Manipal
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Manipal Institute of Technology | |
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Suburb/Town | |
UTC+5:30 (IST) | |
PIN | 576 104 |
Telephone code | 0820 |
ISO 3166 code | IN-KA |
Vehicle registration | KA-20 |
Website | www |
Manipal is a
Home to the Manipal Academy of Higher Education, the town attracts more than twenty-five thousand students every year, hence most of the population consists of students or university staff.[1] There are numerous spots throughout the suburb that attract students from nearby Mangalore and Udupi such as End Point, Manipal Lake, Malpe Beach, and Peacock Point. The city owes its rapid development to Manipal Academy of Higher Education for converting this into a student city.[2] It is called "Campus Town" by the locals.[3]
A regional information technology hub, Manipal has one of the highest densities of mobile phones in India.[4]
Etymology
Manipal derives its name from 'Manna Palla (meaning "muddy hole" or "muddy lake" in Tulu) commonly called Manipal Lake, a freshwater lake within Manipal.[5]
Location
Situated 5 km (3.1 mi) east of the center of the temple city of
Manipal was once a barren hill with few trees. This hill was transformed into the university town it now is by Dr.
Climate
From September to February, the weather in Manipal is
Transport
Road
Manipal is connected to Mangalore (takes about 75 minutes via road) and towns such as Udupi, Karkala and Kundapur by several private bus services and KSRTC City Buses which run every thirty minutes. The town also has overnight bus services to Bangalore, Hyderabad, Goa and Mumbai.[9]
There are also buses that connect to the famous nearby tourist attractions like Malpe beach, Delta Beach, and Dharmasthala.
Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation runs air-conditioned bus service between Mangalore International Airport and Manipal.[10]
Rail
The nearest railway station is
Air
The nearest international airport is Mangalore International Airport, which is located around 62 km (39 mi) south of Manipal, connecting it to Indian cities like Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai and Delhi, and internationally to the middle eastern countries like Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and United Arab Emirates. Pre-paid taxis are available to transport passengers to and from Manipal and Udupi. KSRTC runs air-conditioned direct bus service between Manipal and Mangaluru International Airport.[12]
Buses also connect Manipal directly to the Kempegowda International Airport in Bangalore, to cater to the large number of international students studying at the university. KSRTC recently started "Flybus", a premium daily bus service from Manipal to Kempegowda International Airport in Bangalore. Buses are also available for travelling to the nearby town of Udupi, where people can switch to the Railway Station for their needs.
Education
Manipal gained prominence when
Manipal is a major technology and medical research hub, with major conferences and seminars organized almost every week. Since the establishment of Manipal University Technology and Business Incubator (MUTBI), the in-house business incubator of the university, a large number of student-run technology and media startups have sprung up.[16]
Sister cities
- Loma Linda, California (1982)[17]
See also
References
- ^ Tejaswi, Mini Joseph (29 January 2009). "Mangalore a melting pot". The Times of India. Retrieved 12 October 2018.
- ^ "Manipal: How a barren hillock in Mangalore has transformed into a university town". The Economic Times. 1 February 2016. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
- ^ "History | Manipal Academy of Higher Education (formerly, Manipal University)". manipal.edu. Retrieved 27 March 2019.
- ^ "A cool crowd". The Hindu. 23 February 2006. Archived from the original on 1 October 2007. Retrieved 11 June 2007.
- ^ "History - Kasturba Medical College, Manipal". Manipal. Retrieved 5 February 2024.
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- ^ "Manipal Climate – Averages". Archived from the original on 29 January 2013.
- ^ "Birders record 155 species in Manipal – The Hindu". The Hindu. 17 February 2015.
- ^ "Manipal to Hyderabad Bus Tickets Booking, Save upto 25%". redBus. Retrieved 27 March 2019.
- ^ "KSRTC introduces AC bus service to Mangaluru International Airport". The Hindu. November 2022.
- ^ Kumar, Vikas. "Trains to Udupi Station - 71 Arrivals KR/Konkan Zone - Railway Enquiry". indiarailinfo.com. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
- ^ "KSRTC introduces AC bus service to Mangaluru International Airport". The Hindu. November 2022.
- ^ "Mix it like Manipal". indianexpress.com. 7 April 2014. Retrieved 13 August 2014.
- ^ "Six universities granted 'Institute of Eminence' status". The Hindu BusinessLine. 9 July 2018. Retrieved 27 March 2019.
- ^ "Manipal Academy tops Karnataka's university rating". Deccan Herald. 17 September 2019. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
- ^ "Manipal varsity all set to run on solar power". Deccan Herald. 9 March 2012. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
- ^ "Sister Cities". lomalinda-ca.gov. City of Loma Linda. Retrieved 18 February 2020.