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. There are about 22 villages in pathanapuram taluka, which you can browse from pathanapuram taluka villages list (along with gram panchayat & nearest town information) below.
List of Villages in Pathanapuram Taluka
| # | 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
| Particulars | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,86,202 | 46,702 | 4,32,904 |
| Male Population | 1,81,656 | 22,039 | 2,03,695 |
| Female Population | 2,04,546 | 24,663 | 2,29,209 |
| Population Density | 322 / km² | 1,360 / km² | 350 / km² |
Households in Pathanapuram Taluka
| Particulars | Households |
|---|---|
| Rural Households | 1,03,055 |
| Urban Households | 12,606 |
| Total Households | 1,15,661 |