TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATION
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Andaman Nicobar Islands
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Kerala
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Karnataka
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Kolkata
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Detailed explanation-1: -It is located in Mangalore at Dakshina Kannada (formerly South Canara) district of Karnataka state, India, north of the Gurupura River’s confluence with Arabian Sea.
Detailed explanation-2: -New Mangalore Port is a small water af, all-weather port at Panambur, Mangalore in Karnataka state in India, which is the deepest inner harbour on the west coast. It is the only major port of Karnataka and the seventh largest port in India.
Detailed explanation-3: -It was formally inaugurated by former prime minister Indira Gandhi on January 11, 1975. It is called New Mangalore Port to distinguish it from the old harbour or port located in Mangalore city which is called Mangalore bunder or Hale bunder. It is also known as the Panambur Port.
Detailed explanation-4: -New mangalore port officially known as Mangaluru is the major port in Karnataka. It is also one of the busiest ports in Karnataka. The new Mangaluru port is also called the “Gateway to Karnataka”.