The Yelagiri Panchayat comes under Solaiyar pettai Panchayat Union. It
is situated in vellore District. It is located about 15 km away from
Vaniyambadi – Tirupattur Road from Ponneri Split Road….
The total area of Yelagiri Hills
is about 29.2 sq.km. The base of this hill is circular in shape, and it has
steep rocks on its sides. This hill resembles a plateau. It has evergreen trees
in the north and north-east slopes. On the top of the hill, it has an evergreen
forest.
The height of this
hill in terms of feet is approximately 3500 and 1048.5 m high in meter from sea
level. The highest peak in this hill is Swamimalai peak and its height is 4338
feet. The climate of the hill is moderate and pleasant. The temperature of the
hill in summer is 29 C and in winter season it is 9c.
The people of the hill are normally called hilly vasis. Cultivation is
their main occupation. They practice Hinduism and speak Tamil. They have a very
special structure of living style in home cottages and typical social customs
and culture.
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