21-397: Panchagangavalli River is a river flowing through Kundapur and Gangolli in western India . The five rivers namely Souparnika River , Varahi River , Kedaka River , Chakra River and Kubja River join and merge into Arabian Sea . 13°38′4.11″N 74°40′9.97″E / 13.6344750°N 74.6694361°E / 13.6344750; 74.6694361 This article related to
42-599: A boating facility. The Swarna river passes just north of Manipal. Recreational facilities are available through End Point Park and Tree Park. Manipal was once a barren hill with few trees. This hill was transformed into the university town it now is by Dr. T. M. A. Pai , who first started the Kasturba Medical College in 1953, now a part of the university Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE). Tourist spots like Agumbe , Kudremukh , Kapu and Malpe are also located nearby. From September to February,
63-574: A location in Tulu Nadu is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . This article related to a river in India is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Kundapur Kundapra , officially Kundapura , is a town in the Udupi district of Karnataka state in India. This town was known as Coondapoor when it was part of the erstwhile South Canara district (1862–1947) of
84-576: A student city. It is called "Campus Town" by the locals. A regional information technology hub, Manipal has one of the highest densities of mobile phones in India. Manipal derives its name from ' Manna Palla (meaning "muddy hole" or "muddy lake" in Tulu) commonly called Manipal Lake, a freshwater lake within Manipal. Situated 5 km (3.1 mi) east of the center of the temple city of Udupi and 65 km (40 mi) north of Mangalore , Manipal
105-497: Is a State Highway that connects to Shimoga District. This Highway connects cities and towns of different states. Kundapur is also connected to the Konkan Railway , which runs from Mumbai to Mangaluru . The railway station is about 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) from the town. The nearest airport is Mangaluru International Airport , at Bajpe around 87 kilometres (54 mi) from Kundapur. Kundapura railway station , along
126-573: Is about a kilometer away from the National Highway 169A. Mangalore Central (MAQ) is the nearest major railway station and is located in Mangalore , 67 km (42 mi) south of the town. The nearest international airport is Mangalore International Airport , which is located around 62 km (39 mi) south of Manipal, connecting it to Indian cities like Mumbai, Bangalore , Hyderabad , Chennai and Delhi , and internationally to
147-603: Is located five kilometres away from the centre of Udupi City, in Udupi District , Karnataka (state) in south western India. It is administered by the Udupi City Municipality. The suburb is located in coastal Karnataka , 62 km north of Mangalore and 8 km east of the Arabian Sea . From its location on a plateau , at an altitude of about 75 metres above sea level, it commands a panoramic view of
168-430: Is serviced by government owned buses. Buses can be found for Udupi and Mangaluru, and there are multiple bus stands. The main bus stand where the buses to Udupi and Mangaluru are available is called "New bus stand", is near the police station. Another frequently used mode of transportation is auto rikshaw. Manipal Manipal is a suburb and university town within Udupi , in coastal Karnataka , India. Manipal
189-452: The Chakra, Souparnika, Varahi, Kubja, and Kheta. In fact, there are seven rivers or rivulets between Kundapur and Byndoor, a short distance of 36 km. They are Halady River, Kollur River, Chakra River, Rajadi, Nujadi, Yadamavina Hole and Uppunda Hole. As of the 2011 India census , Languages of Kundapur Town (2011) Kundapur is connected to other parts of the country by NH66 . SH52
210-548: The Konkan Railway , is used by Kerala pilgrims who visit Kolluru Mookambika Temple Kundapur is located at a distance of 38 km (24 mi) from Udupi , 40 km (25 mi) from Manipal , 30 km (19 mi) from Byndoor , 54 km (34 mi) Bhatkal , 91 km (57 mi) from Mangaluru and 181 km (112 mi) from Karwar , which are the other major cities/towns in Coastal Karnataka. There are private local buses and some out of town
231-827: The Madras Presidency of British India . Present-day Kundapur is administered by the Kundapur Town Municipal Council and serves as the headquarters of eponymous Kundapur taluk in Udupi district. The name Kundapura can be traced to the Kundeshwara Temple built by Kundavarma of the Alupa dynasty who ruled the region in the 10th - 11th century, in the vicinity of the Panchagangavalli River . In Kundagannada language,
