Byadgi

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?Byadgi Karnataka • India
Byadgi
Coordinates: 14°41′N 75°29′E / 14.68, 75.48
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
Area • Elevation	• 601 m (1,972 ft)
District(s)	Haveri
Population	25,658 (2001)

Coordinates: 14°41′N 75°29′E / 14.68, 75.48 Byadgi is a town in Haveri district in the state of Karnataka, India.The town is famous for the red Byadgi chilli.The surrounding areas of Byadgi 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 chillies is seen in abroad also.

Contents 1 Geography 2 Demographics 3 See also 4 References

[edit] Geography

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

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India census,^[2] Byadgi had a population of 25,658. 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%; with male literacy of 74% and female literacy of 60%. 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.

[edit] See also

• Byadgi chilli

[edit] References

1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Byadgi
2. ^ Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns. (Provisional). Census Commission of India. Retrieved on 2007-09-03.