Eminent People of Kodava tribe have contributed immensely towards the growth of the Indian nation, despite them being in small numbers. Their most significant contributions are in the armed forces and in sports. Originally being land-owning militiamen farmers from Kodagu, hence their traditional twin occupations were as agriculturists and as soldiers. The distinguished among them had been local chieftains, palace officials, officers of the Raja’s army and brave battle veterans, therefore invariably having attained fame in either government service or in the local army.
Eminent People of Kodavas have achieved laurels in all walk of life and prominent in every field and are listed for the future generations to know
Chotteyandamada Sowmya Dechamma from Kodagu is an associate professor, Centre for Comparative Literature; University of Hyderabad has been awarded the Fulbright-Nehru Academic and Professional Excellence Fellowship for the year 2019-2020.She will be hosted by the… read more »
Choundira Thanvi The Only and First Kodavathi to play Water Polo She plays as goalkeeper in the sport of Water Polo. Family Father’s Name: Choundira Hemanth Mother’s Name: Choundira Namratha Hemanth (Thamane: Kottukathira) Education:… read more »
Chowrira Thimmaiah A world war II Veteran from Kodagu is the pattedara of the family He joined the army in 1941 in Coorg Regiment He served during the 2nd World War in Burma. Life Born… read more »
Codanda Rohini Poovaiah was born in 1895 at Madikeri. Education She did her schooling at Bangalore London Missionary high school and completed her degree in BA at Madras Queen Mary College and obtained a gold… read more »
Born on March 11, 1931, Codanda Somaiah boasted an impeccable career record marked by modesty and unwavering integrity. As a distinguished IAS officer and the renowned Comptroller and Auditor General of India, Somaiah left an… read more »
Dr. (Col) Rana K. Chengappa, has devoted 25 years of his service in the Armed Forces (total 29 years as a Doctor of which 18 years was devoted to Sports Medicine). He held a variety… read more »
Col. Baleyada Muthanna Cariappa, a Brave army officer who is well known for his achievement in capturing a point 5203 in Jammu Kashmir. Family Father B C Muthanna Mother Jaya Muthanna Achievements A capture point 5203… read more »
Col Biddanda M Chengappa was an Army officer who was born in Palangala, Coorg. He joined the Army in 1941, when he was just 24yrs old. After his retirement he settled in Coorg and was… read more »