info)) is a state on the southwestern Malabar Coast of India.It was formed on 1 November 1956, following the passage of the States Reorganisation Act, by combining Malayalam-speaking regions of the erstwhile states of Travancore-Cochin and Madras.. As recorded by Hermann Gundert, the whole town was destroyed in fire and was reconstructed later. Meanwhile culling operations have been completed in both the affected districts of Kerala and post-operational surveillance programme guidelines have been issued to the state. Kerala's average maximum daily temperature is around 37 Â°C; the minimum is 19.8 Â°C. The availability of all types of transport facilities viz., road, rail, canal, sea is a factor which is unique to this district. Although the deviation in the annual rainfall received in Kerala, in any year from the long term average is very small, there is considerable variation in the rainfall availability during the different seasons. 41 of them flow westward and 3 eastward. [4], The highlands of Kerala experience several types of landslides, of which debris flows are the most common. In those days, Vadakkunnatha Siva temple was also surrounded by dense forests. The Chera kingdom consisted of a major part of modern Kerala and Kongunadu which comprises western districts of modern Tamil Nadu like Coimbatore and Salem. This adversely affects the rural and urban drinking water supply. Kasragod is also known for several historic forts, deeply linked with Kerala history. It does not mean that other districts of Kerala are less Severe drought conditions often result from the anomalies in monsoon rainfall combined with the various anthropogenic pressures. More than 2000 temples are located here. Places like Lucknow, Prayagraj, Sultanpur, Varanasi, Gorakhpur and Banda recorded maximums in higher People living in absolute poverty [those who cannot afford US $2 a day] will not be able to … [4], Kerala has been experiencing increasing incidents of drought in the recent past due to the weather anomalies and developmental pressures resulting from the changes in land use, traditional practices, and life style of the people. It’s also known as ‘Venice of the East’. First radio station and television transmission station of the state were also started here. [5] The highlands of the region experience an annual average rainfall as high as 500 cm from the South-West, North-East and Pre-Monsoon showers. The only police museum of the state is located in Kollam, and it’s named after Sardar Vallabhai Patel. About 176 people were killed and 1600 injured in the coastal belt. The changes in rainfall pattern may have association with the environmental modifications due to human interventions on the natural ecosystems. Further, the tsunami pounded 187 villages affecting nearly 250,000 persons in Kerala. Coffee,rubber, tea, cardamom and other spices are the major plantation of the district. Ernakulam – The central hub of Kerala, it also includes the biggest commercial city of state, Kochi. Even in the years of normal rainfall, summer water scarcity problems are severe in the midland and highland regions. 11. 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Kannur can be geographically divided into highland, midland and lowland regions. Kerala's coast runs some 580 km in length, while the state itself varies between 35–120 km in width. Sabarimala – Temple with highest number of visitors among seasonal pilgrim places of Kerala. The flood problems are likely to worsen with the continued floodplain occupancy and reclamation of water bodies and wetlands. For the same reason, this district is also known as ‘Sapta Bhasha Sangama Bhoomi’ or ‘Land of union of 7 languages’. State Highway 7 Route information Maintained by Kerala Public Works Department Length 32.8 km (20.4 mi) Major junctions From Thiruvalla To It is also known as Thiruvalla-Pathanamthitta-Kumbazha Highway.This State Highway origins and ends within the Pathanamthitta District.. The wildest lands are covered with dense forests, while other regions lie under tea and coffee plantations (established Many great Indian leaders like Mahatma  Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Rajiv Gandhi, Vajpayee, Narendra Modi etc have visited this place and delivered speeches. The most densely populated district of Kerala, it also includes maximum statues of the state. The west facing Western Ghats scarps that runs the entire extent of the mountain system is the most prone physiographic unit for landslides. Of the fourteen districts, five have much higher rates than others. The human interventions contributing to flood problems