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{{Short description|Suburb of Mangalore in Karnataka, India}}
{{Infobox settlement
| name = Kavoor
| native_name =
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| settlement_type = Suburb and ward
| image_skyline = Kavoor city of Mangalore 2023.jpg
| image_alt =
| image_caption = Kavoor junction in [[Mangalore]]
| nickname =
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| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Karnataka, India
| coordinates = {{coord|12.92616|N|74.85821|E|region:IN|format=dms|display=inline,title}}
| subdivision_type = Country
| subdivision_name = {{flag|India}}
| subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]]
| subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]]
| subdivision_type3 = City
| subdivision_type4 = Regional
| subdivision_name1 = [[Karnataka]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[Dakshina Kannada]]
| subdivision_name3 = [[Mangalore]]
| subdivision_name4 = [[Tulu Nadu]]
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| governing_body = [[Mangalore City Corporation]]
| unit_pref = Metric
| area_footnotes = <ref>{{cite book |title=Census of India 2001:District Census Handbook:Dakshinna Kannada District |URL=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/43795 |publisher=Director of Census Operations, Karnataka |page=79}}</ref>
| area_total_ha = 441.88
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| population_total = 16321
| population_as_of = 2011
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| demographics_type1 = Languages
| demographics1_title1 = Official
| demographics1_title2 = Regional
| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
| utc_offset1 = +5:30
| postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]]
| postal_code = 575015
| registration_plate = KA-19
| website =
| footnotes =
| demographics1_info1 = [[Kannada language|Kannada]]
| demographics1_info2 = [[Tulu language|Tulu]], Beary, Konkani
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'''Kavoor''' is a suburban area and the name of a ward in the city of [[Mangalore]] in the [[Mysore division]] of the Indian state of [[Karnataka]]. [[Kannada]] and [[Tulu language|Tulu]] are the two most commonly spoken languages in Kavoor. This place got the name as ''"Kavoor"'' because of the Saint ''"Kuvera Maharshi"'' who had visited this place. It connects major cities like [[Surathkal]], [[Kankanady]], [[Kinnigoli]], and [[Bajpe]].

== Overview ==
Kavoor is a neighborhood and ward<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=2019-10-30 |title=Bharatiya Janata Party released 60 wards final list for Mangalore City Corporation election {{!}} Mega Media News English |url=https://megamedianews.com/bharatiya-janata-party-released-60-wards-final-list-for-mangalore-city-corporation-election/ |access-date=2023-05-27 |website=Mega Media News}}</ref> of the city of [[Mangalore]], in the [[Dakshina Kannada]] district of [[Karnataka]] about {{Convert|7|km|mi}} north of the city's central shopping area of Market Street and the [[City Centre, Mangalore|City Center shopping mall]].<ref name="GMDC">Google Maps distance calculator measurement from Kavoor Junction</ref> The Mangalore-Bajpe Airport Road passes through the area and links Kavoor to [[Mangalore International Airport]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Bus services launched to Mangalore International Airport|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/new-bus-services-in-karnataka-to-mangaluru-international-airport-details-here-2292070-2022-11-01|date=1 November 2022|accessdate=20 May 2023|newspaper=India Today}}</ref>

Kavoor is primarily a residential area with a mix of independent houses and apartment complexes. The neighbourhood has witnessed significant development in recent years. New buildings for Kavoor police station were opened in June 2014.<ref>{{Cite web |date=3 June 2014 |title=New building of Kavoor police station inaugurated |url=http://www.coastaldigest.com/new-building-kavoor-police-station-inaugurated |access-date=2023-05-26 |website=coastaldigest.com - The Trusted News Portal of India |language=en}}</ref>

== Notable tourist spots nearby ==
*[[Pilikula Nisargadhama]]<ref name='tt'>{{cite news|url=https://theprint.in/india/pilikula-park-welcomes-new-entrants-2/1517879/%3famp|title=Pilikula Nisargadhama in Mangalore|date=14 April 2023|accessdate=20 April 2023|newspaper=The Print}}{{Dead link|date=April 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
*[[Kadri Park]]
*[[Panambur Beach]]
*[[Tannirbhavi Beach]]
*Kavoor lake<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Mangalore/dying-kavoor-lake-gets-fresh-look-after-mscl-undertakes-rejuvenation-work/article66378658.ece/|title=Kavoor lake development in Mangalore by Mangalore city corporation 2023|accessdate=2 May 2023|newspaper=The Hindu}}</ref>

== Transport links ==
=== Bus ===
Kavoor has a good network of public buses that connect it to different parts of [[Mangalore]] City and nearby towns.The [[Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation]] (KSRTC)<ref>{{cite news|title=KSRTC bus services|url=https://indiatoday.in/india/story/new-bus-services-in-karnataka-to-mangaluru-international-airport-details-here-2292070-2022-11-01|date=1 November 2022|accessdate=14 May 2023|newspaper=India Today}}</ref> and private bus operators run regular services from Kavoor to different destinations.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mangaloretaxi.com/travel-plus/buses/mangalore-city-bus-routes/|title=Mangalore city Buses|accessdate=19 April 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Mangalore/city-buses-to-operate-out-of-state-bank-service-bus-terminal/article66688060.ece|title=City buses to operate out of State Bank Service Bus Terminal|website=[[The Hindu]] |date=1 April 2023|accessdate=20 May 2023}}</ref>

=== Rail ===
[[Mangalore Central railway station]] in the city centre is about {{Convert|7|km|mi}} away.<ref name="GMDC"/>

=== Air ===
[[Mangalore International Airport]] is about {{Convert|3.5|km|mi}} to the north.<ref name="GMDC"/>

== Religious places ==
*[[Kavoor Sri Mahalingeshwara Temple]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itms.kar.nic.in/hrcehome/index_temple.php?tid=49|title=Brahmalingeshwara Temple in Kavoor|accessdate=20 April 2023}}</ref>
*Shree Guru Vaidyanatha Babbu swami Devastana, Kavoor
*Marakada Kshethra, Marakada
*Anjaneya Swami Temple, Jyothi Nagara
*Shri Chamundeshwari, Jyothi Nagara
*Kavoor Jumma Masjid<ref>{{cite web|url=https://karwaqf.karnataka.gov.in/uploads/media_to_upload1669961623.pdf|title=Jumma Masjid Kavoor|accessdate=20 April 2023|archive-date=20 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230420152709/https://karwaqf.karnataka.gov.in/uploads/media_to_upload1669961623.pdf|url-status=dead}}</ref>

== Nearby Educational Institutes ==
* [https://www.bgsec.net/ BGS Education Center, Kavoor]
* St. Lawrence Unaided English Medium School, Bondel
* Mahatma Gandhi Secondary High School, Bondel
* Govt Higher Primary School, Kavoor
* Govt Degree College, Gandhinagar, Kavoor
* EduKids Pre School, Kavoor
* [https://mvshettycolleges.edu.in/ Dr M.V Shetty Institutions, Vidya Nagar, Kavoor Road]

==See also==
*[[Bondel]]
*[[Kulur, Mangalore]]
*[[Kadri, Mangalore|Kadri]]
*[[Bajpe]]
*[[Derebail]]

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==

[[Category:Localities in Mangalore]]

{{Mangalore-geo-stub}}

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