Yelandur

Yelandur
Town
Anjeneya Swamy Temple
Location in Karnataka, India
Coordinates: 12°04′N 77°02′E / 12.07°N 77.03°E / 12.07; 77.03
Country India
StateKarnataka
DistrictChamarajanagara
Government
  BodyTown Panchayath
Area
  Town
0.72 km2 (0.28 sq mi)
  Rural
265 km2 (102 sq mi)
Elevation
670 m (2,200 ft)
Population
 (2011)
  Town
8,779
  Density12,000/km2 (32,000/sq mi)
  Rural
73,290
Languages
  OfficialKannada
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registrationKA-10
Websitewww.yelandurtown.gov.in

Yelandur is a taluk and town in Chamarajanagar district in southern Karnataka, India. It has historic and cultural importance in this region. Along with three other taluks, it was officially included into Chamarajanagar district when the district was notified upon bifurcation of Mysore district in 1997.