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
Dr. Chenanda(Monnanda)Anuradha Kariappa a Phd holder from Kodagu was born in Kukloor, Virajpet. She is working as the Deputy Director of Agriculture in the Karnataka State Department. Family Father Monanda Nanaiah(Thammi) Mother Monnanda ( Apadanda)… read more »
Dr. Chowrira Jagath Thimmaiah a Phd holder from Kodagu was born on 12/03/1962 and he is the Principal of Field Marshal K. M. Cariappa College, Madikeri. He is also a Lion’s club Member at Murnad… read more »
Codanda Muthaiah was a famous Kodava sportsperson born on 30th April 1932, Madikeri, obtained his Bachelor’s degree from Central College and joined Railways. Family Wife Codanda Parvathy Children Roopa Karun Education M.sc. in biomechanics Doctorate… read more »
Dr. Iychettira M Muthanna was born in Kodagu and was a noted Author, scholar and translator; he wrote in English, Kannada and Kodava takk and studied history, folklore and international studies. He spent part of his… read more »
Dr.Moodera S Jagadeesh(PhD) from Kodagu was born in Bangalore. He is a senior research scientist at MIT’s Francis Bitter Magnet Laboratory. He led a multinational team of researchers for developing a novel magnetic semiconductor that will… read more »
Field Marshal Kodandera Madappa Cariappa, was born on 28 January 1899 in Madikeri,Kodagu. He was affectionately called Kipper. He was fiercely patriotic and was known for his iron discipline, integrity and forthright views. He was the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of… read more »
First from Kodagu Best Teacher Award at National Level Bacharanianda Iyamma Chengappa Judge of the Supreme Court Ajjikuttira Justice Bopanna Chief Minister of Kodagu Chepudira M Poonacha Chief Commissioner Dewan Bahadur Ketolira C Chengappa… read more »
General Kodendera Subayya Thimayya(DSO) was born on 31 March 1906 in Madikeri, Kodagu. He was a distinguished Indian Army officer who served as Chief of Army Staff from 1957 to 1961. He was the most talked about and admired… read more »