Panambur is one of the localities in Mangalore famous as a tourist spot and also a major industrial area. Panambur is also the site of Karnataka's only major port New Mangalore Port. Other major industries, namely Mangalore Chemicals & Fertilizers and KIOCL, are also located here. 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. Panambur along with Baikampady & Jokatte are the industrial regions in Mangalore & also one of the major industrial areas of Karnataka. Etymology The name Panambur is derived from Panam which means "money" and Ur which means "place" or "village" in Tulu language. Location Panambur beach is north of Mangalore city and near the harbour at Panambur. It is the most popular, well connected and most visited beach of coastal Karnataka. It has many eateries, lifeguards, boat rides, etc. Beach festivals are occasionally organized here. There is a Nandaneshwara temple in Panambur. The sea port is near to Surathkal railway station on the Mumbai-Mangalore railway route. Many small, medium and large scale industries are located at Panambur including Mangalore Chemicals and Fertilizers and Kudremukh Iron Ore Company Limited. New Mangalore Port Trust New Mangalore Port is a deep-water, all-weather port at Panambur, which is the deepest inner harbour on the west coast and the only major port of Karnataka and is currently the seventh largest port in India. It is referred as 'Gateway of Karnataka' See also Panambur Beach Surathkal Economy of Mangalore References External links Panambur Beach Information New Mangalore Port Nandaneshwara Temple Cities and towns in Dakshina Kannada district Localities in Mangalore