50-538: Khammam (formally Khammam Mettu or Combamettu ) is the city in Khammam district of the Indian state of Telangana . It is the fourth largest city in the state. It is the headquarters of the Khammam district and Khammam mandal also. It is located about 193 kilometres (120 mi) east of the state capital, Hyderabad , 61 kilometres (38 mi) from Suryapet , 120 kilometres (75 mi) from Warangal and also it
100-467: A day Coldest February temperature 15 °C Coldest daily temperature 19 °C Warmest daily temperature 29 °C Warmest February temperature 40 °C Discomfort* Moderate Morning Humidity 67% Evening Humidity 39% Rain in February 9 mm Wet days for February 1 days Khammam experiences typical Indian climatic conditions. The summer season is hot and the temperatures can climb rapidly during
150-610: A maximum temperature of 48 °C (118 °F). Khammam has been receiving higher annual rainfall than the rest of the state. The annual rainfall is 175 centimetres (69 in) during the monsoon season. Khammam was also affected by the floods of Munneru , the tributary of the Krishna River. In 2007, the floods struck by the River drowned the Bokkalagadda with heavy three-day rain. Again in 2009, floods struck and inundated
200-530: A new taluk with Sathupalli as headquarters was carved out from Madhira and Kothagudem taluks. In the year 1976 three new taluks were formed viz., Tirumalayapalem , Aswaraopeta and Manuguru by bifurcating Khammam, Kothagudem and Burgampadu taluks respectively. In the year 1985, following the introduction of the mandal system, the district has been divided into 46 mandals, under four Revenue Divisions – Khammam, Kothagudem, Paloncha and Bhadrachalam. On 2 June 2014, Khammam together with nine other districts became
250-670: A number of leaders who were part of the Freedom struggle, such as first generation Communist leaders Peravelli Venkata Ramanaiah, Pendyala Satyanarayana Rao, Sarvadevabhatla Ramanatham, K.L. Narsimha Rao, Manchikanti Ramkishan Rao and Chirravuri Laxminarasaiah First Municipal Chairman of Khammam; Congress leaders Madapati Hanumantha Rao, Chepuri Nenkanna, Madapati Ramchander Rao, Sardar Jamalpuram Keshava Rao, Bommakanti Satyanarayana Rao, Hayagreeva Chary, and Nizam Rashtra Vimochanam Jalagam Vengala Rao , former Chief Minister of AP, Prof. K. Venkata Ramiah , Founder and Vice-Chancellor of KU. Some of
300-400: Is 250,182 whereas, rural population of Khammam is 63,322. 32,172 children are in the age group of 0–6 years, of which 16,725 are boys and 15,447 are girls —a ratio of 924 per 1000. The average literacy rate stands at 79.40% (For ages 7 and above) with 223,380 literates, significantly higher than the state average of 67.41%. The Khammam Municipal Corporation is the city's civic body. Khammam
350-584: Is expected to significantly reduce the travel time between Hyderabad to Rajahmundry and Hyderabad to Vishakhapatnam upon its completion. Khammam Telangana State Road Transport Corporation bus station is the second biggest and highly sophisticated bus station in the Telangana state with modern facilities. It has 40 platforms and serving Large fleet of buses are available to various destinations in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Chhattisgarh and Odisha to
400-413: Is from December to February. January is usually the coldest part of the year. Temperatures range from 28 °C to 34 °C during this time. Rainstorms and cyclones are common in the region during the rainy season, which starts with the monsoons in early June. The cyclones could occur any time of the year, but commonly between August and November. During the 2015 India heat wave , Khammam experienced
450-471: Is located about 121 kilometres (75 mi) North of the Andhra Pradesh state capital, Amaravathi . The river Munneru flows on the western side of the city. As of 2011 census of India , Khammam urban agglomeration has a population of 313,504. However, on 19 October 2012, the civic body of Khammam was upgraded to a municipal corporation . Post- upgradation to corporation, the population of Khammam
500-620: Is not located near the ocean. Conditions are generally dry during this period and the temperatures range from a minimum of 35 °C and can rise up to a maximum of 40 °C to 45 °C. Monsoon season brings much needed relief from the heat. Monsoon seasons are from the months of June to September. Temperatures average around 30 °C during this period. The place gets rain from the South West Monsoon. Some amount of rainfall can be experienced in October as well. The Winter season
