Kulathupuzha - Punalur, Kollam

Kulathupuzha is a village situated in the Punalur taluka of Kollam district, Kerala. It is located approximately 30 km from Punalur and around 50 km from Kollam. Kulathupuzha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kulathupuzha is 628394. The village covers a total geographical area of 33521 hectares and falls under the 691310 pincode. Punalur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Kulathupuzha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Kulathupuzha

According to the 2011 Census, Kulathupuzha village had a total population of 15,931 people, including 7,619 males and 8,312 females, living in 4,145 households. The sex ratio was 1,091 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.82%, with male literacy at 94.11% and female literacy at 87.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3,223, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 781.

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

Nearby Villages of Kulathupuzha

Kulathupuzha 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 Kulathupuzha

Kulathupuzha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sengottai, while the nearest airport is Trivandrum International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Punalur to Kulathupuzha is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kollam to Kulathupuzha is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kulathupuzha

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

Health Facilities in Kulathupuzha

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

FAQs about Kulathupuzha