Bhadradri Kothagudem district
| Bhadradri district భద్రాద్రి జిల్లా | |
|---|---|
| District of Telangana | |
| Country | India |
| State | Telangana |
| Headquarters | Kothagudem |
| Tehsils | 24 |
| Government | |
| • District collector | Rajiv Gandhi Hanumanthu |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8,951 km2 (3,456 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 1,304,811 |
| • Density | 150/km2 (380/sq mi) |
| Vehicle registration | TS–28[1] |
Bhadradri Kothagudem district is a district in the eastern region of the Indian state of Telangana.[2] The town of Kothagudem is the district headquarters. It was a part of the Khammam district prior to the re-organisation of districts in the state.[3]
Geography
The district is spread over an area of 8,951 square kilometres (3,456 sq mi).[4] The district is bounded on the north and north east by Bijapur and Sukma districts of Chattisgarh state, on east by East Godavari district, on south and south east by Khammam district and West Godavari district, on west by Mahabubabad district and on north west by Jayashankar district.
Demographics
As of 2011 Census of India, the district has a population of 1,304,811.[4]
Administrative divisions
The district will have two revenue divisions of Bhadrachalam and Kothagudem and is sub-divided into 24 mandals.[4][5] Rajiv Gandhi Hanumanthu is the present collector of the district.[6]
See also
References
- ↑ "Telangana New Districts Names 2016 Pdf TS 31 Districts List". Timesalert.com. 11 October 2016. Retrieved 11 October 2016.
- ↑ "Names of 6 new districts changed". The Hindu. 22 October 2016. Retrieved 4 November 2016.
- ↑ "Bhadradri district" (PDF). New Districts Formation Portal. Retrieved 11 October 2016.
- 1 2 3 "New districts". Andhra Jyothy.com. 8 October 2016. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
- ↑ "Clipping of Andhra Jyothy Telugu Daily - Hyderabad". Andhra Jyothy. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
- ↑ "K Chandrasekhar Rao appoints collectors for new districts". Deccan Chronicle. 11 October 2016. Retrieved 13 October 2016.
