Kothagudem
Kothagudem is a city in Telangana. It serves as the headquarters of the Bhadradri Kothagudem district of the Indian state of Telangana. It was a portion of large Zamindari estate known as Husanabad Shankaragiri or Palvancha Zamindari in the Nizam's Dominion. Estate name was given by Captain Glasfurd. The Zamindar of Bhadrachalam was Zamindar of Palvancha also. Geography 
Kothagudem is located at . It has an average elevation of 89 metres (295 ft) above sea level. The North of Kothagudem borders Chhattisgarh state which is approximately 120 km from the town. Kothagudem is known for its record high temperatures during summer, often crossing  mark. Government and politics 
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 . Demographics

According to the 2011 India Census the population of Kothagudem was 119,501. Transport
National Highway 30 passes through this town. Rail
Kothagudem has a train station which is called Bhadrachalam Road railway station. It is located on the Dornakal–Manuguru line. Education 

 University College of Engineering, Kakatiya University

Climate

References 

Cities and towns in Bhadradri Kothagudem district
Khammam task force articles