Thiruvananthapuram.
Thiruvananthapuram, the State capital, is the southernmost district of the State of Kerala. The district was created in 1949, with its headquarters in the city of Thiruvananthapuram.
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Which district is south in Kerala?
South Kerala includes the districts of Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Kottayam and Alappuzha. Prior to Indian Independence, most of these areas belonged to the Travancore Kingdom.
Which state is in the south of Kerala?
The Indian state of Kerala borders Arabian sea coastline on the west, Tamil Nadu on the south and east, Karnataka on the north and north east.
Which is the southernmost district of India?
listen)), is the southernmost district in the Indian state of Kerala. The district was created in 1949, with its headquarters in the city of Thiruvananthapuram, which is also Kerala’s capital.
Thiruvananthapuram district.
| Thiruvananthapuram district Trivandrum district | |
|---|---|
| Country | India |
| State | Kerala |
| Headquarters | Thiruvananthapuram |
Which is the north most district in Kerala?
Kasaragod
The northernmost district of Kerala, Kasaragod is famous for its handlooms and its 293 kilometre long coastline. With its cultural uniqueness, the place is known as the land of gods. Rich in history, Kasaragod is home to the largest and best preserved fort in the State – Bekal.
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 the big district in Kerala?
Palakkad
Largest & Smallest District in Kerala by Area
| # By Area | District | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Largest | Palakkad | 4482 km² |
| Smallest | Alappuzha | 1415 km2 |
Which is smallest district in Kerala?
Mahe is the smallest district of India by size. The total area of Mahe district is surrounded by North Malabar of Kerala State. Three sides by Kannur District and one side by Kozhikode District.
Mahe district.
| Mahe Mahé | |
|---|---|
| Union territory | Puducherry |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.69 km2 (3.36 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) |
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).
Which is the best district in Kerala?
Top 10 District of Kerala For Mountain and Backwater Tourism
- Palakkad-The Gateway To Kerala.
- Idukki-High Wavy Mountains.
- Wayanad-Five Ghat Roads.
- Thrissur-The Elephants Festival.
- Kollam-Gateway To BackWaters.
- Kasargod-Land of Lords and Forts.
- Ernakulam-The Commercial Capital.
- Kozhikode-The City of Spices.
What is the old name of Thiruvananthapuram?
Trivandrum
The city was officially referred to as Trivandrum until 1991 (Trivandrum being the anglicised name of the town), when the government decided to reinstate the city’s original name Thiruvananthapuram.
Which is most populated district in Kerala?
Malappuram
Malappuram is the most populated district and has a population of 41,10,956 people.
Demography OLD.
| Kerala Districtwise Population | District | Thiruvananthapuram |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 33,07,284 | |
| Males | 15,84,200 | |
| Females | 17,23,084 |
What is capital of Kerala?
Thiruvananthapuram
Which district in Kerala speaks more languages?
As far as language is concerned Kasaragod occupies a unique position in the map of Kerala. There are as many as seven languages used actively by a considerable number of people in Kasaragod.
Which is the first district in Kerala?
At the time of its formation, Kerala had only five districts: Thiruvananthapuram, Thrissur, Kollam, Kottayam, and Malabar.
Kerala District Formation.
| Year | District |
|---|---|
| 1 Jan 1957 | Kannur Kozhikode Palakkad |
| 17 Aug 1957 | Alappuzha |
| 1 Apr 1958 | Ernakulam |
| 16 Jun 1969 | Malappuram |
Which district is known as Africa of Kerala?
Kannur
Kannur
| Kannur English: Cannanore Arabic: Kannanur Portuguese: Cananor | |
|---|---|
| State | Kerala |
| Region | North Malabar |
| District | Kannur |
| Taluk | Kannur |
Which is most beautiful district in Kerala?
Idukki is one of the district of kerala state, India which lies in western ghats of kerala. The district headquarters is at painav. Idukki has a vast forest reserve area which is rugged mountains and forests cover about 97 percent of the total area of the district.
Which is the safest city in Kerala?
As the capital city of Kerala, one of the safest states in the country at least on certain parameters, Trivandrum also is one among the Indian cities that is relatively safe to live in.
Which is the safest district in Kerala?
According to the ministry, Kozhikode is the only district in the ‘Green Zone’. This means it is the safest district in the state.
Which is the biggest jilla 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 national 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) |
