Kollam
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About Kollam, Kerala
Kollam district, in Kerala, had a population of 26,35,375, a literacy rate of 85.0%, a sex ratio of 1,113 and a urban households of 43.4%, according to the 2011 Census of India.
Demographics
| Population | 26,35,375 | people |
|---|---|---|
| Sex Ratio | 1,113 | females per 1,000 males |
| Urban Households | 43.4% | % of households |
Literacy & Education
| Literacy Rate | 85.0% | % literate |
|---|---|---|
| Female Literacy | 84.0% | % of females |
| Literacy Gender Gap | 2 | male − female pts |
| Graduates | 9.1% | % of educated |
Work
| Worker Participation | 34.6% | % working |
|---|---|---|
| Female Work Participation | 19.3% | % of females |
| Agricultural Workers | 16.3% | % of workers |
Households & Amenities
| Electric Lighting | 68.2% | % of households |
|---|---|---|
| Internet | 3.4% | % of households |
| Computer / Laptop | 9.0% | % of households |
| Television | 56.8% | % of households |
| Telephone / Mobile | 61.6% | % of households |
| Car / Jeep / Van | 6.4% | % of households |
| Scooter / Motorcycle | 15.6% | % of households |
| LPG / PNG Cooking | 28.4% | % of households |
| Tap Water | 19.4% | % of households |
| Latrine in Premises | 67.8% | % of households |
| Separate Kitchen | 69.2% | % of households |
Wealth
| Low Income (< ₹45k) | 17.1% | % of households |
|---|---|---|
| High Income (> ₹5.45L) | 2.6% | % of households |
Tehsils in Kollam (6)
Kollam (22 villages), Kottarakkara (27 villages), Karunagappally (17 villages), Punalur (14 villages), Kunnathur (7 villages), Pathanapuram (8 villages).
Largest villages (of 95)
Kottamkara (CT), Thevalakkara, Chavara (CT), Thrikkovilvattom (CT), Mynagappally, Mayyanad (CT), Thrikkadavoor (CT), Thazhuthala (CT), Mulavana, Perinad (CT), Elampalloor (CT), Sasthamkotta, Anchal, Vilakkudy, Pathanapuram.