Kunnathur Taluka - Kollam, Kerala
Kunnathur is an administrative taluka in the Kollam district of Kerala, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Kunnathur is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Sasthankotta, while the nearest airport is Trivandrum International Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 54.0 km.
The total area of the taluka is 138 km², including 138.08 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1102 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kunnathur Taluka
Kunnathur Taluka has a total of 7 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Taluka, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kunnathur | Rural | Kunnathur |
| 2 | Mynagappally | Rural | Mynagappally |
| 3 | Poruvazhy | Rural | Poruvazhy |
| 4 | Sasthamkotta | Rural | Sasthancotta |
| 5 | Sooranad North | Rural | Sooranad North |
| 6 | Sooranad South | Rural | Sooranad South |
| 7 | West Kallada | Rural | West Kallada |
Population of Kunnathur Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Kunnathur Taluka has a total population of 1,99,456 people, consisting of 94,863 males and 1,04,593 females. There are 50,624 households in the taluka with an average population density of 1,444 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,99,456 | 1,99,456 | 0 |
| Male Population | 94,863 | 94,863 | 0 |
| Female Population | 1,04,593 | 1,04,593 | 0 |
| Total Households | 50,624 | 50,624 | 0 |
| Population Density | 1,444 / km² | 1,444 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 1,70,279 literate people and 19,088 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 35,177 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 486 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 19,088 | 19,088 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 1,70,279 | 1,70,279 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 29,177 | 29,177 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 35,177 | 35,177 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 486 | 486 | 0 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.