Koppa, India Explained

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.

Demographics

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

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.

Education

Economy

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.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Where is Koppa, Karnataka, India on Map Lat Long Coordinates. www.latlong.net.
  2. Web site: Census Data Handbook 2011. 1 October 2023.
  3. Web site: Census of India: Search Details . Censusindia.gov.in . 2020-05-12.