Kutta Explained

Kutta
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Karnataka
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Kodagu
Subdivision Type3:Taluk
Subdivision Name3:Ponnampet
Coordinates:11.9683°N 76.0522°W
Elevation M:914
Area Total Km2:25.58
Population Total:5291 [1]
Timezone:IST
Utc Offset1:+5:30
Postal Code Type:PIN
Postal Code:571250

Kutta is a small village in Ponnampet taluk of Kodagu, in Karnataka state of India. As per census survey 2011, location code number of Kutta is 618078.

Location

Kutta is the southern tip of Kodagu district. It is located at a distance of 86 km from district headquarters, Madikeri and 32 km from taluk headquarters, Ponnampet on SH-89 and 260 km from state capital, Bengaluru.

Geography

Kutta is situated at an elevation of 914m (2,999feet) above MSL. The village is bounded by Coffee plantation and Paddy fields to the north, Brahmagiri Mountain Range to the west, Nagarahole to the east and Tholpetty wildlife Sanctuary of Wayanad district to the south. It experiences an annual rainfall of about 2000mm. Kutta is situated on SH-89 of Karnataka and no major state highway of Kerala is connected to Kutta. Mananthavady (28 km) and Kalpetta (52 km) are the two major towns of Kerala, near to Kutta.

National Park and Safari

Kutta (Nanchhi Gate) is one of the three entry points to Nagarhole National Park, the other two being Veeranahosalli Gate and Karmadu Gate (Balele-Mysore Road), the latter does not host safari.[2] The Tholpetty wildlife Sanctuary of Kerala, lies south of Kutta village.

Post Office

Kutta has a post office. The pincode is 571250.[3]

Tourist attractions

  1. Pakshi Pathalam is a hillock near Kutta which can be reached by trekking seven kilometers from Thirunelli temple. There is a cave on the hillock with many bird species.
  2. Iruppu Falls
  3. Kabini backwaters
  4. Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary
  5. White water rafting, Barapole river
  6. Tadiandamol
  7. Banasura Sagar Dam
  8. Banasura Hill
  9. Chembra Peak
  10. SAI Sanctuary

Transportation & Connectivity

Kutta bus station is a terminal for both Karnataka buses and Kerala buses. There is a jeep stand at the end of the street.Nearest Railway stations are Thalassery railway station (106 km) and Mysuru Junction railway station (120 km). Nearest International Airports are Kannur International Airport (106 km), Calicut International Airport (135 km) and Mangalore International Airport (212 km).

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kodagu Census Handbook 2011. 31 August 2023.
  2. Web site: Rajiv Gandhi National Park, Kodagu. 2022-12-08.
  3. Web site: Pin Code: 571250, List of Post Offices, KODAGU, KARNATAKA Pincode.net.in. pincode.net.in. 18 July 2016.