Christhupalayam
Christhupalayam, also spelled Kristhupalayam, is a village located 6 km from the major town Denkanikottai, Tamil Nadu, India.[4] The primary occupations of the villagers are farming and labor service.[5]
Christhupalayam
கிறிஸ்துபாளையம் Chrishthupalayam | |
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Village | |
Kristhupalayam | |
![]() Road Side Sign board which indicates this village name | |
![]() ![]() Christhupalayam | |
Coordinates: 12.5553°N 77.7575°E | |
Country | ![]() |
State | Tamil Nadu |
Region | Kongu Nadu |
District | Krishnagiri |
Thaluk | Denkanikottai |
Block | Thally |
Panchayat | Marudanapalli [1] |
Languages | |
• Official | Tamil |
• Secondary | Kannada |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 635107 [2] |
Post Office | Anniyalam |
Telephone code | 91-4347 |
Vehicle registration | TN 70 |
Lok Sabha Constituency | Krishnagiri |
Lok Sabha Member | A. Chellakumar |
Assembly Constituency | Thalli[3] |
Assembly Member | T. Ramachandran |
Chrishthupalayam holds a unique cultural identity, heavily influenced by the presence of Catholic missionaries who settled in the village over a century ago. As a result, the village has a notable population of Catholics who actively participate in religious rituals and festivities.[6] The missionaries not only brought the Catholic faith but also played an integral role in establishing educational in the village.[7]
See also
References
- "Marudanapalli Village Population - Denkanikottai - Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu".
- "Pin Code: 635107, List of Post Offices, KRISHNAGIRI, TAMIL NADU Pincode.net.in".
- "Thalli Election Result 2021 Live Updates: Ramachandran T of CPI wins". 2 May 2021.
- https://www.veethi.com/christupalayam/PL223619
- "Schools in CHRISTUPALAYAM village of Krishnagiri district,Tamil Nadu".
- "Integrated Village Development Project - IVDP Krishnagiri".
- "ST. MAry's PRIMARY AIDED - Christupalayam, District Krishanagiri (Tamil Nadu)".
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