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{{Infobox settlement
| name = Kovvur
| native_name =
| native_name_lang = te
| other_name = Govur
| settlement_type = [[Town]]
| image_skyline = File:Scenic view of paddy fields near Kovvur.jpg
| image_alt = https://goo.gl/images/nBOCc1
| image_caption = View of paddy fields near Kovvur from train
| pushpin_map = India Andhra Pradesh
| pushpin_label_position = right
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| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Andhra Pradesh, India
| coordinates = {{coord|17.017|N|81.731|E|display=inline,title}}
| subdivision_type = Country
| subdivision_name = [[India]]
| subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]]
| subdivision_name1 = [[Andhra Pradesh]]
| subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[East Godavari district|East Godavari]]
| subdivision_type3 = [[List of mandals in Andhra Pradesh|Mandal]]
| subdivision_name3 = [[Kovvur mandal|Kovvur]]
| established_title = 
| established_date =
| founder =
| named_for =
| government_type = [[Municipal council]]
| government_footnotes = <ref name=civicbody>{{cite web|title=Municipalities, Municipal Corporations & UDAs|url=http://dtcp.ap.gov.in:9090/webdtcp/Municipalities%20List-110.pdf|website=Directorate of Town and Country Planning|publisher=Government of Andhra Pradesh|access-date=29 January 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160128175528/http://dtcp.ap.gov.in:9090/webdtcp/Municipalities%20List-110.pdf|archive-date=28 January 2016|format=PDF}}</ref>
| governing_body = Kovvur Municipality
| leader_party = [[YSR Congress Party]]
| leader_title = [[Member of Legislative Assembly (India)|MLA]]
| leader_name = Taneti Vanitha
| leader_title1 = [[Member of Parliament (India)|MP]]
| leader_name1 = Margani Bharath
| leader_title2 = [[Municipal commissioner]]
| leader_name2 =
| unit_pref = Metric
| area_footnotes = <ref name=civicbody />
| area_total_km2 = 24.56
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| elevation_footnotes = <ref>{{cite web|title=Elevation for Kovvur |url=http://veloroutes.org/elevation/?location=Kovvur&units=m |publisher=Veloroutes |access-date=19 July 2015}}</ref>
| elevation_m = 9
| population_footnotes = <ref name=population>{{cite web|title=Census 2011 |url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=628448|publisher=The Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India|access-date=12 August 2014}}</ref>
| population_total = 39667
| population_as_of = 2011
| population_rank =
| population_density_km2 = auto
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| demographics_type1 = [[Language]]
| demographics1_title1 = Official
| demographics1_info1 = [[Telugu language|Telugu]]
| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
| utc_offset1 = +5:30
| postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]]
| postal_code = 534 350
| area_code_type = [[Telephone numbers in India|Telephone code]]
| area_code = +91–8813
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}}

'''Kovvur''' is a town in [[East Godavari district]] of the [[India]]n state of [[Andhra Pradesh]]. It is a [[List of municipalities in Andhra Pradesh|municipality]] and the mandal headquarters of [[Kovvur mandal]] in [[Kovvur revenue division]].<ref>{{cite web| url = https://eastgodavari.ap.gov.in/tehsil/| title= East Godavari District| work= About District > Administrative Setup > Mandal |publisher= Government of Andhra Pradesh| access-date = 19 December 2023}}</ref>

== Etymology ==
This Town was earlier referred as ''Govur''.<ref>{{cite news|title=The stream of eternity|url=http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/2015-07-12/The-stream-of-eternity-163017|access-date=18 January 2016|work=The Hans India|date=12 July 2015}}</ref>According to Brahma Puranam, Kovvur(Govuru) is considered as the place of Gautama Maharishi's Ashramam. He did farming in the surrounding regions to maintain his Ashramam. Gautama Maharishi once he accidentally kills a cow, grazing in his paddy field, by throwing a darbha (sharp, pointed grass). Gautama becomes upset with this incident and offers a great tapas for Lord Shiva in Brahmagiri mountains. The god, pleased by his tapas, wipes away his sin and allows Ganga to flow in his farm to purify the place (Kovvur). The river thus originated is called "Godavari" which means "originated due to killing a cow". It is also called as "Gautami" in appreciation to the effort of the maharishi in bringing Godavari to earth. Gautama maharishi accidentally kills a cow in his farm and to clear out his sin, he offers a great tapas near Bhrahmagiri parvatas near Triambakam in [[Maharashtra]]. Lord Shiva pleased with his tapas allows Ganga to sanctify the region.

