Byadagi is a popular town in
Haveri district
Haveri is a district in the state of Karnataka, India. As of 2011, it had a population of 1,597,668, out of which 20.78% were urban residents. The district headquarters is Haveri.
Name of the place Haveri is derived from two Kannada words "Hav ...
, in the state of
Karnataka
Karnataka (; ISO: , , also known as Karunāḍu) is a state in the southwestern region of India. It was formed on 1 November 1956, with the passage of the States Reorganisation Act. Originally known as Mysore State , it was renamed ''Karnat ...
, it is agricultural business centre.
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 . It has an average elevation of 601 meters (1971 feet).
Demographics
India census,
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
Kaginele also known as Kaginelli is a village in the Byadagi taluk of Haveri district in the Indian States and territories of India, state of Karnataka. In August 2004, the Karnataka States of India, State Government formed the Kaginele Develop ...
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
Cities and towns in Haveri district
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