KN Rajanna Age, Wiki and Bio

Quick Info

Profession	Politician
Nationality	Indian
Date of Birth	13/04/1951
Age	74 years
Birthplace	Tumkur, Bangalore

Bio/Wiki

Birth Name	Kyathasandra Nanjappa Rajanna

Physical Stats & More

Height	5' 6" (168 cm)
Weight	65 Kg (143 lbs)
Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	Grey

Educational Qualification(s)

College/University	Government Science College, Tumkur, Mysore University Vidyodaya Law College, Tumkur Bangalore
Qualifications	Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) (Government Science College, 1972) LLB (Vidyodaya Law College, 1984)

Personal Life

Date of Birth	13/04/1951
Birthplace	Tumkur, Bangalore
Zodiac sign	Aries
Religion	Hinduism
Caste/Community	Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Address	House no.1509, Behind A.P.M.C, Guruvaderahalli, Madhugiri Post, Madhugiri Tq, Tumkur Dist - 572132

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Married

Family

Father

Nanjappa

Spouse

S.R. Shanthala

Children

Sons	2
Daughter	1

Career

Political Party	Indian National Congress (INC) (1972–2004, 2007–present) Janata Dal (Secular)
Political Journey	1972 - Secretary, Kyathasandra Taluk Unit, Indian National Congress 1976 - President, Kyathasandra Nagar Panchayat 2001–2005 - President, Karnataka State Co-operative Apex Bank Ltd. 2004–2007 - Member, Karnataka Legislative Assembly (Bellavi) 2013–2018 - Member, Karnataka Legislative Assembly (Madhugiri) 2015–2020 - President, Karnataka State Co-operative Apex Bank Ltd. 2023–Present - Member, Karnataka Legislative Assembly (Madhugiri) 2023–2025 - Cabinet Minister, Government of Karnataka – Co-operation (excluding Agricultural Marketing)
Award	Sahakari Ratna

Style Quotient

Vehicle Collection

Tata Lorry

Salary

Rs 19,78,710

Assets/Properties

Movable Assets

Cash	Rs. 3,69,576
Bank Deposits	Rs. 89,51,286
Bonds, Debentures and Shares	Rs. 2,85,240
Motor Vehicles	Rs. 2,15,000
Jewellery	Rs. 77,500
Others	Rs. 80,000

Immovable Assets

Agricultural Land	Rs. 2,34,06,312
Residential Buildings	Rs. 7,00,00,000

Net Worth

Rs 9,25,78,036

Social Media

Instagram	https://www.instagram.com/knrajanna_official/
Facebook	https://www.facebook.com/KNRajannaOfficial/
Twitter	https://x.com/KNRajanna_Off

Some Lesser Known Facts

Rajanna initiated his career in the cooperative sector in 1972 while simultaneously launching his political journey as the Secretary of the Kyathasandra Taluk Congress unit.
In 1976, he took on the role of President of the Kyathasandra Town Panchayat, a position he held for several years.
Between 1980 and 1984, he led the Youth Congress in the Tumkur District, showcasing his early leadership skills.
In the 1980s, Rajanna was appointed to the Taluk Land Tribunal Board of Tumakuru and served as General Secretary of the Tumkur Zilla Congress Committee during this period.
He played a significant role as the President of the Taluk Agricultural Produce Co-operative Marketing Society (TAPCMS) in Tumakuru for ten years.
Rajanna was elected to the Agriculture Produce Marketing Committee (APMC) in Tumakuru multiple times, directly influencing agricultural policies.
In 2004, after being denied an INC ticket, he switched to Janata Dal (Secular) and successfully contested the elections from the Bellavi constituency.
In 2007, he returned to the Indian National Congress and continued to earn his place as a significant political figure, winning from Madhugiri in the 2013 Assembly elections.
He actively focused on the cooperative movement, promoting self-help groups, organic farming, and rural development during his tenure.