Facts About Kollam

Came into existence on - July 1,1949.
District Capital - Kollam.
Area - 2,491 Sq.Km.
Literacy - 91.18%.
Climate - Tropical.
Coastal Area - 37km.
Language - Malayalam.
PWD Road - 1,487 Km.
Population - 25,84,118 (2001).
Male - 1,49,270.
Female -1,43,348.
Hindus - 16,85,044.
Muslims - 4,74,071.
Christians - 4,23,800.
Sikh - 198.
Buddhist - 215.
Jain - 111.
Other Caste - 200.
Assembly Constituencies - 12.
Revenue Division - 1.
Corporation - 1.
Thaluk - 5.
Municipalities - 2.
Block Panchayat - 13.
Grama Panchayat - 71.
Village - 104
Boarders Of Kollam:
East – Sahya mountain ranges.
West – Arabin Sea.
South – Thiruvananthapuram.
North – Alappuzha,Pathanamthitta Districts.
Main Rivers:
Kallada,Ithikkara.
Backwaters:
Ashtamudi,Paravoor,Edava,Nadayara.
Atmospheric Temperature:
Between 22.5 – 36.1 Degree Celsius.
Tourist Season:
From August to March.
Assembly Constituencies:
Karunagappalli,Kunnathoor,Chavara,Neduvathoor,Kottarakkara,Punalur,Pathanapuram,Chadayamangalam.
Corporation:
Kollam.
Revenue Division:
Kollam.
Taluks:
Karunagappalli,Kunnathoor,Pathanapuram,Kottarakkara,Kollam.
Municipalities:
Punalur,South Paravur.

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