It was formed on 1 November 1956, following the passage of the States Reorganisation Act, by combining Malayalam-speaking regions of the erstwhile regions of Cochin, Malabar, South Canara, and Travancore. Spread over 38,863 km2 (15,005 sq mi), Kerala is the twenty-first largest Indian state by area.
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How many states are in Kerala?
Kerala State has been divided into 14 districts, 78 taluks, 152 community development blocks, 941 Gram panchayats, 6 corporations and 87 municipalities.
How many states are there in Kerala first?
For administrative purposes the State is divided into 14 revenue districts: Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Alappuzha, Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanadu, Kannur and Kasaragod.
How many states in Kerala when Kerala formed?
At the time of its formation, Kerala had only five districts: Thiruvananthapuram, Thrissur, Kollam, Kottayam, and Malabar.
Kerala District Formation.
| Year | District |
|---|---|
| 17 Aug 1957 | Alappuzha |
| 1 Apr 1958 | Ernakulam |
| 16 Jun 1969 | Malappuram |
| 26 Jan 1972 | Idukki |
How many cities are in Kerala state?
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| Rank | City/Town | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|
| Municipal Corporations | ||
| 1 | Thiruvananthapuram | 968,990 |
| 2 | Kozhikode | 609,224 |
| 3 | Kochi | 602,046 |
What is the capital of Kerala?
Thiruvananthapuram
How many countries are there in Kerala?
It is divided into 14 districts with the capital being Thiruvananthapuram. Malayalam is the most widely spoken language and is also the official language of the state.
Who made Kerala?
Kerala is first mentioned (as Keralaputra) in a 3rd-century-bce rock inscription left by the Mauryan emperor Ashoka. In the last centuries bce this region became famous among the Greeks and Romans for its spices (especially pepper).
Which is the richest district in Kerala?
Ernakulam
List of districts and cities in Kerala by GDP per capita
| Rank | District | Per capita income in Rs. |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ernakulam | 251,104 |
| 2 | Kollam | 247,014 |
| 3 | Alappuzha | 234,857 |
| 4 | Thiruvananthapuram | 222741 |
Which is largest district in Kerala?
The total area of the district is 4,480 km2 (1,730 sq mi) which is 11.5% of the state’s area which makes it the largest district of Kerala.
Palakkad district.
| Palakkad District Palghat District Gateway of Kerala | |
|---|---|
| • Total | 4,482 km2 (1,731 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation (Anginda peak) | 2,383 m (7,818 ft) |
| Population (2018) |
Which is the state fish of Kerala?
Green chromide
List of Kerala state symbols
| Title | Symbol | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| State bird | Great hornbill (Buceros bicornis) | |
| State fish | Green chromide (Etroplus suratensis) | Green chromide was designated state fish by Government of Kerala in 2010. |
| State flower | Kanikonna (Cassia fistula) | |
| State tree | Coconut tree (Cocos nucifera) |
Which is the largest state in Kerala?
Kerala is a state in southern India. As of 2021, there are a total of 14 districts in Kerala.
Largest & Smallest District in Kerala by Area.
| # By Area | District | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Largest | Palakkad | 4482 km² |
| Smallest | Alappuzha | 1415 km2 |
What is the animal of Kerala?
Indian elephant
Which is the cleanest city in Kerala?
KOCHI: Alappuzha municipality was recognised as the best small city in ‘Innovations and Best Practices ‘ for decentralised wastewater treatment in Swachh Survekshan 2020, the central government’s annual survey on cleanliness under the Swachh Bharat Mission.
What is the smallest city in Kerala?
List of cities in Kerala by area
| Rank | City | Area in km2 (Corporation) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thiruvananthapuram | 214.86 |
| 2 | Kozhikode | 118.58 |
| 3 | Thrissur | 101.42 |
| 4 | Kochi | 94.88 |
Which is the main city in Kerala?
Thiruvananthapuram
What is the new name of Trivandrum?
Changed Name (in India)
| Old Name | New Name |
|---|---|
| Trivandrum | Thiruvananthapuram |
| Quilon | Kollam |
| Aleppey | Alappuzha |
| Cochin | Kochi |
Does Kerala have a flag?
Kerala state does not have any state flag as like any other modern Indian state. Since the 1950s, Government of India didn’t prefer states having different flags which became an unofficial law (there is no OFFICIAL LAW that prohibits states from having its own flag).
Why is Thiruvananthapuram called Trivandrum?
After forming the Travancore kingdom, Maharaja Marthanada Varma dedicated it to Lord Padmanabha, the presiding deity of Shri Padmanabhaswamy temple and named the city ‘Thiruvananthapuram’. The word ‘Thiruvananthapuram’ is derived from the Malayalam word thiru- anantha-puram, which means ‘City of Lord Ananta’.
Why Kerala is called God’s country?
There is a belief that, once a year during the Onam festival, Mahabali returns to Kerala. It is said that the god Vishnu is guarding Mahabali’s Kingdom as a mark of respect for his virtues.These Puranic accounts portray Kerala as “God’s own country”, or the land favoured by God.
What is the old name of Kerala?
A treaty brought it under British protection in 1795. Travancore was known for its relatively high literacy rate and its progressive government. After Indian independence, Travancore and Cochin (now Kochi) merged to form the state of Travancore-Cochin; boundaries were redrawn, and it was renamed Kerala in 1956.
