This village was created by settling a small number of families during British India period as a settlement of early Christians.
During early 19th century, due to rare human presence, it was a place for robbers, who robbed the travelers in an ambush that passed by the area in bullock cart .
The branches of Shikakai tree create unusual sounds when the wind blows through them that used to scare people.
Ellispet was named after Ellis, a foreigner who settled World War I veterans, each of whom were given 4 acres of farmland and a residential plot, which is irrigated by Bhavanisagar alternative canal projects.
While Tamil is the main language in the village, Hindi is also spoken by the majority of ex-service men and laborers working in the steel factories.
Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation operates route no 7, 7C,7B,B2,44 from Erode to Kavandapadi.