Badiyadka
| ബദിയഡ്ക Badiyadka | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
  ബദിയഡ്ക Badiyadka Location in Kerala, India | |
| Coordinates: 12°35′0″N 75°4′0″E / 12.58333°N 75.06667°ECoordinates: 12°35′0″N 75°4′0″E / 12.58333°N 75.06667°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Kasaragod |
| Government | |
| • Body | Panchayath |
| Area | |
| • Total | 67.8 km2 (26.2 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 34,207 |
| • Density | 500/km2 (1,300/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | മലയാളംMalayalam, English |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 671551 |
| Telephone code | 04998 (Peradala Exchange, Uppala SDE) |
| Vehicle registration | KL-14 |
| Nearest city | Kasaragod (20 km) |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Kasaragod |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Kasaragod |
| Civic agency | Panchayath |
Malayalam:ബദിയഡ്ക Badiyadka officially known as "Badiadka" (also known as "Perdala") is a village and Gram panchayat in the Kasaragod district, state of Kerala, India.[1]
The name Badiadka is derived from Badi ("temple and adka"), ground now known as Kinnimani poomani temple. The old temple can be seen in Badiadka. This place is on the top of a small hill with eye catching scenery. The state highway to Karnataka passes through the town. Badiadka is the cross roads of Kumbla, Uppala, Kasargod, Mulleria-Mercara and Puttur. Bolukatta is an active sport and cricket grounds in Badiadka.
Perdala Mosque is situated on the top of a small hill and the Uroos festival is held once in every two year is famous in this area. Festival in Perdala Udaneshwara temple is also famous among other communities.
Recently there have been plans from the local government to widen the road from Badiadka to Kumbla, making it a four-land road. It was expected to be completed by December 2013.
Economy
Arecanut is the chief agricultural product from this place. Other crops, are: Coconut, Rubber, Cashew and Cocoa. Beedi making (various brands) is the occupation of many families here. The Koraga tribal community living in Badiadka has its own colony. Earnings from people working abroad, especially from West Asia, is another major source of income.
State Government Offices
- Badiyadka, Sub Registrar Office.
- Local Self Government - Badiyadka Panchayath.
- Office of the Assistant Educational Office, Kumbla at Badiadka[2]
- Post Office: Perdala Post Office[3]
- KSEB / Asst.Engineer Office
- PWD Engineer Office
Schools
- GHS Badiadka.(Senior Secondary School)[4][5]
- Navajeevana High School (NHS), Perdala. (Senior Secondary School).
- Shri Bharathi Vidyapyapeeta, Badiadka (High School)
- Holy Family Convent School
Demographics
As of 2001 India census, Badiyadka had a population of 10138 with 5152 males and 4986 females.[1]
Transportation
It is well connected to Puttur, Mangalore, Sullia towns in Karnataka and Kasaragod Town in Kerala. Direct bus service is available to Bangalore via Puttur
Administration
- District: Kasargod
- Taluk/Tehsil: Kasaragod
- Block: Kasaragod
- Assembly Constituency: Kasaragod
- Parliament Constituency: Kasargod
- Police Station: Badiyadka
- Post Office: 671551[3]
- Telephone Exchange: Perdala. 04998
- Nearest Railway Station: Kasaragod
See also
References
- 1 2 "Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above". Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Archived from the original on 8 December 2008. Retrieved 2008-12-10.
- ↑ http://www.ceo.kerala.gov.in/pdf/BLO/bloksd.pdf
- 1 2 Welcome to the Indiapost Website
- ↑ higher secondary schools in kasargode district kerala
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