..Coffee hub of KarnatakaKodagu

Virajpet

Madikeri

Somvarpet

Located in the southern part of Karnataka (258 Km from Bangalore).

Bounded on North by Hassan district, south by part of Kerala, east by Mysore and west by part of

Kannur and Dakshina Kannada.

Spread across 3 Talukas – Madikeri, Virajpet Somvarpet.

Full of dense forest, plantation, Orange groves and paddy fields.

Mountainous configuration presents a grand panorama of verdant valleys, ravines, fast flowing

streams, lofty peaks and awe inspiring spurs.

Rural region with most of the economy based on agriculture, plantations and forestry.

Local language - Kodavatak, has influences of Kannada, Malayalam and Tamil.

Rich in Coffee plantation.

Also known as ‘Kashmir of South India’ & ‘Switzerland of India’.

It is the birth place of river Kaveri/Jeeva Nadi of Karnataka.

Introduction

It is known as ‘Coffee Land’ and is one of thelargest coffee producers in India

Kodagu Coffee is on Special demand because ofnaturally maintained plantation.

Kaveri Coffee is also one of the best quality coffee in Coorg; Other kinds being Arabica, Robusta and Chicory

Also known for its Pepper, Honey, Cardamom Orangesand also for medicinal and aromatic plants.

Fact File

Geographical location 11°56’ to 12° 56’ North Latitude75°22’ to 76° 11’ East Longitude

Temperature 26.6°C (Max)14.2°C (Min)

Average Rainfall 2718 mm

Rivers Cauvery and Kanika

Area 4102 sq km

District headquarter Madikeri

Population 5,54,762 (As per Census 2011)

Population density 135/km2

Sex ratio 1019 per 1000 male

Literacy rate 77.9 %

Airport Mysore and Mangalore closest Airports

Major Industrial Infrastructure 3 Industrial estates, 1 industrial Area, 1 Proposed industrial area in Galibedu

Economy Profile

Key Industrial Icons

Proposed Clusters

MOU Signed Projects in GIM 2010

Kodagu is a rural region with most of the economy based on agriculture, plantations and forestry.

The major industries are Coffee Curing industries, Spices, Honey and Wax products.

In recent years tourism has begun to play a role in the economy. Eco‐tourism has gained momentum.

GM property developers Pvt. Ltd.Coorg Golf course Pvt. Ltd. Kadkani River Resorts Pvt. Ltd.Tata Coffee

Textiles Hand EmbroideredCane & Bamboo

2 MOU’s amounting to US $ 11 million were signed in GIM 2010

Key Economic Indicators

Source: Economic Survey of Karnataka 2010-11

* GDDP – Gross District Domestic Product

812

1255

890

1368

0200400600800

1000120014001600

GDDP at Current Price (US$ in million)

Per capita Net District income (US$)

2007-08 2008-09

10%

9%

Cereals Horticulture

Area under production (in Hectares)

39,563 137,942

Production (in Metric Tonne)

105,967 42,665

Area under cultivation and production levels

Investment (US $ million)

Product Status

8.3 Resort, Spa, natural academy centre

Under implementation

2.6 Modernization of existing Golf course

Under implementation

Industry Profile

Key Industries

Agriculture Profile

3,670 units of small‐scale industries providing employment to 24,806 people with an investment of

INR 77.45 Cr.

Major food crops –- Paddy, Ragi and Oilseeds

Major Commercial crops –- Coffee, Tea, Arecanut, Virginia, Coco, Rubber

Horticulture Crops – Banana, Orange, Pepper, Ginger, Cardamom, Venila

Agriculture & Food processing A Kodagu is one of the districts notified under

the agri-export zone. High tech floriculture units for the production

of Anthurium cut flower along with tissue culture have been proposed in the district.

It is an important horticulture district and plantation and horticulture crops account for 87% of the net sown area.

It is known as ‘Coffee Land’ and is one of the largest coffee producers in India. Its coffee is on special demand because of its naturally maintained plantation.

