Dowleswaram

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Dowleswaram
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Dowleswaram Barrage
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Dowleswaram
Location in Andhra Pradesh, India
Coordinates: 16°57′20″N81°47′35″E / 16.955567°N 81.793124°E / 16.955567; 81.793124
CountryIndia
State Andhra Pradesh
District East Godavari
Area
[1]
  Total7.67 km2 (2.96 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
  Total44,637
  Density5,800/km2 (15,000/sq mi)
Languages
  Official Telugu
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
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Dowleswaram is a part of Greater Rajamahendravaram Municipal Corporation (GRMC). [2] [3] It also forms a part of Godavari Urban Development Authority. [4]

Landmarks

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Sunset View at Dowleswaram Godavari

Sir Arthur Cotton built the Dowleswaram Barrage across the Godavari in Dowleswaram. In memory of him, the Sir Arthur Cotton Museum, where projects relating to irrigation works are displayed, was named in his honour. [5]

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References

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