Kerala at a glance

Kerala is a state located in the southwestern region of India, known for its natural beauty, diverse culture, and high literacy rate. The capital city is Thiruvananthapuram, and the largest city is Kochi. The official language is Malayalam, and the population as of 2021 census is approximately 35 million.

The economy of Kerala is primarily based on agriculture, tourism, and remittances. The state is a major producer of cash crops such as rubber, coconut, and spices.

Kerala is known for its rich cultural heritage, with a variety of festivals, arts, and traditions that reflect the state's diverse population. The state is also famous for its historical sites such as the Padmanabhapuram Palace and the Mattancherry Palace.

Kerala is also known for its temples and shrines such as the Sabarimala Temple and the Guruvayur Temple, as well as its Ayurvedic massage centers and yoga centers.

Here, Kerala at a glance provides important information and figures about Kerala. This is helpful for General Knowledge exams.

Kerala at a glance

Particulars	Description
Capital	Thiruvananthapuram
Established	November 1, 1956
Largest City	Thiruvananthapuram
Latitude	8018’ and 120 48’ East
Longitude	740 52’ and 770 22’
Area Total	38,863 Sq. Km.
Districts	14
Revenue-divisions	21
Blocks	152
No. of Municipal Corporations	5
Total Towns	461
Villages	1453
Total Population (Census 2011)	3,34,06,061
Male (Census 2011)	1,60,27,412
Female (Census 2011)	1,73,78,649
Density	860 per sq.km.
Literacy Rate -Total	94.00%
Literacy Rate -Male	96.11%
Literacy Rate -Female	92.07%
Highest peak	Anamudi (8,842 ft)‎
Official Language	Malayalam
State Mammal	Elephant
State Bird	Hornbill
State Flower	Kanikkonna
State Tree	Coconut Tree
State Festival	Onam
Airport	Trivandrum, Cochin, Calicut, Kannur
Lok Sabha Constituency	20
Rajya Sabha Seat	9
Vidhan Sabha Constituency	141

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