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.