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

As per Census 2011, Ummannoor village has a total population of 17,406 people, consisting of 8,239 males and 9,167 females. The village has 4,519 households and a sex ratio of 1,112 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,634 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 15,067 literate and 2,339 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,486 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 115 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population17,4068,2399,167
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,634836798
Scheduled Castes (SC)2,4861,2011,285
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1155164
Literate Population15,0677,1937,874
Illiterate Population2,3391,0461,293

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
OdanavattamSouth-West3.06 km
VeliyamSouth-West5.19 km
MelilaNorth-East6.33 km
MylomNorth7.98 km
NeduvathoorNorth-West8.21 km
PooyappallySouth-West8.45 km
ChakkuvarakkalNorth-East8.72 km
VelinalloorSouth8.92 km
ThalavoorNorth9.91 km
PallimonSouth-West10.36 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Ummannoor

Where is Ummannoor located?

Ummannoor village is located in Kottarakkara Taluka, Kollam district, Kerala, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ummannoor?

The Gram Panchayat of Ummannoor is Ummannur.

What is the pincode of Ummannoor?

The pincode of Ummannoor is 691520.

What is the population of Ummannoor?

Ummannoor has a total population of 17,406, including 8,239 males and 9,167 females.

How many households are there in Ummannoor?

There are 4,519 households in Ummannoor.

What is the literacy rate in Ummannoor?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ummannoor is 86.56%. Male literacy is 87.30% and female literacy is 85.90%.