Elanji is a village in Ernakulam district, Indian state of Kerala.

[1] The majority of people living in Elanji are Syro Malabar Catholic Christians.

The Vijnan Institute of Science and Technology (VISAT), an engineering college established in the year 2011, is 2 km away from this town.

The engineering college is AICTE approved and affiliated to APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University(KTU).

Most inhabitants are engaged in agriculture, farming and trading, with the main cash crops being rubber, paddy, coconut, areca nut, ginger, turmeric, 'kacholam' and pepper.

One of the oldest and famous high schools in and around Elanji (Monippally, Neezhoor, etc.)