Punnala
About Punnala
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Punnala village is 628388. Punnala village is 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.
The total geographical area of village is 6093 hectares. Punnala has a total population of 12,104 peoples, out of which male population is 5,802 while female population is 6,302. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1086 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of punnala village is 83.03% out of which 83.45% males and 82.64% females are literate. There are about 3,243 houses in punnala village. Pincode of punnala village locality is 689696.
When it comes to administration, Punnala 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, Punnala village comes under Pathanapuram Vidhan Sabha constituency & Mavelikkara Lok Sabha constituency. Punalur is nearest town to punnala village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 8km away.
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Population of Punnala
The population details of Punnala 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 | 12,104 | 5,802 | 6,302 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,167 | 641 | 526 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 2,593 | 1,259 | 1,334 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | 73 | 41 | 32 |
| Literate Population | 10,050 | 4,842 | 5,208 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,054 | 960 | 1,094 |
Connectivity of Punnala
| 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 Punnala
Where is Punnala located?
Punnala village is situated in Pathanapuram Taluka, within the Kollam district of Kerala, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Punnala?
The Gram Panchayat of Punnala is Piravanthur (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Punnala?
The pincode of Punnala is 689696, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Punnala as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Punnala is 12,104, with 5,802 males and 6,302 females.
How many households are there in Punnala as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Punnala village has a total of 3,243 households.
What is the literacy rate in Punnala as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Punnala is 83.03%. The male literacy rate is 83.45%, while the female literacy rate is 82.64%.