Kollam taluk

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Kollam taluk
Coordinates: 8°51′N76°39′E / 8.85°N 76.65°E / 8.85; 76.65

Kollam Taluk is one among the five taluks, or administrative areas, of Kollam district in Kerala State, India. [1] This taluk contains the city area of Kollam and the municipal area of Paravur. Compared with other taluks, Kollam taluk is fairly developed.

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References

  1. "Official website of Kollam administration". Archived from the original on 8 January 2018. Retrieved 9 March 2010.