| • Density | 7,121/km2 (18,440/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 507111 |
| Telephone code | 08743 |
| Vehicle registration | TG-28 |
| Sex ratio | 1:1 ♂/♀ |
| Distance from Kothagudem | 40 kilometres (25 mi) |
| Distance from Hyderabad | 325 kilometres (202 mi) |
| Website | telangana www |
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.
The town has a Rama Temple constructed c. 17th century CE by Kancherla Gopanna.[4]
The Bhadrachalam area also has several Hindu temples associated with the epic Ramayana.[5]
Geography
Bhadrachalam is located at 17°40′N 80°53′E / 17.67°N 80.88°E.[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) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| 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 days | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 1.6 | 2.4 | 6.9 | 14.1 | 13.4 | 7.9 | 4.4 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 53.6 |
| Average relative humidity (%) (at 17:30 IST) | 55 | 46 | 44 | 44 | 40 | 56 | 73 | 77 | 77 | 73 | 65 | 61 | 59 |
| Source: India Meteorological Department[7] | |||||||||||||
Demographics
Bhadrachalam Bridge
The "Bhadrachalam bridge" refers to one of two bridges over the Godavari River at Bhadrachalam, a significant Hindu pilgrimage town in Telangana, India, which connects Bhadrachalam to Kothagudem. The newer, high-level bridge opened in April 2024 to alleviate congestion from the original, over 50-year-old bridge.
The New Bridge
Opened in April 2024. Constructed parallel to the older bridge to reduce traffic congestion.
Significance: A 2.3 km high-level bridge designed to handle traffic more efficiently.
The Old Bridge
History: Was over five decades old when the new bridge was built, with its foundation laid in December 1959. Importance of this bridge is a vital road link connecting Bhadrachalam, the gateway to the tribal hinterland, with Kothagudem, the district headquarters and a coal hub.
Resilience: Despite its age, the old bridge is noted for its strong construction and has withstood many major floods without structural damage.
These bridges are located on National Highway 30, crossing the Godavari River. They serve as a critical link between the pilgrimage site of Bhadrachalam and the industrial and administrative center of Kothagudem.
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