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{{Short description|Town in Karnataka}}
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'''Yellapur''' is a town in [[Uttara Kannada]] district of [[Karnataka]] in the country of [[India]]. [[Arecanut]] is the primary crop grown in the villages surrounding the city which makes it one of the major trading centres for that crop. Approximately 90% of the population in Yellapur are farmers who grow [[Arecanut]] and paddy.
'''Yellapura''' is a town in the [[Uttara Kannada]] district of [[Karnataka]], India. [[Arecanut]] is the primary crop grown in the villages surrounding the town. Approximately 90% of the population of Yellapura are farmers who grow [[Arecanut]] and paddy.


==Geography==
==Geography==
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[[File:Satoddi falls.jpg|thumb|250px|left|Satoddi Falls]]

[[File:Aquifer Map of Yellapur Taluk.pdf|thumb|left|Map of Yellapur Taluk]]
Yellapur is located in the '''Western Ghats''' section of Karnataka. Yellapur is located at {{Coord|14.97|N|74.72|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/19/Yellapur.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Yellapur]</ref> It has an average elevation of 541&nbsp;[[metre]]s (1774&nbsp;[[foot (length)|feet]]). Yellapur has two famous [[Waterfall|natural falls]], and many other hills and valleys.
Yellapur is located in the [[Western Ghats]] region of Karnataka.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/19/Yellapur.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Yellapur]</ref> It has an average elevation of 541&nbsp;[[metre]]s (1774&nbsp;[[foot (length)|feet]]). Among many other hills and valleys, there are two well-known [[Waterfall|natural falls]] near Yellapur: Satoddi Falls, 25&nbsp;km away from the town, and Magod Falls, 19&nbsp;km away from Yellapur, in the village of Magodu. 17&nbsp;km from Yellapur is Jenukallu Gudda (Honey-Stone Hill), a viewpoint with a panoramic view of the Western Ghats.

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[[File:Satoddi falls.jpg|250px|left|Satoddi Falls]]
'''Satoddi Falls:''' Satoddi Falls is one of the most well-known falls in Karnataka. It is at a distance of 25&nbsp;km
from the town of Yellapur. It is not possible to visit the falls in rainy season. November to April is the best time to visit the falls. On the outskirts of Yellapur, traveling towards [[Hubli]], is the left turn that leads to Satoddi. Part of the road is an all-weather road but a portion, nearly one-third the distance, is not motorable during rains.

'''Magod Falls:''' Magod Falls is situated 19&nbsp;km away from Yellapur, in the village of Magodu. Here, the Bedthi river takes two distinct leaps to hurtle from a height of 650&nbsp;ft. into a rocky ravine. Near the falls, there is a sunset point called Jenu Kallu Gudda where you can see a beautiful view of the sun set. There is a village called Kalache just 30&nbsp;km from Yellapur. Hundreds of tourists visit this place every year. On the way from Yellapura to Magod falls, there is a lake in the midst of a forest called Kavdi Kere.

'''Jenukallu Gudda:''' Jenu means Honey, Kallu means stone and Gudda means hill. This place is a viewpoint in the Western Ghats, which offers a panoramic view of the hills packed one behind the other. Jenukallu Gudda is situated 17&nbsp;km from Yellapura. The Bedti River from Magod falls runs across the green hills and descends all the way to join the Arabian Sea beyond the hills. The view of the valley is especially scenic during sunset.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
{{As of|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archivedate=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|accessdate=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Yellapur had a population of 17,938. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Yellapur has an average literacy rate of 73%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 79%, and female literacy is 68%. In Yellapur, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age. [[Kannada]] is a dominant language and [[Konkani language|Konkani]] is spoken by sizable population in the region. One of the unique things about Yellapur is that members of an African tribe have lived in the town for several decades.
According to the 2001 Indian [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Yellapur had a population of 17,938, 51% male and 49% female. Yellapur has an average literacy rate of 73%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 79%, and female literacy is 68%. 12% of the population of Yellapur is under six years of age. [[Kannada]] is the dominant language. Members of an African tribe have lived in the town for several centuries.{{citation needed|date=June 2021}}


