 Palayamkottai Central Prison | |
  Location in Tamil Nadu  Palayamkottai Central Prison (India) | |
| Location | Palayamkottai |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 8°42′29″N 77°43′58″E / 8.708072°N 77.73269°E |
| Security class | Central Prison |
| Managed by | Tamil Nadu Prison Department |
| City | Palayamkottai |
| State/province | Tamil Nadu |
| Postal code | 627002 |
| Country | India |
Palayamkottai Central Prison is located in Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli District, India. The prison was built during 1880 and was operating as a district jail until 1929. The jail was converted into a Borstal school in 1929, which was later transferred to Pudukottai due to lower admissions. It became a central prison starting from 1 April 1968. It is located in an area corresponding to 117.75 acres (0.4765 km2) and authorised to house 1332 prisoners.
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