Sooranad North - Kunnathur, Kollam

Sooranad North is a village situated in the Kunnathur taluka of Kollam district, Kerala. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sasthamkotta and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Kollam. Sooranad North village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sooranad North is 628375. The village covers a total geographical area of 2269 hectares and falls under the 690561 pincode. Kollam is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

Sooranad North village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Sooranad North

As per Census 2011, Sooranad North village has a total population of 28,471 people, consisting of 13,478 males and 14,993 females. The village has 7,378 households and a sex ratio of 1,112 females per 1,000 males. There are 2,623 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 24,195 literate and 4,276 illiterate residents. Additionally, 4,911 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 168 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sooranad North are given below:

Nearby Villages of Sooranad North

Sooranad North 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 Sooranad North

Sooranad North 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 57.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kollam to Sooranad North is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kollam to Sooranad North is about 37 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 Sooranad North

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

Health Facilities in Sooranad North

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

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