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
Pandanda Vishwanath Uthappa, hailing from Kodagu, is a multi-talented individual excelling in various fields. He is known as an actor, model, entrepreneur, fashion lifestyle enthusiast, and an expert in interior and landscape design. Currently… read more »
vishwanath pandanda uthappa , actor /model / Entrepreneur in chennai is a Guiness book of world record participant and certificate holder. Family Father : Pandanad Uthappa Mother: Siblings Pandanda .Devaiah : Sydney (Australian) holds the… read more »
Pandikuthira Changappa, an eminent kodava served the Coorg Government in 1924 as the Senior Inspector of Co-operative Societies.He was also an author. Education He completed his studies at Coimbatore, pursued Diploma in Economics at Madras… read more »
Paradanda N. Bopanna Son of an eminent hockey player Paradanda Nanaiah has been a sportsperson representing Tamilnadu in Basketball since 2003 Family Father Paradanda Nanaiah Mother Paradanda Latha ( Thamane : Annadiyanda ) Date of… read more »
Paradanda. ( Annadiyanda ) N. Latha is one of the early Republic Day Parade Cadets from kodagu whos son also participated in the RD parade. Family Father : Annadiyanda. N. Thimmiah Mother : Annadiyanda. (… read more »
Paradanḍa Chengappa, was the pattedara of Paradanda family till 2019 He joined the army in 1941 and worked as a clerk in the Signal Corps in Jabalpur. He served during the 2nd World War in… read more »
CHM Paradanda J. Thimmaiah was an Army officer from Kodagu. He was awarded Shaurya Chakra for an act of gallantry in line of control. Family Father Paradanda Joyappa Mother Paradanda Muthavva Awards He received the… read more »
Paradanda.N.Kalappa ( Pradhan) Second Generation RD cadet from paradanda familty. Family Father : Paradanda.K. Nanaiah Mother : Paradanda (Annadiyanda). N. Latha Spouse : Paradanda. ( Ponjanda ) K. Jinia Education Qualification: BA in Defence &… read more »