Kunnathur

Kunnathur 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 Kunnathur Block (CD) is 05685. The total area of Kunnathur Taluka is 138 km². Kunnathur has a sex ratio of approximately 1102 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Kunnathur Taluka

Kunnathur Taluka has a total of 7 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 Kunnathur Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Kunnathur Kunnathur Kollam (40 km)
2Mynagappally Mynagappally Kollam (20 km)
3Poruvazhy Poruvazhy Kollam (38 km)
4Sasthamkotta Sasthancotta Kollam (35 km)
5Sooranad North Sooranad North Kollam (38 km)
6Sooranad South Sooranad South Karunagappally (15 km)
7West Kallada West Kallada Kollam (28 km)

Population of Kunnathur Taluka

The population profile of Kunnathur 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 Kunnathur 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 1,99,456 1,99,456 N/A
Male Population 94,863 94,863 N/A
Female Population 1,04,593 1,04,593 N/A
Child Population (Age 0–6) 19,088 19,088 N/A
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 9,671 9,671 N/A
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 9,417 9,417 N/A
Literate Population 1,70,279 1,70,279 N/A
Literate Male Population 82,108 82,108 N/A
Literate Female Population 88,171 88,171 N/A
Illiterate Population 29,177 29,177 N/A
Illiterate Male Population 12,755 12,755 N/A
Illiterate Female Population 16,422 16,422 N/A
Total Households 50,624 50,624 N/A

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Total population is approximately 1,99,456 people. Includes nearly 94,863 males and 1,04,593 females. Rural population is about 1,99,456 people.
  • There are around 19,088 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 9,671 boys and 9,417 girls.
  • Literate population is about 1,70,279 people. Non-literate population is around 29,177 people.
  • There are nearly 50,624 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Kunnathur 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 35,177 35,177 N/A
SC Male Population 17,035 17,035 N/A
SC Female Population 18,142 18,142 N/A
Total ST Population 486 486 N/A
ST Male Population 244 244 N/A
ST Female Population 242 242 N/A
Population Density 1,444 / km² 1,444 / km² N/A

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Kunnathur Taluka is approximately 35,177 people, including 17,035 males and 18,142 females. Around 35,177 people live in rural parts.
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kunnathur Taluka is about 486 people, including 244 males and 242 females. Around 486 live in villages or rural parts.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,444 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 1,444 people per sq. km.