| Yermal YERUMAL |
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| — village — | |
| Coordinates | |
| Country | India |
| State | Karnataka |
| District(s) | Udupi |
| Nearest city | Padubidry |
| Parliamentary constituency | Udupi |
| Sex ratio | 52%M, 48%F ♂/♀ |
| Literacy | 75%% |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
| Climate Temperature |
Average 30 - 38 (Köppen) • 39 °C (102 °F) |
Yermal is a village in Udupi district of Karnataka state in India, between Uchila and Padubidri on National Highway 17. There are two parts to Yermal, one is Tenka (meaning south in Tulu) and the other Bada or Badagu (meaning north in Tulu). There is a Janardhana temple in this village. It has two Mosques and several other small temples also, historical jaina basadhi is located in the heart of the village. The yermal janardhan car festival and the butharadhana, nemosthavas are famous festivals.
The history of Yermal village is unique. It has been told that Yermal was covered by Sea and Rivers from 3 sides. Almost 75% of the present geographical area was under water before 400 years. This area was ruled by Jain Family and the four fathers of Shri Nabiraja Arasu (Grand Father of Present Ashoka Raja Arasu) appointed a village accountant Shri Shaikh Yusuf Khan who was the architect of this modern Yermal. There was one river flowing from east part of Innanje which flows through Yermal and emerge it self with Arabian Sea in the west side. The Large area was always effected badly with flood. As to develop the area Shri Yusuf Khan drafted the master plan and diverted the river from Innanje by blocking the water flow to west region. This has impacted the water flow and most of the area uncovered for cultivation. It was told that earlier the name of Yermal was called as "Perumal" but Shri Khan renamed the area as Yerumal which now turned as Yermal. The village has 4 primary and high schools and Pre University College.