Kerala (കേരളം)
Administrative Divisions
Kerala are divided into 14 districts for administrative purposes. Here's a closer look at each:
List of Districts of Kerala
| # | District | Area (km²) | Population (2011) | Density (km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alappuzha | 1415 | 2127789 | 1504 |
| 2 | Ernakulam | 3063 | 3282388 | 1072 |
| 3 | Idukki | 4356 | 1108974 | 255 |
| 4 | Kannur | 2961 | 2523003 | 852 |
| 5 | Kasaragod | 1989 | 1307375 | 657 |
| 6 | Kollam | 2483 | 2635375 | 1061 |
| 7 | Kottayam | 2206 | 1974551 | 895 |
| 8 | Kozhikode | 2345 | 3086293 | 1316 |
| 9 | Malappuram | 3554 | 4112920 | 1157 |
| 10 | Palakkad | 4482 | 2809934 | 627 |
| 11 | Pathanamthitta | 2652 | 1197412 | 452 |
| 12 | Thiruvananthapuram | 2189 | 3301427 | 1508 |
| 13 | Thrissur | 3027 | 3121200 | 1031 |
| 14 | Wayanad | 2130 | 817420 | 384 |
- Largest district by area: Palakkad with 4482 km²
- Largest district by population: Malappuram with 4112920 people
- Smallest district by area: Alappuzha with 1415 km²
- Smallest district by population: Wayanad with 817420 people
Geographic and Demographic Overview
- Total Area: 38852km²
- Total Population (2011): 33406061
- High Court: Kerala High Court
Population Distribution
The population is distributed between urban and rural areas as follows:
| Particulars | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 17471135 | 15934926 | 33406061 |
| Male Population | 8408054 | 7619358 | 16027412 |
| Female Population | 9063081 | 8315568 | 17378649 |
Household Distribution
The distribution of households in the Kerala is:
| Rural Households | Urban Households | Total Households |
|---|---|---|
| 4149641 | 3704113 | 7853754 |
Question and Answer
Q: What is the capital of the Kerala?
A: The capital of the Kerala is Thiruvananthapuram.
Q: When were the Kerala established as a Union Territory or State?
A: The Kerala were established as a Union Territory or State on 1-Nov-1956.
Q: How many districts are there in the Kerala?
A: There are 14 districts in the Kerala .
Q: What is the largest district by area in the Kerala?
A: The largest district by area in the Kerala is Palakkad, with an area of 4482 km².
Q: Which district in the Kerala has the largest population?
A: The district with the largest population in the Kerala is Malappuram, with a population of 4112920 people.
Q: What is the total area of the Kerala?
A: The total area of the Kerala is 38852 km².
Q: What is the total population of the Kerala according to the 2011 census?
A: According to the 2011 census, the total population of the Kerala is 33406061.
Q: Which high court has jurisdiction over the Kerala?
A: The Kerala High Court has jurisdiction over the Kerala.
Q: How is the population distributed between urban and rural areas in the Kerala?
A: The population distribution in the Kerala is as follows:
- Rural Population: 17471135
- Urban Population: 15934926
Q: How many households are there in the Kerala?
A: There are 7853754 households in the Kerala.
Q: What are the population ranges of villages in the Kerala?
A: The population ranges of villages in the Kerala are:
- Less than 100: 478
- 100-499: 1
- 500-999: 3
- 1000-1999: 11
- 2000-2999: 17
- 3000-3999: 22
- 4000-4999: 19
- 5000 And Above: 944
Q: How is the male and female population distributed in the Kerala?
A: The population distribution by gender in the Kerala is as follows:
- Male Population: 16027412
- Female Population: 17378649
Q: What is the smallest district by area in the Kerala?
A: The smallest district by area in the Kerala is Alappuzha, with an area of 1415 km².
Q: Which district in the Kerala has the smallest population?
A: The district with the smallest population in the Kerala is Wayanad, with a population of 817420 people.
Q: What are Union Territories or States in the Southern Region of India?
A: Union Territories or States in the Southern Region of India include: