Sooranad South - Kunnathur, Kollam

Sooranad South is a village situated in the Kunnathur taluka of Kollam district, Kerala. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sasthamkotta and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Kollam. Sooranad South village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sooranad South is 628379. The village covers a total geographical area of 1714 hectares and falls under the 690522 pincode. Karunagappally is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Sooranad South 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 South

According to the 2011 Census, Sooranad South village had a total population of 24,766 people, including 11,806 males and 12,960 females, living in 6,136 households. The sex ratio was 1,098 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 93.29%, with male literacy at 95.22% and female literacy at 91.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3,923, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 47.

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

Nearby Villages of Sooranad South

Sooranad South 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 South

Sooranad South 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 55.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karunagappally to Sooranad South is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kollam to Sooranad South is about 35 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 South

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

Health Facilities in Sooranad South

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 South village are given below:

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