Punnala

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

Punnala Overview

Administrative & Basic Details
VillagePunnala
Pincode689696
Area6093 Sq. Km
Village Code628388
Sub-DistrictPathanapuram
Sub-District Code5686
DistrictKollam
District Code559
State/UTKerala
State/UT Code32
Gram PanchayatPiravanthur
Gram Panchayat Code221348
Block PanchayatPathanapuram
Block Panchayat Code6315
Total Population (2011 Census)12104
Total Households3243
Nearest TownPUNALUR (Distance: 8 Km)

Punnala has a population of 12104 as recorded in the 2011 Census. It falls under the jurisdiction of Piravanthur Gram Panchayat and the Pathanapuram Block Panchayat in Pathanapuram District. The village has 3243 households and is identified by village code 628388. Punnala is located in the 689696 postal area, contributing significantly to the rural administrative structure of Pathanapuram Sub-District.

Total Population of Punnala

As of the 2011 census, Population of Punnala has a population of approximately 12104 people, where the male population is 5802 and the female population is 6302.

Total 12104
Male 5802
Female 6302

Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Population of Punnala

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

Scheduled Caste (SC)
Total Scheduled Caste 2700
Male 1331
Female 1369
Scheduled Tribe (ST)
Total Scheduled Tribe 36
Male 20
Female 16

Household in Punnala

There are approximately 3243 households in Punnala. The average household size in the village is about 3 persons per house.

Type Stats
Household 3243
People / Family 3

Assembly & Parliament Constituency of Punnala

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

Understanding Literacy Rates in Punnala Village

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

Literacy in Punnala Village (2011):

Total 10050
Male 4842
Female 5208

illiteracy in Punnala Village (2011):

Total 2054
Male 960
Female 1094

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Connectivity of Punnala


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 School3
Middle School1
Secondary School1
Senior Secondary1
College0

Medical Facilities


Medical FacilityAvailable
Allopathic Hospital0
Ayurvedic Hospital0
Unani Hospital0
Homeopathic Hospital0
DispensariesAllopathic: 2, Ayurvedic: 2, Unani: 0, Homeo: 1
Primary Health Centre (PHC)
Other Medical Centres1

Drinking Water Facilities


Water Facility Available
Tap Water Available
Well Available
Tank Available
Tubewell Available
Handpump Available
Other Sources Available

Nearby Villages of Punnala


Frequently Asked Questions About Punnala Village

The total population of Punnala Village is approximately 12104 people.

The male population is 5802, while the female population is 6302.

Punnala Village has about 3243 households.

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

The total literate population is 10050, which includes 4842 males and 5208 females.

The total illiterate population is 2054, consisting of 960 males and 1094 females.

There are 8 villages in the Pathanapuram Sub-District.

Punnala Village falls under the Piravanthur Gram Panchayat.

The Pincode for Punnala Village is 689696.

Punnala Village is part of the Pathanapuram Block Panchayat.