Kerala District Overview: Kerala is situated at 10.8505° N latitude and 76.2711° E longitude in the south-west of India. This beautiful state shares borders with Karnataka to the north and Tamil Nadu to the east, while the Arabian Sea lies to its south and west. The capital of Kerala is Thiruvananthapuram, and the official language is Malayalam.
Formed on 1 November 1956, Kerala was established by combining regions where the Malayalam language is predominant. Covering an area of 38,863 km², Kerala accounts for 1% of India's total land area and stands 21st in size among Indian states. With a population of approximately 34,630,192, Kerala boasts the highest literacy rate in India at 96.2%. Below is a list of districts in Kerala along with their subdivisions.
| Name of State | Kerala |
| Formation Date | 1 November 1956 |
| Capital of Kerala | Thiruvananthapuram |
| Official Language | Malayalam |
| Governor of Kerala | Arif Mohammad Khan |
| Chief Minister of Kerala | Pinarayi Vijayan |
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| Kerala Cabinet Ministers List | Click Here |
| Symbols of the State | State Animal: Indian Elephant State Bird: Great Hornbill State Fish: Green Chromide State Flower: Golden Shower Tree State Fruit: Jackfruit State Tree: Coconut Tree |
| Official Website | https://kerala.gov.in/ |
Kerala Districts
The state of Kerala consists of 14 districts, which are categorized into three regions based on their geographical locations:
- Northern Kerala Districts
- Kasaragod
- Kannur
- Wayanad
- Kozhikode
- Central Kerala Districts
- Malappuram
- Palakkad
- Thrissur
- Ernakulam
- Southern Kerala Districts
- Kottayam
- Idukki
- Alappuzha
- Pathanamthitta
- Kollam
- Thiruvananthapuram
Here is the detailed list of all 14 districts in Kerala along with relevant information such as establishment date, population, area, and the subdivisions:
| S.NO | District | Established | Population | Area in sq.km | Subdivisions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alappuzha | 17 Aug 1957 | 2,146,033 | 1,415 | Ambalapuzha, Chengannur, Cherthala, Karthikappally, Kuttanad, Mavelikkara |
| 2 | Ernakulam | 1 Apr 1958 | 3,427,659 | 3,063 | Aluva, Kanayannur, Kochi, Kothamangalam, Kunnathunad, Muvattupuzha, North Paravur |
| 3 | Idukki | 26 Jan 1972 | 1,093,156 | 4,356 | Devikulam, Peermade, Udumbanchola, Idukki, Thodupuzha |
| 4 | Kannur | 1 Jan 1957 | 2,615,266 | 2,961 | Thalassery, Iritty, Kannur, Taliparamba, Payyanur |
| 5 | Kasaragod | 24 May 1984 | 1,390,894 | 1,989 | Manjeshwaram, Kasaragod, Vellarikundu, Hosdurg |
| 6 | Kollam | 1 Nov 1956 | 2,659,431 | 2,483 | Kollam, Karunagappally, Kunnathur, Kottarakkara, Punalur, Pathanapuram |
| 7 | Kottayam | 1 Nov 1956 | 1,983,573 | 2,206 | Changanasserry, Kanjirappally, Kottayam, Vaikom, Meenachil |
| 8 | Kozhikode | 1 Jan 1957 | 3,249,761 | 2,345 | Kozhikode, Thamarassery, Koyilandy, Vatakara |
| 9 | Malappuram | 16 Jun 1969 | 4,494,998 | 3,554 | Nilambur, Manjeri, Kondotty, Perinthalmanna, Ponnani, Tirur |
| 10 | Palakkad | 1 Jan 1957 | 2,952,254 | 4,482 | Alathur, Chittur, Palakkad, Pattambi, Ottappalam, Mannarkkad, Attappady |
| 11 | Pathanamthitta | 1 Nov 1982 | 1,172,212 | 2,652 | Adoor, Konni, Kozhencherry, Ranni, Mallappally, Thiruvalla |
| 12 | Thiruvananthapuram | 1 Nov 1956 | 3,355,148 | 2,189 | Neyyattinkara, Kattakada, Nedumangad, Thiruvananthapuram, Chirayinkeezhu, Varkala |
| 13 | Thrissur | 1 Nov 1956 | 3,243,170 | 3,027 | Kodungallur, Mukundapuram, Chalakudy, Chavakkad, Thalapilly, Thrissur, Kunnamkulam |
| 14 | Wayanad | 1 Nov 1980 | 846,637 | 2,130 | Mananthavady, Sultan, Bathery, Vythiri |
To gain more insights into Kerala's districts and their subdivisions, please visit the official website: kerala.gov.in.
Download Kerala District List PDF and Map
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