Kathanpallam is a village located under the jurisdiction of Orappam Grama panchayat, Bargur block, Krishnagiri district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. This village is 10 km (6.2 mi) away from the capital Krishnagiri.[2]

Kathanpallam
காத்தான்பள்ளம்
Village
Kathanpallam is located in Tamil Nadu
Kathanpallam
Kathanpallam
Coordinates: 12°32′29″N 78°17′32″E / 12.5413°N 78.2923°E / 12.5413; 78.2923
Country India
StateTamil Nadu
RegionKongu Nadu
DistrictKrishnagiri
ThalukKrishnagiri
BlockBargur
PanchayatOrappam
Languages
 • OfficialTamil
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
635108[1]
Post Office
Elathagiri
Telephone code91-4343
Vehicle registrationTN 24
Lok Sabha ConstituencyKrishnagiri
Lok Sabha MemberA. Chellakumar
Assembly ConstituencyBargur
Assembly MemberD. Mathiazhagan

Culture

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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 institutes

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  • Gonzaga Metric Higher Secondary School
  • Gonzaga Arts & Science College for Women's [3]

References

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