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

As per Census 2011, Sooranad South village has a total population of 24,766 people, consisting of 11,806 males and 12,960 females. The village has 6,136 households and a sex ratio of 1,097 females per 1,000 males. There are 2,394 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 20,870 literate and 3,896 illiterate residents. Additionally, 3,923 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 47 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population24,76611,80612,960
Child Population (0–6 yrs)2,3941,2071,187
Scheduled Castes (SC)3,9231,9042,019
Scheduled Tribes (ST)472621
Literate Population20,87010,09210,778
Illiterate Population3,8961,7142,182

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Thodiyoor (ct)West4.50 km
MynagappallySouth-West4.51 km
Sooranad NorthNorth4.61 km
PavumbaNorth-West4.64 km
PoruvazhyEast5.69 km
West KalladaSouth6.30 km
ThazhavaNorth-West6.83 km
VallikunnamNorth-West7.93 km
KunnathurEast8.71 km
PallickalNorth-East9.54 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Sooranad South

Where is Sooranad South located?

Sooranad South village is located in Kunnathur Taluka, Kollam district, Kerala, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sooranad South?

Sooranad South is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sooranad South?

The pincode of Sooranad South is 690522.

What is the population of Sooranad South?

Sooranad South has a total population of 24,766, including 11,806 males and 12,960 females.

How many households are there in Sooranad South?

There are 6,136 households in Sooranad South.

What is the literacy rate in Sooranad South?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sooranad South is 84.27%. Male literacy is 85.48% and female literacy is 83.16%.