Konaje is a locality in

Mangalore Mangaluru (), formerly called Mangalore ( ), is a major industrial port city in the Indian state of Karnataka and on the west coast of India. It is located between the Laccadive Sea and the Western Ghats about west of Bengaluru, the st ...

generally known as the educational hub. Konaje is governed by Dakshina Kannada zilla Panchayath. It is home to the vast campus of the

Mangalore University Mangalore University commonly known as, MU is a public university in Konaje, Mangaluru, Karnataka, India. In 2021, National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) awarded Mangalore University 'B' grade. As on 2024, Prof. P L Dharma took ...

which is also known as Mangalagangothri. The university is located on hill top. Deralakatte which houses two medical colleges is on way from Thokottu to Konaje. Software Major Infosys Technologies has a software development center in Konaje. There are many city buses (Route no. 51) from Mangalore City Bus Stand (State Bank) to Konaje. Alternatively, shuttle buses are available with good frequency. It is about 40 minute drive from

Hampankatta Hampankatta (also known as Happananakatte/Hampankatte/Hampananakatte/Hampanakatte and pronounced as 'Hampanakatte' in Tulu and Kannada) is the centre of Mangalore City, Karnataka. Most of the public utilities are located here. Hampanakkatte wa ...

. Konaje can be reached by taking turn at

Thokottu Thokottu is a commercial junction to the south of Mangalore, Mangalore city on National Highway 66 (India), National Highway 66 (previously known as NH 17) and the gateway to Mangalore, Mangalore city from the South (Kerala). It is one of the ma ...

National Highway 66 The following highways are numbered 66: International * European route E66 Australia * Barkly Highway (Northern Territory) * Riddoch Highway Canada * Alberta Highway 66 * Highway 66 (Ontario) Cuba * Autopista Sancti Spiritus (4-6 ...

from Mangalore towards

Talapady Talapady is a village near Mangaluru city in Ullal taluk of Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka state in India. Talapady borders the states of Karnataka and Kerala. National Highway 66 (earlier numbered as NH-17) passes through Talapady wh ...

. Vishwamangala School and College, which was mainly built for the children of university employees is also located here The locality enjoys close proximity with P A College of Engineering, which is just three kilometres away and also mudipu Infosys

External links

Mangalore University web site
Villages in Dakshina Kannada district Localities in Mangalore {{Mangalore-geo-stub