Chovva

Chovva is a place near Kannur, in Kannur District, Kerala, a state in South India. Chovva mainly consists of two areas - Thazhechovva and Melechovva. The National Highway 17 runs through both Thazhechovva and Melechovva. The name Chovva is believed to be derived from the Malayalam word "Chovvu" meaning propriety. Mele and Thazhe are Upper and Lower respectively, indicating that MeleChovva is relatively at higher altitude compared with Thazhe chovva (a few meters)

Chovva is one of the residential suburbs of Kannur (Cannanore). Other residential suburbs are Talap, Thana, Kakkad, Chalad, Kannur City, Mundayad, Thottada, Chelora etc.