Our Journey Since 1928
A legacy built on co-operation, trust, service and commitment to the community.
A Legacy of Service
Started in the year 1928, The Ponnampet Town Co-op Bank has come a long way. This unique Co-operative institution in Kodagu was started by business-minded people during the British rule.
Traders and planters residing in and around Ponnampet became members of the institution with the objective of helping and uplifting fellow traders irrespective of caste or creed.
The institution was registered as Ponnampet Town Co-op Bank in 1945. Since its inception, the Bank has continued its journey with the faith, support and participation of the people of the region.
Pandianda Chengappa, who is considered a father figure of the Co-operative movement in Kodagu District, was instrumental in encouraging the institution during its formative years.
The Bank's early development was supported by several distinguished members of the community. Their dedication and commitment played an important role in establishing the institution and guiding it through its early years.
1928
Institution started
1945
Registered as Ponnampet Town Co-op Bank
The institution owes much of its early development to the dedicated individuals who supported its growth.
Mathranda Subbaiah
One of the prominent early contributors who also served the institution as President.
Dr. Puthamane Nanamaiah
Cheriapanda Kushalappa
Ajjikuttira Thammaiah
Chendira Thammaiah
Adengada Machaiah
Katimada Appaiah
Issaq Saheb
The Bank has been guided by dedicated leaders who contributed to its development over the years.
Served as President after having served in the Government Department.
Former Presidents
C.P. Kushalappa
A.S. Thammaiah
P.P. Bopaiah
M.E. Ebrahim
K.P. Kuttappa
Several governing council members have contributed their valuable service towards the development of the Bank.
A.B. Machaiah
C.K. Thammaiah
B.K. Achappa
A.C. Kashi
C.N. Bheemaiah
P.K. Madaiah
K.A. Chengappa
Dr. M.C. Nanaiah
C.P. Thimmaiah
P.D. Appaiah
M.P. Aiyappa
M.S. Cariappa
K.S. Appaiah
H.A. Belliappa
H.S. Appaiah
K. Kanthi Chengappa
B.P. Bheemaiah
K.T. Jamuna
H.A. Ponnamma
The Bank has benefited from the dedicated service of managers who have contributed to its administration and growth.
Sri. K.P. Kuttappa
Sri. K.A. Ganapathy
Sri. C.K. Somaiah
Smt. S.M. Gangamma
Smt. Shakuna T.T.
Sri. Darmendra T.P.
Current Manager
Growing With the Community
From its humble beginnings in 1928, the Bank's journey has been shaped by the dedication of its leaders, governing council members, managers and the continued trust of its members.
This enduring legacy of co-operation and service continues to guide the Bank in its journey ahead.