Yercaud
Yercaud
Erkadu | |
|---|---|
Hill Station | |
Yercaud lake | |
| Coordinates: 11°46′46″N 78°12′12″E / 11.7794°N 78.2034°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Region | Kongu Nadu |
| District | Salem |
| Elevation | 1,515 m (4,970 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 11,582 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | TN 30, TN 54 |
Yercaud, also spelt Erkad, is a town and hill station in Salem District in Tamil Nadu, India. Located in Servarayan Hills in the Eastern Ghats, it is situated at an altitude of 1,515 m (4,970 ft).