Pathanapuram Taluka - Kollam, Kerala
Pathanapuram is an administrative taluka in the Kollam district of Kerala, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Pathanapuram is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Punalur, while the nearest airport is Trivandrum International Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 42.2 km.
The total area of the taluka is 1,236 km², including 1,201.16 km² rural area and 34.35 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1125 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Pathanapuram Taluka
Pathanapuram Taluka has a total of 8 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Taluka, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pathanapuram | Rural | Pathanapuram |
| 2 | Pattazhy | Rural | Pattazhi |
| 3 | Pattazhy Vadakkekara | Rural | Pattazhi Vadakkekara |
| 4 | Pidavoor | Rural | Thalavoor |
| 5 | Piravanthur | Rural | Piravanthur |
| 6 | Punnala | Rural | Piravanthur |
| 7 | Thalavoor | Rural | Thalavoor |
| 8 | Vilakkudy | Rural | Vilakudy |
Population of Pathanapuram Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Pathanapuram Taluka has a total population of 4,32,904 people, consisting of 2,03,695 males and 2,29,209 females. There are 1,15,661 households in the taluka with an average population density of 350 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | 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 |
| Total Households | 1,15,661 | 1,03,055 | 12,606 |
| Population Density | 350 / km² | 322 / km² | 1,360 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 3,67,455 literate people and 40,441 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 59,079 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 4,858 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 40,441 | 36,127 | 4,314 |
| Literate Population | 3,67,455 | 3,27,479 | 39,976 |
| Illiterate Population | 65,449 | 58,723 | 6,726 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 59,079 | 55,025 | 4,054 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 4,858 | 4,502 | 356 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.