Boothapandi | |
|---|---|
Town | |
.jpg) Boothapandi, Nagercoil | |
| Nickname: Bhoothai | |
  Boothapandi Boothapandi, Tamil Nadu | |
| Coordinates: 8°15′51″N 77°26′45″E / 8.264100°N 77.445800°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Kanniyakumari |
| Founded by | Bhoothapandiyan |
| Named for | Bhoothalingaswamy temple |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town panchayat |
| Elevation | 55 m (180 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 14,721 |
| Tamil | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | TN-74 |
Boothapandi is a panchayat town in Kanyakumari district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India.
The town spans an area of around 5 km2 with Thittuvilai, Thuvarancaud, Arasankuzhi, Andithoppu, Mannadi, Saattupudoor, Seethapal and Manathittai as its sub-villages. The places situated in the vicinity of the town include Azhakiyapadiapuram to the northwest, Easanthimangalam to the southwest, and Thalakudi to the southeast and Aralvaimozhi to the east.
It is the headquarters of Thovalai taluk, which is one among the four taluks of Kanyakumari district. The village has a sub-register office, taluk office, police station, higher secondary school and court.
It was named after the presence of the Bhoothalingaswamy Temple (Bhoothapandi), which is famous for its sculptures and architecture. The surrounding area is green and fertile. The village is only 25 minutes from Nagercoil and its views of the Western Ghats attract many tourists and photographers.