Kathanpallam
Kathanpallam is a small village located under the Jurisdiction of Orappam Grama Panchayat, Bargur Block, Krishnagiri District in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. This village located 10 km away from its district capital Krishnagiri.[2]
Kathanpallam
காத்தான்பள்ளம் | |
|---|---|
Hamlet / Village | |
  Kathanpallam | |
| Coordinates: 12°32′29″N 78°17′32″E / 12.5413°N 78.2923°ECoordinates: 12°32′29″N 78°17′32″E / 12.5413°N 78.2923°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Region | Kongu Nadu |
| District | Krishnagiri |
| Thaluk | Krishnagiri |
| Block | Bargur |
| Panchayat | Orappam |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 635108[1] |
| Post Office | Elathagiri |
| Telephone code | 91-4343 |
| Vehicle registration | TN 24 |
| Lok Sabha Constituency | Krishnagiri |
| Lok Sabha Member | A. Chellakumar |
| Assembly Constituency | Bargur |
| Assembly Member | D. Mathiazhagan |
CultureEdit
Kathanpallam holds a unique cultural identity, heavily influenced by the presence of Catholic missionaries who settled in nearest village Elathagiri over a century ago. As a result, the village has a notable population of Catholics who actively participate in religious rituals and festivities. The missionaries not only brought the Catholic faith but also played an integral role in establishing educational in the village.
Education InstitutesEdit
- Gonzaga Metric Higher Secondary School
- Gonzaga Arts & Science College for Women's [3]