Jeppu

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Jeppu is a locality in Mangalore city, Karnataka, India.

Jeppu literally means sleep in local Tulu language. Jeppu is predominantly a residential area. However, there are several educational institutions run by christian missionaries. There are some other places of interest which are given below

[edit] Educational Institutions in Jeppu

• 1. St Joseph Seminary - Industrial Training Institute
• 2. Roshni Nilaya - College of Social Work
• 3. Gerosa High School
• 4. Cascia High School
• 5. St Rita's English Higher Primary School
• 6. St Rita's Kannada Higher Primary school
• 7. St John's Kannada Higher Primary School
• 8. St Gerosa English Higher Primary School

[edit] Religious places

• 1. Mahanavamikatte ( Marnamikatte in Tulu): This is the place where the statue of goddess Mangaladevi is brought during Dasara festival
• 2. St Rita Cascia Church
• 3. St Joseph's Church
• 4. Gerosa Church

[edit] Other important places

1. Jeppu Market: separate Vegetable & Fish market along with some general stores
2. Primary Health Care Centre run by the City Corporation
3. Shantinagar Graveyard
4. Bharat Maidan
5. Bhagini Samaj