Kovvuru is a transformed name of Govuru which originated from the above story. The names of various places around Kovvuru highlight this fact. It is believed that Gautama established a Vijneswara temple in the South and a Kumaraswami temple in the North of his Ashrama. These are currently known as [[Vijjeswaram]] and [[Kumaradevam]]. The place where Gautama ploughed the farm was Arikirevula which is transformed to Arikirevu. Vadapalli, Munikoodali, Brahmanagudem were the places of rishis. The place where Ahalya lived was called Tougimi which is currently called Togummi. The place where the cow died was Chavugallu which is currently called Chagallu.

Kovvuru Goshpada Kshetram is very sacred place and a must visit place during pushkaras.

==History==
[[Rajahmundry|Rajahmundry district]] was formed in 1823 and in 1859 bifurcated into [[Godavari District]] and [[Krishna district]]. In 1925, Godavari district was split into [[East Godavari district]] and [[West Godavari district]].<ref>{{cite web| url = https://rmc.ap.gov.in/about/rajahmundry_history | title=Rajamahendravaram History | work= Rajamahendravaram Municipal Corporation |publisher= Government of Andhra Pradesh | access-date = 20 December 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = http://chapter.intach.org/godavari-chapters/history.html | title= History of East Godavari chapter |publisher= INTACH East Godavari chapter| access-date = 20 December 2023}}</ref>

The reorganisation of the districts in 2022 increased the number of districts in Andhra Pradesh from 13 to 26.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/040422/cm-jagan-mohan-reddy-inaugurates-13-new-districts.html | title= 13 new districts inaugurated in Andhra Pradesh; Full list here | work= Published on: April 4, 2022 |publisher= Deccan Chronicle| access-date = 20 December 2023}}</ref>

== Geography ==
Kovvuru is situated on the west bank of the [[Godavari River]], at a distance of {{Convert|92|km|abbr=on}} from the district headquarters, [[Eluru]]. It is located at {{Coord|17.0167|N|81.7333|E}} and has an average elevation of {{Convert|10|m|abbr=on}}.<ref>Kovvur is Main Gate for WestGodavari Dist and is very close to the [[Rajahmundry City]] from Northcoast of Andhrapradesh [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/02/Kovvur.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Kovvuru]</ref> Kovvur Is The Most Peaceful Town In The District And Devotional Town, "Goshpada Kshetram" Very Well Known Tourist Place Where Godavari Pushkaralu Takes Place.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/fr/2003/08/08/stories/2003080801950800.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040120044614/http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/fr/2003/08/08/stories/2003080801950800.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=20 January 2004|work=[[The Hindu]]|title=Where the Ganga flows as Godavari|access-date=15 May 2017}}</ref>

== Demographics ==
{{As of|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Kovvur had a population of 39,193. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Kovvur has an average literacy rate of 70%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 74%, and female literacy is 66%. In Kovvur, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.census2011.co.in/data/town/802959-kovvur.html|title=Kovvur Census 2011|access-date=15 May 2017}}</ref>

== Governance ==
'''Civic administration'''

Kovvur [[municipality]] was formed in the year 1965.<ref name="Municipality">{{cite web|url=http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Andhra-Pradesh/2015-07-12/A-serene-town-on-the-banks/163007|title=A Serene Town on the Banks|access-date=15 May 2017}}</ref> It is a ''III–Grade Municipality'', which is spread over an area of {{convert|24.56|km2|mi2|abbr=on}} and has 23 election wards.<ref name=civicbody />

