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was built in 1550 A.D during the reign of
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There are 33 villages and the taluk headquarter town of
Yelandur being the only urban center. The town has a population of had a population of 8583. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Yalandur has an average literacy rate of 58%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male
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is common in South Indian temples), it has a mahadwara or gate called "Bale
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is one of the major tourist destinations in the taluk. At a height of 5,091 feet above sea level, this hill stretches from north to south for about 16 km. It has been designated as a
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