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★ District of Kerala ★

Kollam

കൊല്ലം
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Area · — km²
Population · 26,35,375
Pincode range ·
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About the district

Kollam — district of Kerala

Kollam is a district in Kerala. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About Kollam

Backwaters, cashew processing, and historic spice trade routes connecting to Arabian Sea.

District HQ
Kollam

Must-visit places in Kollam

lake

Ashtamudi Lake

Kerala's second-largest backwater lake, famous for houseboat cruises and scenic beauty.

  • beach
    Kollam Beach

    Historic beach town connecting Arabian Sea with backwaters, known for fishing and commerce.

  • fort
    Thangassery Fort

    Portuguese-built fort from 16th century, now ruins reflecting colonial maritime history.

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Then & Now

Kollam district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
14,48,217
Census 2011 baseline
+17.9%
Population · 2026
17,07,452
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
3,76,679
Census 2011 baseline
+17.9%
Households · 2026
4,44,103
RGI / state CAGR projection
2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.
Census 2011 · District aggregates · 105 villages

Kollam district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
6,80,687Census 2011
Female population
7,67,530Census 2011
Sex ratio
1128 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
3,76,679Census 2011
SC population
2,08,474Census 2011
ST population
7,886Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
17,07,452+17.9%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
4,44,103RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
5,12,817Census 2011
Cultivators
36,867Census 2011
Agri labourers
45,472Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
51.8%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
34,162 / 2,32,91615% complete
SBM-G toilets
37,207Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Kollam district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
65 of 105 villages have notable places mapped · 62%
  • Temple· 22
  • Hospital· 16
  • School· 14
  • College· 4
  • High school· 2
  • PHC· 2

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Kollam district.

Browse by mandal

All 6 mandals of Kollam

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105 villages · 68 GPs
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Top villages in Kollam

Villages with the most posts, contributors, and verified residents this month.

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Quick answers

People often ask about Kollam

How many mandals and villages are in Kollam district?

Kollam district has 6 mandals and 105 revenue villages across 68 gram panchayats in Kerala.

Where is the headquarters of Kollam district?

The district headquarters of Kollam is —.

What is the pincode of Kollam district?

Kollam district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within Kollam may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Kollam fall under?

Kollam district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Kollam district?

Kollam district had a population of 26,35,375 per the 2011 Census, across 105 villages.

When was Kollam district formed?

Kollam district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Kollam district?

Major rivers in Kollam district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

By straight-line distance

Districts near Kollam

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(6 nearest)