Byadagi

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Byadagi
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Byadagi
Location of Byadagi in Karnataka
Coordinates: 14°41′17.93″N75°29′18.98″E / 14.6883139°N 75.4886056°E / 14.6883139; 75.4886056 Coordinates: 14°41′17.93″N75°29′18.98″E / 14.6883139°N 75.4886056°E / 14.6883139; 75.4886056
CountryFlag of India.svg India
State Karnataka
Region Bayalu Seeme
District Haveri
Languages
 • Official Kannada
Time zone UTC+05:30 (IST)
PIN
581106
Vehicle registration KA 27 Haveri
Telephone +91- 08375
Website byadagitown.mrc.gov.in/en

    Byadagi is a popular town in Haveri district, in the state of Karnataka, it is agricultural business centre.

    Contents

    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°41′N75°29′E / 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. [ citation needed ]

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    Byadagi chilli is a famous variety of chilli mainly grown in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is named after the town of Byadgi which is located in the Haveri district of Karnataka. It is sometimes written as Bedgi in some super markets and grocery stores in India. The business involving Byadagi chillis has the second largest turnover among all chilli varieties of India. An oil, oleoresin extracted from these chillies is used in the preparation of nail polish and lipsticks. Byadagi chilli is also known for its deep red colour and is less spicy and is used in many food preparations of South India. Byadagi chilli has been accorded Geographical Indication (GI) in February 2011. Its GI tag is 129.

    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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