history of tamilnadu
Early history in Tirunelveli
The formation of the Tirunelveli District marked an important transformation in the Socio-economic, political and administrative history of the southern region. In 1803, the British developed Tirunelveli as the District headquarters of the Southern poligari region. In course of time, Tirunelveli became a separate district on its name, Tirunelveli District”. As the status of the town increased, people of the nearby areas moved towards the town. Consequently, the population of the town increased rapidly. Tirunelveli “town” limit also increased and expanded in its area. The total area of the city included the junction bus-stand region (Chindupundurai region), Tirunelveli Town places around the Nellaiappar Temple and the places from the west bank of the river. Tambaraparani to Palayapettai.1 Meanwhile Tirunelveli had a rapid growth; the nearby town palayamkottai also had a vast development. Palayamkottai became the administrative headquarters of the Tirunelveli District. The administrative offices like the Collectorate buildings, District Court and the residences of the higher officials including the Collector's residence are situated in Palayamkottai.2 as a result, people's movements rapidly increased. It contributed a lot for the growth of the town - Palayamkottai. In addition, Christian Missionaries established their educational institutions like schools and colleges, churches and other institutions at palayamkottai. These institutions indirectly helped the improvement of the Palayamkottai town.3 While merchants, traders and cultivators moved towards Tirunelveli, the educated people like teachers, lectures, lawyers and other elite groups moved towards Palayamkottai. Consequently, both the places became very prominent and thickly populated.4 Therefore, the British government realized the growing needs of the people and they declared palayamkottai and Tirunelveli as two separate Municipalities on 1 November 1866.5 Municipal
The formation of the Tirunelveli District marked an important transformation in the Socio-economic, political and administrative history of the southern region. In 1803, the British developed Tirunelveli as the District headquarters of the Southern poligari region. In course of time, Tirunelveli became a separate district on its name, Tirunelveli District”. As the status of the town increased, people of the nearby areas moved towards the town. Consequently, the population of the town increased rapidly. Tirunelveli “town” limit also increased and expanded in its area. The total area of the city included the junction bus-stand region (Chindupundurai region), Tirunelveli Town places around the Nellaiappar Temple and the places from the west bank of the river. Tambaraparani to Palayapettai.1 Meanwhile Tirunelveli had a rapid growth; the nearby town palayamkottai also had a vast development. Palayamkottai became the administrative headquarters of the Tirunelveli District. The administrative offices like the Collectorate buildings, District Court and the residences of the higher officials including the Collector's residence are situated in Palayamkottai.2 as a result, people's movements rapidly increased. It contributed a lot for the growth of the town - Palayamkottai. In addition, Christian Missionaries established their educational institutions like schools and colleges, churches and other institutions at palayamkottai. These institutions indirectly helped the improvement of the Palayamkottai town.3 While merchants, traders and cultivators moved towards Tirunelveli, the educated people like teachers, lectures, lawyers and other elite groups moved towards Palayamkottai. Consequently, both the places became very prominent and thickly populated.4 Therefore, the British government realized the growing needs of the people and they declared palayamkottai and Tirunelveli as two separate Municipalities on 1 November 1866.5 Municipal