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BLOCK PROFILES
Anchal Anchal falls mainly in the highland region of pathanapuram taluk and covers an area of 950.77 sq.kms. It comprises of eight panchayats Kulathuppuzha, Eroor, Alayamon, Anchal, Edamulakkal, Karavaloor, Thenmala and Arryankavu. The tribal settlements are mainly in rubber and oil palm platations . The Thenmala and Kulathuppuzha ranges are resplendent in scenic beauty. |
Anchalummood Located on the northern side of Kollam Taluk and Kollam Muncipal Town, it covers an area of 53.61 sq. kms. .Coir is one of the important industrial activities in the block, especially in Thikkadavur and Thrikkaruva panchayaths . The other two panchayaths Kilikolloor and Sakthikkulangara are noted for Cashew/Wood industries and fishing respectively. Population - 0.16 lakh. |
Chadayamangalam It is situated on the south estern side of Kottarakkara taluk. This is one amoung the large bloks in the district with an area of 249..03 sq. kms . Paddy cocunut , rubber, tapiyoca,pepper,cashew,banana, arecanut etc. are the major crops under cultivation in the block. Two industrial estate and five industrial co-operative institutions are functioning here. Population - 0.20 lakh. Panchayats-Chithra, Kadakkal, Chadayamangalam, Ittiva, Velinalloor, Elamadu and Nilamel. |
Chavara Chavara is predominantly coastal block, on the southern part of Karunagappally taluk. The soil of the block is sandy except in certain parts of the Thevalakkara and Thekkumbhagom where laterite and clay soil is found . There are four major industrial establishments here viz, Indian Rare Earths The Kerala Premo pipe factory , Kerala minerals and metals Ltd. and The titanium Complex. Two mini Industrial estates are also their in the block. Being a coastal block, large number of people are engaged in fishing and fish processing .Coir is another major industrial activity . Area - 74.90 sq. kms. Panchayats - Chavara, Panmana, Thevalakkara, Neendakara and Thekkumbhagam. Population -0.14 lakh. |
Chettumala Chettumala in the north eastern side of Kollam taluk. The block consist of five panchayaths viz., Munroe Thuruthu, East Kallada Perayam, Kundara and Perinad covering area of 77.01 sq. kms. The soil structure is laterite and alluvial and cocunut , paddy, cashew, Pepper, tapioca and banana are the main crops cultivated in this block . A sizeable population of the block are fisherman. Population - 1.18 lakh. |
Ithikkara Ithikkara is situated on the south east part of the Kollam Taluk, covering an area of 134.80 sq. kms. Agriculture is the main occupation of the people . Majority of the cultivators are small and marginal farmers coir unit, manufacturing of company bricks and tiles , Khadi, Spinning and Weaving etc.are major industrial activities . Population 1.85 lakh. Panchayats - Chathannoor, Kalluvathukkal, Nedumpana, Paravur , Poothakkulam and Adichanallur. |
Karunagappally Karunagappally block consist of 4 panchayaths viz., Allappad, Karunagappally, Thodiyoor and Minagappaly, covering an area of 66.34 sq. kms. The block is industrially forward because of its advantages location on National Highway near to Sea. It is connected by rail also . Cocunut,Paddy, tapioca, banana etc. are main agricultural crops. Prominent small scale and cottage industries are based on bricks well ring making engineering and electronic items handicrafts etc. Population 1.45 lakh. |
Kottarakkara Kottarakkara lies in the western part of the kottarakkara taluk. Agriculture is the main occupation of the people. The major agriculture crops are paddy pepper, cocunut, arecanut, tapioca, cashew, rubber etc. Area -133.10 sq. kms. population - 1.54 lakh. Panchayats -Kottarakkara, Neduvathoor, Ezhukone, Kareepra, Pooyappally and Veliyam. |
Mukhathala Mukhathala is one of the thikly populated bloks in the district. Agriculture is the main occupation of people . Major industrial activities are related to cashew, wood matches, oil, engineering, bricks etc. There are two industrial estates in the block , one at kannanallur and the other at Umayanallur Population-Mayyanad, Eravipuram, Vadakkevilla, Thrikkovilvattom and Kottamkara. |
Ochira Ochira block consists of 4 panchayats viz., Ochira, Clappana, Kulasekharapuram and Thazhava. The soil condition of the block is sandy except in Pavumba village which is gravely . Agriculture is the main occupation of the people. Paddy arecanut, coconut, pepper, cashew etc. are the main crops. Kayamkulam lake laying on the western side of the block to a length of 15 kms. and the Arabian sea provide ample scope for the fishing activities Population-1.23 lakh. Area 6324 hectrares |
Pathanampuram Pathanampuram is situated on the eastern part of the district, it covers an area of 248.32 sq. kms. Live-stock activities like dairying, poultry, goat rearing etc. and industrial activities like brick making, bamboo weaving etc. are the main occupations. The block is rubber predominant. Population -1.57 lakh. Panchayats - Pathanampuram, Pattazhivadakkekkara, Piravanthoor, Thalavoor, Vilakudy and Pattazhy. |
Sathamcotta Sathamcotta is situated on the north east corner of the district. Soil is laterite. The major cultivated crops are paddy,Tapicoa, Banana, Cashew and pepper. Area 118.41sq .kms. .Population -1.42 lakh. Panchyats - Kunnathoor, Westkallada, Shasthamcotta,Soornad south , Soornad North and Poruvazy |
Vetikkavala Vetikkavala comes uner Kottarakara taluk Ummannoor, Pavitheswaram, Kulakada, Mylom, Melila and Vettikkavala are the Panchyats. The bloco has the total area of 169.47 sq. kms. Population 1.77 lakh |