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Town in Tamil Nadu, India From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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 | |
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Town | |
Coordinates: 8°16′08″N 77°14′56″E | |
Country | India |
State | Tamil Nadu |
District | Kanniyakumari |
Elevation | 107 m (351 ft) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 7,012 |
Languages | |
• Official | Tamil, English, Malayalam |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Modern Schooling in Palliyadi dates back to the 18th century, when Mr. James Emlyn from England setup the LMS High School. This helped in attracting some of the best teaching minds to the town. Thus, the town has played an important role in providing high quality education and helped in fostering the district's educational needs.
Name of School | Type of organization | Year of establishment |
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LMS Higher Secondary School | Matric school board | 1881 |
St. John Vianney's Girls' Convent | Matric school board | 1888 |
R.C.High School | Matric school board | 1888 |
LMS Primary School | Matric school board | 1898 |
St John's High School | Matric school board | 1958 |
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