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Koppa is a panchayat town in Chikkamagaluru district in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is the headquarters of Koppa sub-district. The name "Koppa" is derived from the Kopada Veerabadra Swamy Temple, a historic site that attracts devotees from the Malnad region.
Koppa | |
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Town | |
 Summer view of a tea estate near Koppa | |
  Koppa Location in Karnataka, India | |
| Coordinates: 13°32′N 75°22′E / 13.53°N 75.36°E[1] | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Karnataka |
| District | Chikkamagaluru |
| Region | Malenadu |
| Government | |
| • Body | Town Panchayath |
| Area | |
• Town | 2 km2 (0.8 sq mi) |
| • Rural | 570 km2 (220 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 789 m (2,589 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Town | 4,993 [2] |
| • Rural | 79,889 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kannada |
| Time zone | UTC 5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 577126 |
| Vehicle registration | KA-18 KA-66 |
| Website | http://www.koppatown.mrc.gov.in |
Demographics
editAs of 2011[update] India census,[3] Koppa town had a population of 4,993, with males constituting 49.2% and females 50.8%. The entire Koppa Taluka had a population of 84,882. The average literacy rate in Koppa was 86.4%, higher than the national average of 74.04%. Male literacy was 88%, while female literacy was 84.8%. Additionally, 8.9% of the population in Koppa was under 6 years of age.
Transport
editKoppa is connected by road to cities such as Shimoga, Chikmagalur and Udupi. The nearest railway stations are Shivamogga (74 km), Bhadravati (70 km) and Udupi (87 km).
The nearest international airport is Mangalore International Airport (129 km). The nearest domestic airport is Shivamogga Airport.
Education
edit- Sri Aroor Laxminarayana Rao Memorial Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital, Koppa was established in 1987.
- Government First Grade College, Balagadi, offers UG and PG courses. It is affiliated to Kuvempu University.
- Government Polytechnic college and Government ITI college was established on the outskirts of Koppa town.
- Koppa has many schools and Pre-university colleges such as St Nobert, BGS, St Joseph, Government PU college etc.
Economy
editAgriculture is the primary occupation in Koppa. Major crops include betel nut (areca), coffee, banana, paddy, and pepper. The area also has numerous tea estates.
References
edit- ^ "Where is Koppa, Karnataka, India on Map Lat Long Coordinates". www.latlong.net.
- ^ "Census Data Handbook 2011" (PDF). Retrieved 1 October 2023.
- ^ "Census of India: Search Details". Censusindia.gov.in. Retrieved 12 May 2020.