Nanjinad (pronounced Nanjil Nadu) is a historical region in India corresponding to present-day Thovalai and Agastheeshwaram of Kanyakumari district.
The ships entering from the Arabian Sea to Kottaru harbour through the Palayaaru had to pay taxes based on the trade commodities.
At kottar St.Xaviers Church campus had a choultry belonging to Elasa Naadu which accommodated morethan 200 traders.
Vaniga Vizhai yard had the mass storage of timber, coconut and paddy besides other trade items.
The Nanjil Nadu tax revenue were stored in Kalasamirakki Kudieruppu east of Panavizhai Palace of Thirupappur Royals.