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Cherkady

Coordinates: 13°26′44″N 74°48′49″E / 13.4456600°N 74.8136100°E / 13.4456600; 74.8136100
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Cherkady
village
Cherkady is located in Karnataka
Cherkady
Cherkady
Location in Karnataka, India
Cherkady is located in India
Cherkady
Cherkady
Cherkady (India)
Coordinates: 13°26′44″N 74°48′49″E / 13.4456600°N 74.8136100°E / 13.4456600; 74.8136100
Country India
StateKarnataka
DistrictUdupi
TalukasUdupi
Government
 • BodyGram panchayat
Population
 (2001)
 • Total6,132
Languages
 • OfficialKannada
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
ISO 3166 codeIN-KA
Vehicle registrationKA
Websitekarnataka.gov.in

Cherkady is a village in the southern state of Karnataka, India.[1][2] It is located in the Udupi taluk of Udupi district in Karnataka.

Demographics

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As of 2001 India census, Cherkady had a population of 6132 with 2970 males and 3162 females.[1]

Education

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  • R.K.Patkar Higher Primary school (1 to 7 standard classes)
  • Sharada High School (8 to 10 standard classes )

Geography

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Cherkady is surrounded by other villages including Aroor and Nelavara to the west, Kokkarne and Karje to the north, and Suralu and Adapadi to the east.

Culture

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Cherkady's ancient temples are Shri Durga Parameshwari temple Kannaru and Halvali Math.

Economy

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The village's economy depends on agriculture, poultry and dairy. Most farmers grow paddy and other crops. Youths are attracted to government jobs. Cashew and bidi industries are numerous in the village.

A weekly fair in every Saturday at Pethri allows farmers and other petty merchants to sell their items.[3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Village code= 1305400 "Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above". Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Archived from the original on 8 December 2008. Retrieved 18 December 2008.
  2. ^ "Yahoomaps India :". Archived from the original on 18 December 2008. Retrieved 18 December 2008. Cherkady, Udupi, Karnataka
  3. ^ "R K Patkar School Mz, Cherkady". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 7 January 2023.
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