Kollam Information



Kollam information guide is of immense help to those who are planning to visit this city of Kerala. The city is located at the geographical coordinates of 8°52’60’’N latitude and 76°35’60’’E longitude. It is located at an elevation of 3 feet above sea level. The city is also known by the names of Quilon, Kollam and Kullamalai.

Thiruvananthapuram International Airport is the nearest airport to the Kollam city. It is located at a distance of 71 kilometers from the city. For any rail enquiry on Kollam, one can make calls at 131. The KSRTC or the Central Bus Station of Kollam can be contacted at 0474-2752008. There is also ferry station that is located close to the Central Bus Station.

Given below is some important information on Kollam:

  • Kollam city is the headquarters of the district of Kollam and Kollam Taluk.

  • Kollam is 71 kilometers to the north of Thiruvananthapuram. It is the municipal corporation of Kollam district.

  • The city shares its boundary with Thiruvananthapuram district, Tamil Nadu, Pathanamthitta and Alappuzha.

  • Some of the nearest cities and towns of Kollam are Kottara, Perumanseri, Kondalseri and Tangasseri.

  • As per 2001 report, the population of Kollam was 361,441. Out of this, the number of men living there was 177,586, while that of women was 183,855.

  • For any further information about Kollam, one can contact the following tourist information offices:

    • Tourist Office, Guest House Complex, Asramam
      Phone: 2750170

    • DTPC Tourist Information Centre, KSRTC Bus Stand
      Phone: 2745625 DTPC

    • Department of Tourism - District Office, Govt. Guest House
      Phone: 2743620
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    Last Updated on 9/15/2011