Kutta
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{{Hatnote|This article is about the Indian village. It is not to be confused with the Hindi word for Dog.}}{{More citations needed|date=April 2025}}{{Infobox settlement
| name = Kutta
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| subdivision_type = Country
| subdivision_name = {{flag|India}}
| subdivision_type1 = State
| subdivision_name1 = Karnataka
| subdivision_type2 = District
| subdivision_name2 = Kodagu
| subdivision_type3 = Taluk
| subdivision_name3 = Ponnampet
| image_skyline = File:Kutta, Gonikoppal, Mysore.jpg
| image_caption = Kutta school
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| coordinates = {{coord|11.96830|76.05217|display=inline,title}}
| elevation_m = 914
| area_total_km2 = 25.58
| population_total = 5291 {{Cite web|url=https://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/2922_PART_B_DCHB_KODAGU.pdf|access-date=31 August 2023|title= Kodagu Census Handbook 2011}}
| timezone = IST
| utc_offset1 = +5:30
| postal_code_type = PIN
| postal_code = 571250
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Kutta is a small village in Ponnampet taluk of Kodagu, in Karnataka state of India. Location code number of Kutta is 618078.
Location
Geography
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Kutta is situated at an elevation of {{convert|914|m|ft}} 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 {{convert|2000|mm|in}}. 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.{{cite web|url=http://www.karnatakatourism.org/tour-item/nagarahole-national-park|access-date=2022-12-08|title=Rajiv Gandhi National Park, Kodagu}} The Tholpetty wildlife Sanctuary of Kerala, lies south of Kutta village.
Post Office
Kutta has a post office. The pincode is 571250.{{cite web|url=https://pincode.net.in/571250|title=Pin Code: 571250, List of Post Offices, KODAGU, KARNATAKA Pincode.net.in|work=pincode.net.in|accessdate=18 July 2016}}
Tourist attractions
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- 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.
- Iruppu Falls
- Kabini backwaters
- Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary
- White water rafting, Barapole river
- Tadiandamol
- Banasura Sagar Dam
- Banasura Hill
- Chembra Peak
- SAI Sanctuary
Transportation & Connectivity
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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).
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