550-588: Is one of Telangana's historical cities, with nearly 1,000 years of traceable history. It is the headquarters of the Khammam District. The town was constituted into a Municipality on 24 March 1942 and upgraded to a special grade municipality in the year 2001. Administratively, Khammam is divided into 11 revenue wards and 41 election wards. In 2012, the Khammam municipality was made a Municipal Corporation , with 14 additional gram panchayats being merged into
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#1732773046359600-530: Is surrounded by Suryapet district and Mahabubabad district to the west, Bhadradri Kothagudem district to the east, NTR district to the south and east, and Eluru district to the east. As of 2011 Census of India , the district has a population of 1,401,639. Mahabubabad has a sex ratio of 1005 females per 1000 males and a literacy rate of 65.95%. 139,614 (9.96%) were under 6 years of age. 316,828 (22.60%) lived in urban areas. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes made up 279,319 (19.93%) and 199,342 (14.22%) of
650-496: Is the famous coaching center in the entire Khammam district. A Government Medical College received final approval to begin instruction in Khammam for the 2023-2024 school year. The government medical college was inaugurated in September, 2023. The major Telugu newspapers in city are Sakshi , Eenadu , Andhra Bhoomi , Andhra Prabha , Vaartha , Suryaa , Prajasakti , Nava telangana and Vishalandra. The major English newspapers in
700-553: Is well connected by rail to all parts of India. 98 trains arrive at or depart from the station every day, transporting over one lakh sixty thousand (160,000) passengers daily to their destinations across the country. Khammam railway station was declared second cleanest in the 'NSG3' category stations. There are various pharmacy colleges such as Max Institute of pharmaceutical Sciences- Ajay kumar. 2014 Batch .Khammam College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Browns College of Pharmacy and MBA, MCA, and engineering colleges around Khammam, such as
750-587: The Kakatiya Dynasty , is situated on a hill overlooking the city. Lakaram lake is another tourist attraction. Apart from these there are many places surrounding the city, such as Bhadrachalam , Parnasala , Nelakondapalli , Kusumanchi . In 2023 Godrej Agrovet , broke ground on an Integrated Palm Oil complex in Khammam. The investment in the facility is estimated to be close to Rs 300 crores . Minister for IT and Industries KT Rama Rao inaugurated IT Hub in Khammam city. Spread across 42,000 sq feet,
800-558: The Krishna River . Khammam district has a lot of historical importance in Telangana . From the year 1901 to 1981 Khammam town has grown from a small town of nine thousand population to a city of one hundred thousand inhabitants. In 1942 the town was constituted as Municipality. From the year 1952 to 1987 elections were held five times to elect its body. Khammam City, which was the seat of the Taluk Administration,
850-559: The Bathukamma. Along with Bathukamma, Bonalu was also declared a state festival on 15 June 2014. The cuisine of the city is mainly South Indian . The famous breakfast items are idli , dosa , vada , Rava Bonda , Mysore Bonda , Parotha and Puri . Rice with variety of curries including curd is taken as main food and the most notable one is the Biryani . Special food items Harees and Haleem are traditional food items available in
900-539: The Indian dry season , which typically lasts from March to July with peak temperatures in April and May. Although it typically remains hot until late October, Indian monsoons often provide some respite from the heat. The South Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and the neighbouring Telangana , where more than 1,735 and 585 people died respectively, were the areas most affected by the heat wave. Other casualties were from
950-551: The Indian government named Khammam one of the country's 250 most backward districts (out of a total of 640 ). It is one of the districts in Telangana currently receiving funds from the Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme (BRGF). 2015 India heat wave In May 2015, India was struck by a severe heat wave . As of 3 June 2015 , it caused the deaths of at least 2,500 people in multiple regions. The heat wave occurred during
1000-508: The Khammam Institute of Technology and Sciences and Swarna Bharathi Institute of Science and Technology Engineering College, The Vazir Sultan College of Engineering. Mamata Medical College is also a teaching hospital located in the city. SR & BGNR Degree and KMDC Degree & PG College also conducts archaeological research on megalithic sites. For competitive exams like groups, police, and teacher jobs Right Choice IAS academy
