Malpe
| Malpe Malpe ಮಲ್ಪೆ | |
|---|---|
| suburb | |
|
The Malpe beach | |
| Nickname(s): Malapu | |
  Malpe Location in Karnataka, India | |
| Coordinates: 13°22′46″N 74°40′23″E / 13.3795°N 74.6730°ECoordinates: 13°22′46″N 74°40′23″E / 13.3795°N 74.6730°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Karnataka |
| District | Udupi |
| City | Udupi |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tulu, Kannada |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 576 108 |
| ISO 3166 code | IN-KA |
| Vehicle registration | KA 20 |
| Website |
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Malpe (Tulu/Kannada: ಮಲ್ಪೆ) is a natural port about six kilometers to the west of Udupi, Karnataka, India. An important port and fishing harbor on the Karnataka coast. It is a suburb in Udupi city . Malpe and the Mogaveera goes together. Malpe is a hub of Mogaveera population. Inhabitant for the millionaire businessmen of Mogaveera community. Tulu, Kannada and Konkani are spoken here.[1] first Indian beach with 24/7 WiFi
Geography
In addition to being a port and a fishing hub, Malpe is also a beach town. Close to the mainland of Malpe are four rocky islands
- Daria-Bahadurgad is the northernmost island
- Kari-Illada-Kallu is the southernmost island
- Daria-Gadara-Kalluthe is situated in between the abovementioned two islands
- The fourth one is St. Mary's Islands, also called thonse paar[2]
Industry
The largest industry in Malpe is fisheries. Malpe is also known as the natural port and the largest port in karnataka. A considerable number of the population is engaged in fishing and in fish industries. Tile-manufacturing is another thriving industry in Malpe, as is the coconut industry. It is also known for the TEBMA ship building company.*Malpe - Karnataka Tourism
Places of interest
The place of interest in Malpe is the scenic beach, which is popular among both locals and tourists. St. Mary's Islands is also a tourist destination.[3] Malpe also houses temples of Balarama and Ananteshwara. The temple of Balarama was built by Mogaveera king Maindan. The fort on the island of Daria-Bahadurgad, off the shores of Malpe, is said to have been built by Basavappa Nayaka of Bidanur.[4] Free wi-fi for 30 minutes per phone is available on Malpe beach since 25.01.2016.[5]
External links
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References
- ↑ Analysis of the 1931 Census of India
- ↑ Analysis of the 1931 Census of India
- ↑ CHITTARANJAN, H (2005). "Karnataka, Tourist Paradise". Handbook of Karnataka: 366. Retrieved 12 September 2011.
- ↑ Analysis of the 1931 Census of India
- ↑