Telhara
Telhara | |
|---|---|
town | |
Telhara Location in Maharashtra, India | |
| Coordinates: 21°02′N 76°50′E / 21.03°N 76.84°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| District | Akola |
| Established | 1800s |
| Government | |
| • Type | Telhara Municipal Council |
| • Body | BJP |
| Area | |
• Total | 21.12 km2 (8.15 sq mi) |
| • Rank | 5th in District |
| Elevation | 274 m (899 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 21,259 |
| • Density | 1,007/km2 (2,607/sq mi) |
| Language | |
| • Official | Marathi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Postal code | 444108 |
| Vehicle registration | MH30 |
Telhara is a town and a municipal council in Akola district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Telhara is called the Cotton City; it is one of the largest cotton-producing subdistrict in Vidarbha Region. It is located 54 km towards North from District headquarters Akola. It is a Taluka headquarter.
Telhara is surrounded by Sangrampur Taluka towards west, Akot Taluka towards East, Shegaon Taluka towards South, Jalgaon jamod Taluka towards west .
Akola, Amravati, Khamgaon, Akot are the nearby cities to Telhara. The town is also known for the vibrant Varhadi language.