| Area: |
1595 square miles/ 4102.3 sq. km |
| Population: |
4,85,299 as per 1991 census |
| Altitude: |
Uneven surface- average height around 1170 meters |
| Climate: |
Moderate climate- pleasant Winters, warm summers, heavy monsoons |
| Warmest Months: |
March To May. |
| Average Temperature: |
13°Celcius To 26°Celcius. |
| Coolest Months: |
December To February |
| Rainfall: |
2725.5-mm annually. |
| Languages: |
Kodava-Thak, Kannada, Maliyalam, Tamil, Hindi, English |
| STD Code: |
08272(Madikeri), 08274 (Virajpet), 08276 (Somwarpet) |
Ambulance: 102,25444