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, the sub-district code of Kollam Block (CD) is 05688. The total area of Kollam Taluka is 380 km², which includes 121.02 km² of rural area and 259.19 km² of urban area. Kollam has a sex ratio of approximately 1101 females per 1,000 males.
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.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adichanalloor | Adichanalloor | Kollam |
| 2 | Chirakkara | Chathannur | Kollam (3 km) |
| 3 | Elampalloor | Elamballur | Kollam |
| 4 | Eravipuram | Mayyanad | Kollam |
| 5 | Kalluvathukkal | Chathannur | Paravoor (13 km) |
| 6 | Kizhakkekallada | Kizhakkekallada | Kollam (22 km) |
| 7 | Kottamkara | Kottamkara | Kollam |
| 8 | Mayyanad | Mayyanad | Kollam |
| 9 | Meenad | Chathannur | Kollam |
| 10 | Mulavana | Kundara | Kollam (12 km) |
| 11 | Mundrothuruth | Mundrothuruthu | Kollam (21 km) |
| 12 | Nedumpana | Nedumpana | Kollam |
| 13 | Pallimon | Nedumpana | Kollam (17 km) |
| 14 | Panayam | Panayam | Kollam |
| 15 | Paravoor | Chathannur | Paravoor (4 km) |
| 16 | Parippally | Kalluvathukkal | Paravoor (10 km) |
| 17 | Perinad | Perinad | Kollam |
| 18 | Poothakkulam | Poothakkulam | Kollam |
| 19 | Thazhuthala | Adichanalloor | Kollam |
| 20 | Thrikkadavoor | N/A | Kollam |
| 21 | Thrikkaruva | Thrikkaruva | Kollam |
| 22 | Thrikkovilvattom | Thrikkovilvattom | Kollam |
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 Taluka's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 9,87,779 | 1,61,523 | 8,26,256 |
| Male Population | 4,70,057 | 75,812 | 3,94,245 |
| Female Population | 5,17,722 | 85,711 | 4,32,011 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 96,596 | 15,693 | 80,903 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 49,023 | 7,959 | 41,064 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 47,573 | 7,734 | 39,839 |
| Literate Population | 8,38,293 | 1,37,846 | 7,00,447 |
| Literate Male Population | 4,03,905 | 65,281 | 3,38,624 |
| Literate Female Population | 4,34,388 | 72,565 | 3,61,823 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,49,486 | 23,677 | 1,25,809 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 66,152 | 10,531 | 55,621 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 83,334 | 13,146 | 70,188 |
| Total Households | 2,43,209 | 41,459 | 2,01,750 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Kollam Taluka is around 9,87,779 people. This includes 4,70,057 males and 5,17,722 females. Rural population is about 1,61,523 (75,812 males and 85,711 females), while urban population is nearly 8,26,256 (3,94,245 males and 4,32,011 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 96,596 of the population, with 49,023 boys and 47,573 girls. Rural areas have 15,693 children, and urban areas have about 80,903 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 8,38,293 literate people in Kollam Taluka, including 4,03,905 literate males and 4,34,388 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 1,37,846 individuals and urban literacy covers around 7,00,447 people.
- About 1,49,486 people in Kollam Taluka are not literate, including 66,152 males and 83,334 females. Rural areas include 23,677 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 1,25,809 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 2,43,209 households, with 41,459 in villages and 2,01,750 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Kollam Taluka, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 1,12,618 | 26,252 | 86,366 |
| SC Male Population | 54,296 | 12,548 | 41,748 |
| SC Female Population | 58,322 | 13,704 | 44,618 |
| Total ST Population | 2,330 | 579 | 1,751 |
| ST Male Population | 1,095 | 281 | 814 |
| ST Female Population | 1,235 | 298 | 937 |
| Population Density | 2,598 / km² | 1,335 / km² | 3,188 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Kollam Taluka is approximately 1,12,618 people, including 54,296 males and 58,322 females. Around 26,252 people live in rural parts. Nearly 86,366 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kollam Taluka is about 2,330 people, including 1,095 males and 1,235 females. Around 579 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 1,751 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 2,598 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 1,335 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 3,188 people per sq. km.