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Ozhukkuthodu is a village in Kollam district in the state of Kerala, India. This area belongs to the 55th ward of Kollam Corporation (Kollam Corporation) and is located in the western part of Kollam district, along the Arabian Sea. It is an area inhabited by people from all walks of life, including traditional fishermen, coir pickers and cashew factory workers. (Map link of this place: (ഈ സ്ഥലത്തിന്റെ Map link:  https://goo.gl/maps/6Yu9xXmiuwZDZaCL9 ) or   https://goo.gl/maps/HKiS33RrqvobKtUW6

As it is a very calm beach, there is an opportunity for those who want to go down to the sea. Traditional fishing boats ply here.

Built by the Portuguese. Christian church in the name of John the Baptist (https://www.facebook.com/groups/603103263100886/), The Sastha Temple is one of the important places of worship located here. Thirumullavaram Sri Mahavishnu Swamy Temple, Maruthadi Devi Temple and Shakthikulangara Sri Dharmasastha Temple are located near this village.. The ports of Thankassery and Neendakara are located at a distance of 3 km. Govt. The Ayurveda Hospital and the Chemin Hatchery of the Fisheries Development Department are well run in this small village. There are bus services from here to the 3 major routes.

St. John's UP School is located here.https://www.facebook.com/groups/1602823329980900). There is also a nunnery (Convent) called Stellamaris, and an adjoining orphanage for poor girls.

It is bounded on the west by the Arabian Sea, on the north by Maruthadi, on the south by Thirumullavaram and on the east by Ramankulangara.

Population
The population density is average.