Elathagiri

Elathagiri, also known as Eluthagiri, is a small village situated in the Krishnagiri district of Tamil Nadu, India. It is located 3 km away from the Bangalore-Chennai Highway and 9 km from the district capital, Krishnagiri. The village is known for its Catholic Christian settlements and has a rich history of Catholic missionaries and educational services that began over 100 years ago.[2]

Elathagiri
எலத்தகிரி
Village
Elathagiri
A Roadsign board located in Elathagiri
Elathagiri is located in Tamil Nadu
Elathagiri
Elathagiri
Location of Elthagiri in Tamilnadu
Coordinates: 12°33′05″N 78°17′39″E
Country India
StateTamil Nadu
DistrictKrishnagiri
BlockBargur
PanchayatPalepalli
Languages
 • OfficialTamil
 • OtherTelugu
PIN
635108
Post Office
Elathagiri[1]

Elathagiri is renowned in the surrounding areas for its Catholic churches, schools, and colleges. These institutions have played a significant role in providing religious guidance and education to the local community. The presence of the Catholic Church and its associated services has contributed to the social and cultural fabric of the village, making it a well-known center for Catholic activities in the region.[3]

Education
  • St. Antony's Primary School[4]
  • St. Antony's Higher Secondary School [5]
  • Gonzaga Matric Higher Secondary School
  • Government Higher Secondary School, Orappam (4 KMS from Elathagiri)
  • Sivagamiammal CBSC Higher Secondary School (5 KMS from Elathagiri)
  • Gonzaga College for arts and science women's college

Religious Place
  • Adaikala Madha Church, Elathagiri (Our lady of Refuge)
  • Holy Family Church (Paarai Kovil)
  • CSI Good Shepherd Church
  • Karur Mariamman Temple
  • Sri Lakshmi Narayana Temple
  • St. Joseph Church, Kathampallam
  • Sagayamadha Church, Sagayapuram

Official Place
  • Elathagiri Post Office [6]
  • State Bank of India, Elathagiri Branch

References
  1. https://pincode.net.in/635108
  2. http://www.etamilnadu.org/palepalli-village-11935.html
  3. https://schools.org.in/krishanagiri/33311202802/st-antonys-hr-sec-elathagiri.html
  4. "From India to the Kootenays, the path to priesthood". 21 March 2021.
  5. "ST.ANTONYS HR.SEC. ELATHAGIRI - Elathagiri, District Krishanagiri (Tamil Nadu)".
  6. http://krishnagiri.tnlla.in/assets/branch-list/krishnagiri-eng-1547103274.pdf
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