[1] After 1820 CE, Catholic migrants who settled in Elathagiri also established communities in nearby villages such as Kandikuppam, Kathanpallam, Sunadampatti, Surangottai, Achamangalam, and Pushpagiri.

However, in 1937, due to a flood, people were unable to cross the river to reach the Elathagiri cemetery.

As a result, burials began in Kathanpallam, eventually leading to the establishment of a cemetery in their village itself.

M. Arulsamy, the Elathagiri Parish Priest, procured 1.7 acres of land from the Bappu Family to construct a church.

Due to the limited space in the existing chapel, Bishop Lawrence Pius approved the construction of a new church in Kathanpallam.

[6] Renowned for its academic excellence and quality education, the institutions gained popularity in the area.