Editing Manipal

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{{Infobox settlement
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[[file:Smriti Bhavan Manipal.jpg|thumb|300px|The house of [[T. M. A. Pai]] located in Manipal; it has since been converted to a museum.]]
'''Manipal''' is a suburb and university town within [[Udupi]], in [[coast]]al [[Karnataka]], India. Manipal is located five kilometres away from the centre of [[Udupi]] City, in [[Udupi District]], Karnataka (state) in south western India. It is administered by the Udupi City Municipality. The suburb is located in coastal [[Karnataka]], 62&nbsp;km north of [[Mangalore]] and 8&nbsp;km east of the [[Arabian Sea]]. From its location on a [[plateau]], at an altitude of about 75 metres above sea level, it commands a panoramic view of the Arabian Sea to the west and the [[Western Ghats]] to the east. Manipal has a tropical climate with moderate to heavy rainfall during the monsoon season, making it lush and green throughout the year.

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.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/Mangalore-a-melting-pot/articleshow/4044055.cms?|title=Mangalore a melting pot | last=Tejaswi|first=Mini Joseph|date=29 January 2009|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=2018-10-12}}</ref> 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 development to [[Manipal Academy of Higher Education]] for converting this into a student city.<ref>{{cite news
|url = https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/services/education/manipal-how-a-barren-hillock-in-mangalore-has-transformed-into-a-university-town/articleshow/55915833.cms
|date = 2016-02-01
|title =  Manipal: How a barren hillock in Mangalore has transformed into a university town 
|access-date = 2016-12-17
|publisher = [[The Economic Times]]}}</ref> It is called "Campus Town" by the locals.<ref name="manipal">{{cite web|url=https://manipal.edu/mu/about-us/history.html|title=History &#124; Manipal Academy of Higher Education (formerly, Manipal University)|website=manipal.edu|access-date=2019-03-27}}</ref>

A regional information technology hub, Manipal has one of the lowest densities of mobile phones in India.<ref>{{cite news
|url = http://www.hindu.com/mp/2006/12/23/stories/2006122300740100.htm
|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20071001061015/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2006/12/23/stories/2006122300740100.htm
|url-status = dead
|archive-date = 2007-10-01
|date = 2006-02-23
|work = [[The Hindu]]
|title =  A cool crowd
|access-date = 2007-06-11
}}</ref>

==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.<ref>{{Cite web |title=History - Kasturba Medical College, Manipal |url=https://www.manipal.edu/kmc-manipal/about-kmc/history.html |access-date=2025-04-20 |website=Manipal |language=en-US}}</ref>

==Location==
Situated {{convert|5|km|abbr=on}} east of the center of the temple city of [[Udupi]] and {{convert|65|km|abbr=on}} north of [[Mangalore]], Manipal was previously part of the [[Shivalli]] village panchayat. Now it is part of Udupi city. The name is derived from "munn" and "palla", [[anglicised]] to Manipal. ''Munn'' means "mud" and ''palla'' means "lake" in [[Tulu language]]. This lake, roughly in the shape of 500 mtrs. diameter circle, after which Manipal is named, is located in the middle of the town and about {{cvt|6|km}}. away from the Arabian Sea, and has a boating facility. The [[Swarna River]] passes just north of Manipal. Recreational facilities are available through End Point Park and Tree Park.

Manipal was once a barren hill with few trees. This hill was transformed into the university town it now is by Dr. [[T. M. A. Pai]], who first started the [[Kasturba Medical College]] in 1953,<ref>{{Cite web |title=MBBS Admissions 2019 {{!}} Application Form{{!}} UG & PG Medical Courses 2019, Application Form - KMC Manipal |url=https://www.manipal.edu/kmc-manipal/about-kmc.html |access-date=2025-02-24 |website=Manipal |language=en-US}}</ref> now a part of the university Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE). Tourist spots like [[Agumbe]], [[Kudremukh]], [[Kapu, Karnataka|Kapu]] and [[Malpe]] are also located nearby.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mapsofindia.com/karnataka/tourism/manipal.html |title=Manipal Karnataka |website=Maps of India |access-date=2012-08-16 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121002015723/http://www.mapsofindia.com/karnataka/tourism/manipal.html |archive-date=2012-10-02}}</ref>
[[File:Sunset manipal.JPG|thumbnail|Sunset, as seen from the outskirts of Manipal|alt=|left]]

==Climate==
From September to February, the weather in Manipal is [[tropical]] with daily temperatures averaging {{convert|27|°C|°F}}. From June to mid October, Manipal witnesses one of the most extreme [[monsoon]]s in the world, with the annual precipitation ranging from {{convert|500|-|560|cm|abbr=on}}. The months of December to May are hot and humid, with the daily temperatures typically peaking at {{convert|35|°C|°F}}.<ref name="climate">{{cite web|url=http://weather.msn.com/monthly_averages.aspx?wealocations=wc:INXX0127&q=Udipi%2c+IND+forecast:averagesm|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130129083104/http://weather.msn.com/monthly_averages.aspx?wealocations=wc:INXX0127&q=Udipi,+IND+forecast:averagesm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2013-01-29|title=Manipal Climate – Averages}}</ref>
Being away from large urban centers and the highly tropical climate of the town attracts a large number of birds, with 155 different species of birds being recorded in February 2015, including rarities such as the [[Tickell's thrush|Tickell's Thrush]], [[Blue-eared kingfisher|Blue-eared Kingfisher]] and [[Slaty-breasted rail|Slaty-breasted Rail]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/birders-record-155-species-in-manipal/article6907627.ece|title=Birders record 155 species in Manipal – The Hindu|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=17 February 2015 |language=en}}</ref>

