Palavansathu is a locality situated within Vellore City in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It serves as a historical site that provides evidence of the region's past administrative history.
The area is notable for its connection to the Pallava empire, which once held administrative control over Vellore. Etymologically, the name Palavansathu is believed to be a corruption of two words, "Pallavan" and "Sarndha," which evolved into its current form over time.