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'''Kovvur mandal''' is one of the 46 [[mandal]]s in [[West Godavari district]] of the [[India]]n state of [[Andhra Pradesh]]. Its headquarters are located in the town of [[Kovvur]].<ref name="map">{{cite web|title=West Godavari District Mandals |url=http://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/maps/atlas/28part31.pdf|publisher=Census of India|access-date=19 January 2015|pages=87,110}}</ref> The mandal is bounded by [[Nidadavole]], [[Chagallu, West Godavari district|Chagallu]], [[Devarapalle, West Godavari|Devarapalle]], Tallapaudi mandals and on the east by the [[Godavari River]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Mandals in Guntur district|url=http://www.aponline.gov.in/quick%20links/apfactfile/info%20on%20districts/guntur.html|publisher=aponline.gov.in|access-date=19 July 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150428070826/http://www.aponline.gov.in/quick%20links/apfactfile/info%20on%20districts/guntur.html|archive-date=28 April 2015}}</ref>
'''Kovvur mandal''' is one of the 19 [[mandal]]s in [[East Godavari district]] of the [[India]]n state of [[Andhra Pradesh]]. Its headquarters are located in the town of [[Kovvur]].<ref name="map">{{cite web|title=West Godavari District Mandals |url=http://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/maps/atlas/28part31.pdf|publisher=Census of India|access-date=19 January 2015|pages=87,110}}</ref> The mandal is bounded by [[Nidadavole mandal|Nidadavole]], [[Chagallu, West Godavari district|Chagallu]], [[Devarapalle, West Godavari district|Devarapalle]], Tallapaudi mandals and on the east by the [[Godavari River]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Mandals in Guntur district|url=http://www.aponline.gov.in/quick%20links/apfactfile/info%20on%20districts/guntur.html|publisher=aponline.gov.in|access-date=19 July 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150428070826/http://www.aponline.gov.in/quick%20links/apfactfile/info%20on%20districts/guntur.html|archive-date=28 April 2015}}</ref>
 
==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>


== Demographics ==
== Demographics ==
 
{{As of|2011}} [[Census of India]], the mandal had a population of 108,445. The total population constitute, 53,392 males and 55,053 females —a sex ratio of 1031 females per 1000 males. 10,633 children are in the age group of 0–6 years, of which 5,312 are boys and 5,321 are girls. The effective literacy rate stands at 76.33% with 74,659 literates.<ref name=population>{{cite web|title=Census 2011 |url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=628430|publisher=The Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India|access-date=26 July 2014}}</ref>
{{As of|2011}} [[Census of India]], the mandal had a population of 108,445. The total population constitute, 53,392 males and 55,053 females —a sex ratio of 1031 females per 1000 males. 10,633 children are in the age group of 0–6 years, of which 5,312 are boys and 5,321 are girls. The effective literacy rate stands at 76.33% with 74,659 literates.<ref name=population />


== Governance ==
== Governance ==
 
Kovvur mandal is one of the 3 [[Mandal|mandals]] under Kovvur Assembly constituency, which in turn represents [[Rajahmundry (Lok Sabha constituency)]] of [[Andhra Pradesh]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Delimitation of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies Order, 2008 |url=http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/CurrentElections/CONSOLIDATED_ORDER%20_ECI%20.pdf
Kovvur mandal is one of the [[List of constituencies of Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly#West Godavari district|3 mandals]] under [[Kovvur (SC) (Assembly constituency)]], which in turn represents [[Rajahmundry (Lok Sabha constituency)]] of [[Andhra Pradesh]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Delimitation of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies Order, 2008 |url=http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/CurrentElections/CONSOLIDATED_ORDER%20_ECI%20.pdf
|publisher=Election Commission of India|access-date=11 October 2014|pages=19, 30}}</ref>
|publisher=Election Commission of India|access-date=11 October 2014|pages=19, 30}}</ref>


== Towns and villages ==
== Towns and villages ==
{{As of|2011}} [[Census of India|census]], the mandal has 17 settlements. It includes 1 town and 16 villages. [[Kovvur]] (M) is the only town in the mandal.<ref name=map /><ref>{{cite web |title=Sub-District Details of Guntur District |url=http://censusindia.gov.in/PopulationFinder/Sub_Districts_Master.aspx?state_code=28&district_code=15 |publisher=The Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India |access-date=19 July 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714121729/http://censusindia.gov.in/PopulationFinder/Sub_Districts_Master.aspx?state_code=28&district_code=15 |archive-date=14 July 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
{{As of|2011}} [[Census of India|census]], the mandal has 17 settlements. It includes 1 town and 16 villages. [[Kovvur]] (M) is the only town in the mandal.<ref name=map /><ref>{{cite web |title=Sub-District Details of Guntur District |url=http://censusindia.gov.in/PopulationFinder/Sub_Districts_Master.aspx?state_code=28&district_code=15 |publisher=The Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India |access-date=19 July 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714121729/http://censusindia.gov.in/PopulationFinder/Sub_Districts_Master.aspx?state_code=28&district_code=15 |archive-date=14 July 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


The settlements in the mandal are listed below:
The settlements in the mandal are listed below:


