At a glance
Thrikkaruva Grama Panchayat is a rural local self-government institution situated in the Chittumala Block Panchayat of Kollam district, Kerala. The panchayat covers an area of 18.39 square kilometers and is divided into 18 wards. It is bounded by the Ashtamudi Lake on the north and west, Panayam Grama Panchayat on the east, and Kollam Corporation on the south. The total population of Thrikkaruva Grama Panchayat is 25,432, comprising 12,087 males and 13,345 females. The sex ratio stands at 1,104 females for every 1,000 males, reflecting a favorable demographic balance. The overall literacy rate of the panchayat is 83.65 percent. With its unique location along Ashtamudi Lake and its strong social development indicators, Thrikkaruva Grama Panchayat is an important and vibrant local administrative unit in the district.