Ummannoor - Kottarakkara, Kollam

Ummannoor 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 29 km from the district headquarters in Kollam. Ummannur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ummannoor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ummannoor is 628416. The village covers a total geographical area of 1684 hectares and falls under the 691520 pincode. Punalur is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Ummannoor 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 Ummannoor

According to the 2011 Census, Ummannoor village had a total population of 17,406 people, including 8,239 males and 9,167 females, living in 4,519 households. The sex ratio was 1,113 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 95.53%, with male literacy at 97.16% and female literacy at 94.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,486, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 115.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Ummannoor

Ummannoor 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 Ummannoor

Ummannoor 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 40.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Punalur to Ummannoor is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kollam to Ummannoor is about 29 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 Ummannoor

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

Health Facilities in Ummannoor

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

FAQs about Ummannoor