Elathagiri

Elathagiri
எலத்தகிரி
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 / 12.55139; 78.29417
Country India
StateTamil Nadu
DistrictKrishnagiri
BlockBargur
PanchayatPalepalli
Languages
  OfficialTamil
  OtherTelugu
PIN
635108
Post Office
Elathagiri

Elathagiri, also known as Eluthagiri, is a small village situated in the Krishnagiri district of Tamil Nadu, India. It is located 3 km 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.

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.