Palliyadi
Palliyadi | |
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Town | |
  Palliyadi Location in Tamil Nadu, India  Palliyadi Palliyadi (India) | |
| Coordinates: 8°16′08″N 77°14′56″E / 8.26889°N 77.24889°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Kanniyakumari |
| Elevation | 107 m (351 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 7,012 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
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. The majority of the population is Christians. The town has produced leading administrators, Judges, IPS officers, IAS officers, MPs and MLAs who have served the state and country. 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.
Notable people
- Dr.Gunamudian David Boaz - Oxford University alumni and First Indian Psychologist. Also served as the Head of Department Madras University from 1938 - 1956.
- N. Paul Vasanthakumar - Chief Justice of Jammu & Kashmir.
- Dr.Charles Kamalam Job - Indian scientist and former director CMC
- Marshal Nesamony - Former MP and Freedom Fighter.
- Raja Kesavadas - Dewan of Travancore from 1789–1798.
- William MLA - Six time Vilavancode MLA, from 1947 - 1967.
- James MLA - Four time Tiruvattar MLA, from 1962 - 1977.
- C. Livingstone - Renowned Indian Scientist.
- Devasahayam Pillai - Travancore Kingdom Court judge.
- Harris Nadar - Gold Businessman and Indian Millionaire.
- Dr. Johnson - Director of Madras Medical College, from 1943 to 1957.
- N.Wilson Appolos - Two time Member of Legislative Council [1]
- Sam Nathaniel - Freedom fighter and founder of Travancore Tamil Nadu Congress.
- Dr. John D.K. Sundersingh - Former Principle, Scott Christian College.
- Ponniah. S.P - 1948 batch IPS Officer.
- Mallan Sankaran Nair - Travancore Chief-Land Revenue Administrator.
- W. Swamidhas - Founder, Dhas Motors.
Religious
- Cristucovil CSI Church
- Kristukovil London Mission Church
- The Salvation Army Church
- Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church