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, the sub-district code of Pathanapuram Block (CD) is 05686. The total area of Pathanapuram Taluka is 1,236 km², which includes 1,201.16 km² of rural area and 34.35 km² of urban area. Pathanapuram has a sex ratio of approximately 1125 females per 1,000 males.
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 Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alayamon | Alayamon | Punalur (14 km) |
| 2 | Anchal | Anchal | Punalur (12 km) |
| 3 | Arackal | Edamulakkal | Punalur (12 km) |
| 4 | Arienkavu | Ariencavu | Punalur (35 km) |
| 5 | Ayiranalloor | Eroor | Punalur (14 km) |
| 6 | Channappetta | Alayamon | Punalur (20 km) |
| 7 | Edamon | Thenmala | Punalur (7 km) |
| 8 | Edamulackal | Edamulakkal | Punalur (15 km) |
| 9 | Eroor | Eroor | Punalur (15 km) |
| 10 | Karavaloor | Karavaloor | Punalur (6 km) |
| 11 | Kulathupuzha | Kulathupuzha | Punalur (30 km) |
| 12 | Pathanapuram | Pathanapuram | Punalur (13 km) |
| 13 | Pattazhy | Pattazhi | Punalur (20 km) |
| 14 | Pattazhy Vadakkekara | Pattazhi Vadakkekara | Punalur (20 km) |
| 15 | Pidavoor | Thalavoor | Punalur (5 km) |
| 16 | Piravanthur | Piravanthur | Punalur (5 km) |
| 17 | Punnala | Piravanthur | Punalur (8 km) |
| 18 | Thalavoor | Thalavoor | Punalur (12 km) |
| 19 | Thenmala | Ariencavu | Punalur (20 km) |
| 20 | Thinkalkarikkakom | Kulathupuzha | Punalur (26 km) |
| 21 | Valacode | Piravanthur | Punalur (2 km) |
| 22 | Vilakkudy | 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 Taluka'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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Pathanapuram Taluka is around 4,32,904 people. This includes 2,03,695 males and 2,29,209 females. Rural population is about 3,86,202 (1,81,656 males and 2,04,546 females), while urban population is nearly 46,702 (22,039 males and 24,663 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 40,441 of the population, with 20,355 boys and 20,086 girls. Rural areas have 36,127 children, and urban areas have about 4,314 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 3,67,455 literate people in Pathanapuram Taluka, including 1,75,422 literate males and 1,92,033 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 3,27,479 individuals and urban literacy covers around 39,976 people.
- About 65,449 people in Pathanapuram Taluka are not literate, including 28,273 males and 37,176 females. Rural areas include 58,723 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 6,726 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 1,15,661 households, with 1,03,055 in villages and 12,606 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Pathanapuram Taluka, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Pathanapuram Taluka is approximately 59,079 people, including 28,310 males and 30,769 females. Around 55,025 people live in rural parts. Nearly 4,054 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Pathanapuram Taluka is about 4,858 people, including 2,368 males and 2,490 females. Around 4,502 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 356 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 350 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 322 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,360 people per sq. km.