Kanyakumari Places

Boothapandy

Boothapandy

Boothapandi is a panchayat town in Kanyakumari district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India.

It is the headquarters of Thovalai taluk, which is one among the four taluks of Kanyakumari district.

It has been named after the presence of Bhoothalingaswamy Temple (Bhoothapandi), which is famous for its sculptures and architecture. It is surrounded by greeneries.

It has been named after the presence of Bhoothalingaswamy Temple (Bhoothapandi), which is famous for its sculptures and architecture. It is surrounded by greeneries.

In Bhuthapandy Village contains all facilities like the Sub-register office, Taluk office, Police station, Higher secondary Schools and court.

P Jeevanandham, a noted socialist and a close comrade of the famous Tamil social reformer Periyar E. V. Ramasamy, was born in this small town.

B. A. Chidambaranath, a popular musician who was a music director of Malayalam and Tamil films, was also a native of this town.