Kulakkada - Kottarakkara, Kollam

Kulakkada is a village situated in the Kottarakkara taluka of Kollam district, Kerala. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kottarakkara and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Kollam. Kulakkada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kulakkada is 628406. The village covers a total geographical area of 1380 hectares and falls under the 691521 pincode. Punalur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Kulakkada village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kottarakkara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mavelikkara Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kulakkada

As per Census 2011, Kulakkada village has a total population of 15,148 people, consisting of 7,222 males and 7,926 females. The village has 3,945 households and a sex ratio of 1,097 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,278 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 13,201 literate and 1,947 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,602 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 38 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kulakkada are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kulakkada

Kulakkada is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Kulakkada

Kulakkada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kottarakara, while the nearest airport is Trivandrum International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Punalur to Kulakkada is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kollam to Kulakkada is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kulakkada

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kulakkada village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Kulakkada

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kulakkada village are given below:

FAQs about Kulakkada