Malpe

Malpe Malpe ಮಲ್ಪೆ Malpe is part of Kodavoor Grama and Udipi Taluk
suburb
Nickname(s): Malapu
Malpe Location in Karnataka, India
Coordinates: 13°22′46″N 74°40′23″E / 13.3795°N 74.6730°E / 13.3795; 74.6730Coordinates: 13°22′46″N 74°40′23″E / 13.3795°N 74.6730°E / 13.3795; 74.6730
Country	India
State	Karnataka
District	Udupi
Languages
• Official	Tulu, Kannada
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN	576 116
Vehicle registration	1564

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]

Geography

The Malpe Beach

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

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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]

External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Malpe Fishing port.

• Malpe - Karnataka Tourism

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