Yelagiri | |
|---|---|
Hill Station | |
      Clockwise from top: Yelagiri lake; Siva-Parvati temple; An unpaved mud road; Velavan temple; A traditional hut; and Paddy fields | |
  Yelagiri Location in Tamil Nadu, India | |
| Coordinates: 12°34′41″N 78°38′27″E / 12.578104°N 78.640737°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Tirupattur district |
| Region | Vellore |
| Area | |
| • Total | 29.2 km2 (11.3 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,410 m (4,630 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 4,409 |
| • Density | 150/km2 (390/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 635853 |
| Vehicle registration | TN-83Z |
Yelagiri (Tamil: [jeːlaɡiɾi]), also spelled Elagiri, is a hill station located in Tirupathur district of Tamil Nadu, India. Located at an altitude of 1,410 m (4,630 ft), it forms a part of the Eastern Ghats mountain range. The hills consist of 14 hamlets spread across an area of 72 km2 (28 sq mi).