At a glance
Sasthamcotta Block Panchayat is situated in Kunnathur Taluk of Kollam District, Kerala. The region is enriched by the presence of Sasthamcotta Lake, the largest freshwater lake in Kerala, and the famous Sree Dharma Sastha Temple located nearby, which add significant natural and cultural value to the area. The Block Panchayat plays a vital role in planning and implementing development activities for several Grama Panchayats under its jurisdiction.
Sasthamcotta Block Panchayat has achieved notable progress in the fields of agriculture, healthcare, education, environmental sanitation, and water conservation. Through effective coordination among the constituent Panchayats and the implementation of model development initiatives, the Block Panchayat has emerged as one of the leading Block Panchayats in the state.
District: Kollam
Taluk: Kunnathur
District Panchayat: Kollam
Assembly Constituency: Kunnathur
Parliamentary Constituency: Mavelikkara
Total Wards: 15
Area: 118.41 sq. km
Population: 142,274