1050-476: The area. There has also been a proposal for the construction of a barricade. The Food Corporation of India assists farmers in Khammam whose crops have been damaged in foods by procuring their crops and guaranteeing a minimum support price . As of 2011 census , population of Khammam (urban and rural areas combined) in 2011 is 313,504; of which male and female are 155,461 and 158,043 respectively—a sex ratio of 1017 females per 1000 males. Urban population of Khammam
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#17327730463591100-417: The cities like Hyderabad, Warangal, Karimnagar, Nizamabad, Bangalore, Vizag, Vijayawada, Tirupathi, Nellore, Guntur, Eluru, Rajamundry, Kakinada, Srikakulam, Jagadalpur & Bailadilla (Chhattisgarh), Koraput and Jaipur (Odisha). City buses in the name of Khammam City Service run in various routes across the city and sub urban areas and soon TSRTC will establish new city bus depot to operate city services within
1150-610: The city and to surrounding villages. A fleet of 50 electrical buses will get by TSRTC Khammam region under FAME policy. Khammam railway station provides rail connectivity to the city, located on the Kazipet–Vijayawada section of the New Delhi-Chennai main line . It is administered under Secunderabad railway division of the South Central Railway zone . The station is served by Indian Railways and
1200-480: The city are The Hindu , Telangana Today , The Times of India , Deccan Chronicle , The Hindu Business Line , The New Indian Express and The Hans India . Electronic Media include HMTV , ETV , and Sakshi . Women in the city celebrate Bathukamma , a floral festival in which they worship the goddess with different flowers for nine days. The women carry their Bathukamma to the nearest temple of their locality, then they clap, sing and dance rhythmically around
1250-466: The city are: Khammam serves as a crucial link in connecting various cities in the region. It provides an alternative route from Hyderabad to the Godavari districts, bypassing the busy Vijayawada-Eluru route. Khammam also plays a significant role in connecting other important cities like Warangal and Rajahmundry. The proposed Khammam-Devarapalli Greenfield Highway, which is currently under construction,
1300-409: The day. The monsoon season brings a certain amount of rainfall and the temperatures gradually reduce during this period. After the onset of the monsoon, day temperatures are much lower and as the winter approaches, they reduce further. The summer season is from March and lasts till the end of May. During this time of day temperatures are high and can reach 40 °C to 48 °C. Humidity is low as it
1350-627: The eastern states of West Bengal and Odisha . The high demand for electricity to power air conditioning led to power outages in some cities. The heat wave saw the highest recorded temperatures since 1995, subsequently surpassed in May 2016 by a separate heat wave in Phalodi . According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), a heat wave is qualified when air temperatures of at least 40 °C (104 °F) in
1400-474: The five-floor IT tower is constructed at a cost of Rs 27 crore. As many as 19 companies signed up to begin operations at the IT hub which provides employment opportunities to unemployed youth. The minister also said that the government will sanction Rs 20 crore soon for the phase II of IT Hub. The city is connected to major cities and towns by means of road and railways. National and state highways that pass through
1450-400: The heat wave across Telangana within a span of two weeks, causing the price of eggs and chickens to rise throughout the state as well as in the neighbouring Andhra Pradesh. On 3 June, rainfall caused the temperatures to decrease in many areas of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. No heat-related deaths were reported on that day across the two states. The highest temperature recorded on the same day
1500-565: The new state of Telangana , which was separated from Andhra Pradesh. On 11 July 2014, the Lok Sabha approved a bill transferring seven mandals of Khammam district (Kukunoor, Velairpadu, Bhurgampadu, Chintoor, Kunavaram, Vararamachandrapuram and Bhadrachalam) back to Andhra Pradesh, in order to facilitate the Polavaram Irrigation project . Khammam district occupies an area of 4,361 square kilometres (1,684 sq mi). It
