Cities in India that Start with Y

Below is the list of cities and towns in 🇮🇳 India whose name begins with the letter Y. You will also find some general information about each of them.

Name	State	Population
Yanam	Puducherry	32,000
Yavatmal	Maharashtra	116,000
Yellandu	Telangana	55,000
Yemmiganur	Andhra Pradesh	95,000
Yercaud	Tamil Nadu	37,000
Yeshwanthpur	Karnataka	10,000

Yanam

Yanam is an enclave town in the union territory of Puducherry, situated along the Godavari River. Influenced by French colonial architecture and culture, Yanam’s name comes from a Telugu term meaning “land of water,” reflecting its riverine landscape.

Yavatmal

Yavatmal is a city in Maharashtra known for its cotton production and contribution to the agricultural industry. Named after local terms referring to mountains and crops, Yavatmal is historically a hub for textile mills and traditional festivals.

Yellandu

Yellandu, located in Telangana, is notable for its rich coal mining history and was one of the first places where coal was mined in India. The name “Yellandu” is believed to derive from local deities worshipped in the region.

Yemmiganur

Yemmiganur, in Andhra Pradesh, is known for its handloom and textile industry. The town’s name has local linguistic roots, reflecting its cultural heritage and ancient textile weaving practices, which remain significant to this day.

Yercaud

Yercaud is a hill station in Tamil Nadu, nestled in the Shevaroy Hills. Known for its coffee plantations and cool climate, Yercaud’s name comes from “yeri,” meaning lake, and “kaadu,” meaning forest in Tamil, indicating the region’s scenic lakes and lush greenery.

Yeshwanthpur

Yeshwanthpur is a suburb of Bangalore in Karnataka, named after the Mysore dynasty ruler Yeshwanth Rao. It’s an important industrial and residential area, featuring one of the major railway junctions serving Bangalore.

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