Yalaburga also called as Yelburga is a panchayat town in Koppal district in the Indian state of Karnataka. Yelburga is located at 15.63N 76.02E.[1] It has an average elevation of 605 metres (1984 feet). Yelburga is around 40 km north-west of Koppal. Yelburga was ruled by Yerambarga dynasty during the dawn of the 11th century. An edict obtained explains about Yelburga from AD 1026 to AD 1126.[2] It was one of the last talukas during Nizam rule. As of 2001 India census,[3] 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 Built in 17th century AD, the underground temple of Aanjaneya (Hanuman) by a Local Leader Timmappa. A marvelous architectural monument could be seen today. A Kalyani (well) 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 (Tree plantation) There are Nadugannada (Medieval Kannada)scripts engraved on the pillars, explains the details of the time. Interested people could visit the place any time. On Ugadi Day, Car Festival being celebrated by the people of the town. A Huchhayya (A type of Festivity car) built on a bullock cart is used in this festival. Sadest part is that, this historical place is ignored by local administration and government authorities.
