Tirunelveli is administered by the Municipal Corporation, established on 1 June 1994 by the Municipal Corporation Act. The Polygar War, involving Palaiyakkarars led by Veerapandiya Kattabomman and forces of the British East India Company, was waged on the city's outskirts from 1797 to 1801. It has been ruled at different times by the Early Pandyas, the Cheras, the Medieval Cholas and Later Cholas, the later Pandyas, the Vijayanagar Empire and the British. It is believed to be an ancient settlement of great importance. Tirunelveli is an ancient city, more than 2,000 years old. It has many important government offices. Palayamkottai is called the Oxford of South India as it is a hub of many schools and colleges. The downtown is located on the west bank of the Thamirabarani River its twin Palayamkottai is on the east bank.
Tirunelveli is located 700 km (430 mi) southwest of the state capital Chennai, 58 km (36 mi) away from Thoothukudi and 73 km (45 mi) from Kanyakumari. It is the sixth-largest municipal corporation in the state after Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Tiruchirappalli and Salem. It is the administrative headquarters of the Tirunelveli District. Tirunelveli ( Tamil: ( listen)), also known as Nellai and historically (during British rule) as Tinnevelly, is a major city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Tirunelveli City Municipal Corporation Building named after V.O.
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