are predominantly in the form of reclamation of wetlands and water bodies, change in landuse pattern, construction of dense networks of roads, establishment of more and more settlements, deforestation in the upper catchments etc. Most of the districts in Kerala has the same name as the important town or city in the district. Tamil Nadu. I belong to one of the beautiful places of the world, Kerala, nicknamed as 'God's own country'. As per legends, the name ‘Palakkad’ came into existence during Sangha period, and the name was coined from a local word which means – Unused land. There are many theories surrounding ‘Kollavarsham’. Thus, for better planning of the drought management measures, the term drought with reference to plantation crops should be redefined based on rainfall received or available soil moisture during summer months instead of total monsoon rainfall. Ernakulam district is bestowed with all the geographical factors which help the development of industries and it is in the forefront of all other districts in Kerala in the field of industry. There is one mirror temple for Jains with interior walls fully decorated by mirrors – Glass temple of Koottamunda. It converts 50% of Kerala into highlands and is studded with more than 50 peaks above 5000 feet above Mean Sea Level. Also these districts show a higher density of population. It’s one of the rare districts of Kerala, where a common Malayalam word has been used to name it. [21] [22] Old Tamil works such as Patiṟṟuppattu , Patiṉeṇmēlkaṇakku and Silappatikaram are important sources that describe the Cheras from the early centuries CE. The name of the district is coined from the name of holy serpent ‘Ananthan’ on which Lord Vishnu resides. The state of Kerala is divided into 14 revenue districts. It forms almost an unbroken wall guarding the eastern frontier and helps the people of Kerala to lead a sheltered life of their own through the centuries. Kerala is prone to several natural hazards, the most common of them being landslides, flooding, lightning, drought, coastal erosion, earthquakes, Tsunami, wind fall and epidemics. Palakkad – The biggest district of Kerala, it’s the hottest one too, during summer season. Finally, Kerala's coastal belt is relatively flat, teeming with paddy fields, groves of coconut trees, and heavily crisscrossed by a network of interconnected canals and rivers. The state of Kerala, in southern India, has 14 revenue districts. Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama reached India in 1498 for trading purposes, and he landed here in Kapad. Culling of chickens and ducks began on Tuesday in parts of two districts in Kerala to contain H5N8 strain of bird flu there, official sources said. It’s the highest peak of south India. Banasura Sagar Dam – Asia’s second largest & India’s largest earth dam. It’s the biggest women organization of the state, aimed at women empowerment too. Accidents caused by ground conduction from trees, which is a special feature of Kerala, add to the casualties and loss of property. The land of Anantha is also known as the city of 70 hills. This page was last edited on 23 December 2020, at 21:01. Through this column I shall share some of the interesting facts, and a few unknown facts about 14 districts of Kerala. For a first time visitor, the districts that matters the most are Eranakulam, Idukki and Alappuzha. Kudumbasree was also started in the district of Malappuram, and was inaugurated by Atal Bihari Vajpayee in 1998 with the aim of completely eradication of poverty of the state within a short time span of 10 years. RDX Unplugged – R. D. Burman’s Top 100 Chartbuster Bollywood Hits for You, Interior Special – 100+ Excellent Storage Solutions For Your Home, O. P. Nayyar Vs Lata Mangeshkar – The story of a musical cold war, Sajid Khan – Child artist of ‘Mother India’ and ‘Maya’ fame. ‘Kettuvallam’ (a type of boat) is the cultural symbol of Alappuzha. Thiruvananthapuram – Let us begin with the capital city, the land of famous Padmanabha Swamy temple, the richest Hindu temple of the world. Click here for instructions on how to enable JavaScript in your browser. Anamudi – The highest peak of south India. The comparative water-richness of the coastal belt can be partly gauged by the fact that Kuttanad, with its backwaters canals and rivers, itself comprises more than 20% of India's waterways by length. Since the State has more of perennial plantation crops compared to other places of India, the effect of a drought year in Kerala continues to be felt for several more years after it has occurred. This varying effect along the coast could be attributed to local amplification of tsunami waves in certain regions. Most of the remainder are small and entirely fed by the Monsoons. 