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'''Madikeri''' (also known by its former name '''Mercara''') is a [[hill station]] town in Madikeri taluk in [[Kodagu]] district, [[Karnataka]] state, India. It is the headquarters of the district of [[Kodagu]].
'''Madikeri''' is a [[hill station]] town in Madikeri taluk and headquarters of [[Kodagu district]] in [[Karnataka]], India.


== Etymology ==
== Etymology ==
Madikeri was known as ''Muddu Raja Keri'',<ref>[http://coorg.com/history.html Coorg History] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090426080651/http://www.coorg.com/history.html |date=2009-04-26 }}</ref> which meant Mudduraja's town, was named after the prominent [[Haleri]] king Mudduraja who ruled [[Kodagu]] from 1633 to 1687. From 1834, during the [[British Raj]], it was called ''Mercara''. It was later renamed to Madikeri by the [[Mysore State|Government of Mysore]].
Madikeri was known as ''Muddu Raja Keri'',<ref>[http://coorg.com/history.html Coorg History] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090426080651/http://www.coorg.com/history.html |date=2009-04-26 }}</ref> which meant Mudduraja's town, was named after the prominent [[Haleri]] king Mudduraja who ruled [[Kodagu]] from 1633 to 1687.<ref>{{Cite book|last=Kushalappa|first=Mookonda|title=1785 Coorg|publisher=Codava Makkada Coota|year=2018|location=Madikeri, Kodagu}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book|last=Kushalappa|first=Mookonda|title=The early Coorgs|publisher=Notion Press|year=2013|location=Chennai|language=English}}</ref> From 1834, during the [[British Raj]], it was called ''Mercara''. It was later renamed to Madikeri by the [[Mysore State|Government of Mysore]].<ref>{{Cite book|last=Kushalappa|first=Mookonda Nitin|title=Kodagu principality vs British Empire|publisher=Codava Makkada Coota|year=2018|location=Madikeri, Kodagu|language=English}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book|last=Kushalappa|first=Mookonda|title=Long ago in Coorg|publisher=Pothi|year=2014|location=Chennai|language=English}}</ref>


== History ==
== History ==
[[File:Madikeri map.jpg|thumb|Map c. 1854]]
[[File:Madikeri map.jpg|thumb|left|Map c. 1854]]
The history of Madikeri is related to the history of [[Kodagu]]. From the 2nd to the 6th century AD, the northern part of [[Kodagu]] was ruled by [[Kadamba Dynasty|Kadamba]]s. The southern part of [[Kodagu]] was ruled by [[Gangas]] from the 4th to the 11th century. After defeating the Gangas in the 11th century, [[Chola]]s became the rulers of [[Kodagu]]. In the 12th century, the [[Chola]]s lost Kodagu to the [[Hoysala]]s. [[Kodagu]] fell to the [[Vijayanagara Empire|Vijayanagar]] kings in the 14th century. After their fall, the local chieftains like Karnambahu (''Palegars'') started ruling their areas directly. They were defeated by Haleri Dynasty founder Veeraraju, (Nephew of Ikkeri Sadashiva Nayaka who were descendants of Talakadu Ganga Dynasty). In the year 1700 AD Ikkeri Somashekara Nayaka gifted Puttur and Amara Sullia Magnes of Tulunadu to Haleri Kings. Descendants of Veeraraju who are known as "[[Kodagu Kingdom|Haleri Dynasty]]" ruled [[Kodagu]] from 1600 to 1834 AD. Haleri king Mudduraja built the Fort in Madikeri and made it<ref name="Tulu Gowdas">{{cite book|author=Puttur Anantharaja Gowda|title=IN PURSUIT OF OUR ROOTS|year=2015}}</ref> as their capital. Mudduraja, the third Haleri king started leveling the land around Madikeri and built a fort in the year 1681. [[Madikeri Fort]] which was original built of mud and was replaced by [[Tipu Sultan]]. [[Kodagu]] became the part of [[British India]] after 1834 AD.<ref>Jerry Dupont, ''[https://books.google.com/books?id=pCX660FA5wMC&pg=PA592&dq=kodagu+history+British+1834&as_brr=3&sig=ACfU3U0zZfKPq3Ozx2PKNYMSmrZ3I6RztA The Common Law Abroad]'', Wm. S. Hein Publishing, 2001, {{ISBN|0-8377-3125-9}},  from p 592</ref>
The history of Madikeri is related to the history of [[Kodagu]]. From the 2nd to the 6th century AD, the northern part of [[Kodagu]] was ruled by [[Kadamba Dynasty|Kadamba]]s. The southern part of [[Kodagu]] was ruled by [[Gangas]] from the 4th to the 11th century. After defeating the Gangas in the 11th century, [[Chola]]s became the rulers of [[Kodagu]]. In the 12th century, the [[Chola]]s lost Kodagu to the [[Hoysala]]s. [[Kodagu]] fell to the [[Vijayanagara Empire|Vijayanagar]] kings in the 14th century.<ref>{{Cite book|last=Kushalappa|first=Mookonda|title=The early Coorgs|publisher=Notion Press|year=2013|location=Chennai|language=English}}</ref>
 
