Kavoor is a suburban area and the name of a ward in the city of Mangalore in the Mysore division of the Indian state of Karnataka. Kannada and Tulu are the two most commonly spoken languages in Kavoor. This place got the name as "Kavoor" because of the Saint "Kuvera Maharshi" who had visited this place. It connects major cities like Surathkal, Kankanady, Kinnigoli, and Bajpe.
Kavoor | |
|---|---|
Suburb and ward | |
 Kavoor junction in Mangalore | |
  Kavoor Location in Karnataka, India | |
| Coordinates: 12°55′34″N 74°51′30″E / 12.92616°N 74.85821°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Karnataka |
| District | Dakshina Kannada |
| City | Mangalore |
| Regional | Tulu Nadu |
| Government | |
| • Body | Mangalore City Corporation |
| Area | |
| • Total | 441.88 ha (1,091.91 acres) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 16,321 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kannada |
| • Regional | Tulu, Beary, Konkani |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 575015 |
| Vehicle registration | KA-19 |
Overview
editKavoor is a neighborhood and ward[2] of the city of Mangalore, in the Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka about 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) north of the city's central shopping area of Market Street and the City Center shopping mall.[3] The Mangalore-Bajpe Airport Road passes through the area and links Kavoor to Mangalore International Airport.[4]
Kavoor is primarily a residential area with a mix of independent houses and apartment complexes. The neighbourhood has witnessed significant development in recent years. New buildings for Kavoor police station were opened in June 2014.[5]
Notable tourist spots nearby
editTransport links
editBus
editKavoor has a good network of public buses that connect it to different parts of Mangalore City and nearby towns.The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC)[8] and private bus operators run regular services from Kavoor to different destinations.[9][10]
Rail
editMangalore Central railway station in the city centre is about 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) away.[3]
Air
editMangalore International Airport is about 3.5 kilometres (2.2 mi) to the north.[3]
Religious places
edit- Kavoor Sri Mahalingeshwara Temple[11]
- Shree guru vaidyanatha Babbu swami devastana, Kavoor
- Marakada kshethra, Marakada
- Anjaneya Swami Temple, Jyothi Nagara
- Shri chamundeshwari, Jyothi Nagara
- Kavoor jumma Masjid[12]
Nearby Educational Institutes
edit- BGS Education Center, Kavoor
- Mahatma Gandhi Secondary High School, Bondel
- Govt Higher Primary School, Kavoor
- Govt Degree College, Gandhinagar, Kavoor
- EduKids Pre School, Kavoor
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Census of India 2001:District Census Handbook:Dakshinna Kannada District. Director of Census Operations, Karnataka. p. 79.
- ^ "Bharatiya Janata Party released 60 wards final list for Mangalore City Corporation election | Mega Media News English". Mega Media News. 30 October 2019. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
- ^ a b c Google Maps distance calculator measurement from Kavoor Junction
- ^ "Bus services launched to Mangalore International Airport". India Today. 1 November 2022. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
- ^ "New building of Kavoor police station inaugurated". coastaldigest.com - The Trusted News Portal of India. 3 June 2014. Retrieved 26 May 2023.
- ^ "Pilikula Nisargadhama in Mangalore". The Print. 14 April 2023. Retrieved 20 April 2023.
- ^ "Kavoor lake development in Mangalore by Mangalore city corporation 2023". The Hindu. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
- ^ "KSRTC bus services". India Today. 1 November 2022. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
- ^ "Mangalore city Buses". Retrieved 19 April 2023.
- ^ "City buses to operate out of State Bank Service Bus Terminal". The Hindu. 1 April 2023. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
- ^ "Brahmalingeshwara Temple in Kavoor". Retrieved 20 April 2023.
- ^ "Jumma Masjid Kavoor" (PDF). Retrieved 20 April 2023.
External links
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