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
Poonacha Machaiah from Kodagu is a successful entrepreneur and business leader. He is passionate about conscious leadership and wellbeing. He is pursuing his mission of “personal transformation and societal wellbeing” working alongside leading companies and… read more »
Prof. Kattera Appanna Suresh (Scientist) was born on 28th July 1948 at Hudikeri village,Kodagu. He retired from Raman Research Institute as a Professor. Presently he is a Scientist of Eminence at the Centre for Soft Matter… read more »
Puggera M Devaiah an eminent Kodava is the Partner and Group General Counsel at Everstone Capital Advisors. He has many years of experience as an in-house legal counsel with various blue chip companies, and has… read more »
Puliyanda Thangamma (Thaamanè Codanda) was the first Kodava lady teacher from Kodagu
Mrs Pullangada Rohini Bopanna, former hockey player, started her career as a Technical official in 2014, in the 4th Hockey India National Championship, where she was involved with the Junior, Sub-Junior and Senior Categories! Family… read more »
Pullera G Chengappa a prominent sportsperson from Kedakal in Suntikoppa, kodagu was the first Kodava national champion in Badminton of India and represented India for six years. Life Born 1949 Died 19 : 1: 2014… read more »
In the British Era, the distinguished Kodava administrator Rao Bahadur Mukkatira Aiyappa received the prestigious title “Rao Bahadur” from the Viceroy and Governor General of India. This recognition underscored his significant contributions. Notably, Aiyappa’s benevolence… read more »
Rao Bahadur Pandanda Changappa, born in 1885 at Madikeri. Family Daughters Chepudira (Pandanda)Baby Biddanda(Pandanda) Seethamma Kalacca Bollera(Pandanda) Jaaji Family Tree Kodavaclan.co Education He completed his education at St. Aloysius College, Mangalore in Agricultural science. Achievements… read more »