States/Kerala

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Kerala
Capital Thiruvananthapuram
Districts 14
Area 38,863 km²
Population (2011) 33,406,061
Official Language(s) Malayalam, English

Kerala is a state on the Malabar Coast of India. It was formed on 1 November 1956 under the States Reorganisation Act, which unified the country's Malayalam-speaking regions into a single state. Covering 38,863 km2 (15,005 sq mi), it is bordered by Karnataka to the north and northeast, Tamil Nadu to the east and south, and the Laccadive Sea to the west. With 33 million inhabitants according to the 2011 census, Kerala is the 13th-most populous state in India. It is divided into 14 districts, with Thiruvananthapuram as the capital. Malayalam is the most widely spoken language and, along with English, serves as an official language of the state.

Political Leaders

Professionals

  • List of notable professionals from Kerala.

Institutions

  • Major universities and institutes in Kerala.

Notable Personalities

  • Famous people from Kerala.