Puthoor village is situated on the Kottarakara–Karunagappally road, in Kollam District. Government College and Danya School are the important educational institutions in this village. Puthoor also has several temples and churches. Kottarakara Ganapathi Temple is easily accessible from here. Puthoor is connected with places such as Kottarakara, Bharanikavu and Sasthamkotta by road.