Edamon - Punalur, Kollam

Edamon is a village situated in the Punalur taluka of Kollam district, Kerala. It is located approximately 7 km from Punalur and around 52 km from Kollam. Thenmala serves as the GRAMA PANCHAYAT for Edamon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Edamon is 628391. The village covers a total geographical area of 5685 hectares and falls under the 691307 pincode. Punalur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Edamon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Punalur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kollam Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Edamon

According to the 2011 Census, Edamon village had a total population of 12,029 people, including 5,652 males and 6,377 females, living in 3,284 households. The sex ratio was 1,128 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 93.27%, with male literacy at 95.73% and female literacy at 91.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,447, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 409.

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

Nearby Villages of Edamon

Edamon 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 Edamon

Edamon 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 47.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Punalur to Edamon is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kollam to Edamon is about 52 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 Edamon

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

Health Facilities in Edamon

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

FAQs about Edamon