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Jeppu
Jeppuis a locality in Mangalore city, Karnataka, India. It is situated on the southern part of Mangalore. Jeppu is on the bank of Nethravathi River. The National Highway 17 (India) passes through this locality.
Jeppu literally means sleep in local Tulu language. Tulu is the main language which is spoken and understood by everyone in this locality. Malayalam is also spoken as this place is close to state of Kerala. Konkani is another language that is commonly used. Jeppu is predominantly a residential area. However, there are several educational institutions run by Christian missionaries.