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'''Kushalanagar''' is a city located in the [[Kodagu]] district of [[Karnataka]] state of [[India]]. Surrounded by Kaveri river, it is the gateway of the Coorg district. It also serves as the headquarters of Kushalanagar Taluk. By population, Kushalanagar is the third largest town in the district after [[Madikeri]] and [[Virajpet]]. Kushalnagar is an important commercial centre in Kodagu.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|others=Special Correspondent|date=2020-11-30|title=After Ponnampet, Kushalnagar may soon get taluk status|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/after-ponnampet-kushalnagar-may-soon-get-taluk-status/article33214264.ece|access-date=2020-12-30|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
'''Kushalanagar''' or '''Kushalanagara''' is a city located in the [[Kodagu district]] of the Indian state of [[Karnataka]]. Surrounded by Kaveri river, it is the gateway to [[Kodagu district]]. It also serves as the headquarters of Kushalanagar Taluk.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-01-01|title=Kushalnagar Taluk formed; Kodagu now has five taluks|url=https://starofmysore.com/kushalnagar-taluk-formed-kodagu-now-has-five-taluks/|access-date=2022-01-09|website=Star of Mysore|language=en-US}}</ref> By population, Kushalanagar is the second largest town in [[Kodagu district]] after [[Madikeri]] and the fastest developing town in the district. Kushalnagar is an important commercial centre in Kodagu.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|title=After Ponnampet, Kushalnagar may soon get taluk status |date=2020-11-30|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/after-ponnampet-kushalnagar-may-soon-get-taluk-status/article33214264.ece|access-date=2020-12-30|issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://kannada.oneindia.com/news/madikeri/kushalnagar-town-panchayath-upgrade-as-municipality-277880.html|access-date= 15 July 2023|title=Upgrading from Town Panchayath to Town Municipal Council}}</ref>


==Etymology==
==Etymology==
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Kushalanagar is located at {{coord|12.47|N|75.97|E|}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/19/Kushalnagar.html|title=Maps, Weather, and Airports for Kushalnagar, India|website=www.fallingrain.com}}</ref> It has an average elevation of 844&nbsp;metres (2726&nbsp;feet).<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.daftlogic.com/sandbox-google-maps-find-altitude.htm |title=Elevation of Kushalnagar |access-date=15 October 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190521043409/https://www.daftlogic.com/sandbox-google-maps-find-altitude.htm |archive-date=21 May 2019 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
Kushalanagar is located at {{coord|12.47|N|75.97|E|}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/19/Kushalnagar.html|title=Maps, Weather, and Airports for Kushalnagar, India|website=www.fallingrain.com}}</ref> It has an average elevation of 844&nbsp;metres (2726&nbsp;feet).<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.daftlogic.com/sandbox-google-maps-find-altitude.htm |title=Elevation of Kushalnagar |access-date=15 October 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190521043409/https://www.daftlogic.com/sandbox-google-maps-find-altitude.htm |archive-date=21 May 2019 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


Kushalanagar is situated in the eastern part of [[Kodagu]] district. The city is generally flat, although a few areas are hilly. [[Kaveri]] river surrounds the city in all directions except the west. It is roughly 85 kilometres west of [[Mysuru]], 220 kilometres west of [[Bengaluru]] and 170 kilometres east of [[Mangaluru]].
Kushalanagar is situated in the eastern part of [[Kodagu]] district. The town is generally flat, although a few areas are hilly. [[Kaveri]] river surrounds the town in all directions except the west. It is roughly 85 kilometres west of [[Mysore]], 220 kilometres west of [[Bangalore]] and 170 kilometres east of [[Mangalore]].


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
{{As of|2011}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Kushalanagara had a population of 15,326.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title=Census 2011 Kodagu|url=https://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/2922_PART_B_DCHB_KODAGU.pdf}}</ref> Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Kushalanagar has an average literacy rate of 89.53%, higher than the state average of  75.36% male literacy is 82%, and female literacy is 73%. 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.
{{As of|2011}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Kushalanagara had a population of 23,200. <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/2922_PART_B_DCHB_KODAGU.pdf|access-date= 31 July 2023|title=Census Data Handbook 2011}}</ref> The sex ratio in Kushalnagar town as per 2011 census is 980 (Somwarpet Taluk is 1027). Whereas Male population in Somwarpet Taluk was 49.22 percent (90783) and female population was 50.78 percent (93667). Kushalanagar has an average literacy rate of 89.53%, higher than the state average of  75.36%. In kushalnagar, 93.52% of male are literate while for females, the number is 85.87%. 12% of the population is under 6 years of age <ref>[http://www.kushalnagar.tpa.gov.in/sites/kushalnagar.tpa.gov.in/files/Master%20Plan%20Final%202031_Report_upload.pdf MASTER PLAN (FINAL) – 2031 FOR KUSHALNAGAR LOCAL PLANNING AREA KUSHALANAGAR http://www.kushalnagar.tpa.gov.in/sites/kushalnagar.tpa.gov.in/files/Master%20Plan%20Final%202031_Report_upload.pdf]{{Dead link|date=July 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>


