Konaje is a locality in Mangalore generally known as the educational hub. Konaje is governed by Dakshina Kannada zilla Panchayath.

Konaje
Locality
Entrance of Mangalore University, Konaje
Entrance of Mangalore University, Konaje
Konaje is located in Karnataka
Konaje
Konaje
Location in Karnataka, India
Coordinates: 12°48′58″N 74°54′08″E / 12.8162°N 74.9021°E / 12.8162; 74.9021
Country India
StateKarnataka
DistrictDakshina Kannada
Languages
 • OfficialKannada, Tulu, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
574199
Nearest cityMangalore
Lok Sabha constituencyDakshina Kannada
Vidhan Sabha constituencyMangalore

It is home to the vast campus of the Mangalore University which is also known as Mangalagangothri. The university is located on hill top. Deralakatte which houses two medical colleges is on way from Thokottu to Konaje. Software Major Infosys Technologies has a software development center in Konaje.

There are many city buses (Route no. 51) from Mangalore City Bus Stand (State Bank) to Konaje. Alternatively, shuttle buses are available with good frequency. It is about 40 minute drive from Hampankatta. Konaje can be reached by taking turn at Thokottu on National Highway 66 from Mangalore towards Talapady.

Vishwamangala School and College, which was mainly built for the children of university employees is also located here

The locality enjoys close proximity with P A College of Engineering, which is just three kilometres away and also mudipu Infosys

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