After their fall, the local chieftains like Karnambahu (''Palegars'') started ruling their areas directly. They were defeated by Haleri Dynasty founder Veeraraju, (Nephew of Ikkeri Sadashiva Nayaka who were descendants of Talakadu Ganga Dynasty). In the year 1700 AD Ikkeri Somashekara Nayaka gifted Puttur and Amara Sullia Magnes of Tulunadu to Haleri Kings.  
 
Descendants of Veeraraju who are known as "[[Kodagu Kingdom|Haleri Dynasty]]" ruled [[Kodagu]] from 1600 to 1834 AD. Haleri king Mudduraja built the Fort in Madikeri and made it<ref name="Tulu Gowdas">{{cite book|author=Puttur Anantharaja Gowda|title=IN PURSUIT OF OUR ROOTS|year=2015}}</ref> as their capital. Mudduraja, the third Haleri king started leveling the land around Madikeri and built a fort in the year 1681. [[Madikeri Fort]] which was original built of mud and was replaced by [[Tipu Sultan]]. [[Kodagu]] became a part of [[British India]] after 1834 AD.<ref>Jerry Dupont, ''[https://books.google.com/books?id=pCX660FA5wMC&dq=kodagu+history+British+1834&pg=PA592 The Common Law Abroad]'', Wm. S. Hein Publishing, 2001, {{ISBN|0-8377-3125-9}},  from p 592</ref><ref>{{Cite book|last=Kushalappa|first=Mookonda, Nitin|title=Kodagu principality vs British empire|publisher=Codava Makkada Coota|year=2018|language=English}}</ref>
 
P.A. Mohideen is the Municipal President of the city of Madikeri.{{cn|date=June 2022}}


== Demographics ==
== Demographics ==
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== Geography and climate ==
== Geography and climate ==
Madikeri features a tropical highland climate as it has an elevation of {{cvt|1150|m}}. Madikeri is located at {{Coord|12.42|N|75.73|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/19/Madikeri.html Madikeri], FallingRain.com</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/19/Madikeri.html |title=Maps, Weather, and Airports for Madikeri, India|website=www.fallingrain.com}}</ref> Madikeri lies in the [[Western Ghats]] and is a popular hill station. The nearest cities are [[Hassan, Karnataka|Hassan]] to the north, [[Mangalore|Mangaluru]] to the west, and [[Mysore|Mysuru]] to the east. [[Kannur]] from Kerala is about {{cvt|100|km}} away. The nearest international airport is [[Kannur International Airport]] which is {{cvt|80|km}} away.
Madikeri features a tropical highland climate as it has an elevation of {{cvt|1170|m}}. Madikeri is located at {{Coord|12.42|N|75.73|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/19/Madikeri.html Madikeri], FallingRain.com</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/19/Madikeri.html |title=Maps, Weather, and Airports for Madikeri, India|website=www.fallingrain.com}}</ref> Madikeri lies in the [[Western Ghats]] and is a popular hill station. Nearest major cities are [[Hassan, Karnataka|Hassan]] ({{convert|110|km|mi}}) to the north, [[Mangalore|Mangaluru]] ({{convert|138|km|mi}}) to the north-west, [[Mysore|Mysuru]] ({{convert|120|km|mi}}) to the east and [[Kannur]] of [[Kerala]] to the west ({{cvt|112|km}}). The nearest international airport is [[Kannur International Airport]] which is {{cvt|90|km}} away.


