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{{Infobox settlement
| name = Elanthoor
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| settlement_type = village
| image_skyline = File:ശ്രീ ഭഗവതികുന്നു ക്ഷേത്രത്തിൻറെ കെട്ടുകാഴ്ച.jpg
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| image_caption = Bhagavathi Hill Festival, Elanthoor St. Peter's Orthodox Church (Karoor Pally) in the background
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| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Kerala, India
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| subdivision_name = {{flag|India}}
| subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]]
| subdivision_name1 = [[Kerala]]
| subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[Pathanamthitta district|Pathanamthitta]]
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| population_total = 15344
| population_as_of = 2011
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| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
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| postal_code = 689643
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| area_code = 0468
| registration_plate = KL-03
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''' Elanthoor''' ({{ipa|ml|ilɐn̪d̪uːr|lang}}) is a village in [[Pathanamthitta district]] of the southern state of [[Kerala]], [[India]].<ref name="censusindia">{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/Census_Data_2001/Village_Directory/Population_data/Population_5000_and_Above.aspx |title=Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above |publisher=Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India |access-date=2008-12-10 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081208044522/http://www.censusindia.gov.in/Census_Data_2001/Village_Directory/Population_data/Population_5000_and_Above.aspx |archive-date=2008-12-08 }}</ref> Situated halfway between [[Kozhencherry]] and [[Pathanamthitta]], the area was part of the Kingdom of Travancore presumably since 1820.{{cn|date=December 2024}} This peaceful rural belt has a significant place in the history of the freedom movement of the country and has made notable contributions to the film industry. The name for the village has likely originated from the expression "Ellangalude Oor", shortened over time to become "Elanthoor". "Ellangalude Oor" would mean "aggravation of settlements" or a region of concentration of houses.

==Demographics==
As of the [[2011 census of India|2011 India census]], Elanthoor had a population of 15,344 with 7135 males and 8209 females.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Elanthoor Village Population - Kozhenchery - Pathanamthitta, Kerala |url=https://www.census2011.co.in/data/village/628327-elanthoor-kerala.html |access-date=2026-01-03 |website=www.census2011.co.in}}</ref><ref name="censusindia" />

==Location==
Elanthoor is located between [[Pathanamthitta]] and [[Kozhencherry]]. The T. K. Road ([[Thiruvalla]]-[[Pathanamthitta]]-[[Kumbazha]] Road / SH - 07) connects Elanthoor to major towns. The village is easily accessible from the Main Eastern Highway passing through Pathanamthitta.

Nearest [[Police Station]]s: [[Elavumthitta]] (6 km), [[Aranmula]] (8.6 km), [[Pathanamthitta]] (8.6 km)

Nearest Railway Station: Chengannur (CNGR) at approximately 18 km

Airports: [[Trivandrum International Airport]] (approximately 115 km)

==Gandhi's Visit==
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[[Mahatma Gandhi]] toured Travancore in 1937 with the culmination of the Temple Entry Movement. During the tour which Gandhi preferred to call a "pilgrimage", he visited Elanthoor as well at the invitation of K. Kumar, known as Kumarji. Kumarji, known also as Travancore Kumar, was considered famous personality of the bygone era.{{whom|date=December 2024}} He was a veteran freedom fighter and was among the closest of Gandhi's disciples and associates in Kerala. In his speech, Gandhi described Elanthoor as a model village. He exemplified the historic work done in the region to admit [[Dalit]]s into temples even before the Temple Entry Proclamation. Gandhi said in his speech, " I tender you my congratulations for having of your own initiative got rid of untouchability even before the issue of the proclamation. The proclamation now sets the steal of approval upon your work and makes your work acceptable to the whole of Travancore".

After the speech, Kumarji introduced Khadar Das TP Gopala Pillai and Pulinthitta PC George to the Gandhi. Gandhi scribbled a message on a piece of paper for Gopala Pillai which became an inspiration to him to take to Khadi.{{cn|date=December 2024}}

== Notable personalities ==

* [[Meera Jasmine]], actress
* [[K. Kumar]], Gandhian activist, social reformer and Chief Editor of [[Swadeshabhimani (newspaper)|Swadeshabhimani]] newspaper previously edited by [[Swadeshabhimani Ramakrishna Pillai]]
* [[Mohanlal]], actor
* Rev. Kochitty Geevarghese Corepiscopa : Attended Synod of Mulanthuruthy and Deposed before the Royal court in the Seminary case as witness

== References ==
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{{Pathanamthitta district}}

[[Category:Villages in Pathanamthitta district]]

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BennieSheppard1 at 19:15, 3 January 2026