==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 [[Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation|KSRTC]] City Buses which run every thirty minutes, the main bus stops are Tiger Circle and Syndicate Circle. The town also has overnight bus services to [[Bangalore]], [[Hyderabad]], [[Goa]] and [[Mumbai]].<ref name="redbus">{{cite web|url=https://www.redbus.in/bus-tickets/manipal-to-hyderabad.aspx|title=Manipal to Hyderabad Bus Tickets Booking, Save upto 25%|website=redBus|access-date=2019-03-27}}</ref>

There are also buses that connect to the famous nearby tourist attractions like [[Malpe|Malpe beach]], [[Delta Beach]], and [[Dharmasthala]].

[[Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation]] runs air-conditioned bus service between [[Mangalore International Airport]] and Manipal.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Mangalore/ksrtc-introduces-ac-bus-service-to-mangaluru-international-airport/article66083411.ece | title=KSRTC introduces AC bus service to Mangaluru International Airport | newspaper=The Hindu | date=November 2022 }}</ref>

===Rail===
The nearest railway station is [[Udupi railway station|Udupi station (UD)]] on the [[Konkan Railway]] line, located four kilometers west of Manipal. It has trains connecting [[Bengaluru]], [[Mumbai]], [[Goa]], [[Kerala]], [[New Delhi]], [[Gujarat]], [[Rajasthan]], [[Uttar Pradesh]], [[Madhya Pradesh]], [[Haryana]], [[Tamil Nadu]], [[Uttarakhand]],  [[Punjab, India|Punjab]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indiarailinfo.com/arrivals/udupi-ud/1245|title=Trains to Udupi Station - 71 Arrivals KR/Konkan Zone - Railway Enquiry|last=Kumar|first=Vikas|website=indiarailinfo.com|access-date=2019-11-10}}</ref> It is about a kilometer away from the National Highway 169A. [[Mangalore Central railway station|Mangalore Central (MAQ)]] is the nearest major railway station and is located in [[Mangalore]], {{cvt|67|km}} south of the town.

===Air===
The nearest international airport is [[Mangalore International Airport]], which is located around {{cvt|62|km}} 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. [[Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation|KSRTC]] runs air-conditioned direct bus service between Manipal and Mangaluru International Airport.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Mangalore/ksrtc-introduces-ac-bus-service-to-mangaluru-international-airport/article66083411.ece | title=KSRTC introduces AC bus service to Mangaluru International Airport | newspaper=The Hindu | date=November 2022 }}</ref>

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.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-02-26 |title=Karnataka Flybus service now connects Andhra's Anantapur to Bengaluru airport |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/bangalore/karnataka-flybus-service-now-connects-andhras-anantapur-to-bengaluru-airport/ |access-date=2025-02-24 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> Buses are also available for travelling to the nearby town of Udupi, where people can switch to the Railway Station for their needs.

==Education==
[[File:MIT Manipal Campus.jpg|thumb|MIT Manipal Campus|alt=|left]] 
[[File:MIT Academic Block 1 - Quadrangle.jpg|thumb|MIT Academic Block 1 - Quadrangle]]
Manipal gained prominence when [[T.M.A. Pai|Dr. T.M.A. Pai]] founded the [[Kasturba Medical College]] in 1953, the [[Manipal Institute of Technology]] in 1957, a popular institute for engineering and 21 other colleges later, all of which became a part of Manipal Academy of Higher Education in 1993.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/mix-it-like-manipal/ |title=Mix it like Manipal |date=7 April 2014 |publisher=indianexpress.com |access-date=2014-08-13}}</ref> Manipal Academy of Higher Education has been granted the status of Institute of Eminence in the year 2018.<ref name="Thehindubusinessline">{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/education/six-universities-granted-institute-of-eminence-status/article24370554.ece|title=Six universities granted 'Institute of Eminence' status|website=The Hindu BusinessLine|date=9 July 2018 |access-date=2019-03-27}}</ref> It has also been ranked among the top ten private engineering colleges within India. It is ranked 2nd within the state of Karnataka.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/state/top-karnataka-stories/manipal-academy-tops-karnatakas-university-rating-761953.html|title=Manipal Academy tops Karnataka's university rating|date=2019-09-17|website=Deccan Herald|language=en|access-date=2019-11-10}}</ref> Pai also founded the Manipal Pre-University College.

[[File:View of Manipal in Karnataka.jpg|thumbnail|The Venugopal Temple, Manipal, India|alt=]]

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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/content/233249/manipal-varsity-all-set-run.html|title=Manipal varsity all set to run on solar power|date=2012-03-09|website=Deccan Herald|language=en|access-date=2019-11-10}}</ref>

==Sister cities==

{{see also|List of twin towns and sister cities in India}}

* {{flagicon|USA}} [[Loma Linda, California]] (1982)<ref>{{cite web |title=Sister Cities|url=https://www.lomalinda-ca.gov/our_city/sister_cities|website=lomalinda-ca.gov|publisher=City of Loma Linda|access-date=2020-02-18}}</ref>

==See also==
* [[List of twin towns and sister cities in India]]
* [[Mangalore]]
* [[Udupi]]
* [[Chikmagalur]]

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==External links==
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