Byadagi
| Byadagi ಬ್ಯಾಡಗಿ |
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| Coordinates: 14°41′17.93″N 75°29′18.98″E / 14.6883139°N 75.4886056°ECoordinates: 14°41′17.93″N 75°29′18.98″E / 14.6883139°N 75.4886056°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Karnataka |
| District | Haveri |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
| Postal index number | 581108 |
| Vehicle registration | KA 27 |
| Telephone | 91-(0)8374 |
| Spoken languages | Kannada |
| Website | www.byadagitown.gov.in |
Byadagi (Kannada: ಬ್ಯಾಡಗಿ) 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 Byadagi chilli.The surrounding areas of Byadagi 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.
Geography
Byadagi is located at 14°41′N 75°29′E / 14.68°N 75.48°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 601 metres (1971 feet).
Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census,[2] Byadagi had a population of 25,658. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Byadagi 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 Kaginele is located in the Byadagi taluk and 15km northeast in direction from Byadagi town.
References
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Byadagi
- ^ "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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