Palliyadi
| Palliyadi பள்ளியாடி | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
  Palliyadi Location in Tamil Nadu, India  Palliyadi Palliyadi (India) | |
| Coordinates: 8°16′08″N 77°14′56″E / 8.26889°N 77.24889°ECoordinates: 8°16′08″N 77°14′56″E / 8.26889°N 77.24889°E | |
| Country |
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| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Kanniyakumari |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 7,012 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil, Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Palliyadi is a panchayat town in Kanniyakumari district in Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Tamil are the official language spoken; It has been a centre of life for many centuries and have been predominantly occupied by wealthy Aristocrat christians and Hindus. The majority of the population is Anglican Christians. The Father of Kanyakumari Dist is Marshal Nesamony whose native is palliyadi. The nearest accessible station will be 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.
- Harris Nadar - Gold Businessman and Indian Millionaire.
- Marshal Nesamony - Former MP and Freedom Fighter.
- C. Livingstone - Renowned Indian Scientist.
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