Byadagi

Byadgi is a popular town in Haveri district, in the state of Karnataka, India. It is approximately 18 km northwest of Ranebennur, a business centre. It was originally known as Byadara village.

Byadgi
Town
Byadagi is known for Byadagi chilli
Byadgi
Location of Byadgi in Karnataka
Coordinates: 14.6883139°N 75.4886056°E / 14.6883139; 75.4886056
Country India
StateKarnataka
DistrictHaveri
Languages
 • OfficialKannada
Time zoneUTC+05:30 (IST)
Postal Index Number
581106
Vehicle registrationKA-27
Telephone91-(0)8375
Websitewww.byadagitown.gov.in

    The town is known for its long, red Byadgi chilli. The areas surrounding Byadgi produce the chilli which is then dried in sunlight and sent to different markets.

    Geography

    Byadgi is located at 14.68°N 75.48°E / 14.68; 75.48.[1] It has an average elevation of 601 meters (1971 feet).

    Demographics

    As of 2011 India census,[2] Byadgi had a population of 30,014. 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%. Male literacy is 74% and female literacy, 60%. 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.

    Tourism

    The sacred site, Kaginele is located in the Byadgi taluk and 15km northeast in the direction from Byadgi town. Kadaramandalagi is another sacred site which is located 6 km away from Byadgi. An idol of Lord Kantesha (Hanuman) is present in the temple.

    Education

    Byadagi has a number of government and private schools and colleges which offer courses in PU, degree and other technical courses.

    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 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
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