3. Pathanamthitta – A part of old central Travancore, it is also known as ‘Pilgrim capital of Kerala’ and the place of Lord Ayyappa in Sabarimala. Research in Geography is carried out in a variety of organizations like Department of Geography, University College, National Centre for Earth Sciences Studies, Kannur University etc. Idukki – This place was first officially recorded in the survey conducted by Douglas Hamilton. Nearly 400 crows have died due to viral infection so far in 7-8 districts of Madhya Pradesh. Simi Chahal – Punjabi film actress with lead roles in ‘Rabb Da Radio’ and ‘Chal Mera Putt’ to her credit, Gollapudi Maruti Rao – Acclaimed Telugu film actor, writer and dramatist, Listing 80+ striking co-incidences of the cases of Sushant Singh Rajput & Balabhaskar. [4], The Kerala coast was significantly affected by the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. Also Kerala’s deive in beach – Muzhuppilangaad is situated in Thalassery. Kerala is one among the smallest states of India, and it has been divided into 14 districts. Idukki also tops in topographic isolation among all places of India. Majority of mass movements have occurred in hill slopes >20° along the Western Ghats scarps, the only exception being the coastal cliffs. Continuous occurrence of high intensity rainfall for a few days is the primary factor contributing to the extreme floods in the State. A district is governed by a District Collector, who is an officer from Indian Administrative Service (IAS) of Kerala cadre and is appointed by the State Government of Kerala. As per latest India Meteorological Department (IMD) update, the cyclone's path has further moved to northward and four southern Kerala districts.Cyclone Burevi. in the Western Ghats is vulnerable and Hope you enjoy my writings. 10. They are called 'Urul Pottall' in the local vernacular. The severe impact of the hazard on the state and its people is seen from the very high average casualty rates of 71 deaths, 112 injuries and 188 accidents per annum. On 1 January 1957, the Malabar district was divided into the districts of Kozhikode, Palakkad, and Kannur. Anamudi, also known as ‘Everest of South India’ is located here. Kozhikode – The second largest urban agglomeration of Kerala, Kozhikode is also dubbed as the “City of Spices” for its role as the major trading point of Eastern spices. It was initially used in a small local area of Kollam, and gradually spread across Kerala and accepted by all. Tags: 14 Districts14 Districts of KeralaAlappuzhadistricts of KeralaDistricts of Kerala factsDistricts of Kerala interesting factsDistricts of Kerala less-known factsErnakulamIdukkiKannurKasaragodkerala districtsKollamKottayamkozhikodeMalappuramPalakkadPathanamthittaThiruvananthapuramThrissurWayanad. Kerala, which lies in the tropic region, is mostly subject to the type of humid tropical wet climate experienced by most of Earth's rainforests. Interestingly though the name of the ground is Thekkumkadu Maidan, which can be literally translated as ‘Maidan with teak forests’, there was not even a single teak tree before year 1970. These scarp faces are characterised by thin soil (regolith) cover modified heavily by anthropogenic activity. As seen in the majority of drought incidents, even a 20% fall in the northeast monsoon, can make the water scarcity situation worse during the summer. [23] The most active time of the day is from 15:00 to 19:00. These include the eastern highlands (rugged and cool mountainous terrain), the central midlands (rolling hills), and the western lowlands (coastal plains). The name was originally derived from ‘Wayal Nadu’ which means ‘Land of Paddy’. Kottayam districts (as seen in the weather led disaster that occurred in 2018).The western flank of the Western Ghats covering the eastern part of Kerala is one of the major landslide prone areas of the country. The changes in the land and water management practices affected the fresh water availability during summer months. Hope you will love it. Losses to telephone communications, networked systems and electrical equipment are also very high. 4. All except 1 of the 14 districts in the state are prone to landslides. →  Land transportation network (e.g., roads). The rivers of Kerala are small, in terms of length, breadth and water discharge. Some 63% of tribals reside in the eastern districts of Wayanad (where 35.82% are tribals), Palakkad (1.02%), and Idukki (15.66%). There are 34 backwaters in Kerala Lake