Bajpe is a locality in Mangalore city of Dakshina Kannada district in the state of Karnataka, now also known as Bajpe Town, India.[1][2] It is around 18 km (11 mi) from the city of Mangalore. The Mangalore International Airport[3] is located at Bajpe and was previously known as the Bajpe Aerodrome. City bus number 47 connects Bajpe to State Bank.There are a number of villages surrounding Bajpe, for which it serves as a hub. The nearby villages to which Bajpe serves as hub are Permude, Hosabettu, Kinnigoli, Kalamundkur and Kateel.[4] Bajpe is derived from the Tulu word, Bija da Appe (Mother of Seeds) since it was famous for its agricultural market in olden days.
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Bajpe ( ಬಜ್ಪೆ )
Bajpe Town | |
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Locality | |
Bajpe | |
![]() ![]() Bajpe ( ಬಜ್ಪೆ ) Location in Karnataka, India | |
Coordinates: 12.8904°N 74.8834°E / 12.8904; 74.8834 | |
Country | ![]() |
State | Karnataka |
District | Dakshina Kannada |
Elevation | 80.83 m (265.19 ft) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 9,701 |
Languages | |
• Official | Tulu, Kannada |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 574142 |
Telephone code | 0824 |
Vehicle registration | KA-19 |
Website | http://bajapetown.mrc.gov.in/ |
Namma Bajpe Namma Hemme |
Bajpe now its declared as a Town and official Known as Bajpe Town by Municipal Administration of Dakshina Kannada District and its Bajpe is a fast growing suburb of Mangalore in the field of Tourism and Business.
As of 2001[update], India census,[5] Bajpe had a population of 17,032. Males constitute 48 per cent of the population and females 52 per cent. Bajpe has an average literacy rate of 92 per cent, higher than the national average of 74.04; The male and female literacy rate are equal. 11 per cent of the population is under 6 years of age.
Until 2007, Bajpe belonged to the Surathkal constituency, but it now belongs to the Moodubidri constituency after the recent reorganization of constituencies by the election commission.
Some famous religious places located here
Temple
Mosque
Church
There is a Jain Ancestral House called Bailu Beedu belonging to the landlord family of Ballals 3 km from the main square. The family had a total hold on surrounding 3 villages. After the Land Reforms act came into existence, the family members got relocated to various places all over the world. Still, there is a worship place of their ancestors with 2 wooden idols of 8 feet height. These were twins, called Veerananthayya and Vikramananthayya (known as "Periyakulu" meaning elders). They belonged to the Chowta King family of Moodbidri.
Bajpe is also home to several educational institutes. Some of the prominent ones in this town are: