| Palayamkottai Central Prison | |
| Pushpin Map: | India Tamil Nadu#India |
| Pushpin Mapsize: | 200px |
| Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Tamil Nadu |
| Location: | Palayamkottai |
| Coordinates: | 8.7081°N 77.7327°W |
| Classification: | Central Prison |
| Managed By: | Tamil Nadu Prison Department |
| City: | Palayamkottai |
| State: | Tamil Nadu |
| Postcode: | 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 117.75acres and authorised to house 1332 prisoners.