Kollam: population and official figures

Population (urban agglomeration)

367,107

9 February 2011

What is the population of Kollam?

Kollam had 367,107 inhabitants (urban agglomeration) on 9 February 2011, according to a complete census (people present) reported to the United Nations.

Source: United Nations Statistics Division · saved copy

How does Kollam rank among cities in India?

Of the 505 cities the UN table lists for India (capitals and places of 100,000 or more), it is 122nd largest.

Source: United Nations Statistics Division · saved copy

How many women and men live in Kollam?

Women and girls made up 51.8% of residents (190,035 female, 177,072 male).

Source: United Nations Statistics Division · saved copy

Who runs Kollam?

In India, cities and towns are run by village councils: Directly elected every five years; village head (sarpanch/pradhan) elected directly or by members depending on state law; mayors mostly chosen by councillors, directly elected in some states. Water, sanitation, village roads, local records, implementing national schemes; cities handle planning, streets, waste and public health within powers devolved by the state.

How local power works in India

Cities of a similar size in India

South Dum Dum 403,316
Rajarhat Gopalpur 402,844
Bhagalpur 400,146
Agartala 400,004
Muzaffarnagar 392,768
Bhatpara 386,019
Kakinada 384,182
Latur 382,940
Panihati 377,347
Rajahmundry 376,333
Dhule 375,559
Rohtak 374,292
Bilaspur 365,579
Korba 365,253
Bhilwara 359,483
Brahmapur 356,598

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Sources

United Nations Statistics Division: Demographic Yearbook 2024, Table 8: Population of capital cities and cities of 100 000 or more inhabitants, latest available year, 2005-2024, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 0c6784df022e…)
United Nations Statistics Division: Demographic Yearbook 2024, technical notes to Table 8, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 b0d2d6d8ccd6…)

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