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 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'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 |