Kothagudem is the main industrial town in Telangana state which is located in Khammam district located about 270 km from Hyderabad. Kothagudem popularly known as coal town is the mandal HQ (Mdl code-17) in Khammam Dt, Telangana. Kothagudem and palvancha are the twin industrial towns in the state. Kothagudem is located at 17.55°N 80.618°E / 17.55; 80.618. It has an average elevation of 89 metres (295 ft) above seal level.