Poruvazhy

Poruvazhy is a village located in the Kunnathur Subdivision of Kollam district,Kerala, India. This article provides a comprehensive overview of Poruvazhy, covering its demographics, population statistics, household data, administrative structure, geographical area, connectivity, educational and medical facilities, electricity supply, drinking water sources, and nearby villages.

Poruvazhy Overview

Administrative & Basic Details
VillagePoruvazhy
Pincode690520
Area1935 Sq. Km
Village Code628376
Sub-DistrictKunnathur
Sub-District Code5685
DistrictKollam
District Code559
State/UTKerala
State/UT Code32
Gram PanchayatPoruvazhy
Gram Panchayat Code221352
Block PanchayatSasthamcottah
Block Panchayat Code6316
Total Population (2011 Census)28722
Total Households7231
Nearest TownADOOR (Distance: 13 Km)

Poruvazhy has a population of 28722 as recorded in the 2011 Census. It falls under the jurisdiction of Poruvazhy Gram Panchayat and the Sasthamcottah Block Panchayat in Kunnathur District. The village has 7231 households and is identified by village code 628376. Poruvazhy is located in the 690520 postal area, contributing significantly to the rural administrative structure of Kunnathur Sub-District.

Total Population of Poruvazhy

As of the 2011 census, Population of Poruvazhy has a population of approximately 28722 people, where the male population is 13669 and the female population is 15053.

Total 28722
Male 13669
Female 15053

Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Population of Poruvazhy

The population data for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) in Poruvazhy is as follows:

Scheduled Caste (SC)
Total Scheduled Caste 4813
Male 2361
Female 2452
Scheduled Tribe (ST)
Total Scheduled Tribe 23
Male 11
Female 12

Household in Poruvazhy

There are approximately 7231 households in Poruvazhy. The average household size in the village is about 3 persons per house.

Type Stats
Household 7231
People / Family 3

Assembly & Parliament Constituency of Poruvazhy

Poruvazhy falls under the Kunnathur Assembly and Parliament Constituency. The nearest town to Poruvazhy is Kunnathur, which serves as the central hub for all major economic activities in the region.

Understanding Literacy Rates in Poruvazhy Village

As per the 2011 Census, Poruvazhy presents important statistics regarding its literacy and illiteracy rates.

Literacy in Poruvazhy Village (2011):

Total 24566
Male 11801
Female 12765

illiteracy in Poruvazhy Village (2011):

Total 4156
Male 1868
Female 2288

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Connectivity of Poruvazhy

Connectivity Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Not Available
Communication Available

Electricity Facilities

Electricity Supply Available
Domestic Electricity Not Available
Agricultural Electricity Not Available
Other Electricity Uses Not Available
All Households Electrified Yes

Education Facilities

Has Education Facility?Available
Primary School19
Middle School2
Secondary School2
Senior Secondary2
College0

Medical Facilities

Medical FacilityAvailable
Allopathic Hospital0
Ayurvedic Hospital1
Unani Hospital0
Homeopathic Hospital0
DispensariesAllopathic: 0, Ayurvedic: 0, Unani: 0, Homeo: 0
Primary Health Centre (PHC)
Other Medical Centres0

Drinking Water Facilities

Water Facility Available
Tap Water Available
Well Available
Tank Available
Tubewell Available
Handpump Available
Other Sources Not Available

Nearby Villages of Poruvazhy

Frequently Asked Questions About Poruvazhy Village

The total population of Poruvazhy Village is approximately 28722 people.

The male population is 13669, while the female population is 15053.

Poruvazhy Village has about 7231 households.

The average household size in Poruvazhy is approximately 3 people per household.

The total literate population is 24566, which includes 11801 males and 12765 females.

The total illiterate population is 4156, consisting of 1868 males and 2288 females.

There are 7 villages in the Kunnathur Sub-District.

Poruvazhy Village falls under the Poruvazhy Gram Panchayat.

The Pincode for Poruvazhy Village is 690520.

Poruvazhy Village is part of the Sasthamcottah Block Panchayat.