Hiriadka (Periyadka in Tulu) is a town in the Udupi District in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is quite close to Udupi.[1] It is 15 km from Udupi and 24 km from Karkala. It lies on the Udupi-Hebri road and is famous for the fair along with a festival called Siri Utsava/Siri Jaatre which happens every year in the month of April–May.[2] Visitors from Udupi, Mangalore, Agumbe, Shimoga, and Dakshina Kannada districts are attracted to this popular fair. The Swarna River flows about 1 km from Hiriadka. After the renovation of the Sri Veerabhadra temple, Hiriadka has gained more popularity because of its attractive craftworks.[3][4]
Hiriadka
Hiriyadka | |
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Town | |
| Country | |
| State | Karnataka |
| District | Udupi |
| • Density | 800/km2 (2,000/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kannada |
| • Regional | Tulu, Konkani |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 576113 |
| Vehicle registration | ka - 20 |
| Nearest city/town | Manipal, Karkala |
| Sex ratio | 1000:962 ♂/♀ |
| Literacy | 92% |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Udupi Chikmagalur |
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