Bhadrachalam

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.

Murti of Rama, Lakshmana, and Sita on the eve of Rama Pattabhisheka

Bhadrachalam Bhadradri
Temple town
Bhadrachalam Temple
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Coordinates: 17.666903835687577°N 80.88264531302039°E / 17.666903835687577; 80.88264531302039
Country	India
State	Telangana
District	Bhadradri Kothagudem district
Government
• Body	Municipality
Area [1]
• 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.gov.in www.telanganatourism.gov.in

History

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 17.67°N 80.88°E / 17.67; 80.88.^[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)
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

As of 2001^[update] India census,^[8] 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.