Yelandur

Yelandur is a Town and Taluka in Chamarajanagar District of Karnataka. In India, a taluka is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Yelandur Block (CD) is 05578. Total area of yelandur taluka is 267 km² including 266.57 km² rural area and 0.43 km² urban area. Yelandur taluka has a population of 82,069 peoples, out of which urban population is 8,779 while rural population is 73,290. Yelandur has a sex ratio of approximately 992 females for every 1,000 males. Yelandur taluka has a population density of 307 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 18,895 houses in the sub-district, including 2,055 urban houses and 16,840 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 55.74% population of yelandur taluka is literate, out of which 60.66% males and 50.78% females are literate.

List of Villages in Yelandur Taluka

Yelandur Taluka has a total of 28 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Yelandur Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Yelandur Taluka

The population profile of Yelandur Taluka offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Yelandur's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Yelandur Taluka , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.