The mean daily minimum temperature is lowest in January at about {{cvt|11|°C}}. Maximum temperature in summer is around {{cvt|24 to 27|°C}}.<ref>[http://cgwb.gov.in/District_Profile/karnataka/KODAGU-BROCHURE.pdf Ground Water Information Booklet], Ministry of Water Resources, 2007. Retrieved 23 June 2011.</ref> With the onset of the south-west monsoon, the temperature decreases in June and the weather becomes chilly. The lowest temperature recorded is {{cvt|4.5|°C}}.
The mean daily minimum temperature is lowest in January at about {{cvt|11|°C}}. Maximum temperature in summer is around {{cvt|24 to 27|°C}}.<ref>[http://cgwb.gov.in/District_Profile/karnataka/KODAGU-BROCHURE.pdf Ground Water Information Booklet], Ministry of Water Resources, 2007. Retrieved 23 June 2011.</ref> With the onset of the south-west monsoon, the temperature decreases in June and the weather becomes chilly. The lowest temperature recorded is {{cvt|4.5|°C}}.
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|temperature colour = pastel
| Jan record high C = 31.7
| Jan record high C = 31.7
| Feb record high C = 32.1
| Feb record high C = 32.1
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| Dec low C = 13.2
| Dec low C = 13.2
| year low C = 15.9
| year low C = 15.9
| Jan record low C = 4.8
| Jan record low C = 4.8
| Feb record low C = 5.1
| Feb record low C = 5.1
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| archive-date = 5 February 2020
| archive-date = 5 February 2020
| url = https://imdpune.gov.in/library/public/1981-2010%20CLIM%20NORMALS%20%28STATWISE%29.pdf
| url = https://imdpune.gov.in/library/public/1981-2010%20CLIM%20NORMALS%20%28STATWISE%29.pdf
| title = Station: Madikeri/Mercara Climatological Table 1981–2010
| title = Station: Madikeri/Mercara Climatological Table 1981–2010
| work = Climatological Normals 1981–2010
| work = Climatological Normals 1981–2010
| publisher = India Meteorological Department
| publisher = India Meteorological Department
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[[File:Raja seat madikeri.JPG|right|thumb|Raja's Seat, one of the major tourist attractions in Madikeri]]
[[File:Raja seat madikeri.JPG|right|thumb|Raja's Seat, one of the major tourist attractions in Madikeri]]
==Transportation==
[[File:Chelavara_Water_Falls.JPG|thumb|[[Chelavara Falls]] in Medikeri]]
The town has only one mode of transport; The Roadways.
Public transport is maintained by buses of [[Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation|KSRTC]] and other private buses. It also houses a [[List of bus depots in Karnataka|KSRTC Bus Depot]] under [[Puttur, Karnataka|Puttur]] division. Inter-district and interstate buses are handled by KSRTC, providing connectivity to cities like Mangaluru, Mangaluru International Airport, Mysuru, Bengaluru & [[Kempegowda International Airport|KIAL]], [[Hubballi]], Madurai, Coimbatore and many more other minor cities. Nearest international airports are [[Kannur International Airport]] and [[Mangalore International Airport]] at 90 kms and 140 kms, respectively.
===Highways===
The [[List of state highways in Karnataka|SH-88]] was upgraded to [[National Highway 275 (India)|NH-275]] (subsidiary of [[National Highway 75 (India)|NH-75]]) making it the only National Highway passing through the district of [[Kodagu]]. NH-275 connects Madikeri to [[Mysuru]] and [[Bengaluru]] towards east and to  [[Mangaluru]] towards west. Other state highways passing through Madikeri are [[List of state highways in Karnataka|SH-27 (Virajpet-Byndoor)]] and [[List of state highways in Karnataka|SH-89 (Madikeri-Kutta)]].
== Tourist Attractions ==
* [[Raja's Seat]]
* Sri Omkareshwara Temple
* Madikeri Fort
* Gaddide ([[Raja's Tomb]])
* [[General Thimmaiah War Museum]]
* Abbey Falls
* [[Mandalpatti]] view point
*[[Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary]]


== See also ==
== See also ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
{{commons category|Madikeri}}
 
* {{wikivoyage-inline|Madikeri}}
*  
* [http://madikeri.org Madikeri.org: Portal on Madikeri and Coorg]
* [http://madikeri.org Madikeri.org: Portal on Madikeri and Coorg]
* [http://www.kaladarshana.com/sites/madikeri Madikeri: History and Architecture]
* [http://www.kaladarshana.com/sites/madikeri Madikeri: History and Architecture]

Revision as of 06:46, 22 July 2023

"Mercara" redirects here. For the 1999 Malayalam film, see Mercara (film).

