Kothagudem, with its busy crowded streets and buzzing industrial units, exists in stark contrast against serene stretches of lush greenery and stunning natural landscapes of its surroundings. Located in the erstwhile Khammam district of Telangana, the city is a treasure trove of natural resources.
Its abundant stores of coal and other minerals have earned it the popular sobriquet of ‘The Coal Town of South India’. Needless to say, this has triggered an onset of a myriad of factories and mines, rapidly steering the city towards development. A quaint rustic town at heart, Kothagudem charms you with its fascinating contrasts.With its many unique delights, Kothagudem is a great place to visit with your family. It is impossible to stay in the city without paying a visit to its most prominent attraction, the Kothagudem Thermal Power Station. It offers an excellent opportunity to gain insights into the process of power generation. The Garimallapadu Horticulture Nursery located in the city is another noteworthy attraction.You can also get a glimpse of the fast-paced commercial development of Kothagudem with a visit to the coal mines and numerous industrial units spread across the city.Pay a visit to the grand, colonial St. Andrew’s Church in Kothagudem, which was built in the first half of the 20th century. It is worth visiting for its religious as well as aesthetic appeal.There are several convenient alternatives when it comes to traveling within Kothagudem. Government-run city buses operate on all major routes in the city and offer a cost-effective way of traveling. Auto-rickshaws are the most popular means of local transport. Shared autos can be hired directly from the streets. Taxis, although slightly expensive, offer a comfortable way of traveling in Kothagudem Venturing out alone at night, especially near the forests can be unsafe.Travelers are advised against visiting during summer due to the extreme heat prevalent then.
| Climate Data for Bhadradri Kothagudem 1981-2010 ,extremes 1952-2012 |
| Month | Jan | Feb | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 37.2 (99.0) |
40.6 (105.1) |
42.8 (109.0) |
46.4 (115.5) |
48.6 (119.5) |
47.5 (117.5) |
40.8 (105.4) |
38.2 (100.8) |
38.6 (101.5) |
38.2 (100.8) |
36.0 (96.8) |
35.2 (95.4) |
48.6 (119.5) |
| Average high °C (°F) | 30.8 (87.4) |
33.8 (92.8) |
37.2 (99.0) |
39.3 (102.7) |
40.9 (105.6) |
36.8 (98.2) |
32.7 (90.9) |
31.6 (88.9) |
32.8 (91.0) |
32.6 (90.7) |
31.3 (88.3) |
30.3 (86.5) |
34.2 (93.6) |
| Average low °C (°F) | 17.0 (62.6) |
19.9 (67.8) |
22.8 (73.0) |
25.5 (77.9) |
27.4 (81.3) |
26.5 (79.7) |
24.6 (76.3) |
24.4 (75.9) |
24.5 (76.1) |
22.9 (73.2) |
19.3 (66.7) |
16.9 (62.4) |
22.6 (72.7) |
| Record low °C (°F) | 8.4 (47.1) |
11.6 (52.9) |
14.0 (57.2) |
17.0 (62.6) |
18.6 (65.5) |
19.4 (66.9) |
20.0 (68.0) |
19.8 (67.6) |
19.6 (67.3) |
14.0 (57.2) |
10.0 (50.0) |
8.4 (47.1) |
8.4 (47.1) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 5.8 (0.23) |
6.2 (0.24) |
11.2 (0.44) |
31.5 (1.24) |
41.2 (1.62) |
116.4 (4.58) |
293.7 (11.56) |
292.9 (11.53) |
156.6 (6.17) |
82.9 (3.26) |
19.4 (0.76) |
3.0 (0.12) |
1,060.8 (41.76) |
| Average rainy days | 5.8 (0.23) |
6.2 (0.24) |
11.2 (0.44) |
31.5 (1.24) |
41.2 (1.62) |
116.4 (4.58) |
293.7 (11.56) |
292.9 (11.53) |
156.6 (6.17) |
82.9 (3.26) |
19.4 (0.76) |
3.0 (0.12) |
1,060.8 (41.76) |
| Average relative humidity (%) (at 17:30 IST | 5.8 (0.23) |
6.2 (0.24) |
11.2 (0.44) |
31.5 (1.24) |
41.2 (1.62) |
116.4 (4.58) |
293.7 (11.56) |
292.9 (11.53) |
156.6 (6.17) |
82.9 (3.26) |
19.4 (0.76) |
3.0 (0.12) |
1,060.8 (41.76) |
Source: India Meteorological Department
Transport facilities:
Air:
The nearest International airport is either Rajiv Gandhi International Airport located in Hyderabad (208 km) or Vijayawada airport (142 km)
Rail:
Kothagudem is well connected to other major cities of the country via regular trains.You can reach Kothagudem from Secunderabad by travelling in a train. Secundrabad to Kothagudem train takes approximately 06 Hours. You can catch a train from Secundrabad Station and get down at Kothagudem .
Railway Station(s): BHADRACHALAM ROAD(BDCR)
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Number of trains from BHADRADRI KOTHAGUDEM to HYDERABAD |
3 train(s) |
| Distance from KOTHAGUDEM to HYDERABAD(By train) | 282 KM |
| Fastest train from KOTHAGUDEM to HYDERABAD: | MUGR SC Express(17025),MUGR KOP EXPRESS |
| Slowest train from KOTHAGUDEM to HYDERABAD: | KAKATIYA F PSR(57626) |
Road:
You can easily get regular buses to kothagudem from other major cities of the country.
You can take a car from Hyderabad to Kothagudem It will take you around 06 Hours 15 Minutes to cover distance of 293kms and reach kothagudem from Hyderabad.
Kothagudem has bus services by state owned TSRTC to Hyderabad, Kodada, Tirupati, Guntur and Visakhapatnam. This city is well linked with towns in the district. Choose any of the modes for Kothagudem travel and enjoy your holiday.
Bus Station(s): kothagudem