1.2.6 Distribution of population |
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The majority of Yeravas live in Virarajapet taluk, South Kodagu. The distribution of Yeravas in South Kodagu and North Kodagu, i.e., Somavarapet taluk and Madikeri taluk as per 1941 and 1961 Census is indicated below. The distribution clearly shows that Yeravas are settled mostly in South Kodagu. |
| 1941 |
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Total population of Yeravas: 12,674
Males: 6,724; Females: 5,950 |
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12,510 |
Total population of Yeravas in South Kodagu:
Males: 6,632; Females: 5,878 |
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12,510 |
Total population of Yeravas 164 in North Kodagu:
Males: 92; Females: 72
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164 |
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| 1961 |
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Total population of Yeravas:
Males: 7,689; Females: 7,237 |
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14,926 |
Total population of Yeravas in South Kodagu:
Males: 6,573; Females: 7,104; |
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13,677 |
Total population of Yeravas 164 in North Kodagu:
Males: 1,103; Females: 122 |
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1,225 |
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| Even now, the major portion of Yerava population is settled in South Kodagu only. |
| The Panjiri Yeravas are concentrated in Tittimatti Nad and the Paniya Yeravas are concentrated in Srimangala Nad. Both types of Yeravas are in Ponnampet Nad. All these three Nads are part of South Kodagu. |
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| Urban and Rural |
| Another interesting feature as revealed in the 1961 and the 1971 Census is that the maximumYerava population is in the rural areas and only a negligible population is in urban areas. |
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