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Bajpe | |
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Locality | |
| Bajpe | |
  Bajpe Location in Karnataka, India | |
| Coordinates: 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 |
| • Regional | Kannada, Beary, Konkani |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 574142 |
| Telephone code | 0824 |
| Vehicle registration | KA-19 |
| Website | http://bajapetown.mrc.gov.in/ |
| Namma Bajpe, Namma Bajape | |
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.
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