Chennur is a census town in Mancherial district of the Indian state of Telangana. located on the banks of Godavari river. Generally Godavari flows from west to east but the Godavari river in Chennur flows towards the north for 5 Kosa hence it is known as "Panchkosha Uttara Wahini". and It is a Municipal Council and the headquarters of Chennur mandal, It is located in Chennur mandal of Mancherial revenue division and Chennur is assembly constituency.