Kushalnagar along with its cluster of nearby villages including Mullusoge, Kudamangalore and Kudige form one of the most densely populated areas in the district with combined population of 39,393.<ref name=":1" />
Kushalnagar along with its cluster of nearby villages including Mullusoge, Baichanahalli, Gummanakolli, Kudlur and Madapatna forms one of the most densely populated areas in the district with combined population of 39,393.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title=Census 2011 Kodagu|url=https://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/2922_PART_B_DCHB_KODAGU.pdf}}</ref>


There are natively 2 category of people present who are still dominating in population in these areas, Kodagu Gowdas (aka Are Bashe Gowdas) and Kodavas (aka Coorgees).
The conurbation of Kushalnagar measures nearly 35km<sup>2</sup>, making it largest urban settlement in the district.


== Economy ==
== Economy ==
Kushalnagar is an important commercial centre in Kodagu.<ref name=":0" /> KIADB Industrial Area is located in Kudloor of Kushalnagar where multiple coffee processing industries are located.<ref>{{Cite news|others=Special Correspondent|date=2020-11-19|title=Kushalnagar to get new industries|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/kushalnagar-to-get-new-industries/article33134395.ece|access-date=2020-12-30|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
Kushalnagar is an important commercial centre in Kodagu.<ref name=":0" /> KIADB Industrial Area is located in Kudloor of Kushalnagar where multiple coffee processing industries are located.<ref>{{Cite news|date=2020-11-19|title=Kushalnagar to get new industries|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/kushalnagar-to-get-new-industries/article33134395.ece|access-date=2020-12-30|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>


== Education ==
== Education ==
Kushalanagara has an average literacy rate of 89%. The city has six private Schools, one government school (from kindergarten to degree), one polytechnic school, and an engineering college. A [[Sainik School]] is located in the outrange of the city, where students receive military training.
Kushalanagara has an average literacy rate of 89%. The town has six private Schools, one government school (from kindergarten to degree), one polytechnic school, and city has one government engineering college affiliated to VTU. A [[Sainik School]] is located in the outrange of the town, where students receive military training.
 
== Tourism ==
 
Tourist sites include:


# Kaveri
== Notable sites nearby ==
# [[Harangi Backwaters]]
# [[Harangi Dam]]
# [[Harangi Reservoir]]
# [[Nisargadhama]]
# Dubare
# [[Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary]]
# Chiklihole
# [[Dubare]] Elephant Camp
# Aiyappa Swamy Temple
# [[Mallalli Falls]]
# [[Kanive, Kodagu|Kanive]]
# [[Chiklihole]]


==Transport==
==Transport==
Kushalnagar has one government bus station that serves all intrastate and interstate regions. The city is also accessible via from Bengaluru and Mysore via transportation services or self-driving cars, which made it a gateway for tourists to enter Kodagu.  
[[Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation|KSRTC]] has a bus station here. They connect the town to metropolitan cities like [[Bangalore]] and [[Kempegowda International Airport|KIAL]], [[Mysore]], [[Mangalore]], [[Ernakulam]], [[Madurai]], [[Coimbatore]], [[Hubli]] and many other smaller cities.  
The nearest railway stations are [[K R Nagar]] at a distance of 60 kms and [[Mysore Junction railway station|Mysore]] at the distance of 85 kms.  


