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.
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. It is quite suitable for producing wind electricity and the town gets it electricity through this method.

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, Kaginelle 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 is present in the temple.

Temples

  1. Some temples in the area include:
  2. Sri Siddeshwara Temple
  3. Sri Veerabhdreshwara Temple
  4. Chandraguttemma Temple
  5. Dodda Hanumantha Temple
  6. Danamma Devi Temple
  7. Banashankari Devi Temple
  8. Beereshwara Temple
  9. Kanakadasa Temple
  10. Kantesha Temple
  11. Sri Veerabhadreshwara temple
  12. Shri Kote Choudeshwari Temple
  13. Guru Raghavendra Temple
  14. Gramadevata Temple

    Educational institutes

Schools and Colleges
1. B E S M Arts & Commerce College, Byadgi
2. Ballari Rudrappa college, Motebennur.
3. B E S High Schoo,l Byadgi.
4. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar English Medium School.
5. N B B Loins Primary School, Byadgi.
7. SSPN School, Byadgi.
8. SJJM Government School & College, Byadgi.
9. GFGC Government Degree College, Byadgi.