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 town is home to some of the largest Rubber Estate barons and Plantation owners in the State. The leading land and revenue administrators, during the reign of the Travancore Kingdom where, based out of Palliyadi families. The nearest accessible station is the railway station that goes under the same name.

Education

Modern schooling in Palliyadi dates back to the 18th century, when Mr. James Emlyn from England set up 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 helping foster the district's educational needs.
Name of SchoolType of organisationYear of establishment
LMS Higher Secondary SchoolMatric school board1881
St. John Vianney's Girls' ConventMatric school board1888
R.C.High SchoolMatric school board1888
LMS Primary SchoolMatric school board1898
St John's High SchoolMatric school board1958

Notable people