1550-505: The newly formed Khammam Municipal Corporation. Presently Khammam has 20 revenue wards and 60 election divisions. The Municipal Corporation has an area of 93.45 km. Bhakta Ramadasu Kala Kshetram, has been a prestigious National theatre, constructed by the State Government in the name of Sri. Bhakta Ramadasu ( Kancherla Gopanna ) was a devotee of Sri Rama and composer of Carnatic music. Khammam Fort , constructed in 950 AD by
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1600-693: The notable events in Khammam town during the freedom struggle: Khammam is located at 17°15′N 80°09′E / 17.25°N 80.15°E / 17.25; 80.15 . It has an average elevation of 108 metres (390 feet). Climate for Khammam Average Weather in Khammam for January Sunlight 9 hours a day Coldest January temperature 12 °C Coldest daily temperature 16 °C Warmest daily temperature 28 °C Warmest January temperature 38 °C Discomfort* Moderate Morning Humidity 76% Evening Humidity 45% Rain in January 4 mm Average Weather in Khammam for February Sunlight 10 hours
1650-637: The plains or greater than 30 °C (86 °F) in the hilly regions. For the IMD classification of heat waves, temperatures greater than 46 °C (114.8 °F) are considered and classified as severe heat waves. Every year India experiences severe heat waves in summer, but in the year 2015, casualties were abnormally high. Most of the deaths were concentrated in Andhra Pradesh , Telangana , Punjab , Uttar Pradesh , Odisha and Bihar . More than 20,000 people have died of heat-related causes in India since 1990. In
1700-646: The population respectively. At the time of the 2011 census, 83.09% of the population spoke Telugu , 10.21% Lambadi and 5.54% Urdu as their first language. The district has two revenue divisions of Kallur and Khammam. These are sub-divided into 21 mandals . V.P. Gautham is the present collector of the district. The mandals of Chinturu, Kunavaram , Nellipaka and Vararamachandrapuram were added to East Godavari district based on Polavaram ordinance. The list of 21 mandals in Khammam district under 2 revenue divisions are: Khammam district comprises 5 Assembly constituencies and 1 Lok Sabha constituency. In 2006
1750-417: The recent past, the most severe period of hot weather occurred in 1995, when 1,677 people died due to a series of heatwaves. 793 people died in 2011 while 1,247 died in 2012 due to heat related causes. In 2013, 1,216 people died due to the heat. With over 2,500 deaths, the heat wave has proven to be the most deadly since 1979. The casualties crossed the mark of previous years rapidly in 2015. The heat wave
1800-403: The record high temperatures. High humidity compounded the effects of the temperatures on residents. The Loo , a dry wind originating from Pakistan and northwest India, has contributed to increasing the temperature in India. The heat wave affected many people in various states and regions, including Madhya Pradesh , Vidarbha , Andhra Pradesh , Telangana , Bihar and Jharkhand . On 21 May
1850-431: The river Godavari were merged into Khammam on grounds of geographical contiguity and administrative viability. In 1973, a new taluk with Sathupalli as its headquarters was carved out from Madhira and Kothagudem taluks. In the year 1976 four new taluks were formed viz., Tirumalayapalem, Sudimalla, Aswaraopeta and Khammam district was initially a part of larger Warangal District. History of Khammam shows that it has produced
1900-516: The rivulets Munneru , Wyra and Murredu. Important Buddhist sites in the district are Nelakondapalli and Mudigonda Khammam town which was the seat of Taluk Administration was a part of the larger Warangal district, till 1 October 1953. Six taluks of the Warangal district viz., Khammam, Madhira , Yellandu , Paloncha , Kothagudem and Burgampadu were carved out as a new district with Khammam as headquarters. On 1 November 1956, Hyderabad state
1950-407: The season of Ramadan . Khammam district Khammam district is a district in the eastern region of the Indian state of Telangana . The city of Khammam is the district headquarters. The district shares boundaries with Suryapet , Mahabubabad , Bhadradri districts and with Eluru and NTR districts. Paleolithic man probably roamed around the areas of lower Godavari valley and
2000-523: The states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The temperature on that day continued to be above normal, especially in the coastal Andhra region where the maximum temperature recorded was 47.0 °C (116.6 °F) in Guntur district . The highest temperature in India recorded on that day was at 47.6 °C (117.7 °F) in Titlagarh , Odisha. By 3 June, 50 lakh (five million) chicken were killed by
