Kovvuru

India / Andhra Pradesh / Kovvur /
 town, municipality, mandal headquarter
Kovvuru is a mandal(Mandal code-16) in West Godavari District (Dt code-5), AP State, India. Under this mandal total no. of villages are 17. The Mandal HQ is Kovvuru village (village code-10).
Kovvuru (కొవ్వూరు)is a small piligrim town famous for Godavari Pushkaralu. It has a small shrine for Gowtham Maharshi, who supposedly got the godavari river from Ganga inorder to pass it over a dead cow at this place. Also known as Goshpada kshetram for the same reason.
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Coordinates:   17°0'46"N   81°43'42"E

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  • Kovvur is a small town in West Godavari district, in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. It is situated adjacent to the west bank of the Godavari River. Very famous during Godavari Pushkar. Gopadala revu and temple are very sacred. Actually there are many temples of various Hindu Gods in the Gopadala revu(means the holy bank of the cow's feet).people from all over india(world) come here for the holy dip in the river during the pushkar, which comes once in every 12 years. There are three bridges across the Godavari River linking Kovvur with Rajahmundry. The oldest of these was built by Sir Arthur Cotton and is over a hundred years old. Subsequently, a rail cum road bridge was built and most recently, another bridge was built for the railways. 3 Godavari bridges, Fertiliser factory (Andhra Sugars), highway are things you remember in Kovvur. The prominence of this small town doesn't end with just Godavari Pushkarams and godavari bridges. Andhra Sugars company, which has a branch in Kovvur is one of the oldest companies in the state of Andhra Pradesh. It was set up a few days before India gained its independence in 1947 and has run smoothly without a single strike by employees. Kovvur has been recognized in recent assembly elections as the only constituency in West Godavari which won the seat for Telugu Desam Party. Surprisingly, in the 2000 assembly elections, it is the only constituency in West Godavari which lost the seat for Telugu Desam Party. It is not surprising that this constituency holds the uniqueness when it comes to assembly elections. One more notable thing about Kovvur is its high temperatures during mid summers which reached a height of 50 degree Celsius during the past 3 years The name KOVVUR actually has a British origin. Legend goes that the original name of the town is GOVURU which means the holy town of the cow (similar to the govupadala revu). In telugu GOVU means cow & VURU means a town. The Britishers who were ruling before the independence, were unable to pronounce the telugu name, therefore changed it to KOVVUR,(KOV resembling English word cow).Thus even after the independence, the name continued to be in use till date.
  • It is a calm and serene town at the bank of auspecious river Godavari...
  • Its my land. its my place.
  • its my birth place.
  • hai everybody this my home places very spendid,expensive area,marvilous area,tourist spot.along AURANGABAD village ravi.kandelli
  • my birth place....pleasent town.
  • its where i work
  • aurangabad is marvilous place in kovvur,this place is beside the godavari river aurangabad, before independence this place name agraharam, after independence this place name change to aurangabad.
  • my birth palce the city which cannot be compared with any city in the world it has it own glimses, ultimate city nothing to say only can be seen the only city to have the famous and historical temples near the river gadavari
  • Dear Viewers, Like Kovvur, there is no other places in the world, here each and every thing gifted by Great Creator God. Depressed people can get peace, Students can get education, Whatever human being needs, all the things will get in one place. Historically It was named as GOVURU, At the time of British Ruling, officials recorded as 'COW'VURU. Means 'Cow' means 'Govu' so they recorded as "'Cow'vuru", Lateron......... its changed as "KOVVUR".
