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Country
  
India

District
  
Kodagu

Vehicle registration
  
KA12

Local time
  
Thursday 11:54 PM

State
  
Karnataka

Time zone
  
IST (UTC+5:30)

Population
  
7,251 (2001)

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Weather
  
21°C, Wind SW at 2 km/h, 94% Humidity

Gonikoppal is a census town in the Kodagu district of the Indian state of Karnataka.

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Map of Gonikoppal, Karnataka 571213

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, Gonikoppal had a population of 7251. 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 Virajpet 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 Commercial town in Kodagu (Coorg) district.

Tourist attractions

  • 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.
  • Kutta is known for its peaceful atmosphere and so a large number of homestays and resorts are located here. Iruppu Falls in the jungles is a short drive from Kutta. Also the road from Kutta winds its way to Kabini backwaters and HD Kote.

    • Educational Organizations

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

    • 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, Nalkeri.

    • References

    Gonikoppal Wikipedia
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