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
Group Captain Machettira Karumbaiah Praveen was commissioned in the Indian Air Force as an engineer in the Aeronautical Engineering (Mechanical) branch on 06 Apr 93. Family Father Machetira Karumbaiah Education Engineering Achievements From 30 Sep… read more »
Gummattira Kishoo Uthappa, a passionate civil engineer and a dynamic entrepreneur! Graduating with an engineering degree from Mangalore University, he takes pride in overseeing a remarkable portfolio of over 10 Million Sqft in construction projects…. read more »
Vivek Gummatira an eminent Kodava is a sportsperson who has achieved laurels at international level was born on MAY 9th, 1984 Son of late Mrs. G.M. Somaiah, former INDIAN AIRFORCE Veteran. Family Father Gummatira… read more »
Hotteyanda Sachin Poovaiah a sports person from Kodagu is a Kabbadi player (Left Cover) who represents team Pune pride. He has been selected for the Indian Kabbadi team. Family Father Hotteyanda Poovaiah Mother Hotteyanda Sarasu… read more »
Pattada U Cariappa was the first kodava to have studied in IIT , other Kodavas who are from different IITs are as follows By Okka Ajjamada Raghu Bopaiah Bayavanda Monnappa Bitianda Ravi Somaiah – IIT… read more »
Imudiyanda(Thambukuthira) Swetha Chengappa was born in Somwarpet Kodagu, in the year 1987. She is a noted Kannada actress who predominantly works in Kannada TV Shows. Education Completed her Graduation in Commerce from B.H.S College, Bangalore… read more »
Iychettira C Subbaiah from Kodagu is the first Kodava to become the chief secretary of Kodagu. Education He completed his M.A and L.L.B from Madras University and returned to Kodagu and practiced in the judicial… read more »
Iychettira Prema Cariappa was born in Virajpet, Kodagu on 15th August 1951. She is an Indian political and social worker. A politician from Indian National Congress party, she was a former Mayor of Bangalore and a former MP, as… read more »