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
Major Chottangada Ganesh Madappa from Kodagu was honoured Shaurya chakra award for his act in Jammu &Kashmir. Family Father Chottangada P Madappa Mother Chottangada ( Kandrathanda ) Sethamma Madappa Wife Chottangada ( Cheppudira ) Nirupa… read more »
Major General Kodendera Arjun Muthanna is a second generation army officer. He is an alumnus of Sainik School, Bijapur (Karnataka) and Govt. College Mangalore. He was selected for the Indian Military Academy, Dehra Dun as… read more »
Major General Moovera Chinnappa Nanjappa(Retd army officer) was born on 3rd July,1945 in Kodagu. Family Wife Moovera Rani Nanjappa Children Son: Rahul Nanjappa Daughter: Nellamakkada Rajini Education He completed his Graduation from Mysore University (Govt… read more »
Mangerira Chinnappa Muthanna an army officer was born in Chettimani village near Bhagamandala on 21 April 1964. He was addressed as the hero of India for his commendable service. Family Father Mangerira M Chinnappa Achievements… read more »
Malachira Muthanna, born in Nittur on December 24th 1915 was one of the great Kodava achiever during those time. Education Secured first rank in BA Gold medal in M.sc Doctorate from Bangalore Institute of Science… read more »
Maletira (Ballyamanda)Shubha Kushalappa from Kedamullur, Kodagu is an entrepreneur who runs a successful business called Delight fills. She always had a love for baking and creates delicious desserts for everyone to enjoy. She is the… read more »
Maletira Dhyan Chinnappa was a senior advocate of Kodagu. He is one of the founding partners of CrestLaw Partners, a law firm in Bangalore. He has been appointed as the Additional Advocate General of Dharwad… read more »
Maletira Jagat and Anita Nanjappa are a well-known couple in the sport of motor racing in India. They have participated and won many motorbike and car rallies in India. Jagat is usually the driver while his wife Anita dons… read more »