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# Arikirevula
# Arikirevula
# Chigurulanka
# Chigurulanka
# Chilipi
# Chilipi
# Decherla
# Decherla
# [[Dharmavaram, West Godavari|Dharmavaram]]
# [[Dharmavaram]]
# [[Dommeru]]
# [[Dommeru]]
# Kapavaram
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''Note: M-[[Municipality]],<ref>{{cite web|title=Abbreviations used |url=http://censusindia.gov.in/Metadata/Metada.htm#2w |publisher=censusindia.gov.in |access-date=19 July 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070617234445/http://www.censusindia.gov.in/Metadata/Metada.htm |archive-date=17 June 2007 }}</ref> †–Mandal headquarters''
''Note: M-Municipality,<ref>{{cite web|title=Abbreviations used |url=http://censusindia.gov.in/Metadata/Metada.htm#2w |publisher=censusindia.gov.in |access-date=19 July 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070617234445/http://www.censusindia.gov.in/Metadata/Metada.htm |archive-date=17 June 2007 }}</ref> †–Mandal headquarters''


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


== References ==
== References ==
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{{Geographic location
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|Centre    = Kovvur mandal
|Centre    = Kovvur mandal
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|East      = [[Godavari River]]
|East      = [[Godavari River]]
|Southeast = [[Godavari River]]
|Southeast = [[Godavari River]]
|South    = [[Nidadavole]] mandal
|South    = [[Nidadavole mandal]]
|Southwest = [[Chagallu, West Godavari district|Chagallu]] mandal
|Southwest = [[Chagallu, West Godavari district|Chagallu]] mandal
|West      = [[Devarapalle, West Godavari district|Devarapalle]] mandal<br> [[Chagallu, West Godavari district|Chagallu]] mandal
|West      = [[Devarapalle, West Godavari district|Devarapalle]] mandal<br> [[Chagallu, West Godavari district|Chagallu]] mandal
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|Northwest = [[Thallapudi]] mandal
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[[Category:Mandals in West Godavari district]]

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Kovvur mandal
Mandal
Kovvur mandal is located in Andhra Pradesh
Kovvur mandal
Kovvur mandal
Location in Andhra Pradesh, India
Coordinates: 17°00′50″N 81°43′51″E / 17.013977°N 81.730830°E / 17.013977; 81.730830
CountryIndia
StateAndhra Pradesh
DistrictEast Goadavari
HeadquartersKovvur
Government
 • BodyMandal Parishad
Population
 (2011)
 • Total108,445
Language
 • OfficialTelugu
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)

Kovvur mandal is one of the 19 mandals in East Godavari district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Its headquarters are located in the town of Kovvur.[1] The mandal is bounded by Nidadavole, Chagallu, Devarapalle, Tallapaudi mandals and on the east by the Godavari River.[2]

History

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.[3][4]

The reorganisation of the districts in 2022 increased the number of districts in Andhra Pradesh from 13 to 26.[5]

Demographics

As of 2011 Census of India, the mandal had a population of 108,445. The total population constitute, 53,392 males and 55,053 females —a sex ratio of 1031 females per 1000 males. 10,633 children are in the age group of 0–6 years, of which 5,312 are boys and 5,321 are girls. The effective literacy rate stands at 76.33% with 74,659 literates.[6]

Governance

Kovvur mandal is one of the 3 mandals under Kovvur Assembly constituency, which in turn represents Rajahmundry (Lok Sabha constituency) of Andhra Pradesh.[7]

Towns and villages

As of 2011 census, the mandal has 17 settlements. It includes 1 town and 16 villages. Kovvur (M) is the only town in the mandal.[1][8]

The settlements in the mandal are listed below:

  1. Arikirevula
  2. Chigurulanka
  3. Chilipi
  4. Decherla
  5. Dharmavaram
  6. Dommeru
  7. Kapavaram
  8. Isukapatla pangidi
  9. Kovvur (M)(†)
  10. Kumaradevam
  11. Madduru
  12. Maddurulank
  13. Nandamuru
  14. Pasivedala
  15. Penakanametta
  16. Thogummi
  17. Vadapalle
  18. Vemuluru

Note: M-Municipality,[9] †–Mandal headquarters

See also

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "West Godavari District Mandals" (PDF). Census of India. pp. 87, 110. Retrieved 19 January 2015.
  2. ↑ "Mandals in Guntur district". aponline.gov.in. Archived from the original on 28 April 2015. Retrieved 19 July 2015.
  3. ↑ "Rajamahendravaram History". Rajamahendravaram Municipal Corporation. Government of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
  4. ↑ "History of East Godavari chapter". INTACH East Godavari chapter. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
  5. ↑ "13 new districts inaugurated in Andhra Pradesh; Full list here". Published on: April 4, 2022. Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
  6. ↑ "Census 2011". The Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 26 July 2014.
  7. ↑ "Delimitation of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies Order, 2008" (PDF). Election Commission of India. pp. 19, 30. Retrieved 11 October 2014.
  8. ↑ "Sub-District Details of Guntur District". The Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 19 July 2015.
  9. ↑ "Abbreviations used". censusindia.gov.in. Archived from the original on 17 June 2007. Retrieved 19 July 2015.
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