Koppa | |
Settlement Type: | Town |
Pushpin Map: | India Karnataka |
Pushpin Label Position: | right |
Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Karnataka, India |
Coordinates: | 13.53°N 75.36°W[1] |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | India |
Subdivision Type1: | State |
Subdivision Name1: | Karnataka |
Subdivision Type2: | District |
Subdivision Name2: | Chikkamagaluru |
Subdivision Type3: | Region |
Subdivision Name3: | Malenadu |
Governing Body: | Town Panchayath |
Unit Pref: | Metric |
Area Total Km2: | 2 |
Area Rural Km2: | 570 |
Elevation M: | 789 |
Population Total: | 4993 [2] |
Population Rural: | 79889 |
Population As Of: | 2011 |
Population Density Km2: | auto |
Demographics Type1: | Languages |
Demographics1 Title1: | Official |
Timezone1: | IST |
Utc Offset1: | +5:30 |
Postal Code Type: | PIN |
Postal Code: | 577126 |
Registration Plate: | KA-18 KA-66 |
Website: | http://www.koppatown.mrc.gov.in |
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.
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.
Koppa 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.
Agriculture is the primary occupation in Koppa. Major crops include betel nut (areca), coffee, banana, paddy, and pepper. The area also has numerous tea estates.