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#1732781187695252-471: The Manipal Institute of Technology in 1957, a popular institute for engineering and 21 other colleges later, all of which became a part of Manipal Academy of Higher Education in 1993. Manipal Academy of Higher Education has been granted the status of Institute of Eminence in the year 2018. It has also been ranked among the top ten private engineering colleges within India. It is ranked 2nd within
273-712: The Arabian Sea to the west and the Western Ghats to the east. Home to the Manipal Academy of Higher Education , the town attracts more than twenty-five thousand students every year, hence most of the population consists of students or university staff. There are numerous spots throughout the suburb that attract students from nearby Mangalore and Udupi such as End Point, Manipal Lake, Malpe Beach, and Peacock Point. The city owes its development to Manipal Academy of Higher Education for converting this into
294-545: The famous nearby tourist attractions like Malpe beach , Delta Beach , and Dharmasthala . Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation runs air-conditioned bus service between Mangalore International Airport and Manipal. The nearest railway station is Udupi station (UD) on the Konkan Railway line, located four kilometers west of Manipal. It has trains connecting Bengaluru , Mumbai , Goa , Kerala , New Delhi , Gujarat , Rajasthan , Uttar Pradesh , Madhya Pradesh , Haryana , Tamil Nadu , Uttarakhand , Punjab . It
315-696: The highly tropical climate of the town attracts a large number of birds, with 155 different species of birds being recorded in February 2015, including rarities such as the Tickell's Thrush , Blue-eared Kingfisher and Slaty-breasted Rail . Manipal is connected to Mangalore (takes about 75 minutes via road) and towns such as Udupi , Karkala and Kundapur by several private bus services and KSRTC City Buses which run every thirty minutes. The town also has overnight bus services to Bangalore , Hyderabad , Goa and Mumbai . There are also buses that connect to
336-549: The large number of international students studying at the university. KSRTC recently started "Flybus", a premium daily bus service from Manipal to Kempegowda International Airport in Bangalore. Buses are also available for travelling to the nearby town of Udupi, where people can switch to the Railway Station for their needs. Manipal gained prominence when Dr. T.M.A. Pai founded the Kasturba Medical College in 1953,
357-494: The middle eastern countries like Oman , Kuwait , Bahrain , Qatar , Saudi Arabia , and United Arab Emirates . Pre-paid taxis are available to transport passengers to and from Manipal and Udupi. KSRTC runs air-conditioned direct bus service between Manipal and Mangaluru International Airport. Buses also connect Manipal directly to the Kempegowda International Airport in Bangalore, to cater to
378-491: The south side as the main connecting land mass. All connecting roads to Kundapura enter the city from the southern direction. North side of the town is vast backwaters of Panchagangavali river and a bridge has been constructed across it. Kundapur Taluk is bounded on the west by the Arabian Sea, on the south by Brahmavara Taluk, on the north by Byndoor Taluk , and the east by the Western Ghats . Kundapur taluk has several rivers and experiences heavy rainfall. The main rivers are
399-430: The weather in Manipal is tropical with daily temperatures averaging 27 °C (81 °F). From June to mid October, Manipal witnesses one of the most extreme monsoons in the world, with the annual precipitation ranging from 500–560 cm (200–220 in). The months of December to May are hot and humid, with the daily temperatures typically peaking at 35 °C (95 °F). Being away from large urban centers and
420-568: The word "Kunda" also refers to the flower Jasmine. Where the Majority people of Kundapura grow flower Jasmine in this region which came to be called as kundapura (Land of Jasmine). Kundapura town is surrounded by water from three sides. To the north lies the Panchagangavalli River . To the east lies the Kalaghar river. To the west lie the Kodi backwaters sea walk and the Arabian Sea , leaving
441-525: Was previously part of the Shivalli village panchayat. Now it is part of Udupi city. The name is derived from "munn" and "palla", anglicised to Manipal . Munn means "mud" and palla means "lake" in Tulu language . This lake, roughly in the shape of 500 mtrs. diameter circle, after which Manipal is named, is located in the middle of the town and about 6 km (3.7 mi). away from the Arabian Sea, and has
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