==News and media==
==Transport==
Regular buses run between Yellapur and many other locations in Karnataka. The town does not have its own rail station, but the nearest major station is Alnavar Junction, roughly 60&nbsp;km away. The nearest airport is [[Hubli Airport]], 80&nbsp;km away. Yellapura lies on national highway-52 (old NH-63) which connects to Hubballi city and Ankola town. Also there are Karnataka state highway roads which connect Yellapura to Mundgod(SH-6) and [[Haliyal]] (SH-93) towns.
Karavali Munjavu (http://www.karavalimunjavu.com) is one of the major local newspaper in the region. Yellapur has been featured on the MTV Sound Trippin show, hosted by [[Sneha Khanwalkar]].


==Transport==
*Bus
One can get regular buses from anywhere in Karnataka to Yellapur.
*Train
Yellapur does not have its own station but major station is Alnavar Junction( Station code-LWR) situated at roughly 60&nbsp;km.
*Air
Hubli Airport is the nearest airport, situated 80&nbsp;km away.
==See also==
==See also==
*[[Ghat Roads]]
*[[Sirsi, Karnataka]]
*[[Sirsi Marikamba Temple]]
*[[Yana, India]]
*[[National Highway 52 (India)]]
*[[National Highway 52 (India)]]
*[[Main road town]]
* [[Hubli]]
* [[Karwar]]
* [[Mangalore]]
* [[Dharwad]]
* [[Ankola]]


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 13:45, 9 September 2024

Yellapura
town
Yellapura is located in Karnataka
Yellapura
Yellapura
Location in Karnataka, India
Yellapura is located in India
Yellapura
Yellapura
Yellapura (India)
Coordinates: 14°58′N 74°43′E / 14.97°N 74.72°E / 14.97; 74.72
Country India
StateKarnataka
RegionMalenadu
DistrictUttara Kannada
Government
 • BodyTown Panchayat
Area
 • Total
4.3 km2 (1.7 sq mi)
Elevation
541 m (1,775 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
20,452 [1]
Languages
 • OfficialKannada
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
ISO 3166 codeIN-KA
Vehicle registrationKA 31 Sirsi
Websiteyellapuratown.mrc.gov.in

Yellapura is a town in the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka, India. Arecanut is the primary crop grown in the villages surrounding the town. Approximately 90% of the population of Yellapura are farmers who grow Arecanut and paddy.

Geography

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Satoddi Falls
Map of Yellapur Taluk

Yellapur is located in the Western Ghats region of Karnataka.[2] It has an average elevation of 541 metres (1774 feet). Among many other hills and valleys, there are two well-known natural falls near Yellapur: Satoddi Falls, 25 km away from the town, and Magod Falls, 19 km away from Yellapur, in the village of Magodu. 17 km from Yellapur is Jenukallu Gudda (Honey-Stone Hill), a viewpoint with a panoramic view of the Western Ghats.

Demographics

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According to the 2001 Indian census,[3] Yellapur had a population of 17,938, 51% male and 49% female. Yellapur has an average literacy rate of 73%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 79%, and female literacy is 68%. 12% of the population of Yellapur is under six years of age. Kannada is the dominant language. Members of an African tribe have lived in the town for several centuries.[citation needed]

Transport

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Regular buses run between Yellapur and many other locations in Karnataka. The town does not have its own rail station, but the nearest major station is Alnavar Junction, roughly 60 km away. The nearest airport is Hubli Airport, 80 km away. Yellapura lies on national highway-52 (old NH-63) which connects to Hubballi city and Ankola town. Also there are Karnataka state highway roads which connect Yellapura to Mundgod(SH-6) and Haliyal (SH-93) towns.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Home". yellapuratown.mrc.gov.in.
  2. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Yellapur
  3. ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
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