Yelburga

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Yelburga
ಯಲಬುರ್ಗಾ
Yalaburga
city
Yelburga
Location in Karnataka, India
Coordinates: 15°38′N 76°01′E / 15.63°N 76.02°E / 15.63; 76.02Coordinates: 15°38′N 76°01′E / 15.63°N 76.02°E / 15.63; 76.02
Country  India
State Karnataka
District Koppal
Elevation 605 m (1,985 ft)
Population (2001)
  Total 11,437
Languages
  Official Kannada
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN 583236
Telephone code 08534
Vehicle registration KA 37
Website www.yelburgatown.gov.in

Yalaburga also called as Yelburga is a panchayat town in Koppal district in the Indian state of Karnataka.

Geography

Yelburga is located at 15°38′N 76°01′E / 15.63°N 76.02°E / 15.63; 76.02.[1] It has an average elevation of 605 metres (1984 feet). Yelburga is around 40 km north-west of Koppal.

History

Yelburga was ruled by Yerambarga dynasty during the dawn of 11th century.An edict obtained explains about Yelburga from AD 1026 to AD 1126.[2] It was one of the last talukas during Nizam rule.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[3] Yelburga had a population of 11,437. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Yelburga has an average literacy rate of 58%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 69%, and female literacy is 47%. In Yelburga, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Places of Interest around Yelburga

Mahadeva temple, Itagi

This village is famous for the 12th century Mahadeva temple. Edicts pertaining to Kannada Literature are found here.

Mudhol

Shree Trilingabasaweshwar temple. It is built in 11th century.

Transport

This city is connected by road to major cities in Karnataka. KSRTC runs buses to villages and other cities. Nearest major railway station is at Koppal City.

See also

References

  1. Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Yelbarga
  2. http://www.yelburgatown.gov.in/
  3. "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01. 


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