Bajpe

Bajpe
Bajpe
	Locality
	Bajpe Location in Karnataka, India
	Coordinates: 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

Bajpe is a locality in Mangalore city of Dakshina Kannada district in the state of Karnataka, India.[1][2] It is around 18 km (11 mi) from the city centre of Mangalore. The Mangalore International Airport[3] is located at Bajpe and was previously known as the Bajpe Aerodrome. City bus number 34 connects Bajpe to State Bank.There are number of Villages in surrounding of Bajpe for which it serves as a hub.The surrounding nearby villages and its distance from Bajpe are Permude 2.3 KM , Hosabettu 8.7 KM , Kinnigoli 9.9 KM , Kallamundkur 10.6 KM , Kilpady 15.1 KM , Talapady 24.2 KM.[4]Bajpe is derived from Tulu Language Word Bija da Appe (Mother of Seeds) since it was famous for agricultural market.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[5] Bajpe had a population of 17,032. Males constitute 48% of the population and females 52%. Bajpe has an average literacy rate of 92%, higher than the national average of 74.04; The male and female literacy rate are equal. 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Assembly constituency

Until 2007, Bajpe belonged to Surathkal constituency, but now it 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

Mosque

Muhiyudeen Jumma Masjid
Khaja Jumma Masjid h[6]
Badriya Jumma Masjid, Kinipadav.

Church

Mary Help Of Christian Church, Adyapady
St Antony's Church, Anthonykatte
St.Joseph Church, Bajpe.

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:

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
Popular English Medium school
Ansar English Medium School
BAMA International School
MET Commerce College
Airport English Medium School
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.

References

"Indian Trade Journal, Volume 241, Part 2". Department of Commercial Intelligence and Statistics., 1967 - India: 613.
"Debates; Official Report". Mysore (India : State). Legislature. Legislative Assembly. 1970: 446.
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. [://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/movie-details/news-interviews/Tulu-film-industry-set-to-get-international-touch/articleshow/24047463.cms "Times of India -"] Check |url= value (help).
"Namam TV". Namma TV.
Dhand Ready for release. "The Hindu".

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

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

[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. [://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/movie-details/news-interviews/Tulu-film-industry-set-to-get-international-touch/articleshow/24047463.cms "Times of India -"] Check |url= value (help).

[10] "Namam TV". Namma TV.

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