Jeppu


Jeppu is a locality in Mangalore city, Karnataka, India. It is situated on the southern part of Mangalore. Jeppu is on the bank of Nethravathi River. The National Highway 17 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. Malayalam is also spoken, as this place is close to state of Kerala. Konkani is another language that is commonly used. Jeppu is predominantly a residential area. However, there are several educational institutions run by Christian missionaries.

Occupation

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 in Jeppu

  1. Jeppu Market: Separate vegetable & fish market along with some general stores
  2. MphasiS: IT services company
  3. Primary Health Care Centre run by the City Corporation
  4. Shantinagar Graveyard
  5. Mangalore Club
  6. Bharat Maidan
  7. Bhagini Samaj
  8. Annachi ground
  9. Father Muller's Hospital
  10. Mahakalipdapu
  11. Morgans Gate
  12. Marnamikatte
  13. Railway bridge across Nethravathi river.
  14. Gujjar Kere
  15. The Hindu Newspaper: Mangalore Office
  16. Kusuma Stores