Kulasekharapuram facts for kids
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Kulasekharapuram
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Village
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| Nickname(s):
K.S Puram
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| Country |  India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Kollam |
| Taluk | Karunagappally |
| Government | |
| • Type | Gramapanchayath |
| • Body | Kulasekharapuram Gramapanchayath |
| Population
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| • Total | 26,907 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | KL-23 |
| Kollam | Karunagappally |
Kulasekharapuram is a busy village found in the Kollam district of Kerala, India. It is the biggest Grama Panchayath (which is like a local council area) in the Karunagappally Legislative Assembly Constituency. Some important spots within Kulasekharapuram Village include Puthiyakavu, Vallickavu, Vavvakkavu, and Puthentheruvu.
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About Kulasekharapuram
Kulasekharapuram is a significant village in the state of Kerala, India. It plays a key role in its local area. The village is part of the Kollam district, which is known for its beautiful backwaters and rich history.
How the Village is Governed
A Grama Panchayath is a local self-government body in India. It helps manage the village's daily needs and development. Kulasekharapuram has its own Grama Panchayath. Currently, the Left Democratic Front political group is in charge of running this local government.
Places to Know in Kulasekharapuram
The village includes several smaller areas. These include Puthiyakavu, Vallickavu, Vavvakkavu, and Puthentheruvu. These places are important parts of the larger Kulasekharapuram community.
People and Life in Kulasekharapuram
We can learn a lot about the people of Kulasekharapuram from the 2011 Census data. This information helps us understand the village's population and how people live there.
Population and Gender
- In 2011, the total population of Kulasekharapuram was 26,907 people.
- Out of these, 12,691 were males.
- There were 14,216 females.
- This means there were more females than males, with about 1120 females for every 1000 males. This is higher than the average for the state of Kerala.
Young People in the Village
- About 2,833 people were in the 0-6 age group.
- This group made up about 10.53% of the total population.
Education and Literacy
- The village has a high literacy rate of 93.07%. This means most people can read and write.
- For males, the literacy rate was even higher at 95.93%.
- For females, it was 90.57%.
- These numbers are very close to Kerala's state average literacy rate of 94.0%.
Different Religions
People of different faiths live together in Kulasekharapuram.
- About 71.79% of the population are Hindu.
- Around 25.96% are Muslim.
- About 2.14% are Christian.
Scheduled Castes and Tribes
- Scheduled Castes make up about 6.03% of the population.
- Scheduled Tribes make up a smaller part, about 0.19%.
See also
In Spanish: Kulasekharapuram para niños
