Badiyadka

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ಬದಿಯಡ್ಕ Badiyadka
Village
ಬದಿಯಡ್ಕ Badiyadka is located in Kerala
ಬದಿಯಡ್ಕ Badiyadka
ಬದಿಯಡ್ಕ Badiyadka
Location in Kerala, India
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Country  India
State Kerala
District Kasaragod
Government
 • Body Panchayath
Area
 • Total 67.8 km2 (26.2 sq mi)
Population (2011)
 • Total 34,207
 • Density 500/km2 (1,300/sq mi)
Languages
 • Official മലയാളംMalayalam, English
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN 671551
Telephone code 04998 (Peradala Exchange, Uppala SDE)
Vehicle registration KL-14
Nearest city Kasaragod (20 km)
Lok Sabha constituency Kasaragod
Vidhan Sabha constituency Kasaragod
Civic agency Panchayath

Kannada:ಬದಿಯಡ್ಕ Badiyadka officially known as "Badiadka" (also known as "Perdala, ಪೆರಡಾಲ") is a village and Gram panchayat in the Kasaragod district, state of Kerala, India.[1]

The name Badiadka is derived from Badi ("temple and adka"), ground now known as Kinnimani poomani temple. The old temple can be seen in Badiadka. This place is on the top of a small hill with eye catching scenery. The state highway to Karnataka passes through the town. Badiadka is the cross roads of Kumbla, Uppala, Kasargod, Mulleria-Mercara and Puttur. Bolukatta is an active sport and cricket grounds in Badiadka.

Perdala Mosque is situated on the top of a small hill and the Uroos festival is held once in every two year is famous in this area. Festival in Perdala Udaneshwara temple is also famous among other communities.

Recently there have been plans from the local government to widen the road from Badiadka to Kumbla, making it a four-land road. It was expected to be completed by December 2013.

Economy

Arecanut is the chief agricultural product from this place. Other crops, are: Coconut, Rubber, Cashew and Cocoa. Beedi making (various brands) is the occupation of many families here. The Koraga tribal community living in Badiadka has its own colony. Earnings from people working abroad, especially from West Asia, is another major source of income.

State Government Offices

  • Badiyadka, Sub Registrar Office.
  • Local Self Government - Badiyadka Panchayath.
  • Office of the Assistant Educational Office, Kumbla at Badiadka[2]
  • Post Office: Perdala Post Office[3]
  • KSEB / Asst.Engineer Office
  • PWD Engineer Office

Schools

  • GHS Badiadka.(Senior Secondary School)[4][5]
  • Navajeevana High School (NHS), Perdala. (Senior Secondary School).
  • Shri Bharathi Vidyapyapeeta, Badiadka (High School)
  • Holy Family Convent School

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, Badiyadka had a population of 10138 with 5152 males and 4986 females.[1]

Transportation

It is well connected to Puttur, Mangalore, Sullia towns in Karnataka and Kasaragod Town in Kerala. Direct bus service is available to Bangalore via Puttur

Administration

  • District: Kasargod
  • Taluk/Tehsil: Kasaragod
  • Block: Kasaragod
  • Assembly Constituency: Kasaragod
  • Parliament Constituency: Kasargod
  • Police Station: Badiyadka
  • Post Office: 671551[3]
  • Telephone Exchange: Perdala. 04998
  • Nearest Railway Station: Kasaragod

See also

References

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  4. higher secondary schools in kasargode district kerala
  5. Higher Secondary Schools - Kasaragod :: STATE OF KERALA :: The Ultimate Destination of Kerala Information