2050-551: The surroundings of Wyra , Sathupalli Taluks in the district. Prehistoric rock paintings were found near Neeladri konda near Lankapalli of Sathupalli Taluk. Megalithic site on the campus of Government Degree college in Khammam has yielded pottery and skeletal remains. Kistapuram of the district were rich in Megalithic cultural remnants explored and discovered. The southern parts of Khammam district flourished as famous Buddhist centers along with Amaravathi and Vijayapuri along
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2100-552: The temperature in the Indian capital, New Delhi , was reported to be 42.6 °C (108.7 °F), with black asphalt roads reportedly melting and pedestrian crossing stripes curling. On the same day, a temperature of 45.4 °C (113.7 °F) was recorded in Jharsuguda and at least 12 people were reported dead due to heat stroke the following day. On 24 May in Allahabad , a temperature of 47.7 °C (117.9 °F)
2150-569: Was 43 °C (109 °F) in Nizamabad . On 5 June, Odisha reported temperatures to have decreased to less than 40.0 °C (104.0 °F) across the state, but the humidity continued to be high. The government of Andhra Pradesh announced ₹ 100,000 to the next of kin of people killed in the heatwave in the state. Drinking water, oral rehydration salts and intravenous fluids were made available at public places like railway stations and bus stations. Emergency medical camps are set up across
2200-707: Was 46 °C (115 °F) and on 22 May was 44.3 °C (111.7 °F), above the normal maximum of 39.9 °C (103.8 °F) recorded on the same day in the previous years. On the following day the temperature in the city was also above a normal maximum temperature, at 43.6 °C (110.5 °F) compared to 39.5 °C (103.1 °F) recorded on the same day in earlier years. On 24 May, Khammam recorded its highest ever temperature at 48.0 °C (118.4 °F). The air temperature on hill stations like Mussoorie , situated 2,010 metres (6,580 ft) above sea level, rose to 36.0 °C (96.8 °F). On 25 May, more than 90 deaths due to sun stroke were recorded in
2250-413: Was also anglicized as "Comma Met" and "Khammammet". The name Khammam , which means a pillar is named after lord Narasimha Swamy, the presiding deity of Narasimhaswamy Gutta, an important pilgrimage site for the locals. Because of the presence of Lord Narasimhaswami temple in Khammam, the city was named Sthambadri earlier. The city is located on the banks of a river called Munneru which is a tributary of
2300-416: Was approximated to be 3,07,000. During 2014-2023 under BRS regime Khammam got a major changeover, roads expansion, Medical College, Engineering College, ITHub. Historical records show that the city has various names such as Stambhadri, Kambamettu, Khammammettu, Kama Mett, Gambambumettu, Kambamu Mettu, Khammam. It is named after the oldest pillar at Stambhadri Narasimhaswamy temple and "Kamma Mettu.". The name
2350-579: Was caused in large part by sparser pre- monsoon season showers, which brought less moisture than normal to the area, leaving large parts of India arid and dry. The sudden end of pre-monsoon rain showers, an uncommon trend in India, has contributed to the heat waves. Additionally, the monsoon season is later and further south than the normal trend. This weather pattern, coupled with the El Niño effect, which often increases temperatures in Asia, combined to create
2400-418: Was dissolved, and Khammam district became part of Andhra Pradesh. In 1959, Bhadrachalam revenue division consisting of Bhadrachalam and Nuguru Venkatapuram Taluks of East Godavari district , which were on the other side of the river Godavari were merged into Khammam on grounds of geographical contiguity and administrative viability. Aswaraopeta was also part of West Godavari District up to 1959. In 1973
2450-414: Was part of the larger Warangal District, until 1 October 1953. Five taluks of the Warangal district viz., Khammam, Madhira, Yellandu, Burgampadu, and Paloncha (now Kothagudem) were carved out and a new district Khammam with Khammam as District Headquarters. In 1959 Bhadrachalam Revenue Division consisted of Bhadrachalam and Nuguru Venkatapuram Taluks of East Godawari district, which were on the other side of
2500-475: Was recorded. Cities such as Delhi and Kolkata recorded 44.5 °C (112.1 °F) and 36.0 °C (96.8 °F) on the same day, respectively. In the state of Odisha , 23 people died of heat stroke by 24 May. Many deaths occurred in the state of Andhra Pradesh where at least 246 people have died by 25 May, and overall, the death toll was registered at 1,735. The temperature in Hyderabad on 21 May
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