The block consist of five panchayaths viz., Munroe Thuruthu, East Kallada Perayam, Kundara and Perinad covering area of 77.01 sq. The soil structure is laterite and alluvial and cocunut , paddy, cashew, Pepper, tapioca and banana are the main crops cultivated in this block . A sizeable population of the block are fisherman. Population - 1.18 lakh. Ithikkara Ithikkara is situated on the south east part of the Kollam Taluk, covering an area of 134.80 sq.
Agriculture is the main occupation of the people .
Majority of the cultivators are small and marginal farmers coir unit, manufacturing of company bricks and tiles , Khadi, Spinning and Weaving etc.are major industrial activities . Population 1.85 lakh. Panchayats - Chathannoor, Kalluvathukkal, Nedumpana, Paravur , Poothakkulam and Adichanallur. Karunagappally Karunagappally block consist of 4 panchayaths viz., Allappad, Karunagappally, Thodiyoor and Minagappaly, covering an area of 66.34 sq. The block is industrially forward because of its advantages location on National Highway near to Sea.