  • Its my Mother Land, I have completed my degree in 2004 from ABN&PRR College, Intermediate from Govt., Jr. College(Boys), 6th class to SSC from PMMMMH School. Any one of our village-mates have any problem in Hyderabad pls make me a call, I am available 24/7. Regards Kalluri Lakshmi Prasad
  • Kovvur is beautiful small town it’s famous for Godavari pushkaralu
  • For me it's unforgetable place bz In my life i felt MY FIRST LOVE here only it's happened 1 decade back , i can't forget those days , Now also when i am in sorrow or sad mood i refresh my mind with the memories of that time .......... Kovvuru is a beautiful place , it is famous for devotional as well as education also , many retired people settling here to enjoy their old age life with peace, and the Nature is also excellent , The river Godavari and it's surroundings are very beautiful We can enjoy a lot of time on the banks of the Godavari and it's surroundings , Devotionally it's a great place for every 12 years pushkaras will come 4 Godavari , at that time lacs of people go for holy dip in the Goshpada Kshetram ...and went to nearby Temples like Sundareswara Swami Temple , Sai baba Temple , Ayyappa Temple and Geetha Mandiram , Hanuman temple and The Famous Goudiya Mutt also... In Pathuru There is Old Venugopala swami temple , and Shivalayam r also famous and there is a big Hanuman Statue near pump house the height of the statue is approx...40ft..it's also looking beautiful bt there is no spacious place to stand and pray infront of the Hanuman Statue i think if the statue is located on the Banks of Godavari at Lanchila revu , or Gopadala revu it's became more famous bz we can't stand on the main road to observe the beauty of the statue it's a draw back .... On the river Godavari the old railway bridge named Havlock bridge served a lot to the public and now it's taking rest , and another 2 brdiges r there which increasing the beauty of the area.. and lot more 2 tell , 2 see and 2 enjoy abt this are....it's an endless story..
  • My home town,The place which I never think to miss in my life.Visting Goshpada Kshetram and travelling to rjy enjoying the beauty of river are my best past times.I always feel nostalgic staying away from kovvur.
  • Hai I am bobby (PRASAD) C/O. SRI SAI TYPE INSTITURE, THREE DABAS STREET KOVVUR (EVERY ONE KNOWS) . KOVVUR IS A VERY BEAUTIFUL PLACE. ESPECIALLY SUNDAR SAI TEMPLE IN GOPADALA REVU. SATYA SAI MANDIR IN GOWTHAMI NAGAR AND GOWDI MATH.
  • hi every one this chandu.kovvur as said by all is a pleasant place.it is a nice place to hang out with.nice people,good locality,splendid temples,........ n what not
  • kovvur is a holy town with full of temple ,godavari river and beautiful tank bund with statues of sapta Rushulu and other leaders.I have studed at Kovvur from 1974 to 1976.At present working in BSNL Department at Kovvur.
  • My Birth Place - Thank you all for info - I never seen this place - we are settled in hyderabad.
  • hi i am gangadhararao.people call me chinni.i was born&brought up kovvur.i am very happy.kovvur is a very famous in west godavari district.it's very peaceful place. i have completed my education 1 to 10th and inter and degree.i like river godavari.so many temples are available here.every 12 years one time celebrate godavari river pushkaralu in kovvur.all people are attented in godavari river pushkaralu at kovvur coming soon,enjoy.
  • can any one tell me the sub treasury office phone number please.please,i need the details
  • Hi, I am very proud to say anyone my birth place is Kovvur. this is very very good place of all time why because devotionally, commercially, and respectably is very good. peoples are give very good respect, very good greenary.out of city very nice plaes are there. my education in PMMM high School 10th in 1995 batch. presently iam working at Hyderabad. Especially Ayyappa Swamy mala time is very good atmspehere here. bye
  • Hi, I am Lakshmi Tayaru STP. Kovvur is a pleasant place. nobody can forget beauty of Godavari River & beautiful temples and Gurus ( teachers )like Dorbala Prabhakara Sarma garu, Rangaramannujacharyulu garu, Dikshitulu garu, Ravuru mastaru etc., I have completed my degree from Kovvur Sanskrit college in the year 1984. I am working in ONGC since 1990, as HR Executive, due to the blessings of those Guru's only.
  • Hi Thanks for reminding me the Sri Mavuleti Somaraja Sankruthonnata Patasala where I did my schooling.
  • Its VERY NICE PLACE
  • It is very beautiful place mainly godavari
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