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
Kademada Akshitha Monnappa is from Kodagu who secured Gold Medal in M.tech, Advanced Power Electronics. The medal and certificate was presented by Hon’ble Governor Shri. Vajubhai Vala. Family Father Kademada Raja Monnappa Mother Kademada Suma… read more »
Kademada Swami Narayanananda, born on 12th April 1902, in Kongana, B. Shettigeri, completed his studies and renounced the world to become a monk in 1929 and joined the Ramakrishna Mission.He was also an author who… read more »
Kadiyamada Rhea Achaiah a Kodava sportsperson was born on 4th September 2001. She is an International Roller skater from Athur village Gonikoppal, Kodagu presently residing in Mysore. She is the first Indian to win bronze in… read more »
Kakamada Ganga Changappa is a special educator with over 28 years’ experience in special education and over 38 years in social work. In 2003, she set up an institution in Coorg called Swastha, a centre… read more »
Kakera Prajwal Mandanna is a sportsperson from Mathoor Village, was selected to the Indian team for World Junior Athletic Championship which was held from July 10th to 15th at Finland, Europe. He is a student… read more »
Kalengada Muthanna Cariappa from Kodagu is among the 11 personnel of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) to be conferred with the Indian Police Medal for Meritorious Service. He received the President Police Medal from Shri Kiren Rijju,… read more »
Birth 21st May 1958 Parents Father K N Muthanna. Mother Smt Seetha Muthanna Spouse Muccatira ( Pulikot ) Reena Siblings Lt Col K M Ganapathy (Retd). K Sarojini Muthanna, K M Madaiah, Awards Presidents… read more »
Kalengada Nikhil Chinappa – DJ, RJ, VJ & Actor was born on 6th June 1973, in Bangalore. He had to move places as his father served in the Indian Army. Family Wife DJ Pearl Sibling Kalengada… read more »