Yelbarga

Yalaburga also called as Yelburga is a panchayat town in Koppal district in the Indian state of Karnataka.GeographyYelburga is located at. It has an average elevation of 605 metres (1984 feet). Yelburga is around 40 km north-west of Koppal.HistoryYelburga was ruled by Yelambarga 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.DemographicsIndia 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 interestTimmappana Gudi (Temple), Yelburga townBuilt in 17th century AD, the underground temple of Aanjaneya by a Local Leader Timmappa. A marvelous architectural monument could be seen today. A Kalyani is built in front of the Hanuman deity. This is situated adjacent to Koppal Road on the South side of the Taluqa Headquarter. Also, he planted Tamarind trees in his time, 17th Century, which are huge in size and could see them today around the temple premise. Which is also known by localities as Timmappana Topu There are Nadugannada scripts engraved on the pillars, explains the details of the time. Interested people could visit the place any time.