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 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
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
Notable people
Dr.Gunamudian David Boaz – Oxford University alumni and First Indian Psychologist. Also served as the Head of Department Madras University from 1938 to 1956.
