Poruvazhy - Kunnathur, Kollam

Poruvazhy is a village situated in the Kunnathur taluka of Kollam district, Kerala. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sasthamkotta and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Kollam. Poruvazhy village is a designated GRAMA PANCHAYAT.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Poruvazhy is 628376. The village covers a total geographical area of 1935 hectares and falls under the 690520 pincode. Kollam is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

Poruvazhy village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kunnathur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mavelikkara Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Poruvazhy

According to the 2011 Census, Poruvazhy village had a total population of 28,722 people, including 13,669 males and 15,053 females, living in 7,231 households. The sex ratio was 1,101 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 94.75%, with male literacy at 96.61% and female literacy at 93.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 5,266, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 26.

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

Nearby Villages of Poruvazhy

Poruvazhy 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 Poruvazhy

Poruvazhy is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sasthankotta, while the nearest airport is Trivandrum International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kollam to Poruvazhy is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kollam to Poruvazhy is about 34 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 Poruvazhy

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

Health Facilities in Poruvazhy

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

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