Panchayats & Boundaries
Kunnathur is composed entirely of grama panchayats, with no municipal or
urban zones, giving it a distinctive rural character. The following panchayats fall
within the constituency:
 Sooranad North
 Sooranad South
 Poruvazhy
 Sasthamcotta
 West Kallada
 Mynagappally
 Thodiyoor
It shares boundaries with Pathanamthitta district to the east and Kollam coastal
areas to the west. The Sasthamcotta–Karunagappally road and local ferry services
across Ashtamudi Lake provide key connectivity.

Geographic & Demographic Peculiarities

The constituency's geography includes wetlands, paddy fields, backwaters, and
hilly slopes, making it agriculturally diverse. Sasthamcotta Lake and Kallada River
play central roles in irrigation, drinking water supply, and ecological balance.
Demographically, Kunnathur has a harmonious mix of Hindus, Christians, and
Muslims. SC communities form a sizeable population in areas like Mynagappally
and Sooranad. The literacy rate is high, and the area has a rich tradition of
cooperative institutions, libraries, and cultural societies.

Income & Livelihood Sources
 Agriculture: Paddy, coconut, banana, vegetables, and areca nut form the
agricultural backbone. Farmers’ cooperatives are active in Sasthamcotta and
Poruvazhy.
 Traditional Sectors: Coir, cashew processing, and toddy tapping continue
to support local employment in Thodiyoor and Sooranad.
 NRI Remittances: Growing, especially among the younger population in
Mynagappally and Sooranad South.
 Government Jobs & Teaching: A strong presence of teachers and public
servants across the panchayats.
 Wage Labour & MGNREGS: Widely accessed by rural households,
particularly among BPL and SC communities.

Economic Strata
Kunnathur is predominantly middle to lower-middle income, with a significant
number of households still dependent on subsidized welfare schemes. While
remittances and agriculture sustain much of the population, pockets of poverty
remain, especially in remote paddy field belts and SC colonies.

Recent Development Efforts
 Revival of Sasthamcotta Lake conservation under the National Lake
Conservation Plan (NLCP)
 Irrigation upgrades and canal rehabilitation projects to support paddy
farming

 Strengthening of cooperative banks and marketing societies for farm
produce
 Road and drainage improvement projects in low-lying areas prone to
flooding
 Digital governance through weone: Helps disseminate updates on
pensions, agricultural subsidies, and welfare entitlements directly to rural
beneficiaries

Conclusion
Kunnathur Assembly Constituency represents the true rural soul of Kollam —
grounded in agriculture, enriched by its water bodies, and knit together by
cooperative values and community spirit. As development efforts take a digital
turn with initiatives like weone, Kunnathur is set to embrace inclusive growth,
ensuring that governance and welfare reach every paddy field, farmstead, and
family.