Government of Kerala
The State of Kerala is a narrow strip of land, tucked away in the southwest corner of India. Known as “Keralam” in local parlance, the name reflects the abundance of coconuts in the region, with ‘Kera’ meaning coconut and ‘alam’ signifying land.
Though it covers only 1.18% of the total area of India, it supports about 3.43% of the total population of the country. Kerala boasts a diverse landscape of coastal plains, backwaters, and lush mountains. Rich in biodiversity, with UNESCO-listed Western Ghats, the State is renowned for its unique flora and fauna.
With a vibrant cultural heritage, high literacy rates, and focus on sustainable development, Kerala stands out as a picturesque destination offering both natural beauty and social progress.
| State Language | Malayalam |
| State animal | Indian elephant (Elephas maximus indicus) |
| State bird | Great hornbill (Buceros bicornis) |
| State fish | Green chromide (Etroplus suratensis) |
| State flower | Kanikonna (Cassia fistula) |
| State tree | Coconut tree (Cocos nucifera) |
| State fruit | Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) |
| State butterfly | Malabar banded peacock (Papilio buddha) |
| State Dance form | Kathakali |
| Kerala’s geographic location | North Latitude between 8° 18′ to 12° 48′ East Longitude between 74° 52′ to 770 22′ |
| Area | 38,863 km2 |
| Percentage of Area to the area of Indian Union. | 1.18 |
| Length of Coastal Line | 580 km |
| Highest Peak. | Anamudi (2694 metres) |
| Average Annual Rainfall | 3225 mm |
| West flowing rivers | 41 Nos |
| East flowing rivers | 3 Nos |
| Districts | 14 Nos |
| Taluks | 63 Nos |
| Revenue Villages | 1478 Nos |
| Grama Pachayaths | 999 Nos |
| Block Panchayaths. | 152 Nos |
| District Panchayaths | 14 |
| Municipalities | 53 Nos |
| Municipal Corporations. | 5 Nos |