Kushalanagar, also known as Kushalanagara, is a city located in the Kodagu district of the Indian state of Karnataka. It serves as the headquarters for the Kushalanagar Taluk and is situated along the Kaveri river, where it functions as a gateway to the Kodagu district.
The town is recognized as an important commercial center within the region. By population, it ranks as the second largest town in the Kodagu district after Madikeri and is noted for being the fastest developing town in the district.