Fact Figures Kerala

Things to know – Some Interesting Fact About Kerala

Highest Social Indicators:
Kerala has lowest population growth rate, highest sex ratio, highest literacy rate, highest life expectancy and the highest hanuman Development Index among the other state of India.

Least corrupt Indian State:
Kerala is the least corrupt Indian State as per Transparency International survey.

God’s Own Country:
Tourists department of Kerala promote the state by the Slogan “God’s Own Country”.

One of the world’s largest Rubber Producer:
India is world’s 4th highest natural rubber producer country of which Kerala accounts more than 91%.

One of the ten paradises of the world by national Geographic:
Every Year more than 10 million tourists visit Kerala and experience the most popular backwaters.

The art of Ayurveda is an established practice in the state:
No Place better than Kerala to seek the benefits of Ayurveda and treatment like ‘Uzhichil’ and ‘Pizhizhil’ to curing illness like arthritis to beauty massages.

The diversity of nature herbs available in Kerala:
Kerala is a hub of natural herbs like – Ashwagandha, Amalaki, Katphal, Brahmi, Bharangi, Yashtimadhu, Sankhupushpam, Kilukiluppu, Keezharnelli, Cinnamon, Turmeric etc are easily available here with medicinal values.

The Highest number of festivals are celebrated in Kerala:
Kerala is popularly known for its festivals, temples, churches and mosque around every corner in the state.

First Rainfall in India:
Kerala receives the first rainfall of the mainland of India, the south west monsoon knocks the land of Kerala every year usually on 1st June and arrives in Mumbai approx 10 days later.

Kerala and Elephant:
Kerala is known for its Elephants and about more than 700 Elephants are available here. The most of the Elephants are used in religious ceremonies. Elephant is the emblem of the Kerala state.

First mosque in India:
The Cheraman Juma Masjid is a mosque in Methala, Kodungallur Taluk, Thrissur district in the Indian state of Kerala which is built in 629 AD, It is the first mosque in India built by Malik Deenar.

First Church in India:
St. Thomas Syro – Malabar Catholic Church in Thrissur district in Kerala, it is the first church in Indian state which built in 52 AD BY St Thomas who was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ.

First Synagogue in India:
The Paradesi Synagogue is the oldest active synagogue located in Kochi, Kerala, in south India. It is established in 1567.

Richest Temple in World:
Padmanabhaswamy Temple is in Kerala, it is the richest place of worship in the world.

The world’s largest living teak tree:
Kannimara is the largest living teak tree located in Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary in Palghat district. These trees are approx 47.5 mts tall which is located at a distance of 79 km of Nilambur.

The First Technology Park in India:
Techno Park is the largest and the first Techno Park in India located in Trivandrum, capital city of Kerala.

Highest unemployment rate in India:
Kerala has the highest unemployment ratio in India. Tourism and Gulf is the only source of Income. People who are highly educated are search of job in other places or state.

Highest number of suicide cases in India:
It is quite strange to believe that a state with 100% literacy also has largest number of Suicide reports.

Coconut State:
Kerala is popularly known for its coconut trees, here, there and everywhere you can find coconut in Kerala.

Capital of Ayurveda:
Kerala is the home to world’s first Ayurvedic Resort Somatheeram.