Adyar, Karnataka

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Coordinates: 12°52′N 74°55′E / 12.87, 74.92
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
District(s) Dakshina Kannada
Population 6,501 (2001)

Coordinates: 12°52′N 74°55′E / 12.87, 74.92 Adyar is a village in Dakshina Kannada district in the state of Karnataka, India.

The Adyar Nayak Family ,which is a spin off of the Ullal Nayak Family, a populous Gowd Sasraswat Brahmin Family, originated from this place in the early 19th century. The Adyar Nayak family was founded by Mr.Nagappa Nayak, as a breakaway sect, from the Ullal Nayak Family. The Adyar Nayak Family has since moved on to Mangalore,Karnataka,India

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[1] Adyar had a population of 6501. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Adyar has an average literacy rate of 73%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 53% of the males and 47% of females literate. 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.

[edit] References

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