Padikkal, alternatively known and spelled as Padikkala, is a prominent
Indian surname
Indian names are based on a variety of systems and naming conventions, which vary from region to region. Names are also influenced by religion and caste and may come from epics. India's population speaks a wide variety of languages and nearly ...
, particularly prevalent in the geographical area of
Kerala
Kerala ( ; ) is a state on the Malabar Coast of India. It was formed on 1 November 1956, following the passage of the States Reorganisation Act, by combining Malayalam-speaking regions of the erstwhile regions of Cochin, Malabar, South ...
,
India
India, officially the Republic of India (Hindi: ), is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by area, the second-most populous country, and the most populous democracy in the world. Bounded by the Indian Ocean on the so ...
. It is associated with notable individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields. Notable people with this surname include:
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Devdutt Padikkal
Devdutt Padikkal (born 7 July 2000) is an Indian international cricketer who plays for Karnataka in domestic cricket and Rajasthan Royals in Indian Premier League (IPL). He made his India debut in the 2021 away T20I against Sri Lanka. He has a ...
(born 2000), Indian cricketer
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Jayaram Padikkal
R. Jayaram Padikkal was an IPS officer. He had served as the Director General of Police (DGP), the highest rank in the force in the period 1993–94.
Early years
Jayaram Padikkal I.P.S. was born in Peruvemba village Palghat in Kerala as the so ...
(1936–1997), Indian police official
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Surnames of Indian origin