== Transport ==
The transport is mainly supported by the presence of bridges across Godavari River such as, the [[Godavari Bridge]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Andhra-Pradesh/2016-02-17/Road-cum-rail-bridge-to-be-illuminated/207857|title=Road-cum-rail bridge to be illuminated|first=THE HANS|last=INDIA|date=17 February 2016|website=www.thehansindia.com}}</ref> which is the second longest railroad bridge in [[Asia]];<ref name=Bridges>{{cite paper |url=http://irsme.nic.in/files/mmfiles/BRIDGES_RRB.pdf |title=Bridges: The Spectacular Feat of Indian Engineering |author=R.R.Bhandari |publisher=Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineers |access-date=15 May 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305002840/http://irsme.nic.in/files/mmfiles/BRIDGES_RRB.pdf |archive-date=5 March 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref> and the [[Godavari Arch Bridge]], commissioned on 14 March 1997 for [[Howrah–Chennai main line]].<ref>{{cite book|last1=Dayaratnam|first1=P.|title=International Conference on Suspension, Cable Supported, and Cable Stayed Bridges: November 19-21, 1999, Hyderabad|publisher=Universities Press|isbn=9788173712715|page=219|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=pb67nkDk4FMC&pg=PA219|language=en|year=2000}}</ref> While, the [[Old Godavari Bridge|Old Godavari Bridge (The Havelock Bridge)]] was the earliest of all, built in 1897 and was decommissioned in 1997.<ref name=Bridges /><ref>{{cite web|last=Khan |first=Mukram |url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/28023731@N04/7371646202/in/photostream |title=The Havelock Bridge Memorial Stone |publisher=Flickr |access-date=1 August 2012}}</ref>

=== Roadways ===
The town has a total road length of {{Convert|70.45|km|mi|abbr=on}}.<ref>{{cite web|title=Details of Roads in each ULB of Andhra Pradesh|url=http://centralapp.cdma.ap.gov.in:8080/CDMAAPTaxesInfo/RoadDetails.jsp|website=Commissioner and Directorate of Municipal Administration|publisher=Municipal Administration and Urban Development Department - Government of Andhra Pradesh|access-date=28 March 2017|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160801101300/http://centralapp.cdma.ap.gov.in:8080/CDMAAPTaxesInfo/RoadDetails.jsp|archive-date=1 August 2016}}</ref> The [[Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation]] operates bus services from Kovvur bus station<ref>{{cite web|title=Bus Stations in Districts |url=http://www.apsrtc.gov.in/Bus%20Stations.aspx |website=Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation |access-date=9 March 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160322233330/http://apsrtc.gov.in/Bus%20Stations.aspx |archive-date=22 March 2016 }}</ref> The depot was reopened in 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/RTC-depot-restores-link-to-Agency/article10643944.ece|title=RTC depot restores link to Agency|access-date=15 May 2017}}</ref>

=== Railways ===
{{rws|Kovvur}} is one of the fourteen ''D–category'' stations in the [[Vijayawada railway division]] of [[South Central Railway zone]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Vijayawada Division and stations |url=http://www.scr.indianrailways.gov.in/cris/uploads/files/1404647822154-Division%20profile.pdf |website=South Central Railway|access-date=19 July 2015|format=PDF}}</ref> Kovvur will become a Potential Railway junction Between both Telugu States After Completion of Kovvur-Bhadrachalam road Railway line.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Andhra-Pradesh/2015-02-23/Centre-urged-to-sanction-Kovvur-Bhadrachalam-rail-line/133265|title=Centre Urged to Sanction Kovvur-Bhadrachalam Rail Line|access-date=15 May 2017}}</ref>

===Airways===
[[Rajahmundry Airport]] is the nearest airport located 15 km away from town.

==Education==
The primary and secondary school education is imparted by government, aided and private schools, under the ''School Education Department'' of the state.<ref>{{cite web|title=School Education Department |url=http://rmsaap.nic.in/Notification_TSG_2015.pdf |publisher=School Education Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh |access-date=7 November 2016 |format=PDF |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161021012956/http://rmsaap.nic.in/Notification_TSG_2015.pdf |archive-date=21 October 2016 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=The Department of School Education - Official AP State Government Portal {{!}} AP State Portal |url=http://www.ap.gov.in/department/organizations/school-education/ |website=www.ap.gov.in |access-date=7 November 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161107155331/http://www.ap.gov.in/department/organizations/school-education/ |archive-date= 7 November 2016 }}</ref> The medium of instruction followed by different schools are English, [[Telugu language|Telugu]].There Are Many Famous Institutions Like ABN&PRR College Of Sciences, Sanskrit colleges<ref name="Municipality"/> and Many Other Private Institutions.

==See also==
* [[East Godavari district#Administrative divisions|Revenue divisions and mandals in East Godavari district]]

== References ==
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{{Municipalities of Andhra Pradesh}}
{{East Godavari district}}

[[Category:Cities and towns in East Godavari district]]
[[Category:Mandal headquarters in East Godavari district]]

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Kamal Guha at 03:53, 23 December 2023