Nedumpana is a grama panchayath in

Kollam district Kollam district (), (formerly Quilon district) is one of 14 List of districts in Kerala, districts of the state of Kerala, India. The district has a cross-section of Kerala's natural attributes; it is endowed with a long coastline, a major La ...

in the state of

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, India. It is a part of Mukhathala Block Panchayath.

Demographics

India

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, Nedumpana had a population of 51384 with 24549 males and 26835 females.

Geography

Nedumpana is a countryside in Kollam district featuring a typical kerala village consisting of paddy fields, wetlands, river channels and highlands. The area can be categorised into Ida Nadu (Mid land or plains) with an average elevation of 108 meter above

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. Laterite soil and

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constitutes the major soil types. Major rainy season is the South West Monsoon, which bring about 130cm of rain. Out of the total area , 6276 acres of land is culturable.

Civic administration

Nedumpana panchayat is ruled by

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since the formation of panchayat. Panchayat received Swaraj Trophy for the best panchayat in the State for many times. Apparel park started by Gramapanchayath along with Kudumbasree mission was a huge success and is still providing livelihood opportunities for women in the area.

References

Villages in Kollam district {{Kollam-geo-stub