Kerala has 14 districts. 9 districts out of the total 14 districts have a coastline. The districts without coastline are Wayanad, Palakkad, Kottayam, Idukki and Pathanamthitta. District with longest coastline is Kannur and shortest coastline is Kollam.
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Which is the longest coastal area in Kerala?
Thiruvananthapuram
District wise Distribution of Coastline of Kerala
| NO | District | Length of Coast line |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thiruvananthapuram | 13.22 |
| 2 | Kollam | 6.27 |
| 3 | Alappuzha | 13.9 |
| 4 | Ernakulam | 7.8 |
How many coastal districts are there in Kerala?
nine districts
The coastal line spread over nine districts of Kerala. The marine districts of Kerala are: Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Alappuzha, Ernakulam, Trissur, Malappuram , Kozhikkode, Kannur , Kasaragod.
Which is smallest district in Kerala?
Alappuzha
Alappuzha is the smallest district in Kerala.
Which one of the following is a coastal district in Kerala?
Kovallam is a coastal district in Kerala.
Which is the largest beach in Kerala?
Muzhappilangad Drive-in Beach
Muzhappilangad Drive-in Beach (4 km length) is a beach in the state of Kerala in southwestern India. It is located parallel to National Highway 66(formerly National Highway 17) between Kannur and Thalassery. This beach is the longest Drive-In Beach in India .
Which is the shortest river in Kerala?
Manjeswaram Puzha
The smallest river in Kerala is the Manjeswaram Puzha. The length of this Kerala river is only 16 kilometers and originates from Balappooni hills.
Which is the last 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 Nov 1982 | Pathanamthitta |
| 24 May 1984 | Kasargod |
Which district has longest coastline?
Answer: In Andhra Pradesh, Srikakulam district has longest coastline. Explanation: Andhra Pradesh has a complete length of 974 kilometres on the second longest continental shoreline.
Which district in Kerala has no railway?
Wayanad is also the only district in Kerala other than Idukki that is not connected via railways, so the people here have been yearning for railway connectivity.
Which is the No 1 district in Kerala?
Malappuram
Districts of Kerala
| # | District | Density |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Malappuram | 1157 |
| 2 | Thiruvananthapuram | 1508 |
| 3 | Ernakulam | 1072 |
| 4 | Thrissur | 1031 |
What is the old name of Kannur?
Cannanore
The old name, Cannanore, is the anglicized form of the Malayalam name “Kannur”.
Kannur district.
| Kannur district Cannanore district | |
|---|---|
| State | Kerala |
| Region | North Malabar |
| Established | 1957 |
| Headquarters | Kannur |
Which is the third smallest district in Kerala?
Alappuzha with an area of 1414 sq. km, is the smallest and is the only district in Kerala without any area under forest cover.
Kerala Districts – Districtwise information.
| # | New Name | Old Name |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Ernakulam | Ernakulam |
| 3 | Idukki | Idukki |
| 4 | Kannur | Cannanore |
| 5 | Kasargod | Kasargod |
Which one is the smallest district by area wise in Kerala?
Alappuzha
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Smallest | Alappuzha | 1415 km2 |
Which district has longest coastline in India?
- 1- Gujarat. Gujarat has the longest coastline in India which lies in the Kathiawar region of the state and is 1,600 km long.
- 2- Tamil Nadu. The coastline in the state of Tamil Nadu is the second largest coastline in India (1,076 km long) and is known as the coromandel coast.
- 3- Andhra Pradesh.
- 4- Maharashtra.
Which is the 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) |
What is the nickname of Kerala?
| Kerala | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s): God’s Own Country, Spice Garden of India, Land of Coconuts, Land of Trees, The Jewel of South India | |
| Location of Kerala | |
| Coordinates (Kochi):10°N 76°ECoordinates:10°N 76°E | |
| Country | India |
Which is the richest city in Kerala?
List of districts and cities in Kerala by GDP per capita
| Rank | City | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | (Kochi) | Ernakulam |
| 2 | Kannur (Cannannore) | Kannur |
| 3 | Kollam (Quilon) | Kollam |
| 4 | Thrissur (Trichur) | Thrissur |
Which is Kerala state flower?
Golden shower tree
Which is the first dam in Kerala?
Mullaperiyar Dam
| Mullaperiyar Dam | |
|---|---|
| Location | Kerala |
| Coordinates | 9°31′43″N 77°8′39″ECoordinates: 9°31′43″N 77°8′39″E |
| Status | Operational |
| Opening date | 10 October 1895 |
Which river is called lifeline of Kerala?
river Periyar
Due to these reasons, the river has been named the “Lifeline of Kerala”. Kochi city, in the vicinity of the river mouth draws its water supply from Aluva, an upstream site sufficiently free of seawater intrusion. Twenty five percent of Kerala’s industries are along the banks of river Periyar.
