Panchayats & Boundaries
Kollam is fully urban and falls within the Kollam Municipal Corporation,
comprising:
 Downtown Kollam (Chinnakada, Kadappakada, Thevally)
 Port and Harbour areas (Thangassery, Kochupilamoodu)
 Suburban zones like Uliyakovil, Cantonment, and Vadakkevila
 Areas surrounding Ashtamudi Lake and stretches along National Highway
66
The constituency is bordered by Eravipuram, Chathannur, and Kundara, and
acts as the administrative and commercial capital of the district.

Geographic & Demographic Peculiarities
Kollam’s unique location — between Ashtamudi Lake and the Arabian Sea —
has made it a vital maritime trade centre since ancient times. It houses Kerala’s
second-largest fishing harbour at Thangassery and major public offices, courts,
and institutions.
The demographic profile is cosmopolitan, with Hindu, Christian, and Muslim
communities, and a high literacy rate of 97%+. It also has a prominent Latin
Catholic fishing population along the coast.

Income & Livelihood Sources
 Fishing & Port Activities: Fishing communities in Thangassery and Vaddy
rely on traditional and mechanized fishing. Harbour-linked jobs are crucial.
 Public Sector Employment: Kollam hosts several state and central offices,
schools, and healthcare institutions.
 Retail & Service Industry: Chinnakada and Taluk Office zones are retail
hubs with textile, electronics, legal, and banking services.
 Tourism & Hospitality: Ashtamudi lake tourism, boat rides, and Ayurvedic
resorts draw domestic and international visitors.
 NRI Remittances: Common in suburban and coastal areas, bolstering
middle-class growth.

Economic Strata
The constituency reflects a large urban middle class, supported by stable jobs and
remittance income. Yet, pockets of poverty persist, particularly in coastal wards,
among fishermen and daily-wage workers, facing housing and sanitation issues.

Recent Development Efforts
 Revamp of Kollam Beach & Marine Drive Project under tourism
infrastructure schemes
 Smart City Mission Initiatives: Improved drainage, road widening, LED
streetlights, and public space enhancement
 Expansion of Kollam Bypass Connectivity under NH66
 Harbour Modernisation & Livelihood Schemes for fisherfolk
 ‘weone’ Digital Outreach being piloted for faster access to welfare benefits
and LSGD services

Conclusion
Kollam Assembly Constituency exemplifies Kerala’s transition from a historic

trade town to a digital, citizen-focused urban center. The challenge lies in ensuring
balanced development — where tradition, urbanization, and inclusive governance
converge through transparent platforms like weone.