Nanthoor is a locality in the city of
Mangalore
Mangalore (), officially known as Mangaluru, is a major port city of the Indian state of Karnataka. It is located between the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghats about west of Bangalore, the state capital, 20 km north of Karnataka–Ker ...
,
Karnataka
Karnataka (; ISO: , , also known as Karunāḍu) is a state in the southwestern region of India. It was formed on 1 November 1956, with the passage of the States Reorganisation Act. Originally known as Mysore State , it was renamed ''Karnat ...
,
India
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. It is one of the busiest junctions in
Mangalore
Mangalore (), officially known as Mangaluru, is a major port city of the Indian state of Karnataka. It is located between the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghats about west of Bangalore, the state capital, 20 km north of Karnataka–Ker ...
. It is the junction of two national highways. Karnataka's longest national highway (NH 169) starts from Nanthoor Junction. It is close to
Lotus Mall
Lotus Shopping Centre is a Shopping mall, mall near the Bikarnakatte overpass, flyover at Kulshekar in Mangalore. It is situated in the heart of Mangalore. It is located adjacent to national highway near Nanthoor circle, which is one of the bu ...
, one of biggest malls in India. Nanthoor is one of the commercial centres of
Mangalore
Mangalore (), officially known as Mangaluru, is a major port city of the Indian state of Karnataka. It is located between the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghats about west of Bangalore, the state capital, 20 km north of Karnataka–Ker ...
. Westline Signature, the tallest under-construction building of South India, with 53 floors, is located at Nanthoor. It is also known as
Silk Board junction of
Mangalore
Mangalore (), officially known as Mangaluru, is a major port city of the Indian state of Karnataka. It is located between the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghats about west of Bangalore, the state capital, 20 km north of Karnataka–Ker ...
due to traffic congestion which occurs most of the time.
Gallery
Image:Agnes-Nanthoor Road in Mangalore - 1.jpg, Agnes-Nanthoor Road
Image:Agnes-Nanthoor Road in Mangalore - 2.jpg, Agnes-Nanthoor Road
Image:Agnes-Nanthoor Road in Mangalore - 3.jpg, Agnes-Nanthoor Road
Image:Nanthoor - Mallikatte Road.jpg, Nanthoor - Mallikatte Road
References
External links
Mangalore City Corporation Website
Localities in Mangalore
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