Yelburga

Yelburga ಯಲಬರ್ಗಾ Yalaburga
city
Yelburga Location in Karnataka, India
Coordinates:
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 . 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 the 11th century. An edict obtained explains about Yelburga from AD 1026 to AD 1126. It was one of the last talukas during Nizam rule.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, 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.

Sree Maruteswara Tempale in guttur yalburga to bevoOr road 18km (R.D. Doddamani)

Mudhol

Shree Trilingabasaweshwar temple. It is built in the 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

• Kudalasangama
• Kuknur
• Gajendragad
• Lakkundi
• Gadag
• Kushtagi
• Koppal
• Karnataka

References

Guttur