| 1.1.3 Rivers |
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The river Kaveri originates at North Rramhagiri and
flows out of Kooagu in (In Easterly direction towards
Mysore district. Another important river of Kodagu,
important in South Kodagu is Lakshmanatirtha. It takes
the form of water falls of nearly 100' at Kurchi, a
village 7 kilometres from Srimangala. In addition to
Barapole, a small river, there are innumerable streams
in Kodagu. The rivers overflow during monsoon period
and their level would be normal during other seasons.
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| 1.1.4 Flora |
| The important timber of Kodagu
are; Agil, Aini, Heb-halsu, Krupu. Kiralboghi. Kalpaini,
Chonapaini, Yenne-mara, Velthapaini, Dupa, Pali, Poon,
Kuve, Ebony, Noga, Ganda- garige, Teak, Biti, Jack, Atha,
Naga sampige, Mango, Belangi, Pandapaini, Halmaddi, Mathi,
Uluve, Haluve, Nerale, Buruga, Pale, Jantala, Neeruenteak,
Challa, Arsinatega, Chattuvamara and Sampige. Some other
timber are Perumara, Kat-kumbala, Palmani, Karpamara,
Lavungapattemara, Gerumara, Cheem, Kadapara and Bage. |
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| 1.1.5 Fauna |
| The Kodagu forests are infested
with elephants. Other important animals found in the forests
are bison, tiger, leopard, bear, tiger-cat, black jungle
cat, civet cat, loris, wild dogs, sambar, spotted deer
and barking deer. The bird world of Kodagu has hornbills,
vultures, kites, parrots, pigeons, water-fowls and jungle
cocks. The rivers and streams consist of lady fish, mahseer,
black cat fish, black murl and black dhot in Kodagu. The
three important worms are coffee borer. leeches and glowworms.
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| 1.1.6 Crops |
| In Kodagu plantations, coffee,
cardamom, orange and pepper are cultivated. In addition
to these crops banana and arecanut too are grown. With
the help of rain water rich paddy cultivation is done
in the plateau. Rice is the staple food of Kodagu population.
The Yeravas of this study are a major labour force employed
in the cultivation of these crops. |
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| 1.1.7 History |
| The history of this region can
be dated back to 2nd century A.D. It was ruled by dynasties
such as Cholas, Hoysalas, Nayakas and Haleri Rajahs. From
1834 AD. to 1947 A.D. it was a part of British India.
After 1947, the Coorg was declared as part 'C' State.
On 1st November 1956, (Coorg) Kodagu merged. with the
then Mysore state and the present Karnataka state. |
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| 1.1.8 People |
| In Kodagu, Brahmins, Coorgis,
Lingayats, Devangas, Bilimaggas, Bants, Vokkaligas, Heggades,
Muslims, Christians, Jains, Agasas, Airis are found. In
addition to these people, the peole belonging to Scheduled
Castes such as Adi Dravidas, Adi Karnatakas, Adiya, Balagai,
Holeya, Madiga, Muchi, Mundala, Sainagara, Panchama, Paraya
and Pale and Scheduled Tribes, such as Korama, Kudiya,
Kurumba, Meda, Martha and Yerava are also found. |
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