K. Appavu Pillai

K. Appavu Pillai (born 15 April 1911) is an Indian politician and former Member of the Legislative Assembly[1] of Hosur. K. Appavu Pillai, popularly known as K.A.P, was an idealist and farsighted visionary in erstwhile Salem District and in Hosur town particularly. K. Appavu Pillai was elected as a Panchayat President, Hosur during the British regime (1943) for 30 long years till he breath his last on 1 October 1973. He won the 1957 State Assembly Election for Hosur Constituency and was instrumental in establishing SIPCOT in Hosur.

K. Appavu Pillai
Member Of Legislative Assembly (Hosur)
In office 1957–1962
Preceded by	R. Muni Reddy
Succeeded by	N. Ramachandra Reddy
President of Hosur Panchayat
In office 1943 – 1973 (30 Years)
President of Co Operative Housing Society
In office 1948–1973
Managing Director of Salem Central Co-operative bank
Director of Dharmapuri Central Co-operative bank
Personal details
Born	(1911-04-15)15 April 1911 Hosur, Madras Presidency, British India
Died	1 October 1973(1973-10-01) (aged 62) Hosur, India
Political party	Indian National Congress
Spouse(s)	Ponnammal Appavu Pillai
Relations	D. Jothi Jegarajan (Nephew)
Children	• K. A. Manoharan • K. A. Jothiprakash
Parents	Kulandaivelu Pillai (Father) Dheivanaiyammal (Mother)
Residence	6-45 Pudupettai, Hosur, Salem Dt.
Signature
Website	www.kappavupillai.in

Born at Hosur in a middle-class family got educated in the District Board High School, Hosur, He rose to the position of a legislator, Managing Director Salem Central Co-op bank and Director - Dharmapuri central Co-op Bank.[2]