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Madikeri
City
Grasslands in Coorg
Grasslands in Coorg
Nickname: 
Misty City of Karnataka
Madikeri is located in Karnataka
Madikeri
Madikeri
Location in Karnataka, India
Madikeri is located in India
Madikeri
Madikeri
Madikeri (India)
Coordinates: 12°25′15″N 75°44′23″E / 12.4209°N 75.7397°E / 12.4209; 75.7397Coordinates: 12°25′15″N 75°44′23″E / 12.4209°N 75.7397°E / 12.4209; 75.7397
Country India
State Karnataka
DistrictKodagu
RegionMalenadu
Muddurajana Keri1681
Founded byMudduraja
Government
 • TypeCity Council
 • BodyCity Municipal Council
 • CMC PresidentNeravanda Anita Poovaiah
Area
 • City17.04 km2 (6.58 sq mi)
 • Rural
1,435.32 km2 (554.18 sq mi)
Elevation
_at_the_Fort
1,170 m (3,840 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • City33,381
 • Density2,000/km2 (5,100/sq mi)
 • Rural
113,202
Languages
 • AdministrativeKannada
 • RegionalArebhashe(Kannada dialect), Kodava, Tulu
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
571 201
Telephone code08272
Vehicle registrationKA-12
Websitewww.madikericity.mrc.gov.in/en

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,[1] which meant Mudduraja's town, was named after the prominent Haleri king Mudduraja who ruled Kodagu from 1633 to 1687.[2][3] From 1834, during the British Raj, it was called Mercara. It was later renamed to Madikeri by the Government of Mysore.[4][5]

History

Map c. 1854

The history of Madikeri is related to the history of Kodagu. From the 2nd to the 6th century AD, the northern part of Kodagu was ruled by Kadambas. The southern part of Kodagu was ruled by Gangas from the 4th to the 11th century. After defeating the Gangas in the 11th century, Cholas became the rulers of Kodagu. In the 12th century, the Cholas lost Kodagu to the Hoysalas. Kodagu fell to the Vijayanagar kings in the 14th century.[6]

After their fall, the local chieftains like Karnambahu (Palegars) started ruling their areas directly. They were defeated by Haleri Dynasty founder Veeraraju, (Nephew of Ikkeri Sadashiva Nayaka who were descendants of Talakadu Ganga Dynasty). In the year 1700 AD Ikkeri Somashekara Nayaka gifted Puttur and Amara Sullia Magnes of Tulunadu to Haleri Kings.

Descendants of Veeraraju who are known as "Haleri Dynasty" ruled Kodagu from 1600 to 1834 AD. Haleri king Mudduraja built the Fort in Madikeri and made it[7] as their capital. Mudduraja, the third Haleri king started leveling the land around Madikeri and built a fort in the year 1681. Madikeri Fort which was original built of mud and was replaced by Tipu Sultan. Kodagu became a part of British India after 1834 AD.[8][9]

P.A. Mohideen is the Municipal President of the city of Madikeri.[citation needed]

Demographics

As of 2011 India census,[10] Madikeri had a population of 33,381. Males constitute 57.2% of the population and females 42.8%. Madikeri had an average literacy rate of 85%, higher than the national average of 69.3: male literacy was 83%, and female literacy 80%. 11% of the population was under 6 years of age.

Geography and climate

Madikeri features a tropical highland climate as it has an elevation of 1,170 m (3,840 ft). Madikeri is located at 12°25′N 75°44′E / 12.42°N 75.73°E / 12.42; 75.73.[11][12] Madikeri lies in the Western Ghats and is a popular hill station. Nearest major cities are Hassan (110 kilometres (68 mi)) to the north, Mangaluru (138 kilometres (86 mi)) to the north-west, Mysuru (120 kilometres (75 mi)) to the east and Kannur of Kerala to the west (112 km (70 mi)). The nearest international airport is Kannur International Airport which is 90 km (56 mi) away.

The mean daily minimum temperature is lowest in January at about 11 °C (52 °F). Maximum temperature in summer is around 24 to 27 °C (75 to 81 °F).[13] With the onset of the south-west monsoon, the temperature decreases in June and the weather becomes chilly. The lowest temperature recorded is 4.5 °C (40.1 °F).

