Punnala

Punnala is a village located in Pathanapuram taluka of Kollam district in Kerala, India. It is situated 8km away from sub-district headquarter Punalur (tehsildar office) and 53km away from district headquarter Kollam. As per 2009 stats, Piravanthur is the gram panchayat of Punnala village.

Here you can discover what makes Punnala unique in its vibrant Pathanapuram-Kollam region. You’ll see Punnala’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Punnala

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Punnala is 628388. The village spans a total geographical area of 6093 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 689696. Punalur is nearest town to Punnala village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 8km away.

When it comes to local governance, Punnala village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Pathanapuram Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Mavelikkara Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Punnala

Population of Punnala

According to the 2011 Census, Punnala has a total population of about 12,104, with approximately 5,802 males and 6,302 females. The sex ratio is around 1086 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 1,167 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 2,593 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 73. The overall literacy rate is approximately 83.03%, with male literacy at about 83.45% and female literacy near 82.64%. There are around 3,243 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Punnala's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Punnala

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Punnala. As per the 2011 stats, Punnala had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Punnala

Knowing the nearby villages of Punnala helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Punnala.

Frequently Asked Questions about Punnala