Yellur, Belgaum
| Yellur, Belgaum Yellur | |
|---|---|
| village | |
  Yellur, Belgaum Location in Karnataka, India | |
| Coordinates: 15°46′54″N 74°31′4″E / 15.78167°N 74.51778°ECoordinates: 15°46′54″N 74°31′4″E / 15.78167°N 74.51778°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Karnataka |
| District | Belgaum |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kannada |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
Yellur is a village and Gram panchayat in the Belgaum district, state of Karnataka, India. It is situated at the foot of a small hillock locally called Yellurgad (Rajhans Gad), 6 km to the south of the city of Belgaum. It is a picturesque village with multiple temples dedicated to Brahmalling, Kamaleshwar, Lakshmi, Dattatreya, Parameshwara, Hanuman and Changaleshwari. The jatra in honour of the goddess is held during Chaitra when about 10,000 people participate.
Overview
The village is surrounded by farms and fields, with rice as a major crop. A majority of the residents are farmers and construction laborers. Yellur has 3 government schools and 5 high schools. Most of the students go to the city of Belgaum for higher education.
Yellur is one of the more densely populated and developing villages in Karnataka. It hosts several co-operative finance institutions that serve the local people. Yellur has produced notable Kho kho players. Many players have represented Karnataka at national level.
Places of interest
Yellurgad (Yellur Fort), located within the vicinity of Belgaum Taluka, stands on a hill with a scenic view. It is situated nearly 2,500 ft (762 m) above sea level. There is no vehicle access; the fort is accessible only by a 20 minute walk up the hill. According to sources, this Fort dates back many centuries; its rulers included the Yadavas, Hoysalas, Bahamani, Adilshahi, and Peshwas-Marathas.