Godavarikhani is a neighbourhood of Ramagundam city in the Indian state of Telangana. It is also called as the Coal City and City of Black Gold. The name of the city was coined by Geetla Janardhan Reddy as it is situated on the banks of the Godavari River and Khani which refers to mines/minerals as the city is known for its rich coal mines. It is a part of Ramagundam Municipal Corporation, located on the banks of Godavari River in Peddapalli district. Godavarikhani is Rich in Coal reserves and NTPC Limited (a Maharatna company) is located in Godavarikhani which supplies electricity to 5 south Indian states including Goa. FCI (Fertilizer Corporation of India) & RFCL are located in Jyothi Nagar. Ramagundam and Godavarikhani are twin cities. It is served by Ramagundam railway station (Major Railway Route connecting North to south India), State Highway 1 (Telangana), also called as Rajeev Rahadari (HKR Roadways), and Ramagundam Airport in Basanthnagar. It's one of a few Municipal Corporations in Telangana. Godavarikhani is among the state's most populous city after Warangal and Karimnagar. Ramagundam is one of the most important divisions of Singareni collieries and due to its proximity Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) is planning to open its corporate headquarters. It has open cast coal projects, Coal mines and privileged Adriyala longwall Projects area of SCCL. Godavarikhani records the highest temperature in Telangana. Demographics As per reports of Census of India, population of Godavarikhani in 2011 was 229,644; of which male and female were 116,748 and 112,896 respectively. Although Godavarikhani city had a population of 229,644; its urban / metropolitan population was 252,308 of which 128,239 were males and 124,069 were females. Hinduism is the majority religion in Godavarikhani city with 88.60 % followers. Islam is the second most popular religion with approximately 9.68 % following it. Christianity is followed by 1.22 %, Jainism by 0.01 %, Sikhism by 0.09 % and Buddhism by 0.09 %. Approximately 0.39 % stated 'other Religion'. Education Godavarikhani is an education center in Peddapalli District, Telangana, and has produced many renowned intellectuals, lawyers, politicians, poets, and technologists over several decades. Many software students, born and educated in Godavarikhani, have migrated to major metropolitan areas in India and across the globe. There are many schools and intermediate colleges in the city. Godavarikhani has Technology institutes, Polytechnic college, Degree & Post Graduated colleges and the CBSE School, Kendriya Vidyalaya, NTPC