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Elathagiri
எலத்தகிரி | |
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Village | |
 A Roadsign board located in Elathagiri | |
  Elathagiri Location of Elthagiri in Tamilnadu | |
| Coordinates: 12°33′05″N 78°17′39″E / 12.55139°N 78.29417°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Krishnagiri |
| Block | Bargur |
| Panchayat | Palepalli |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| • Other | Telugu |
| PIN | 635108 |
| Post Office | Elathagiri[1] |
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 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]
- ^ "Pin Code: 635108, List of Post Offices, KRISHNAGIRI, TAMIL NADU Pincode.net.in".
- ^ "PALEPALLI Village in KRISHNAGIRI | eTamilNadu.org". www.etamilnadu.org. Retrieved 12 January 2024.
- ^ "ST.ANTONYS HR.SEC. ELATHAGIRI - Elathagiri District Krishanagiri (Tamil Nadu)".