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Mangalore popularly known as " Kudla" in local language, is the coastal lovers paradise and a city of palms, culture and rich tradition. It is a small city with a population not more than 7 Lakhs. The city Mangalore was named after the local Hindu deity Mangaladevi. Mangalore is known for its beaches, temples and industries. There are several languages spoken there, including Tulu, Konkani, Kannada, and Beary. Lying on the Backwaters formed by the Netravati and Gurupura rivers, it has long been a roadstead along the Malabar Coast. Mangalore is a home for many Financial Institutions having around 176 Commercial Banks in itself and, Educational Institutions and Medical Institutions . Mangalore is the headquarters for Dakshina Kannada District. The Dakshina Kannada District is proud to have the Headquarters of five Nationalised Banks, Syndicate Bank at Manipal , Corporation Bank, Canara Bank, Vijaya Bank and Karnataka Bank. Several Scheduled Banks like Mangalore Catholic Co-operative Bank (MCC Bank), SCDCC bank and Lord Krishna Bank are also based here. Other Banks with a prominent presence Shamrao Vittal Co-operative Bank (SVC Bank) with its Headquarters in Mumbai but roots in Mangalore.The literacy level in Urban Mangalore is 86% and 76% being in Rural Mangalore.

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This city has given shelter to people from all walks of life. People of various professions and crafts have migrated to this region at different times. Kannada, Marathi, Konkani and Malayalam speaking people have joined those practicing the same profession here. The migrants have joined the mainstream of Tulunadu through marriage and professional relations. Hinduism is followed by about 60% of the population. Among the indigenous Hindus, the Billavas, Bunts and Mogaveeras from the biggest groups. Besides the Hindu pantheon of gods, the Mother goddess, Naga (the serpent god) and divine spirits are worshipped throughout the district.

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»Tax slab
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»Assistance
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»Police now have more to do: PM
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»VOA launches 'America Live' for Indian viewers
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People of Indian origin across Britain poured out in hundreds at different events to pay tribute to ...
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»China provides aid to Nepal
KATHMANDU: Foreign Minister of China Yang Jiechi and his Nepal counterpart Upendra Yadav on Wednesda ...
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»U.S., India see link to militants in Pakistan
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