Christhupalayam, also spelled Kristhupalayam, is a village located 6 km from the major town Denkanikottai, Tamil Nadu, India.

[4] The primary occupations of the villagers are farming and labor service.

[5] Chrishthupalayam holds a unique cultural identity, heavily influenced by the presence of Catholic missionaries who settled in the village over a century ago.

As a result, the village has a notable population of Catholics who actively participate in religious rituals and festivities.

[6] The missionaries not only brought the Catholic faith but also played an integral role in establishing educational in the village.