Yachenahalli () is a panchayat town in Mysore district in the state of Karnataka, India. It is located 35 km from Mysore and 17 km from Mandya. The nearest city is Bannur with 10 km distance.
History
Dwapara Yuga History
The name of the village Yachenahalli is derived from "Yachaka Na Halli," meaning "Beduva Halli" in Kannada. According to history, Lord Krishna, during the Dwapara Yuga, visited this area to beg (beduva) for food. The village name reflects its historical significance, and it is said that his horse was tied in a nearby village, which became known as Turuganoor.
Tippu Sultan
Tippu Sultan is also known to have traveled from Srirangapatna to Malavalli via Yachenahalli, which is why we have the famous road named Sultan Road.
Geography Yachenahalli is located at .Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Yachenahalli It has an average elevation of 654 metres (2145 feet).
Transport
By Road Bannur, Tirumakudal - Narsipur, Malavalli, Kollegal, Mandya are the nearby by towns, having road connectivity to Yachenahalli which is located on Bannur - Mandya Main Road.
Demographics 2001 Census Details
India census, Yachenahalli had a population of 3,190. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Yachenahalli has an average literacy rate of 59%, lower than the national average of 59.5%; with 54% of the males and 46% of females literate. 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.
2011 Census Details
Yachenahalli Local Language is Kannada. Yachenahalli Village Total population is 3168 and number of houses are 749. Female Population is 49.6%. Village literacy rate is 57.1% and the Female Literacy rate is 24.4%.
Population Census Parameter Census DataTotal Population3168Total No of Houses749Female Population %49.6 % (1571)Total Literacy rate %57.1 % (1809)Female Literacy rate24.4 % (774)Scheduled Tribes Population %0.0 % (0)Scheduled Caste Population %17.7 % (560)Working Population %43.2 %Child(0 -6) Population by 2011294Girl Child(0 -6) Population % by 201146.6 % (137)
See also Bannur Mandya Aarakere Somanathapura T. Narasipura Talakadu
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