Kollam

Kollam is a Town and Taluka in Kollam District of Kerala. In India, a taluka is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Kollam Block (CD) is 05688. Total area of kollam taluka is 380 km² including 121.02 km² rural area and 259.19 km² urban area. Kollam taluka has a population of 9,87,779 peoples, out of which urban population is 8,26,256 while rural population is 1,61,523. Kollam has a sex ratio of approximately 1101 females for every 1,000 males. Kollam taluka has a population density of 2598 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 2,43,209 houses in the sub-district, including 2,01,750 urban houses and 41,459 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 84.87% population of kollam taluka is literate, out of which 85.93% males and 83.90% females are literate.

List of Villages in Kollam Taluka

Kollam Taluka has a total of 22 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Kollam Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Kollam Taluka

The population profile of Kollam Taluka offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Kollam's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Kollam Taluka , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.