Jeppu

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'''Jeppu''' is a locality in Mangalore city, Karnataka, India.<ref>{{Cite news |title=The Urban Primary Health Centre (UPHC) in Jeppu, which resumed its operation from its renovated building since its inauguration on Sunday, February 9, was ordered to be closed on Thursday as District in charge Minister and Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao was not invited for the inauguration. |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Mangalore/newly-inaugurated-govt-health-facility-closed-amidst-political-one-upmanship/article69216080.ece |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250225095506/https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Mangalore/newly-inaugurated-govt-health-facility-closed-amidst-political-one-upmanship/article69216080.ece |archive-date=2025-02-25 |access-date=2026-03-15 |work=The Hindu |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Jeppu Mahakali Paddu railway underpass work delayed. Deadline set for October. |url=https://www.mangaloretoday.com/main/Jeppu-Mahakali-Paddu-railway-underpass-work-delayed-Deadline-set-for-October-.html |access-date=2026-03-15 |website=www.mangaloretoday.com}}</ref> It is situated on the southern part of Mangalore. Jeppu is on the bank of Nethravathi River. The National Highway 17 (India) passes through this locality.

Jeppu means sleep in local Tulu language. Tulu is the main language, which is spoken and understood by everyone in this locality. Beary And Dakhini Urdu is Spoken By Muslims in Jeppu. Konkani is another language that is commonly used. Jeppu is predominantly a residential area.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Udayavani |date=2025-11-26 |title=Jeppu Mahakali Padpu underpass to be inaugurated by end of December {{!}} Udayavani - Latest English News, Udayavani Newspaper |url=https://udayavani.com/karnataka/jeppu-mahakali-padpu-underpass-to-be-inaugurated-by-end-of-december-617039?lang=en |access-date=2026-03-15 |website=Udayavani |language=en}}</ref> However, there are several educational institutions run by Christian missionaries.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Thanksgiving Day for the Sisters of Charity held at Infant Mary Convent, Jeppu |url=https://www.mangaloretoday.com/main/Thanksgiving-Day-for-the-Sisters-of-Charity-held-at-Infant-Mary-Convent-Jeppu.html |access-date=2026-03-15 |website=www.mangaloretoday.com}}</ref>

== Occupation == [[File:The bhogi in red.....jpg|250px|thumb|Nethravathi bridge]] Jeppu is a low lying locality and is on the bank of the river Netravathi, and thus naturally agriculture and fishing have become the predominant occupations. Rice is the major crop grown here. However, in recent past people have stopped agriculture and now all the barren fields used by real estate can be seen. You can also find wood industries and tile factories in this locality.

== Educational institutions == * 1. St Joseph Seminary - Industrial Training Institute * 2. Roshni Nilaya - College of Social Work * 3. St. 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 * 9. Btnms English school

== Religious places == * 1. Mangaladevi Temple. This is the temple of Goddess whom the city is named after. The dasara and navaratri festival are celebrated in a grand way here with a must-see processions at night. * 2. Mahanavamikatte (Marnamikatte in Tulu): This is the place where the statue of goddess Mangaladevi is brought during Dasara festival * 3. St Rita Cascia Church * 4. St Joseph's Church * 5. Gerosa Church * 6. Muhyidheen Jumah Masjid * 7. Bolar Islamic Centre

==Other important places == # Jeppu Market: Separate vegetable & fish market along with some general stores # MphasiS: IT services company # Primary Health Care Centre run by the City Corporation<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jeppu Mahakali Paddu railway underpass work delayed. Deadline set for October. |url=https://www.mangaloretoday.com/main/Jeppu-Mahakali-Paddu-railway-underpass-work-delayed-Deadline-set-for-October-.html |access-date=2026-03-15 |website=www.mangaloretoday.com}}</ref> # Shantinagar Graveyard # Mangalore Club # Bharat Maidan # Bhagini Samaj # Annachi ground # Father Muller's Hospital # Mahakalipdapu # Morgans Gate # Marnamikatte # Railway bridge across Nethravathi river. # Gujjar Kere # The Hindu Newspaper: Mangalore Office # Kusuma Stores.

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Category:Localities in Mangalore