About Village
Punalur is one of the oldest Municipal towns in Kerala. Home to the suspension bridge, plywood and paper industry Punalur had one of the first industries in Kerala and was a pioneer in the industrial revolution of the state. Punalur also served as a pivot point in the rise of the independence movement.
Demography
As per Census of India 2011 , Punalur Municipality had a population of 48726 with 22046 males and 26680 females.
Geography
Punalur is situated in the eastern part of Kollam district of Kerala, on the banks of the Kallada River and foothills of the western ghats. It is about 45 kilometres (28 mi) north-east of Kollam and 68 kilometres (42 mi) north of Thiruvananthapuram.Punalur is also Known as Mini Pamba, Lap of the Western Ghat, and Gateway of Sabarimala
Socio-Economic
The major portion of the population depends on agriculture for their livelihood.
Ecology
The terrain of the village comprise of Residential areas plantations and urban Punalur Town .
Tourism
Punalur Hanging Bridge