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Neermarga (also called Neerumarga) is a locality in Mangalore in Dakshina Kannada in the Indian state of Karnataka. The suburb has many

educational institutes like Cambridge School.

Etymology

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Neermarga (or Neerumarga) comes from Kannada "Neeru" (water) and "marga" (way).

Geography

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Neermarga is a hilly region. Many small rivers and streams flow in rural parts of Neermarga.

Location

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Neermarga is around 8 kilometers (4.9 miles) from Mangalore city. It is connected to the city via NH 169 and NH 73. It is connected to Bangalore, Bantwal and Mysore by NH 73.

Demographics

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According to the 2011 Census of India, the population of Neermarga is 5,503. 2,677 of these are males and 2826 are females. 443 children aged 0-6 years old live in Neermarga, of which 213 are boys and 230 are girls. The literacy rate in Neermarga is 91.44%.[1]

Religion in Neermarga.

  Hinduism (58.13%)
  Christianity (36.67%)
  Islam (5.11%)
  Sikhism (0.07%)
  Buddhism (0.02%)

Religion

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As per the Census 2011, there are 3,199 Hindus (58.3% of the total population), 2,018 Christians (36.67%), 281 Muslims (5.11%), 4 Sikhs (0.07%) and 1 Buddhist (0.02%).[2]

Language

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Kannada is the most prominent language in Neermarga. Tulu and Konkani are also common.

Landmarks

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Educational institutions

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  • Karavali Ayurvedic Medical College
  • Karavali College of Physiotherapy
  • Mangala Group of Educational Institutions
  • Cambridge School
  • Red Camels Islamic School
  • St. Anne English Medium School

Places of Worship

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References

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  1. ^ "Neermarga Census Town City Population Census 2011-2024 | Karnataka". www.census2011.co.in. Retrieved 2024-10-19.
  2. ^ "Neermarga Census Town City Population Census 2011-2024 | Karnataka". www.census2011.co.in. Retrieved 2024-02-11.