Byadagi

Byadagi is a popular town in Haveri district, in the state of Karnataka, it is agricultural business centre, The town is known for its long, red Byadgi chilli. The Near by city is Ranebennur which is 20km from byadgi which is useful for the transportation of Red chillies to out of state from Ranebennur.The areas surrounding the town produce the chilli which is then dried in sunlight and sent to different markets.

Byadgi is located at 14°41′N 75°29′E / 14.68°N 75.48°E / 14.68; 75.48. It has an average elevation of 601 meters (1971 feet).

As of 2011^[update] 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.

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.

Byadagi has a number of government and private schools and colleges which offer courses in PU, degree and other technical courses. ^{[citation needed]}