Kerala Fact File

Fact File On Kerala 

 

Location   :   Southwestern tip of India

Area 

:   38,863 sq. km
Population   :   31,838,619 (Census 2001)
Capital     :   Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum)
Language     :   Malayalam; English is widely spoken.
Religion   :   Hinduism, Christianity, Islam
Time      :   GMT + 5:30
Currency      :    Indian Rupee
Climate         :   Tropical
Summer     :    February - May (24 - 330C)
Winter           :  October - January (22 - 320C)
Monsoon        :   June - September (22 - 280C)

 

 

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The God’s Own Country:  With the Arabian Sea on the west, the Western Ghats towering 500 - 2700 m on the east and networked by forty four rivers, Kerala enjoys unique geographic features that have made it one of the most sought after tourism destinations in Asia. An equable climate. A long shoreline with serene beaches. Tranquil stretches of emerald backwaters. Lush hill stations and exotic wildlife. Waterfalls. Sprawling plantations and paddy fields. Ayurvedic health holidays. Enchanting art forms. Magical festivals. Historic and cultural monuments. An exotic cuisine... All of which offer you a unique experience. And what’s more, every one of these charming destinations is only a two hours drive from the other. A singular advantage no other destination offers.

 

Highest P Q L Index in India

Literacy                                     100%
Life expectancy                             69
Death rate                                     6
Birth rate                                      17
No. of hospital beds                      348
(per unit of population)
Density of science & technical personnel - Highest