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Kodagu

ಕೊಡಗು
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Area · — km²
Population · 5,54,519
Pincode range ·
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About the district

Kodagu — district of Karnataka

Kodagu is a district in Karnataka. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About Kodagu

Scotland of IndiaCoorg

Coffee plantations, Kodava warrior heritage, Pampering rain.

District HQ
Madikeri
Top crops
Coffee (arabica + robusta) · Cardamom · Pepper · Orange

Must-visit places in Kodagu

waterfall

Abbey Falls

Coffee-plantation cascade 8 km from Madikeri.

  • park
    Raja's Seat

    Kodagu kings' sunset terrace + musical fountain park.

  • temple
    Namdroling Monastery (Bylakuppe)

    Largest teaching centre of Nyingma Tibetan Buddhism in India.

  • temple
    Talakaveri

    Source of the river Kaveri — pilgrim ghat in Brahmagiri.

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Then & Now

Kodagu district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
4,60,817
Census 2011 baseline
+21.4%
Population · 2026
5,59,398
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
1,18,774
Census 2011 baseline
+15.9%
Households · 2026
1,37,691
RGI / state CAGR projection
2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.
Census 2011 · District aggregates · 522 villages

Kodagu district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
2,27,879Census 2011
Female population
2,32,938Census 2011
Sex ratio
1022 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
1,18,774Census 2011
SC population
62,933Census 2011
ST population
52,505Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
5,59,398+21.4%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
1,37,691RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
2,39,325Census 2011
Cultivators
18,246Census 2011
Agri labourers
11,664Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
70.9%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
1,46,837 / 9,44,14016% complete
SBM-G toilets
3,93,278Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Kodagu district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
61 of 522 villages have notable places mapped · 12%
  • Hospital· 20
  • PHC· 19
  • School· 11
  • Temple· 9
  • High school· 1

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Kodagu district.

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All 5 mandals of Kodagu

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522 villages · 103 GPs
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Top villages in Kodagu

Villages with the most posts, contributors, and verified residents this month.

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Quick answers

People often ask about Kodagu

How many mandals and villages are in Kodagu district?

Kodagu district has 5 mandals and 522 revenue villages across 103 gram panchayats in Karnataka.

Where is the headquarters of Kodagu district?

The district headquarters of Kodagu is —.

What is the pincode of Kodagu district?

Kodagu district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within Kodagu may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Kodagu fall under?

Kodagu district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Kodagu district?

Kodagu district had a population of 5,54,519 per the 2011 Census, across 522 villages.

When was Kodagu district formed?

Kodagu district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Kodagu district?

Major rivers in Kodagu district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

By straight-line distance

Districts near Kodagu

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(6 nearest)