List of districts of Kerala (2024)

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Which are the 14 districts of Kerala in correct order? ›

The 14 districts in Kerala are Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Alappuzha, Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragod.

Caressed by Arabian Sea and Western Ghats, Kerala has 14 districts, each of which has their own unique tourist destinations.

Kerala State has been divided into 14 districts, 27 revenue divisions, 78 taluks, 152 community development blocks, and 1664 revenue villages.

Alappuzha is the smallest district of Kerala having : Ø Area : 1,414 Sq.Km. which constitutes 3.64% of the total state area.

Ernakulam district yields the highest revenue and the largest number of industries in the state. Ernakulam is the third most populous district in Kerala, after Malappuram and Thiruvananthapuram (out of 14 districts). The district also hosts the highest number of international and domestic tourists in Kerala state.

Just when Kozhikode has been basking in the glory of its recently earned India's first UNESCO City of Literature tag, the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) has named this coastal city in north Kerala among the nation's top 10 safest cities.

The largest district in Kerala is currently Idukki. It has a land area of 4,612 square kilometers (1,781 sq mi). It has a total population of 11,08,974.

There have been no recent additions to the number of districts in the state. The 14th district of Kasaragod was formed in 1984 in Kerala.

Palakkad (Malayalam: [pɐːlɐkːɐːɖɨ̆]) is one of the 14 districts in the Indian state of Kerala. It was carved out of the southeastern region of the former Malabar District on 1 January 1957. It is located at the central region of Kerala and is the second largest district in the state after Idukki.

Which district is most educated in Kerala? ›

Among all the districts in Kerala, Kottayam tops in literacy with 97.2 percent which is followed by Pathanamthitta with 96.5 percent. Wayanad and Palakkad have the lowest literacy rates with 89 percent and 89.3 percent respectively. But, even the lowest literacy rate of Wayanad is higher than the national average.

Answer. Munnar is considered the most beautiful district in Kerala. The most frequented tourist destination in India, this beautiful town is famed for its tea plantations and for being one of the most beautiful sites in the state.

Thiruvananthapuram. The capital of Kerala is Thiruvananthapuram. It has continuously been rated as one of India's cheapest cities to live in.

Thrissur, a commercial and cultural centre, is considered to be the oldest city on the west coast of India. Its name means “small sacred place.” The city is built around a hillock topped by the Vadakkumnathan Temple (dedicated to Shiva), the focus of an annual festival.

Although Pathanamthitta is the youngest among the districts of Kerala, the are comes under the district has a rich tradition of art and culture.

Idukki which lies in the Western Ghats of Kerala is the second largest district in area but has the lowest population density. Idukki has a vast forest reserve area; more than a half of the district is covered by forests.

Idukki (ഇടുക്കി; IPA: [iɖukːi]) is one of the 14 districts in the Indian state of Kerala in the southwest of the country. It is the largest district in Kerala and lies amid the Cardamom Hills of Western Ghats in Kerala. Idukki district contains two municipal towns - Kattappana and Thodupuzha, and five taluks.

Some districts in Kerala that are known for their tourist attractions and natural beauty include Wayanad, Munnar, Alappuzha, and Kovalam. Districts like Thrissur, Kozhikode and Ernakulam are known for their rich cultural heritage, festivals and economic development.