Badiyadka

ബദിയഡ്ക Badiyadka
Village
ബദിയഡ്ക Badiyadka

Location in Kerala, India

Coordinates: 12°35′0″N 75°4′0″E / 12.58333°N 75.06667°E / 12.58333; 75.06667Coordinates: 12°35′0″N 75°4′0″E / 12.58333°N 75.06667°E / 12.58333; 75.06667
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

Schools

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

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References

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