There is no railway service in Kodagu. A railway line from Mysuru to Kushalnagar has been planned but has been opposed by environmental activists.<ref name="railway">{{cite news |last1=Bhardwaj |first1=Meena |title=Environmentalists oppose proposed Mysuru-Kushalnagar rail line |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2019/mar/06/green-activists-oppose-proposed-mysuru-kushalnagar-rail-line-1947305.html |access-date=25 January 2021 |work=New Indian Express |date=6 March 2019}}</ref>  The nearest airport is at Mysore, and the nearest international airport is Kannur International Airport. The [[Airports Authority of India]] has proposed a construction of a new mini airport named [[Kushalnagar airport]] in the city to boost tourism from other parts of the state.<ref>{{Cite news|others=Special Correspondent|date=2020-03-02|title=Funds sought for airport expansion, Kushalnagar railway line|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/funds-sought-for-airport-expansion-kushalnagar-railway-line/article30965553.ece|access-date=2020-12-30|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
There is no railway service in Kodagu. A railway line from Mysore to Kushalnagar has been planned but has been opposed by environmental activists.<ref name="railway">{{cite news |last1=Bhardwaj |first1=Meena |title=Environmentalists oppose proposed Mysuru-Kushalnagar rail line |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2019/mar/06/green-activists-oppose-proposed-mysuru-kushalnagar-rail-line-1947305.html |access-date=25 January 2021 |work=New Indian Express |date=6 March 2019}}</ref>  The nearest airport is at Mysore, and the nearest international airport is [[Kannur International Airport]]. The [[Airports Authority of India]] has proposed a construction of a new mini airport named [[Kushalnagar airport]] in the town to boost tourism from other parts of the state.<ref>{{Cite news|date=2020-03-02|title=Funds sought for airport expansion, Kushalnagar railway line|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/funds-sought-for-airport-expansion-kushalnagar-railway-line/article30965553.ece|access-date=2020-12-30|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
* Om Kareshwara Temple
* [[Madikeri]]
* [[Madikeri]]
* Malvalli Falls
* [[Kaveri Nisargadhama]]
* [[Kaveri Nisargadhama]]
* Raja Seat
* [[Mangalore]]
* [[Mangalore]]
* Nalku Nadu Palace
* [[Somvarpet]]
* Irpu Falls
* [[Virajpet]]
*Tala Kaveri
*Tadiyanda Mol Hill
*Iguthappa Temple
*Abbe Falls
*Gadhige
*Honammana Kere (Lake)
*Bagandeshwara Temple in Bhagamandala


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 19:16, 15 December 2025

Kushalanagar
Town
Kushalanagara
Kushalanagar Taluk Map
Kushalanagar Taluk Map
Nickname: 
Gateway of Kodagu
Kushalanagar is located in Karnataka
Kushalanagar
Kushalanagar
Location in Karnataka, India
Kushalanagar is located in India
Kushalanagar
Kushalanagar
Kushalanagar (India)
Coordinates: 12°27′27″N 75°57′37″E / 12.457434°N 75.960332°E / 12.457434; 75.960332
Country India
StateKarnataka
DistrictKodagu
Government
 • BodyTown Municipal Council
 • AdministratorNarwade Vinayak Karbhari I.A.S
 • Chief OfficerKrishna Prasad
Area
 • Town11.12 km2 (4.29 sq mi)
Elevation
844 m (2,769 ft)
Population
 (2022)[1]
 • Town29,268
 • Density2,600/km2 (6,800/sq mi)
 • Metro
80,000
Languages
 • OfficialKannada
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
571 234
Telephone code08276
ISO 3166 codeIN-KA
Vehicle registrationKA-12
Websitewww.kushalnagartown.mrc.gov.in

Kushalanagar or Kushalanagara is a city located in the Kodagu district of the Indian state of Karnataka. Surrounded by Kaveri river, it is the gateway to Kodagu district. It also serves as the headquarters of Kushalanagar Taluk.[2] By population, Kushalanagar is the second largest town in Kodagu district after Madikeri and the fastest developing town in the district. Kushalnagar is an important commercial centre in Kodagu.[3][4]

Etymology[edit | edit source]

According to popular myth, the name was given by Hyder Ali who was camped there when he received news of the birth of his son Tipu and called it as Kushyal nagar (="town of gladness")[5] But in reality, Tipu was born around 1750 while Hyder Ali entered Kodagu for the first time in the 1760s. After the British conquest of Coorg it was known as Fraserpet after Colonel James Stuart Fraser who was the Political Agent in Coorg around 1834.[6]

Geography[edit | edit source]

Kushalanagar is located at 12°28′N 75°58′E / 12.47°N 75.97°E / 12.47; 75.97.[7] It has an average elevation of 844 metres (2726 feet).[8]

Kushalanagar is situated in the eastern part of Kodagu district. The town is generally flat, although a few areas are hilly. Kaveri river surrounds the town in all directions except the west. It is roughly 85 kilometres west of Mysore, 220 kilometres west of Bangalore and 170 kilometres east of Mangalore.

