To the north of Thiruvananthapuram comes the district of Kollam. Considered as the gateway to the backwaters of Kerala, the district takes the credit for being the hub of the country’s cashew trading and processing industry. It was formerly a renowned trading point for spice. The district is a leading center for fishing in Kerala and is home to the largest fresh water lake in Kerala – Sasthamcotta. A boat cruise starting from the Ashtamudi backwaters in Kollam to backwater networks in the adjoining district of Alappuzha and further is a delightful experience.
District Adminstration
The Quilon district is divided both on geographical and functional basis for purposes of general administration. Geographically it is divided into Revenue Divisions, five Taluks and 104 Villages. Functionally the District administration is carried on through the various Departments of the State Government each of which has an office of its own the district level.
The District Collector is the pivot district administration and the District Officers of the various Departments in the District render technical advice to him in the discharge of his duties.
The District Collector is a key functionary Of Government having large powers and responsibilities. He has a duel role to play both as the agent of the Government and also as the representatives of the people in the District. He is responsible for the maintenance of the law and order.
Population
The total population of the district is 25.84 Lakhs. In population, the district ranks sixth in the state. The density of population of the district has increased from 961 persons per Sq.kms in 1991 to 1037 in 2001.
Sex Ratio( defined as the number of females per 1000 males) shows a fluctuating trends from decades to decades. Taking the population in the district as a whole in 1941,1971,1981,1991 and 2001,females outnumbered males.
In all other decades there was a ponderance of males over females. According to the 2001 census there are 1070 females for every 1000 males, while it was 1035 in 1991 census.
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