Bhadradri Kothagudem (భద్రాద్రి కొత్తగూడెం) District

Bhadradri Kothagudem (భద్రాద్రి కొత్తగూడెం) District is one of the 33 districts of Telangana. It is administered from Kothagudem, which serves as the district headquarters. The district comprises 21 revenue mandals, 366 revenue villages, 6 Assembly Constituencies and 2 Lok Sabha Parliamentary Constituencies.

Area 7,483 km²
Population 1,069,261
Mandals 21
Villages 366
Assembly 6
Parliament 2

About Bhadradri Kothagudem District

Bhadradri Kothagudem holds a prominent position as the industrial engine and mineral heartland of Telangana, covering vast forest expanses and tribal habitats along the eastern border. Carved out along the sacred Godavari River valley, the district is historically rooted in indigenous forest culture, ancient trade routes, and revolutionary social movements. It represents a harmonious blend of industrial modernity—powered by the Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) and heavy power generation plants—with deep spiritual traditions, making it an economically vital and culturally revered region.

The following sections provide detailed information about Bhadradri Kothagudem District, including its administrative divisions, population statistics, economy, transport facilities, tourist attractions, Assembly Constituencies, Parliamentary Constituencies and revenue mandals.

Administrative Details

Administrative profile of Bhadradri Kothagudem District, Telangana.

District Code 690
District Headquarters Kothagudem
Revenue Mandals 21
Revenue Villages 366
Assembly Constituencies 6
Parliament Constituencies 2

Bhadradri Kothagudem District Population Details

According to the Census of India 2011, Bhadradri Kothagudem District has a total population of 1,069,261. This section provides detailed demographic information including male and female population, Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), rural and urban population distribution, and the overall literacy rate of the district.

Total Population 1,069,261
Male Population 532,390 (49.8%)
Female Population 536,871 (50.2%)
Scheduled Caste (SC) 143,307 (13.4%)
Scheduled Tribe (ST) 391,733 (36.6%)
Rural Population 729,529 (68.2%)
Urban Population 339,732 (31.8%)
Literacy Rate 64.80%

According to the 2011 Census, Bhadradri Kothagudem District has a population of 1,069,261 people, comprising 532,390 males (49.8%) and 536,871 females (50.2%). Around 68.2% of the population lives in rural areas, while 31.8% resides in urban areas. Scheduled Castes account for 13.4% of the population and Scheduled Tribes represent 36.6%. The overall literacy rate of the district is 64.80%.

Economy and Agriculture in Bhadradri Kothagudem District

The economy of Bhadradri Kothagudem District is primarily driven by agriculture, allied farming activities, local trade and small-scale industries. This section provides an overview of the district's economic profile, major crops, irrigation resources, agricultural practices and the key sectors that contribute to the livelihoods of its residents.

Blessed with the abundant waters of the Godavari River system, Bhadradri Kothagudem features some of the most fertile agricultural lands in eastern Telangana. Primary agricultural produce includes high-yield paddy, commercial red chili, cotton, groundnut, and expansive oil palm plantations supported by state incentives. Irrigation infrastructure is heavily anchored by the Godavari lift irrigation channels, Taliperu Medium Irrigation Project, and Kinnersani reservoir network, ensuring reliable multi-crop irrigation and high agricultural productivity across both forest and plain mandals.

Assembly Constituencies in Bhadradri Kothagudem District

Bhadradri Kothagudem District is represented by 6 Assembly Constituencies in the Telangana Legislative Assembly. Each constituency elects one Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) to represent the people in the Telangana State Legislature.

Aswaraopeta

Bhadrachelam

Kothagudem

Pinapaka

Wyra

Yellandu

Parliament Constituencies in Bhadradri Kothagudem District

Bhadradri Kothagudem District falls under 2 Lok Sabha Parliamentary Constituencies. These constituencies elect Members of Parliament (MPs) who represent the district in the Parliament of India.

Khammam

Lok Sabha Parliamentary Constituency

Mahabubabad

Lok Sabha Parliamentary Constituency

Tourist Places in Bhadradri Kothagudem District

The district is a world-renowned destination for spiritual tourism, nature exploration, and heritage travel. Its spiritual core is the historic Sri Seetha Ramachandraswamy Temple in Bhadrachalam, situated majestically on the banks of the Godavari, drawing millions of devotees during Rama Navami. Nature tourism flourishes at the magnificent Bogatha Waterfalls—popularly hailed as the 'Niagara of Telangana'—as well as the scenic Papi Hills (Papi Kondalu) river cruise route, Kinnersani Wildlife Sanctuary, and the serene water spread of the Kinnersani Dam.

Mandals in Bhadradri Kothagudem District

Bhadradri Kothagudem District is administratively divided into 21 revenue mandals. A revenue mandal is an important administrative unit responsible for land administration, revenue collection, implementation of government welfare schemes and coordination of village-level administration. Each mandal consists of several revenue villages and serves as a link between the district administration and local communities. Click on any mandal below to explore detailed information including villages, demographics, schools, hospitals, post offices, railway stations and other public facilities.

Allapalli (అల్లపల్లి)

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Annapureddypalli (అన్నపురెడ్డిపల్లి)

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Aswapuram (అస్వాపురం)

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Aswaraopeta (అశ్వరవోపేట)

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Burgampahad (బుర్గంపహాడ్)

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Chandrugonda (చంద్రుగొండ)

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Cherla (చెర్ల)

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Chunchupalli (చుంచుపల్లి)

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Dammapeta (దమ్మాపెట)

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Dummugudem (డుమ్ముగుడెం)

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Gundala (గుండాల)

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Julurpadu (జులూర్పాడు)

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Karakagudem (కరకగూడెం)

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Laxmidevipalli (లక్ష్మీదేవిపల్లి)

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Manuguru (మనుగురు)

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Mulkalapally (ముల్కలపల్లి)

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Palvoncha (పాల్వోంచా)

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Pinapaka (పినాపాక)

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Sujathanagar (సుజాతానగర్)

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Tekulapalli (టేకులపల్లి)

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Yellandu (యెల్లాండు)

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Transport & Connectivity in Bhadradri Kothagudem District

Bhadradri Kothagudem is an important transport hub connecting eastern Telangana with coastal Andhra Pradesh. The district is well-connected by road via National Highway 30 (NH-30) and State Highway 3, offering seamless bus routes operated by TSRTC and APSRTC between Kothagudem, Bhadrachalam, Hyderabad, and Vijayawada. Rail transit is anchored by Kothagudem Railway Station (Bhadrachalam Road - BDL), a key junction on the South Central Railway network providing direct trains to Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam, and Vijayawada. The nearest commercial airport is Vijayawada International Airport (VGA), situated around 165 km away, alongside Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad (~290 km).

Data Sources

The information presented on this page has been compiled from official government sources and publicly available datasets. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information; however, users are advised to verify critical details with the respective government departments before making official decisions.

  • Census of India 2011
  • Government of Telangana
  • Local Government Directory (LGD)
  • Election Commission of India (ECI)