Bajpe

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| population_total = 9,701
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'''Bajpe''' is a locality in [[Mangalore]] city of [[Dakshina Kannada district]] in the state of [[Karnataka]], [[India]].<ref>{{Cite journal|title=Indian Trade Journal, Volume 241, Part 2|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=uEYfAQAAMAAJ&q=Bajpe|journal=Department of Commercial Intelligence and Statistics., 1967 - India|year=1967|pages=613}}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal|title=Debates; Official Report|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Vs0IAQAAIAAJ&q=Bajpe|journal=Mysore (India : State). Legislature. Legislative Assembly|year=1970|volume=1970|pages=446}}</ref> It is around {{convert|18|km|0|abbr=on}} from the city centre of [[Mangalore]]. The [[Mangalore International Airport]]<ref>{{Cite book|title=Rajya Sabha Official Report|publisher=Parliamentary Debates - Rajya Sabha Government of India|year=2000|pages=Official Report, Volume 205, Issues 20-22 Page 53}}</ref> is located at Bajpe and was previously known as the Bajpe Aerodrome.
[[Mangalore City Bus routes|City bus number 34]] connects Bajpe to [[Statebank, Mangalore|State Bank]].There are a number of villages surrounding Bajpe, for which it serves as a hub. The 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), and Talapady (24.2 km).<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://wikiedit.org/India/Bajpe/220347/|title=Wiki- Kannada}}</ref>Bajpe is derived from the [[Tulu language|Tulu]] word, Bija da Appe (Mother of Seeds) since it was famous for its agricultural market.

==Demographics==
{{As of|2001}}, India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|accessdate=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> 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==
[[File:St. Joseph's Church, Bajpe - panoramio.jpg|thumb|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<ref>{{Cite book|title=The Mysore Gazette Page 439|publisher=C.B.C.I. Centre|year=1984|pages=439}}</ref>
*Badriya Jumma Masjid, Kinipadav.
*Salafi Madeena Masjid, Old Airport Road.

'''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]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.kla.kar.nic.in/council/members/EXMEMBERS/BAMohiddin.htm|title=Government of Karnataka}}</ref>-Ex - Minister for Higher Education<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay.aspx?newsID=70969|title=Former Minister B A Mohideen is 'Beary of the Century'}}</ref>
*[[Ranjith Bajpe]]<ref>{{Cite news|last=times of India|url=https://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/movie-details/news-interviews/Tulu-film-industry-set-to-get-international-touch/articleshow/24047463.cms|title=Times of India -}}</ref> Indian film director and screenwriter known for his work in Tulu cinema<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://namma.tv/dhand-tulu-film-creates-history-in-israel-with-first-houseful-indian-film-ever/|title=Namam TV|work=Namma TV}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Dhand Ready for release|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Mangalore/tulu-film-dand-to-be-released-on-friday/article7246515.ece|title=The Hindu}}</ref>
*[[Sri niranjana swamy|Sri Niranjana Swamy]], spiritual guide, educationist.

==References==
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[[Category:Cities and towns in Dakshina Kannada district]]
[[Category:Localities in Mangalore]]

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