Kerala,
one of the smallest states in the Republic of India, was formed in 1956.
It has an area of 15,005 sq. miles. [38,863 sq. km. ] about one percent of the total
land area of India. The state stretches for about 360 miles along the Malabar coast on
the western side of the Indian peninsula, its width varies from 20 to 75 miles.
It is bordered by the states of karnataka on the north, Tamil Nadu to the east and the
arabian sea to the west (map). The state has 14 districts and the capital is in Trivandrum
[now Thiruvananthapuram]. Geography of Kerala is made up of fourteen districts. Each of them
have a distinct character.
Geography is destiny in Kerala with the
monsoon winds bringing the gift of life annually. It's monsoons are likened to a battalion of wild
elephants.
Agriculture contributes most to the state's income in the primary sector. Kerala's major
sources of exports are agro-based and traditional like coir and cashew as well as marine products
and manpower. In spices, pepper is the single most important product, with Kerala being the largest
producer and exporter of black pepper. Cardamom and ginger are also exported.
Area - 38,863 Sq.Km
Districts - 14
Talukas - 63
Panchayats - 991
Corporations - 3
Municipalities -54 (incuding townships)
Rivers - 44
Longest River - Bharathapuzha (251.1 Km)
Highest Mountain - Anamudi (2652.3 Metres)
Climate - Summer - 35 to 22.5 degrees C Winter - 32 to 20 degrees
C M.L.A's - 141
M.P's (Lok Sabha) - 20
M.P's (Rajya Sabha) - 9