Pathanapuram

Pathanapuram is a Town and Taluka in Kollam District of Kerala. In India, a taluka is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Pathanapuram Block (CD) is 05686. Total area of pathanapuram taluka is 1,236 km² including 1,201.16 km² rural area and 34.35 km² urban area. Pathanapuram taluka has a population of 4,32,904 peoples, out of which urban population is 46,702 while rural population is 3,86,202. Pathanapuram has a sex ratio of approximately 1125 females for every 1,000 males. Pathanapuram taluka has a population density of 350 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 1,15,661 houses in the sub-district, including 12,606 urban houses and 1,03,055 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 84.88% population of pathanapuram taluka is literate, out of which 86.12% males and 83.78% females are literate.

List of Villages in Pathanapuram Taluka

Pathanapuram Taluka has a total of 22 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Pathanapuram Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Alayamon Alayamon Punalur (14 km)
2Anchal Anchal Punalur (12 km)
3Arackal Edamulakkal Punalur (12 km)
4Arienkavu Ariencavu Punalur (35 km)
5Ayiranalloor Eroor Punalur (14 km)
6Channappetta Alayamon Punalur (20 km)
7Edamon Thenmala Punalur (7 km)
8Edamulackal Edamulakkal Punalur (15 km)
9Eroor Eroor Punalur (15 km)
10Karavaloor Karavaloor Punalur (6 km)
11Kulathupuzha Kulathupuzha Punalur (30 km)
12Pathanapuram Pathanapuram Punalur (13 km)
13Pattazhy Pattazhi Punalur (20 km)
14Pattazhy Vadakkekara Pattazhi Vadakkekara Punalur (20 km)
15Pidavoor Thalavoor Punalur (5 km)
16Piravanthur Piravanthur Punalur (5 km)
17Punnala Piravanthur Punalur (8 km)
18Thalavoor Thalavoor Punalur (12 km)
19Thenmala Ariencavu Punalur (20 km)
20Thinkalkarikkakom Kulathupuzha Punalur (26 km)
21Valacode Piravanthur Punalur (2 km)
22Vilakkudy Vilakudy Punalur (5 km)

Population of Pathanapuram Taluka

The population profile of Pathanapuram Taluka offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Pathanapuram's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 4,32,904 3,86,202 46,702
Male Population 2,03,695 1,81,656 22,039
Female Population 2,29,209 2,04,546 24,663
Child Population (Age 0–6) 40,441 36,127 4,314
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 20,355 18,237 2,118
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 20,086 17,890 2,196
Literate Population 3,67,455 3,27,479 39,976
Literate Male Population 1,75,422 1,56,272 19,150
Literate Female Population 1,92,033 1,71,207 20,826
Illiterate Population 65,449 58,723 6,726
Illiterate Male Population 28,273 25,384 2,889
Illiterate Female Population 37,176 33,339 3,837
Total Households 1,15,661 1,03,055 12,606

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Pathanapuram Taluka , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total SC Population 59,079 55,025 4,054
SC Male Population 28,310 26,365 1,945
SC Female Population 30,769 28,660 2,109
Total ST Population 4,858 4,502 356
ST Male Population 2,368 2,203 165
ST Female Population 2,490 2,299 191
Population Density 350 / km² 322 / km² 1,360 / km²