Gonikoppal is a census town in the

Kodagu Kodagu (also known by its former name Coorg) is an administrative district in the Karnataka state of India. Before 1956, it was an administratively separate Coorg State, at which point it was merged into an enlarged Mysore State. It occupies ...

district of the

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Karnataka Karnataka (; ISO: , , also known as Karunāḍu) is a state in the southwestern region of India. It was formed on 1 November 1956, with the passage of the States Reorganisation Act. Originally known as Mysore State , it was renamed ''Karnat ...

Demographics

According to 2011 census,Gonikoppal had a population of 8,306. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Gonikoppal has an average literacy rate of 78%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 83%, and female literacy is 73%. In Gonikoppal, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age. Gonikoppal is in

Ponnampet Ponnampet is a town which is also the taluk headquarters of Ponnampet taluk which is in the southern part of the district of Kodagu in the state of Karnataka.Ponnampet taluk came into existence on 29 November 2020. It was originally named after ...

taluk and is also the commercial hub of Kodagu district due to its proximity to Mysore District and the neighboring Kerala state. Gonikoppal is the fastest developing town in Kodagu, after Kushalnagar.

Tourist attractions

Pakshi Pathalam Pakshipathalam Bird Sanctuary is a Bird Sanctuary and a tourist location in Wayanad district of Kerala state, India. Brahmagiri Hills The Karnataka side of Pakshipathalam is called Brahmagiri (hill), Karnataka, Brahmagiri Hills. This area is ...

is a hillock near Kutta which can be reached by trekking seven kilometers from

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temple. There is a cave on the hillock with many bird species. *

Kutta Kutta is a small village in Ponnampet taluk of Kodagu, in Karnataka state of India. Location Kutta is the southern tip of Kodagu district. It is located at a distance of 86 kms from district headquarters, Madikeri and 32 kms from taluk headqu ...

is known for its peaceful atmosphere and so a large number of homestays and resorts are located here.

Irupu Falls The Irupu Falls (also Iruppu Falls) are located in the Brahmagiri (hill), Brahmagiri Range in the Kodagu district of Karnataka, India, bordering the Wayanad district of Kerala. It is a fresh water cascade and is situated at a distance of ...

in the jungles is a short drive from Kutta. Also the road from Kutta winds its way to Kabini backwaters and HD Kote. * Tea Estate near T.Shettigere village, on the way to Shri Mrutyunjaya Swamy temple. *

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in Barapole river. * Less known Sharadabi waterfalls, Kunda betta,

Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary The Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Kodagu District, Karnataka State, India, within the Western Ghats and about 250 km from Bangalore. The sanctuary covers an area of about 181 km and derives its name from the highest poi ...

. * Shri Mrutyunjaya Swamy temple in Baadagarakeri. It is the only temple in South India dedicated to Lord Mrutyunjaya.

Educational Organizations

* Cauvery college * Lions School * Lions High School, Kalathmad * St. Thomas School * Karaumbiah's Academy for Learning & Sports (KALS) * Coorg Public School * National Academy School * Vidyaniketan PU College

Transportation

Karnataka State Highway 89 and 90 pass through this town. The town is well connected to Mysuru, Bengaluru and its district headquarters

Madikeri Madikeri is a hill station town in Madikeri taluk and headquarters of Kodagu district in Karnataka, India. Etymology Madikeri was known as ''Muddu Raja Keri'', which meant Mudduraja's town, was named after the prominent Haleri king Muddura ...

. Private buses connects the town with all the other towns in

Kodagu district Kodagu (also known by its former name Coorg) is an administrative district in the Karnataka state of India. Before 1956, it was an administratively separate Coorg State, at which point it was merged into an enlarged Mysore State. It occupies ...

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buses connect Gonikoppal to metropolitan cities like

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, and other cities like

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Kalpetta Kalpetta is a major town and municipality in the Wayanad district, state of Kerala, India. Kalpetta is the headquarters of Wayanad district, as well as the headquarters of Vythiri taluk. It is a bustling town surrounded by dense coffee and tea ...

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and Chikmagaluru. There is no railway station in Gonikoppal. Nearest railway station is

Mysuru Junction railway station Mysore Junction railway station, re-christened as Mysuru Junction railway station (station code: MYS) is a railway station on Mysore–Bangalore railway line serving the city of Mysore, Karnataka, India. Previously Mysore was connected to Bangal ...

at 90km. Nearest airport is

Kannur International Airport Kannur International Airport is an airport serving the North Malabar region of Kerala, Kodagu and Mysore districts of Karnataka and Mahé district of Puducherry in India. It is located east of Kannur, and east of Thalassery, near the municip ...

at 70km.

Suburbs and Villages

* Kutta, Poojekkal, Manchalli and Hudkeri, T Shettigeri, Srimangala, Birunani * Begur, Ponnampet and Aruvathoklu * Chikpet, Kabbinakkad and Kabbinakkad * Kallur, Choorikkad and Machaan * Kallali, Devarajacolony and Panchavalli * Kokkarehosalli, Muddenahalli and Thithimathi * Kothur, Besgur, Bekesodlur, Kanoor, Nadikeri.

References

External links

https://kodagu.nic.in/en/public-utility/gonikoppal-lsg/ Cities and towns in Kodagu district {{Kodagu-geo-stub