Rao Bahadur Mukkatira Aiyappa

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 extended to generously donating the land for the construction of the Virajpet clock tower, leaving an indelible mark on the region’s history and reflecting his commitment to community development during a pivotal period in Indian history.

Family

Father

Mukkatira  Muthanna

Mother

Spouse

Mukkatira (Konganda) kalavva

Children

Mukkatira  Muthanna

Mukkatira  Mandanna

Palecanda Thangamma

Konganda Muthamma

Kayapanda Kamavva

Jammada Bollamma

Family Tree

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Achievements

• Rao Bahadur Mukkatira  Aiyappa was the key person who was behind the erection of Clock tower at Virajpet.
• He was responsible for the formation of government hospital at Gonikoppal. The OPD block was a gift from him.
• He also gifted the inspection bungalow at Kushalnagar.
• He gifted the Clock tower at virajpet

Title

• He was honored with the title Rao Bahadur.