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| subdivision_name1 = [[Andhra Pradesh]] | | subdivision_name1 = [[Andhra Pradesh]] | ||
| subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]] | | subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]] | ||
| subdivision_name2 = [[ | | subdivision_name2 = [[East Godavari district|East Godavari]] | ||
| subdivision_type3 = [[List of mandals in Andhra Pradesh|Mandal]] | | subdivision_type3 = [[List of mandals in Andhra Pradesh|Mandal]] | ||
| subdivision_name3 = [[Kovvur mandal|Kovvur]] | | subdivision_name3 = [[Kovvur mandal|Kovvur]] | ||
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| population_demonym = | | population_demonym = | ||
| demographics_type1 = | | demographics_type1 = [[Language]] | ||
| demographics1_title1 = Official | | demographics1_title1 = Official | ||
| demographics1_info1 = [[Telugu language|Telugu]] | | demographics1_info1 = [[Telugu language|Telugu]] | ||
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'''Kovvur''' is a town in [[ | '''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 == | == 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> | 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. | ||
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 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. | 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 == | == 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> | 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 == | == 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> | {{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> | ||
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==Education== | ==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. | 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 == | == References == | ||
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{{Municipalities of Andhra Pradesh}} | {{Municipalities of Andhra Pradesh}} | ||
{{ | {{East Godavari district}} | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Cities and towns in East Godavari district]] | ||
[[Category:Mandal headquarters in | [[Category:Mandal headquarters in East Godavari district]] | ||