Kollam
Kollam is a district and city located in Kerala State of India. This article provides an in depth look at Kollam district overview, population, demographic information, household data, administration, and a list of its Taluka or sub-districts.
Kollam District overview
Kollam is Town in Kerala serves as administrative headquarter of Kollam district. Total area of Kollam District is 2,483 km² including 2,067 km² rural area and 416 km² urban area. There are 5 Talukas part of Kollam District for administrative purpose. When it about rural area of Kollam District, Kollam has 69 villages.
Pathanapuram is the largest tehsil in Kollam district by area covering 1235.51 km2 and Kunnathur is the smallest tehsil in Kollam district by area covering 138.08 km2. Kollam is the largest tehsil by population while Kunnathur is the smallest tehsil by population in Kollam district.
Population of Kollam District
As of the 2011 census, Kollam district has a population of approximately 2,635,375 peoples which is divided into urban population of 1,187,158 and rular population of 1,448,217. The population density in Kollam region is about 1,061.0 persons per square kilometer.
| # | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,246,968 | 1,388,407 | 2,635,375 |
| Rural | 680,687 | 767,530 | 1,448,217 |
| Urban | 566,281 | 620,877 | 1,187,158 |
Households of Kollam District
There are about 669,375 houses in the district, including 292,696 urban houses and 376,679 rural houses. The average household size is about 3.94 people
| Type | Households |
|---|---|
| Total | 669,375 |
| Rural | 376,679 |
| Urban | 292,696 |
List Of Taluka in Kollam District
Kollam district is divided into several Talukas or tehsils for administrative convenience. There are 5 tehsils in Kollam district. Each tehsil is headed by a Tehsildar, who is responsible for revenue administration and law and order. The following is a list of Taluka in Kollam:
| Taluka | Area(km²) | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Karunagappally | 180.4 | 428,802 |
| Kollam | 380.2 | 987,779 |
| Kottarakkara | 550.6 | 586,434 |
| Kunnathur | 138.1 | 199,456 |
| Pathanapuram | 1,235.5 | 432,904 |
Frequently Asked Question About Kollam District
How many villages are there in Kollam district ?
There are 69 villages in the Kollam district.
What is the population of Kollam district ?
As of the 2011 census, The population of Kollam district is 2,635,375
How many town or city are there in Kollam district ?
There are 27 town or city in the Kollam district.
How many Taluka in Kollam district ?
There are 5 Taluka in Kollam district.
Which is the largest Taluka in Kollam district
Pathanapuram is the largest Taluka in Kollam district.
Which is the smallest Taluka in Kollam district ?
Kunnathur is the smallest Taluka in Kollam district.
Which is the most populated Taluka in Kollam district ?
Kollam is the most populated Taluka in Kollam district.
Which is the least populated Taluka in Kollam district ?
Kunnathur is the most least populated Taluka in Kollam district.