Byadagi

Byadgi
ಬ್ಯಾಡಗಿ
Town
Byadgi

Location of Byadgi in Karnataka

Coordinates: 14°41′17.93″N 75°29′18.98″E / 14.6883139°N 75.4886056°E / 14.6883139; 75.4886056Coordinates: 14°41′17.93″N 75°29′18.98″E / 14.6883139°N 75.4886056°E / 14.6883139; 75.4886056
Country  India
State Karnataka
District Haveri
Languages
 • Official Kannada
Time zone IST (UTC+05:30)
Postal Index Number 581106
Vehicle registration KA-27
Telephone 91-(0)8375
Website www.byadagitown.gov.in

    Byadgi is a town in Haveri district in the state of Karnataka, India. Its around 18 km north west of the famous business center Ranebennur. The town is famous for the red Byadgi chilli.The surrounding areas of Byadgi produce chilli ( red in color & long ) which is dried in sunlight and sent to different markets. This spicy chilli is one of the common ingredients used in Udupi cuisine.Today the use of this chili is seen in abroad also. Bydagi is most popular town in karantaka.

    Geography

    Byadgi is located at 14°41′N 75°29′E / 14.68°N 75.48°E / 14.68; 75.48.[1] It has an average elevation of 601 metres (1971 feet).

    Demographics

    As of 2001 India census,[2] Byadgi h15.1800° N, 74.9700° E with a population of 25,658. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Byadgi has an average literacy rate of 67%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 74% and female literacy of 60%. 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.

    Tourism

    Famous holy place Kaginelle is located in the Byadgi taluk and 15km northeast in direction from Byadgi town and also there is a holy place called Kadaramandalagi which is 6 km away from Byadgi. Lord Kantesha(Hanuman) is present in the Kadaramandalagi.

    Educational institutes

    Colleges

    1. B E S M Arts & Commerce College Byadgi 2. Ballari Rudrappa college, Motebennur. 3. B E S High School Byadgi. 4. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar English Medium School(Nehru School). 5. N B B Loins Primary School Byadgi. 6.Harsha computers KIONICS yuva.com computer training center Byadgi near Bus stand

    References

    1. ↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc – Byadagi
    2. ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
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