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Kollam district, also known as Quilon, is a cool place in Kerala, India. It's one of 14 districts in this beautiful state.

This district has a bit of everything that makes Kerala special. You'll find a long coastline, a big seaport on the Laccadive Sea, and a large inland lake called Ashtamudi Lake. Kollam is also home to many rivers and water bodies.

One important river is the Kallada River. The land on its east side is called EastKallada, and the west side is WestKallada. These two areas are famous for the exciting Kallada Boat Race. Many boat clubs, even from outside the district, come to compete in this big festival event.

Kollam is known as the capital of Kerala's cashew industry. The district's landscape is very diverse. It has flat plains, tall mountains, clear lakes, calm lagoons, and beautiful backwaters. You can also find thick forests, rich farmlands, and flowing rivers here. Long ago, Kollam was a busy trading hub, with connections to ancient lands like Phoenicia and Ancient Rome.

People and Population

Let's talk about the people living in Kollam district! According to the 2011 census, about 2,629,703 people live here. That's roughly the same number of people as in the country of Kuwait or the US state of Nevada.

Out of all 640 districts in India, Kollam ranks 155th in terms of population. The district is quite crowded, with about 1,056 people living in every square kilometer. Between 2001 and 2011, the population grew by about 1.72 percent.

Kollam has a good sex ratio, meaning there are more females than males. For every 1,000 males, there are 1,113 females. Also, most people in Kollam can read and write, with a literacy rate of 93.77 percent.

In 2001, the population was made up of different groups:

  • Hindus: 65.18%
  • Muslims: 18.34%
  • Christians: 16.39%


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    Anandavalleeshwaram Sri Mahadevar Temple in Kollam

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    Lighthouse, Thangasseri, Kollam

  • Subdistricts of Kollam

    Map of Kollam district showing its subdistricts

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    View of Kollam KSRTC Bus Station from Ashtamudi Lake

  • KSRTC Bus Station, Kollam

    Kollam KSRTC Bus Station

  • Kollam Railway Station Entrance

    Entrance of Kollam Junction railway station

  • Paravur Railway Station Name Board

    Paravur railway station

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    Kollam-Dalavapuram boat service

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    Tourism in Munroe Island

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    Thirteen-ring bridge, Punalur

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    Thenmala Dam

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    Thekkumbhagam bridge, Paravur

  • Kottarakkara Palace

    Kottarakkara Palace

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