Climate data for Madikeri (1981–2010, extremes 1901–2012)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 31.7
(89.1) 		32.1
(89.8) 		34.2
(93.6) 		34.2
(93.6) 		35.0
(95.0) 		32.2
(90.0) 		28.9
(84.0) 		31.0
(87.8) 		30.0
(86.0) 		30.3
(86.5) 		28.5
(83.3) 		29.0
(84.2) 		35.0
(95.0)
Average high °C (°F) 26.4
(79.5) 		28.2
(82.8) 		29.8
(85.6) 		29.4
(84.9) 		27.5
(81.5) 		23.3
(73.9) 		21.6
(70.9) 		21.6
(70.9) 		23.6
(74.5) 		25.0
(77.0) 		25.3
(77.5) 		25.3
(77.5) 		25.6
(78.1)
Average low °C (°F) 12.4
(54.3) 		13.1
(55.6) 		15.0
(59.0) 		17.5
(63.5) 		18.1
(64.6) 		17.6
(63.7) 		17.2
(63.0) 		17.2
(63.0) 		17.1
(62.8) 		16.9
(62.4) 		15.6
(60.1) 		13.2
(55.8) 		15.9
(60.6)
Record low °C (°F) 4.8
(40.6) 		5.1
(41.2) 		7.6
(45.7) 		10.6
(51.1) 		9.4
(48.9) 		9.2
(48.6) 		8.8
(47.8) 		9.5
(49.1) 		10.0
(50.0) 		10.6
(51.1) 		7.9
(46.2) 		5.5
(41.9) 		4.8
(40.6)
Average rainfall mm (inches) 1.6
(0.06) 		3.0
(0.12) 		15.0
(0.59) 		65.3
(2.57) 		128.7
(5.07) 		646.3
(25.44) 		952.5
(37.50) 		821.0
(32.32) 		274.7
(10.81) 		211.0
(8.31) 		70.8
(2.79) 		20.0
(0.79) 		3,210
(126.38)
Average rainy days 0.2 0.3 1.6 5.0 7.8 22.2 27.0 26.2 16.2 12.2 4.4 1.1 124.1
Average relative humidity (%) (at 17:30 IST) 58 55 57 69 77 90 93 93 88 83 74 65 76
Source: India Meteorological Department[14][15]
Raja's Seat, one of the major tourist attractions in Madikeri

Transportation

Chelavara Falls in Medikeri

The town has only one mode of transport; The Roadways. Public transport is maintained by buses of KSRTC and other private buses. It also houses a KSRTC Bus Depot under Puttur division. Inter-district and interstate buses are handled by KSRTC, providing connectivity to cities like Mangaluru, Mangaluru International Airport, Mysuru, Bengaluru & KIAL, Hubballi, Madurai, Coimbatore and many more other minor cities. Nearest international airports are Kannur International Airport and Mangalore International Airport at 90 kms and 140 kms, respectively.

Highways

The SH-88 was upgraded to NH-275 (subsidiary of NH-75) making it the only National Highway passing through the district of Kodagu. NH-275 connects Madikeri to Mysuru and Bengaluru towards east and to Mangaluru towards west. Other state highways passing through Madikeri are SH-27 (Virajpet-Byndoor) and SH-89 (Madikeri-Kutta).

Tourist Attractions

See also

References

  1. ↑ Coorg History Archived 2009-04-26 at the Wayback Machine
  2. ↑ Kushalappa, Mookonda (2018). 1785 Coorg. Madikeri, Kodagu: Codava Makkada Coota.
  3. ↑ Kushalappa, Mookonda (2013). The early Coorgs. Chennai: Notion Press.
  4. ↑ Kushalappa, Mookonda Nitin (2018). Kodagu principality vs British Empire. Madikeri, Kodagu: Codava Makkada Coota.
  5. ↑ Kushalappa, Mookonda (2014). Long ago in Coorg. Chennai: Pothi.
  6. ↑ Kushalappa, Mookonda (2013). The early Coorgs. Chennai: Notion Press.
  7. ↑ Puttur Anantharaja Gowda (2015). IN PURSUIT OF OUR ROOTS.
  8. ↑ Jerry Dupont, The Common Law Abroad, Wm. S. Hein Publishing, 2001, ISBN 0-8377-3125-9, from p 592
  9. ↑ Kushalappa, Mookonda, Nitin (2018). Kodagu principality vs British empire. Codava Makkada Coota.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  10. ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
  11. ↑ Madikeri, FallingRain.com
  12. ↑ "Maps, Weather, and Airports for Madikeri, India". www.fallingrain.com.
  13. ↑ Ground Water Information Booklet, Ministry of Water Resources, 2007. Retrieved 23 June 2011.
  14. ↑ "Station: Madikeri/Mercara Climatological Table 1981–2010" (PDF). Climatological Normals 1981–2010. India Meteorological Department. January 2015. pp. 489–490. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 February 2020. Retrieved 19 April 2020.
  15. ↑ "Extremes of Temperature & Rainfall for Indian Stations (Up to 2012)" (PDF). India Meteorological Department. December 2016. p. M99. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 February 2020. Retrieved 19 April 2020.

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