He was born in Jakkali village, Ron taluk, Kingdom of Mysore (now the state of Karnataka) on 16 March 1908.
[1][2][3][4] Andanappa Doddameti was known for his role in the Unification of Karnataka[5] and his significant participation in the Indian Independence Movement.
[2][3] He was jailed for half a year and fined 2,000 Indian rupees him for his role in the Ankola stir.
[1][3][7] Andanappa founded the Dharwad District Harijan Sevak Sangh after his release from jail.
[2] On 1 April 1947 he moved a resolution in the Legislative Assembly calling for the creation of a Karnatak province, which was adopted by the legislature with 60 votes in favour and 8 against.