Yachenahalli
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Yachenahalli
ಯಾಚೇನಹಳ್ಳಿ | |
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Village(Grama Panchayathi) | |
 Name board of Yachenahalli | |
  Yachenahalli
ಯಾಚೇನಹಳ್ಳಿ Location in Karnataka, India | |
| Coordinates: 12°24′03″N 76°53′55″E / 12.400781°N 76.898536°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Karnataka |
| District | Mysore |
| Government | |
| • Type | Panchayati raj (India) |
| • Body | Gram panchayat |
| Elevation | 654 m (2,146 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 3,168 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kannada, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 571101 |
| ISO 3166 code | IN-KA |
| Vehicle registration | KA-55 |
| Website | karnataka |
Yachenahalli (Kannada: ಯಾಚೇನಹಳ್ಳಿ) 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.
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 12°24′03″N 76°53′55″E / 12.400781°N 76.898536°E.[1] 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.
