Kovvur
Kovvur is a Town and Mandal in West Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh. In India, a mandal is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Kovvur Block (CD) is 04958. The total area of Kovvur Mandal is 102 km², which includes 77.26 km² of rural area and 24.56 km² of urban area. Kovvur has a sex ratio of approximately 1031 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kovvur Mandal
Kovvur Mandal has a total of 16 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Kovvur Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arikirevula | Arikirevula | Kovvur (3 km) |
| 2 | Chidipi | Chidipi | Kovvur (9 km) |
| 3 | Chigurulanka | Seethampeta | Nidadavole (8 km) |
| 4 | Decherla | Isukapatlapangidi | Kovvur (12 km) |
| 5 | Dharmavaram | Dharmavaram | Kovvur (10 km) |
| 6 | Dommeru | Dommeru | Kovvur (4 km) |
| 7 | Isukapatlapangidi | Isukapatlapangidi | Kovvur (10 km) |
| 8 | Kumaradevam | Kumaradevam | Kovvur (6 km) |
| 9 | Madduru | Madduru | Nidadavole (7 km) |
| 10 | Maddurulanka | Maddurulanka | Nidadavole (9 km) |
| 11 | Nandamuru | Nandamuru | Kovvur (4 km) |
| 12 | Pasivedala | Pasivedala | Kovvur (6 km) |
| 13 | Penakanametta | Penakanametta | Kovvur (7 km) |
| 14 | Thogummi | Thogummi | Kovvur (5 km) |
| 15 | Vadapalle | Vadapalli | Kovvur (6 km) |
| 16 | Vemuluru | Vemuluru | Kovvur (3 km) |
Population of Kovvur Mandal
The population profile of Kovvur Mandal offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Kovvur Mandal's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,08,445 | 68,778 | 39,667 |
| Male Population | 53,392 | 34,148 | 19,244 |
| Female Population | 55,053 | 34,630 | 20,423 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 10,633 | 6,865 | 3,768 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,312 | 3,453 | 1,859 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,321 | 3,412 | 1,909 |
| Literate Population | 74,659 | 45,170 | 29,489 |
| Literate Male Population | 38,170 | 23,198 | 14,972 |
| Literate Female Population | 36,489 | 21,972 | 14,517 |
| Illiterate Population | 33,786 | 23,608 | 10,178 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 15,222 | 10,950 | 4,272 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 18,564 | 12,658 | 5,906 |
| Total Households | 30,185 | 19,266 | 10,919 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Kovvur Mandal is around 1,08,445 people. This includes 53,392 males and 55,053 females. Rural population is about 68,778 (34,148 males and 34,630 females), while urban population is nearly 39,667 (19,244 males and 20,423 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 10,633 of the population, with 5,312 boys and 5,321 girls. Rural areas have 6,865 children, and urban areas have about 3,768 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 74,659 literate people in Kovvur Mandal, including 38,170 literate males and 36,489 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 45,170 individuals and urban literacy covers around 29,489 people.
- About 33,786 people in Kovvur Mandal are not literate, including 15,222 males and 18,564 females. Rural areas include 23,608 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 10,178 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 30,185 households, with 19,266 in villages and 10,919 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Kovvur Mandal, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 27,179 | 18,883 | 8,296 |
| SC Male Population | 13,161 | 9,239 | 3,922 |
| SC Female Population | 14,018 | 9,644 | 4,374 |
| Total ST Population | 1,083 | 467 | 616 |
| ST Male Population | 553 | 237 | 316 |
| ST Female Population | 530 | 230 | 300 |
| Population Density | 1,065 / km² | 890 / km² | 1,615 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Kovvur Mandal is approximately 27,179 people, including 13,161 males and 14,018 females. Around 18,883 people live in rural parts. Nearly 8,296 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kovvur Mandal is about 1,083 people, including 553 males and 530 females. Around 467 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 616 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,065 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 890 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,615 people per sq. km.