K E R A L A |
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southwestern coastal state of India. It is a small state,
constituting only about 1 percent of the total area of the country. Kerala stretches for
about 360 miles (580 km) along the Malabar Coast, varying in width from roughly 20 to 75 miles (30 to 120 km).
It is bordered by the states of
Karnataka (formerly Mysore) to the north and Tamil Nadu to the east and by the Arabian
Sea to the south and west; it also surrounds Mahe, a segment of the state of Puducherry, on the northwestern coast.
The capital is Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum).
Clockwise from top:
Niyamasabha Mandiram, Kochi city skyline, Sunset at Muzhappilangad Drive-in Beach, Munnar hill station, Athirappilly Falls, Houseboat |
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Emblem |
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Nickname(s): God's Own Country,
Spice of India,
Land of Coconuts, Land of Trees, The Jewel of South India[1] |
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Location of Kerala Coordinates (Kochi): 10°N 76°E |
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Country | India |
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Statehood |
1 November 1956; 64 years ago |
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Capital Districts |
Thiruvananthapuram (trivandrum)
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Area |
38,863 km2 (15,005 sq mi)
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Languages | |
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• Official | Malayalam |
• Additional official | English |
Website | kerala.gov.in |
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Symbols of Kerala |
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Emblem | Emblem of Kerala |
Language | Malayalam.svgMalayalam[4] |
Mammal | Indian elephant |
Bird | Great hornbill
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For your info, Kerala means ‘The land of Coconuts’
in Malayalam (the main language in the south).
And to be honest I have never seen as many in one place,
and we’ve travelled a fair amount ! It’s an absolute pleasure
to be surrounded by these giant tropical trees. Sun is king in Kerala,
8 months of it for 4 months of rain, amazing ! On top of the fabulous weather,
Kerala boasts some mesmerizing lanscapes and beautiful nature.
Kerala is correctly referred to as ‘God’s Own Country;. Its all-encompassing geography that comprises of serene hill stations and tranquil beaches will mesmerize you.
Fish | Green chromide |
Butterfly | Papilio buddha |
Flower | Kanikonna (Cassia fistula) |
Fruit | Jackfruit |
Tree | Coconut tree |
Government | |
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• Body | Government of Kerala |
• High Court | Kerala High Court |
HDI (2018) | Increase 0.790[7] (High) · 1st |
Literacy (2018) | 96.2% |
Sex ratio (2011) | 1084 ♀/1000 ♂ |
Total Per Person Cost for 10 days
Hotel = 10000
Meals = 3500
Conveyance = 6350
Total = 19850
Kerala State IT Mission, Department of Electronics and Information Technology | Information Public Relations Department |
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SecretaryDepartment of Electronics and Information TechnologyRoom No. 157,4th Floor North Block Secretariat Ph-0471- 2518313 E-mail: secy.itd@kerala.gov.in |
SecretaryRoom No. 3901st Floor Main Block, Secretariat Tel: 0471- 2518274 Email: secy.prd@kerala.gov.in |
DirectorE-mail: director.ksitm@kerala.gov.inTel: 0471-2319449 |
DirectorTel: 0471-2327782, 2518443E-mail: prddirector@gmail.com |