Palliyadi

Palliyadi is a panchayat town in Kanniyakumari district in Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Tamil is the official language spoken; It has been a centre of life for many centuries and have been predominantly occupied by wealthy aristocrat Christian Nadars and Nair families. The majority of the population is Christian. The town has produced leading intellectuals, administrators, Judges, IPS officers, IAS officers, MPs and MLAs who have served the country and have contributed substantially in the fields of politics, education, literature, art, poetry, socio-religious and social reformation. The leading land and revenue administrators, during the reign of the Travancore Kingdom where, based out of Palliyadi families. The Father of Kanniyakumari District Mr.Marshal Nesamony was a native of this town. The nearest accessible station is the railway station that goes under the same name.

Palliyadi
Town
Palliyadi is located in Tamil Nadu
Palliyadi
Palliyadi
Location in Tamil Nadu, India
Palliyadi is located in India
Palliyadi
Palliyadi
Palliyadi (India)
Coordinates: 8°16′08″N 77°14′56″E
Country India
StateTamil Nadu
DistrictKanniyakumari
Elevation
107 m (351 ft)
Population
 (2011)
  Total7,012
Languages
  OfficialTamil, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)

Notable people

Religious

CSI Christucoil Palliyadi, built by Rev.James Emlyen in 1882
  • Cristucovil CSI Church
  • Kristukovil London Mission Church
  • The Salvation Army Church
  • Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church

References

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