Demographics[edit | edit source]

As of 2011 India census,[9] Kushalanagara had a population of 23,200. [10] The sex ratio in Kushalnagar town as per 2011 census is 980 (Somwarpet Taluk is 1027). Whereas Male population in Somwarpet Taluk was 49.22 percent (90783) and female population was 50.78 percent (93667). Kushalanagar has an average literacy rate of 89.53%, higher than the state average of 75.36%. In kushalnagar, 93.52% of male are literate while for females, the number is 85.87%. 12% of the population is under 6 years of age [11]

Kushalnagar along with its cluster of nearby villages including Mullusoge, Baichanahalli, Gummanakolli, Kudlur and Madapatna forms one of the most densely populated areas in the district with combined population of 39,393.[12]

The conurbation of Kushalnagar measures nearly 35km2, making it largest urban settlement in the district.

Economy[edit | edit source]

Kushalnagar is an important commercial centre in Kodagu.[3] KIADB Industrial Area is located in Kudloor of Kushalnagar where multiple coffee processing industries are located.[13]

Education[edit | edit source]

Kushalanagara has an average literacy rate of 89%. The town has six private Schools, one government school (from kindergarten to degree), one polytechnic school, and city has one government engineering college affiliated to VTU. A Sainik School is located in the outrange of the town, where students receive military training.

Notable sites nearby[edit | edit source]

  1. Harangi Dam
  2. Nisargadhama
  3. Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary
  4. Dubare Elephant Camp
  5. Mallalli Falls
  6. Chiklihole

Transport[edit | edit source]

KSRTC has a bus station here. They connect the town to metropolitan cities like Bangalore and KIAL, Mysore, Mangalore, Ernakulam, Madurai, Coimbatore, Hubli and many other smaller cities. The nearest railway stations are K R Nagar at a distance of 60 kms and Mysore at the distance of 85 kms.

There is no railway service in Kodagu. A railway line from Mysore to Kushalnagar has been planned but has been opposed by environmental activists.[14] The nearest airport is at Mysore, and the nearest international airport is Kannur International Airport. The Airports Authority of India has proposed a construction of a new mini airport named Kushalnagar airport in the town to boost tourism from other parts of the state.[15]

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. "(Population & Area)Gazettee Notification about upgradation of Kushalnagar town from TP to TMC" (PDF). Retrieved 1 May 2024.
  2. "Kushalnagar Taluk formed; Kodagu now has five taluks". Star of Mysore. 1 January 2021. Retrieved 9 January 2022.
  3. 3.0 3.1 "After Ponnampet, Kushalnagar may soon get taluk status". The Hindu. 30 November 2020. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 30 December 2020.
  4. "Upgrading from Town Panchayath to Town Municipal Council". Retrieved 15 July 2023.
  5. Anonymous (1855). A gazetteer of Southern India. Madras: Pharoah and Co. p. 580.
  6. Anon. 1908 The Imperial Gazetteer of India. Vol. 11. Oxford. page 12
  7. "Maps, Weather, and Airports for Kushalnagar, India". www.fallingrain.com.
  8. "Elevation of Kushalnagar". Archived from the original on 21 May 2019. Retrieved 15 October 2017.
  9. "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.
  10. "Census Data Handbook 2011" (PDF). Retrieved 31 July 2023.
  11. MASTER PLAN (FINAL) – 2031 FOR KUSHALNAGAR LOCAL PLANNING AREA KUSHALANAGAR http://www.kushalnagar.tpa.gov.in/sites/kushalnagar.tpa.gov.in/files/Master%20Plan%20Final%202031_Report_upload.pdf[permanent dead link]
  12. "Census 2011 Kodagu" (PDF).
  13. "Kushalnagar to get new industries". The Hindu. 19 November 2020. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 30 December 2020.
  14. Bhardwaj, Meena (6 March 2019). "Environmentalists oppose proposed Mysuru-Kushalnagar rail line". New Indian Express. Retrieved 25 January 2021.
  15. "Funds sought for airport expansion, Kushalnagar railway line". The Hindu. 2 March 2020. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 30 December 2020.


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