Puthur

Puthur is a village located in Kottarakkara taluka of Kollam district in Kerala, India. It is situated 10km away from sub-district headquarter Kottarakkara (tehsildar office) and 28km away from district headquarter Kollam. As per 2009 stats, Pavithreswaram is the gram panchayat of Puthur village.

Here you can discover what makes Puthur unique in its vibrant Kottarakkara-Kollam region. You’ll see Puthur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Puthur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Puthur is 628405. The village spans a total geographical area of 1376 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 691507. Kollam is nearest town to Puthur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 28km away.

When it comes to local governance, Puthur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kottarakkara Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Mavelikkara Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Puthur

Population of Puthur

According to the 2011 Census, Puthur has a total population of about 19,786, with approximately 9,326 males and 10,460 females. The sex ratio is around 1121 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 1,635 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 2,353 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 61. The overall literacy rate is approximately 88.90%, with male literacy at about 89.31% and female literacy near 88.53%. There are around 5,181 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Puthur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Puthur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Puthur. As per the 2011 stats, Puthur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Puthur

Knowing the nearby villages of Puthur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Puthur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Puthur