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, the sub-district code of Yelandur Block (CD) is 05578. The total area of Yelandur Taluka is 267 km², which includes 266.57 km² of rural area and 0.43 km² of urban area. Yelandur has a sex ratio of approximately 992 females per 1,000 males.
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.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Devarahalli | Gowdahalli | Yelandur (10 km) |
| 2 | Agara | Agara | Kollegal (8 km) |
| 3 | Alkereagrahara | Gowdahalli | Yelandur (8 km) |
| 4 | Ambale | Ambale | Yelandur (3 km) |
| 5 | Avalkandalli | Duggatti | Yelandur (2 km) |
| 6 | Bannisarige | Gowdahalli | Yelandur (13 km) |
| 7 | Biligiriranganabetta | Biligiri Ranganabetta | Yelandur (24 km) |
| 8 | Duggahatti | Duggatti | Yelandur (5 km) |
| 9 | Duyamkandalli | Duggatti | Yelandur (2 km) |
| 10 | Ganiganur | Yariyuru | Yelandur (4 km) |
| 11 | Gowdahalli | Gowdahalli | Yelandur (8 km) |
| 12 | Gumballi | Gumballi | Yelandur (4 km) |
| 13 | Honnur | Honnuru | Yelandur (5 km) |
| 14 | Jodimellahalli | Duggatti | Yelandur (4 km) |
| 15 | K Devarahalli | Yeragamballi | Yelandur (15 km) |
| 16 | Katnavadi | Kestur | Yelandur (15 km) |
| 17 | Kesthur | Kestur | Yelandur (12 km) |
| 18 | Kinakahalli | Agara | Yelandur (10 km) |
| 19 | Komaranapura | Gumballi | Yelandur (8 km) |
| 20 | Maddur | Madduru | Yelandur (6 km) |
| 21 | Malarpalya | Gowdahalli | Yelandur (6 km) |
| 22 | Mamballi | Mamballi | Kollegal (4 km) |
| 23 | Shivakahalli | Gowdahalli | Yelandur (10 km) |
| 24 | Uppinamole | Gumballi | Yelandur (2 km) |
| 25 | Vadagere | Gowdahalli | Yelandur (6 km) |
| 26 | Yelandur Rural | Honnuru | Yelandur (3 km) |
| 27 | Yeragamballi | Yeragamballi | Yelandur (4 km) |
| 28 | Yeriyur | Yariyuru | Yelandur (3 km) |
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 Taluka's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 82,069 | 73,290 | 8,779 |
| Male Population | 41,179 | 36,787 | 4,392 |
| Female Population | 40,890 | 36,503 | 4,387 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,998 | 7,192 | 806 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,112 | 3,697 | 415 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,886 | 3,495 | 391 |
| Literate Population | 45,745 | 39,647 | 6,098 |
| Literate Male Population | 24,981 | 21,684 | 3,297 |
| Literate Female Population | 20,764 | 17,963 | 2,801 |
| Illiterate Population | 36,324 | 33,643 | 2,681 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 16,198 | 15,103 | 1,095 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 20,126 | 18,540 | 1,586 |
| Total Households | 18,895 | 16,840 | 2,055 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Yelandur Taluka is around 82,069 people. This includes 41,179 males and 40,890 females. Rural population is about 73,290 (36,787 males and 36,503 females), while urban population is nearly 8,779 (4,392 males and 4,387 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 7,998 of the population, with 4,112 boys and 3,886 girls. Rural areas have 7,192 children, and urban areas have about 806 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 45,745 literate people in Yelandur Taluka, including 24,981 literate males and 20,764 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 39,647 individuals and urban literacy covers around 6,098 people.
- About 36,324 people in Yelandur Taluka are not literate, including 16,198 males and 20,126 females. Rural areas include 33,643 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 2,681 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 18,895 households, with 16,840 in villages and 2,055 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Yelandur Taluka, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 29,052 | 26,938 | 2,114 |
| SC Male Population | 14,755 | 13,671 | 1,084 |
| SC Female Population | 14,297 | 13,267 | 1,030 |
| Total ST Population | 14,532 | 11,169 | 3,363 |
| ST Male Population | 7,196 | 5,567 | 1,629 |
| ST Female Population | 7,336 | 5,602 | 1,734 |
| Population Density | 307 / km² | 275 / km² | 20,416 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Yelandur Taluka is approximately 29,052 people, including 14,755 males and 14,297 females. Around 26,938 people live in rural parts. Nearly 2,114 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Yelandur Taluka is about 14,532 people, including 7,196 males and 7,336 females. Around 11,169 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 3,363 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 307 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 275 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 20,416 people per sq. km.