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Kerala at a Glance



Kerala at a Glance


A coastline that stretches for 600kms, virgin beaches, lush greenery, a highly literate people, and a treasure trove of rich and varied art forms all make up the fascinating land of Kerala. Enclosed by the Arabian Sea, the Lakshadweep Sea, and the towering Western Ghats, this paradise on earth has something to offer to everybody. Located at the southernmost tip of India, Kerala has become one of the most sought after travel destinations in recent times.Kerala at a glance itself is inviting and alluring, tickling our knowledge buds to know more.

Location
Southwestern tip of India.
Area

38, 863 sq km.

Population 
3,18,38,619 
Capital
Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum)
Language
Malayalam;English is widely spoken.
Religion
Hinduism, Christianity, Islam
Time
GMT +5:30
Currency
Indian Rupee
Climate
Tropical.
Summer
February - May (24 - 330C)
Monsoon
June - September (22 - 280C)
Winter
October - January (22 - 320C)
Major Cities Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi and Kozhikode
Literacy Rate
90.92 per cent.

Physical Quality of Life Index (PQLI) 
Kerala has had a commendable record in terms of the Physical Quality of Life Index. Indicators of PQLI like infant mortality (11%), female literacy (87.86%), and life expectancy at birth for males (68.23) and females (73.62), are well above all India levels. The major reason for this achievement is Kerala's focus on the service sector. About 37% of the total annual expenditure of the State is earmarked for health and education. Another reason for this is the existence of a larger network of hospital infrastructure under the Directorate of Health Services with 933 primary health centres and 5094 sub-centres


Map of Kerala

Kerala Map



A tour through Kerala, is quite literally a trip through the ups and downs of nature, the possibility of admiring nature in all its beauty and glory. The calm and quiet that is brought about by these natural resources is maintained and respected by the locals who have managed to also make Kerala the cleanest State of India.





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