It is also known for its Pepper, Honey, Cardamom and Oranges

Presence of large forest area provides scope for wood products, timber and paper.

Tourism Kodagu is rated as one of the top hill station

destinations in India. Beautiful landscapes of Coorg makes it one of

the favorite tourist destinations in India. Coffee plantations and dense forest s provide

for spectacular scenic beauty. Presence of hotels like Vivanta by Taj,

Windflower Spa and Resorts, Heritage and Orange County creates a strong hospitality sector in the district.

Presence of various golf clubs like Coorg Golf links, Mercara Downs Golf Club, Bamboo Club, Tata Coffee Officers Golf club makes it a haven for leisure activities.

District’s agro climatic condition is conducive for cultivation of coffee, pepper, orange, anthurium and other plantation crops.

District accounts for 10% of the total forest area in the state.

District has witnessed investments worth INR 3.94 Billion into agri business over a period of 2007-08 to 2011-12.

Investment

District Infrastructure

2 Industrial estates - Madikeri, Kushal Nagar developed in 4.74 acres and 5.99 acres of land respectively 1 industrial Area at Kushal Nagar (Extent in acre -2501 Proposed industrial area in Galibedu

SLSWCC Approved Projects b/w 2008-11

12.65

5

21.45

0

5

10

15

20

25

Projects approved Investment (US$ million)2009-10 2010-11

SLSWCC - State Level Single Window Clearance Committee

Support & Logistics Infrastructure

Support Infrastructure

ROAD

AIRPORTPORT

New Mangalore Port is nearest port from Districts. It is 145 Km from Madikeri

Cargo handling capacity -44.2 million tonnes

538 Km of State Highway passes through the district.

SH 88 runs from Mysore to Mangalore.

Mysore airport is 130 km and Mangalore airport is 140 Km from Kodagu

Connectivity

Connectivity Infrastructure of District

Education

Ranks 2nd in Educational Development Index in Karnataka.

The district is acknowledged in imparting excellent education across districts.

Prominent Educational Institutes in the district –

BT Chanaiah Gowramma College

Coorg Institute Of Technology

Government Polytechnic

Kannada Bharathi Pu College

Saraswathi T T I

School Of Nursing Madikeri Education

Coorg Institute of Dental Sciences

Cauvery College

Educational Institutes at a Glance

2

1

1

8

0 2 4 6 8 10

Engineering College

Medical College

Dental College

Polytechnics

Tourism

Madikeri fort: Madikeri fort built by Mudduraja is in the last quarter of the 17th century. It was eventually

rebuilt in granite by Tipu Sultan who named the site as Jaffarabad.

Gaddige – Raja’s Tomb: The royal tombs on a hillock to the north of Madikeri provide a spectacular view

of the town. Lingarajendra’s tomb was built in 1820.

Pushpagiri Hill: Pushpagiri Hills is located at an altitude of 1067 m above the sea level in Kodagu District.

Omkareshwara Temple: Omkareshwara temple was built by Lingarajendra in 1820. It is located very near

to the heart of the Madikeri. The temple has both Islamic and Gothic style of architecture.

Abbi Falls: A beautiful natural water fall where Madikeri stream flows from a precipice at a height of 70 ft

in between huge boulders to a rocky valley.

Talacauveri: It is the birthplace of the sacred river Kauveri and is situated on the slopes of Brahmagiri.

Hills. You can climb upto 300 ft. to the summit of the Brahmagiri peak where it is said, seven great sages

meditated.

Tadiandamol: It is the highest peak of the district and it provides for breath taking views.

Shelf of Projects

Project District/ Location Sector Sub-sectorInvestment Potential (Rs. Cr)

Sponsoring Authority

Corporate Hospitality Center

Coorg Tourism Hospitality 200 Department of Tourism

24X 7 Water supply on PPP basis Kushalanagar Urban

Infrastructure Water Supply 21.13 KUWSDB

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