Bhadrachalam, Khammam, Khammam District, Andhra Pradesh, India
Khammam is the capital of Khammam District in Andhra Pradesh. This new district was carved out of Warangal District on October 1, 1953. Bhadrachalam and Nuguru Venkatapuram talukas of East Godavari district were added to the Khammam District in 1959. The name Khammam is derived from the vertical rock hill, known as "Kamba" in the district of Khammam. The district has a population of over 2.5 million people.
The foundation for the Khammam Fort was laid during the reign of Kakatiyas in 950 AD. But the construction and development of the fort continued for several centuries. The Fort, located on Stambhadri hill was further developed by the Reddi dynasty during fourteenth and fifteenth centuries and was subsequently taken over by the Qutb Shahi kingdom in 1531 AD. Khammam Fort represents both Hindu and Muslim architectural influences. The tall, pillar like stones, found in this hilly reign were used as pillars to support the ceiling of the structure.
The district of Khammam is rich in forest cover. Over fifty percent of the land area is covered by timber like Teak and other valuable varieties. Coal is plentiful in Kottegudam and Illendu areas. Large deposits of Marble Stone are also found in some parts of the district. Kottegudam Thermal Power Station supplies power to this district.
Bhadrachalam town is famous for the Sri Rama temple and is located amidst thick forest. The town is built on the banks of River Godavari. Bhadrachalam is about 120 kms from Khammam. The shrine is a pilgrimage site for Hindus and was built by Kancherla Gopanna popularly known as Bhakta Ramdas. Gopanna, a devotee of Lord Rama, built the shrine in 1630 AD.
Bhadrachalam Paperboards Ltd, an integrated paperboard manufacturing facility was setup by ITC Ltd. in 1975 in the district of Khammam. ITC Bhadrachalam employs 10,000 people and 2,000 of these live in a planned colony with all modern facilities integrated into the complex. It is the largest single paper manufacturing unit in India.
The foundation for the Khammam Fort was laid during the reign of Kakatiyas in 950 AD. But the construction and development of the fort continued for several centuries. The Fort, located on Stambhadri hill was further developed by the Reddi dynasty during fourteenth and fifteenth centuries and was subsequently taken over by the Qutb Shahi kingdom in 1531 AD. Khammam Fort represents both Hindu and Muslim architectural influences. The tall, pillar like stones, found in this hilly reign were used as pillars to support the ceiling of the structure.
The district of Khammam is rich in forest cover. Over fifty percent of the land area is covered by timber like Teak and other valuable varieties. Coal is plentiful in Kottegudam and Illendu areas. Large deposits of Marble Stone are also found in some parts of the district. Kottegudam Thermal Power Station supplies power to this district.
Bhadrachalam town is famous for the Sri Rama temple and is located amidst thick forest. The town is built on the banks of River Godavari. Bhadrachalam is about 120 kms from Khammam. The shrine is a pilgrimage site for Hindus and was built by Kancherla Gopanna popularly known as Bhakta Ramdas. Gopanna, a devotee of Lord Rama, built the shrine in 1630 AD.
Bhadrachalam Paperboards Ltd, an integrated paperboard manufacturing facility was setup by ITC Ltd. in 1975 in the district of Khammam. ITC Bhadrachalam employs 10,000 people and 2,000 of these live in a planned colony with all modern facilities integrated into the complex. It is the largest single paper manufacturing unit in India.
posted by Pavan Gupta at 10:20 AM
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Thank Q Mr. Gupta..
I have knew about my district. actually i have information about my district. but i knew some new things.. it is well if u r gather some more information about famous sclupters like nelakondapally.. and also about the famous persons like jamalapuram kesavarao..etc.. thanking you sir..
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