Bajpe is a locality in
Mangalore
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city of
Dakshina Kannada district in the state of
Karnataka
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, now also known as Bajpe Town,
India
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. It is around from the city of
Mangalore
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. The
Mangalore International Airport
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is located at Bajpe and was previously known as the Bajpe Aerodrome.
City bus number 47 connects Bajpe to
State Bank
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In British English, the ter ...
. 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. Bajpe is derived from the
Tulu word, Bija da Appe (Mother of
Seed
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s) since it was famous for its agricultural market in olden days.
Bajpe now its declared as a Town and official Known as Bajpe Town by Municipal Administration of Dakshina Kannada District.
Demographics
India
census
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, 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.
Notable People
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B. A. Mohiddin-Ex - Minister for Higher Education
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Ranjith Bajpe Indian film director and screenwriter known for his work in Tulu cinema
See also
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Permude
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Kinnipadavu
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Kateel
References
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Cities and towns in Dakshina Kannada district
Localities in Mangalore