Punnala - Pathanapuram, Kollam

Punnala is a village situated in the Pathanapuram taluka of Kollam district, Kerala. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Punalur and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Kollam. Piravanthur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Punnala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Punnala is 628388. The village covers a total geographical area of 6093 hectares and falls under the 689696 pincode. Punalur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Punnala village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Pathanapuram Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mavelikkara Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Punnala

According to the 2011 Census, Punnala village had a total population of 12,104 people, including 5,802 males and 6,302 females, living in 3,243 households. The sex ratio was 1,086 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 91.89%, with male literacy at 93.82% and female literacy at 90.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,593, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 73.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Punnala

Punnala is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Punnala

Punnala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Punalur, while the nearest airport is Trivandrum International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Punalur to Punnala is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kollam to Punnala is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Punnala

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Punnala village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Punnala

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Punnala village are given below:

FAQs about Punnala