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.

References

↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Yelbarga
↑ http://www.yelburgatown.gov.in/
↑ "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.

v t e Koppal District

Taluks	Koppal Gangavathi Kushtagi Yelburga

Tourist places	Kuknur Mahadeva Temple (Itagi) Kinhal Anegundi Kanakagiri Munirabad

Forts	Kanakagiri Kummata Durga Hemagudda Koppal Irakalgada Chilakamukhi Bahaddur Bandi Anegundi Hanumasagara

Pre-historic sites	Hirebenkal Morera Thatte

Rivers	Tungabhadra

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