Kerala
Kerala is an Indian State located in the Southern region of India. Kerala state is established on 1-Nov-1956 and the capital of Kerala is Thiruvananthapuram. Kerala is a beautiful state in India, known as "God's Own Country" because of its stunning nature. It's where you can find backwaters, like large rivers with calm waters, and houseboats that float on them. Kerala is also famous for its delicious food, like spicy curries and crispy dosas! The major cities of Kerala include Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Kozhikode, Thrissur etc., while the largest city in the state is Kochi. When it comes to rivers, Periyar, Bharathapuzha, Pamba are the main rivers of Kerala state.
As per the 2011 Census, the total area of Kerala is 38,852 km², including 31,253.20 km² of rural area and 7,598.80 km² of urban area. Malayalam is the official language of Kerala, spoken by the majority of the population. Kerala has a sex ratio of approximately 1084 females for every 1,000 males. As per the ISO 3166-2:IN standard, the ISO code of Kerala is IN-KL.
List of Districts of Kerala
For administrative purposes, Kerala state is further divided into districts. As per the 2011 Census, there are 14 districts in Kerala. Here is the complete list of Kerala districts along with area and population details.
| # | District | Area (km²) | Population (2011) | Density (/km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alappuzha | 1,415 | 21,27,789 | 1504 |
| 2 | Ernakulam | 3,063 | 32,82,388 | 1072 |
| 3 | Idukki | 4,356 | 11,08,974 | 255 |
| 4 | Kannur | 2,961 | 25,23,003 | 852 |
| 5 | Kasaragod | 1,989 | 13,07,375 | 657 |
| 6 | Kollam | 2,483 | 26,35,375 | 1061 |
| 7 | Kottayam | 2,206 | 19,74,551 | 895 |
| 8 | Kozhikode | 2,345 | 30,86,293 | 1316 |
| 9 | Malappuram | 3,554 | 41,12,920 | 1157 |
| 10 | Palakkad | 4,482 | 28,09,934 | 627 |
| 11 | Pathanamthitta | 2,652 | 11,97,412 | 452 |
| 12 | Thiruvananthapuram | 2,189 | 33,01,427 | 1508 |
| 13 | Thrissur | 3,027 | 31,21,200 | 1031 |
| 14 | Wayanad | 2,130 | 8,17,420 | 384 |
Largest & Smallest Districts
Palakkad is the largest district in Kerala covering an area of 4482 km², while Alappuzha is the smallest district covering an area of 1415 km². Malappuram is the most populous, whereas Wayanad is the least populous district in Kerala state.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest District | Palakkad | Malappuram |
| Smallest District | Alappuzha | Alappuzha |
Population of Kerala
Here’s a quick overview of the population distribution in Kerala State, based on the Census 2011 data:
- Total population of Kerala State is 3,34,06,061, with around 1,60,27,412 males and 1,73,78,649 females.
- About 1,74,71,135 people live in rural areas, including nearly 84,08,054 males and 90,63,081 females.
- Approximately 1,59,34,926 people live in urban areas, including around 76,19,358 males and 83,15,568 females.
The following table provides a detailed comparison between rural, urban, and total population figures.
| Particulars | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,74,71,135 | 1,59,34,926 | 3,34,06,061 |
| Male Population | 84,08,054 | 76,19,358 | 1,60,27,412 |
| Female Population | 90,63,081 | 83,15,568 | 1,73,78,649 |
Households in Kerala
Here’s a quick overview of household distribution in Kerala State as per the Census 2011 data:
- Total number of households in Kerala State is approximately 78,53,754.
- Out of the total, around 41,49,641 households are located in rural areas.
- Approximately 37,04,113 households are situated in urban areas.
The following table presents a simple breakdown of household counts in rural, urban, and total categories.
| Particulars | Households |
|---|---|
| Rural Households | 41,49,641 |
| Urban Households | 37,04,113 |
| Total Households | 78,53,754 |