Kerala at a Glance: God’s own Country
Kerala historically known as Keralam, is a state in South India on the Malabar coast. It was formed on 1 November 1956 following the States Reorganisation Act by combining various Malayalam-speaking regions. Spread over 38,863 km2 (15,005 sq mi), it is bordered by Karnataka to the north and north east, Tamil Nadu to the east. With 33,387,677 inhabitants as per the 2011 census, Kerala is the thirteenth largest state by population and a highly literate state in the country.
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Crucial Facts about Kerala:
| Area |
38,863 Km2 |
| Population |
3.33 Crores (2011 census) |
| Principal official Language |
Malayalam |
| Established |
1 October 1956 |
| Neighbouring States/UTs |
Tmailnadu, Karnataka and Lakshdweep Is |
| Capital |
Thiruvananthapuram |
| Members of Parliament |
Lok Sabha 20 (Rajya Sabha seats_ 9) |
| Legislature |
Unicameral (Assembly seats 140) |
| Airports |
Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi |
| Festivals |
Onam,Vishu,Ramzan,Christmas,Aluva Shivratri |
| Economy Size |
US$ 77.55 billion, It’s Biggest producer of Rubber, Banana and Ginger in India. Its 50% population is engaged in Agriculture. |
| Industries |
Coir work,, rubber, tea processing, silk and fisheries. |
| Literacy |
93.91 % (1st rank in country) |
| Districts |
14 |
| Sex Ratio (as per 2011 census) |
1084/Thousand male (Topper in India) |
| Principal Dances |
Kathakali, Mohiniyattam, Koodiyattom, Thullal and Krishnanattam, |
| Principal Rivers |
Cauvery,Periyar,Pennar,Pamba,Manimala,Meenachil,Nadavara |
| Principal Minerals |
Illmenite, Rutile,, Monazite,Clay, Quartz,Limestone, Kaolin |
| Main Crops |
Spices,Cashewnuts,Coconut,Tea, Rubber,Cotton,Oilseeds,Sugarcane,Coffee, Cocoa,Tapioca,,Silk,Ginger |
| Tourist Spots |
Anjengo Fort, Varkala,Bastion Bungalow in Fort Kochi,Bekal Fort, Kasaragod,Kilimanoor Palace,Krishnapuram Palace, Kayamkulam,Edakkal caves. |
| Religions |
Religion in Kerala (2011) Hinduism (54.73%) Islam (26.56%) Christianity (18.38%) Other or none (0.32%) |
