Kapu, Udupi

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.

Kaup, Karnataka
Town
Aerial view of Kaup(Kapu) Beach Lighthouse
Kaup, Karnataka
Location in Karnataka, India
Kaup, Karnataka
Kaup, Karnataka (India)
Coordinates: 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
Telephone code0820
ISO 3166 codeIN-KA
Vehicle registrationKA-20
Websitewww.kauptown.mrc.gov.in
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