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'''Kapu''' ('''''Kaup''''') is a town situated in the [[Udupi district]] of [[Karnataka]], [[India]]. It lies between the twin cities of [[Udupi]] and [[Mangalore]], next to the [[National Highway 66 (India)|National Highway]] 66. The villages Manchakal and [[Shirva, India|Shirva]] are located near Kapu. It is 13 km south of [[Udupi]] and 40 km north of [[Mangalore]]. It is known for its lighthouse, the three [[Mariamman]] shrines, and the Kapu fort built by [[Tippu Sultan]]. Kapu was declared a [[Tehsil |taluk]] of the Udupi district by the [[Government of Karnataka]]. Kapu was renamed ''Kaup'' by the British.
'''Kapu''' ('''''Kaup''''') is a town situated in the [[Udupi district]] of [[Karnataka]], [[India]]. It lies between the twin cities of [[Udupi]] and [[Mangalore]], next to the [[National Highway 66 (India)|National Highway]] 66. The villages Manchakal and [[Shirva, India|Shirva]] are located near Kapu. It is 13 km south of [[Udupi]] and 40 km north of [[Mangalore]]. It is known for its lighthouse, the three [[Mariamma | Mariamman]] shrines, and the Kapu fort built by [[Tippu Sultan]]. Kapu was declared a [[Tehsil |taluk]] of the Udupi district by the [[Government of Karnataka]].


== Kapu lighthouse ==
== Kapu lighthouse ==
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== Religious places ==
== Religious places ==
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*Sri Hale Mariamma Temple
* Koti Chenaya Temple
* [[Sri Hale Mariamma Temple]]
* [[Koti Chenaya Temple]]
* New Maari Gudi
* [[New Maari Gudi]]
* Shri Laxmi Janardhana Temple, Kaup
* [[Shri Laxmi Janardhana Temple]], Kaup
* Konkani Mutt
* [[Konkani Mutt]]
* Sri Vasudeva Temple
* [[Sri Vasudeva Temple]]
* Islamic Dawah Center Kaup
* [[Islamic Dawah Center Kaup]]
* Shree Brahma Baidarkala Garadi{{Snd}}Paniyoor
* [[Shree Brahma Baidarkala Garadi]]{{Snd}}Paniyoor
* Juma Masjid-Polipu
* [[Juma Masjid-Polipu]]


== Notable people ==
== Notable people ==
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{{Hydrology of Karnataka|state=expanded}}
{{Hydrology of Karnataka|state=expanded}}

{{Settlements in Udupi district}}


[[Category:Beaches of Karnataka]]
[[Category:Beaches of Karnataka]]

Latest revision as of 16:23, 22 April 2024

Kaup, Karnataka
Town
Aerial view of Kaup(Kapu) Beach Lighthouse
Aerial view of Kaup(Kapu) Beach Lighthouse
Kaup, Karnataka is located in Karnataka
Kaup, Karnataka
Kaup, Karnataka
Location in Karnataka, India
Kaup, Karnataka is located in India
Kaup, Karnataka
Kaup, Karnataka
Kaup, Karnataka (India)
Coordinates: 13°13′26″N 74°44′12″E / 13.2238°N 74.7367°E / 13.2238; 74.7367
Country India
StateKarnataka
DistrictUdupi District
Population
 • Total6,850
Languages
 • AdministrativeKannada
 • RegionalTulu, Konkani, Kannada
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
574106[1]
Telephone code0820[2]
ISO 3166 codeIN-KA
Vehicle registrationKA-20
Websitewww.kauptown.mrc.gov.in

Kapu (Kaup) is a town situated in the Udupi district of Karnataka, India. It lies between the twin cities of Udupi and Mangalore, next to the National Highway 66. The villages Manchakal and Shirva are located near Kapu. It is 13 km south of Udupi and 40 km north of Mangalore. It is known for its lighthouse, the three Mariamman shrines, and the Kapu fort built by Tippu Sultan. Kapu was declared a taluk of the Udupi district by the Government of Karnataka.

Kapu lighthouse

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The Kapu lighthouse was built in 1901 by the East India Company, on the shores of the Arabian Sea close to Kaup Beach. It is 27.12 meters tall.

Religious places

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Notable people

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  • Late evening shot of Lighthouse of Kapu beach
    Late evening shot of Lighthouse of Kapu beach
  • Kaup beach
    Kaup beach
  • Kaup beach
    Kaup beach
  • Kaup beach
    Kaup beach
  • Lighthouse, Kaup beach
    Lighthouse, Kaup beach
  • Kaup beach
    Kaup beach
  • Kaup beach
    Kaup beach
  • Kaup beach
    Kaup beach
  • Kaup beach
    Kaup beach
  • Kapu Beach panoramic view
    Kapu Beach panoramic view

References

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  1. ^ "Central Excise and Service Tax Location Code (Areas Under the Range West of Mangalore-II DVN (610201)". Central Excise and Service Tax. Retrieved 14 July 2008.[permanent dead link]
  2. ^ "STD Codes for cities in Karnataka". Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL). Archived from the original on 17 April 2008. Retrieved 6 July 2008.
  3. ^ "Daijiworld".
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