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 information the sub-district code of Kunnathur Block (CD) is 05685. Total area of kunnathur taluka is 138 km². Kunnathur taluka has a population of 1,99,456 peoples. Kunnathur taluka has a population density of 1444 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 50,624 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 85.37% population of kunnathur taluka is literate, out of which 86.55% males and 84.30% females are literate.
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 Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
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1 | Kunnathur | Kunnathur | Kollam (40 km) |
2 | Mynagappally | Mynagappally | Kollam (20 km) |
3 | Poruvazhy | Poruvazhy | Kollam (38 km) |
4 | Sasthamkotta | Sasthancotta | Kollam (35 km) |
5 | Sooranad North | Sooranad North | Kollam (38 km) |
6 | Sooranad South | Sooranad South | Karunagappally (15 km) |
7 | West 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's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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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 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Kunnathur Taluka , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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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 |