Piravanthur
About Piravanthur
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Piravanthur village is 628389. Piravanthur village is located in Pathanapuram taluka of Kollam district in Kerala, India. It is situated 5km away from sub-district headquarter Punalur (tehsildar office) and 50km away from district headquarter Kollam. As per 2009 stats, Piravanthur village is also a gram panchayat.
The total geographical area of village is 6907 hectares. Piravanthur has a total population of 22,380 peoples, out of which male population is 10,584 while female population is 11,796. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1114 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of piravanthur village is 85.04% out of which 86.05% males and 84.14% females are literate. There are about 6,217 houses in piravanthur village. Pincode of piravanthur village locality is 689696.
When it comes to administration, Piravanthur village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Piravanthur village comes under Pathanapuram Vidhan Sabha constituency & Mavelikkara Lok Sabha constituency. Punalur is nearest town to piravanthur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 5km away.
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Population of Piravanthur
The population details of Piravanthur cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 22,380 | 10,584 | 11,796 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,918 | 966 | 952 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 4,022 | 1,948 | 2,074 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | 520 | 253 | 267 |
| Literate Population | 19,033 | 9,108 | 9,925 |
| Illiterate Population | 3,347 | 1,476 | 1,871 |
Connectivity of Piravanthur
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Piravanthur
Where is Piravanthur located?
Piravanthur village is situated in Pathanapuram Taluka, within the Kollam district of Kerala, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Piravanthur?
Piravanthur serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Piravanthur?
The pincode of Piravanthur is 689696, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Piravanthur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Piravanthur is 22,380, with 10,584 males and 11,796 females.
How many households are there in Piravanthur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Piravanthur village has a total of 6,217 households.
What is the literacy rate in Piravanthur as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Piravanthur is 85.04%. The male literacy rate is 86.05%, while the female literacy rate is 84.14%.