Bajpe

Bajpe ( ಬಜ್ಪೆ )

Bajpe Town
Bajpe ( ಬಜ್ಪೆ ) Bajpe Town
Locality
	Bajpe
	Bajpe ( ಬಜ್ಪೆ ) Location in Karnataka, India
	Coordinates: 12°53′25″N 74°53′00″E / 12.8904°N 74.8834°ECoordinates: 12°53′25″N 74°53′00″E / 12.8904°N 74.8834°E
Country	India
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 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.

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.

Demographics

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.

Assembly constituency

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.

Religious Places

St Joseph Church

Some famous religious places located here

Temple

Shri Somanatheshwara Maha Ganapathi temple, Porkodi
Shri Ambika Annapoorneshwari Temple Sunkadakatte
Nellitheertha Cave Temple
Shree Kashi Vishwanatheshwara Temple, Talakala, Kolambe, Bajpe.
Shree Shanaishchara Temple (Temple of the Lord Shani)
Shri. Adinatheshwar Temple, Adyapadi
Shree Bramha mugera mahakaali Daivastana kinnipadavu bajpe.

Mosque

Muhiyudeen Jumma Masjid
Khaja Jumma Masjid h^[6]
Badriya Jumma Masjid, Kinipadav.
Salafi Madeena Masjid, Old Airport Road.

Church

St.Joseph Church, Bajpe.
Mary Help Of Christian Church, Adyapady
St Antony's Church, Anthonykatte
Shrine of Saint Pope John Paul II

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.

Education

Bajpe is also home to several educational institutes. Some of the prominent ones in this town are:

Popular Bunts English Medium School
St Josephs PU College (High School & Pre University)
Sri Niranjana Swamy Education Institutions, Sunkadakatte
Morning Star (Airport) School
Parochial School (Primary)
Little Flower Girls High School
Ansar English Medium School
BAMA International School
MET Commerce College
Holy Family School

Restaurants

Jayaraj Bar & restaurant
Alfam Chicken Centre
Hotel Sujatha
Hotel Keerthi Sagar
Mangalore Airport Restaurant
Pappilon Bar And Restaurant
Hotel Nisarga
Bajpe Halal Chicken Centre

Notable People

B. A. Mohiddin^[7]-Ex - Minister for Higher Education^[8]
Ranjith Bajpe^[9] Indian film director and screenwriter known for his work in Tulu cinema^[10]^[11]
Sri Niranjana Swamy, spiritual guide, educationist.

Business Enterprises

References

^ "Indian Trade Journal, Volume 241, Part 2". Department of Commercial Intelligence and Statistics., 1967 - India: 613. 1967.
^ "Debates; Official Report". Mysore (India: State). Legislature. Legislative Assembly. 1970: 446. 1970.
^ Rajya Sabha Official Report. Parliamentary Debates - Rajya Sabha Government of India. 2000. pp. Official Report, Volume 205, Issues 20–22 Page 53.
^ "Wiki- Kannada".
^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
^ The Mysore Gazette Page 439. C.B.C.I. Centre. 1984. p. 439.
^ "Government of Karnataka".
^ "Former Minister B A Mohideen is 'Beary of the Century'".
^ times of India. "Times of India -".
^ "Namam TV". Namma TV.
^ Dhand Ready for release. "The Hindu".

[1] "Indian Trade Journal, Volume 241, Part 2". Department of Commercial Intelligence and Statistics., 1967 - India: 613. 1967.

[2] "Debates; Official Report". Mysore (India: State). Legislature. Legislative Assembly. 1970: 446. 1970.

[3] Rajya Sabha Official Report. Parliamentary Debates - Rajya Sabha Government of India. 2000. pp. Official Report, Volume 205, Issues 20–22 Page 53.

[4] "Wiki- Kannada".

[5] "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.

[6] The Mysore Gazette Page 439. C.B.C.I. Centre. 1984. p. 439.

[7] "Government of Karnataka".

[8] "Former Minister B A Mohideen is 'Beary of the Century'".

[9] times of India. "Times of India -".

[10] "Namam TV". Namma TV.

[11] Dhand Ready for release. "The Hindu".

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