Vembanad—Kerala's largest body of water —dominates the backwaters; it lies between Alappuzha and Kochi and is over 200 km2 in area. Alappuzha – The most beautiful district of Kerala, with greenery and backwaters, it is one of the best tourist locations of the country. It came into existence in 1984 May 24. A number of extreme flood events occurred during the last century causing considerable damage to life and property highlight the necessity for proper flood management measures in the State. With a height of 8841 feet (2,695 metres), Anamudi is the highest peak in India outside Himalayas.Anamudi is located in Idukki district in Kerala. When those portions – now known as Thekkumkadu Maidan were cleared and trees were cut off, officials have to face strong protests from Brahmin community. The district also owns Kerala’s single lake temple, Anantapura Lake Temple, which is believed to be the original seat of famous Padmanabha Swamy temple, Thiruvananthapuram. The rivers flow faster, owing to the hilly terrain and as the short distance between the Western Ghats and the sea. Kerala is a state tucked away in the southwest corner of India. A very recent study indicates that the additional cohesion provided by vegetation roots in soil is an important contributor to slope stability in the scarp faces of the Western Ghats of Kerala. Irikkur, Pa… The basic unit is called ‘Ayalkoottam’. The Western Ghats, bordering the eastern boundary of the State, form an almost continuous mountain wall, except near Palakkad where there is a natural mountain pass known as the Palakkad Gap. Higher population density and vegetation density result in more casualties. My Words & Thoughts © 2021. All Rights Reserved. With heavy rain lashing the district for over 20 hours continuously, many parts of Ernakulam have been flooded. Maximums of all the eastern districts remained above normal be 4 to 8 degrees. Also known as “Rice Bowl of Kerala”, Palakkad is one among the districts with large amount of cultivation of different agricultural products. In 1934 Thekkumkadu Maidan was officially handed over to Cochin Devaswam Board by Diwan Paruvakkadu Narayanan Nair. Kannur – In the ancient Greek work – ‘Periplus of the Erythraean Sea’ written in 1st AD, it’s mentioned about Kannur as ‘Naura’. The state is often referred as "God's Own Country". Immediately after the tsunami, several organizations have carried out field surveys in many affected areas along the coast.[4]. Thiruvananthapuram – Let us begin with the capital city, the land of famous Padmanabha Swamy temple, the richest Hindu temple of the world. The increase in population and subsequent expansion in irrigated agriculture, and industrial growth necessitated the exploitation of more water resources. Other factors include wrong landuse practices and mismanagement of the water resources and forests. Soman (1988) reported that over major part of the Kerala State, extreme as well as these where the rainfall is more compared to other areas. Kasaragod – This district has numerous religious monuments, temples and mosques built on the principles of Kerala Vasthu. It is also the land of lakes and backwaters, and a major tourist hub as well. Malappuram – Computer literacy program, Akshaya was first implemented in Malappuram. The rise in water level in Periyar had a major impact on the flood Functionally the district administration is carried on through the various Departments of the State Government each of which has an office of it… As many as 6,280 dwelling units were completely destroyed, 11,175 were damaged and nearly 84,773 persons were evacuated from the coastal areas and accommodated in 142 relief camps after tsunami. 7. Your email address will not be published. Hope you will love it. The Eastern and the Western Ghats meet in Tamil Nadu and run along the whole length of the western boundary of the state at a distance of 80 to 160 km from the Arabian Sea. Vadakkunnatha Siva temple – Included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. [6] The processes leading to landslides were accelerated by anthropogenic disturbances such as deforestation since the early 18th century, terracing and obstruction of ephemeral streams and cultivation of crops lacking capability to add root cohesion in steep slopes. Parts of Kerala's lowlands may average only 1250 mm annually while the cool mountainous eastern highlands of Idukki district – comprising Kerala's wettest region – receive in excess of 5,000 mm of orographic precipitation (4,200 crore of which are available for human use) annually. Currently you have JavaScript disabled. Forty-one of Kerala's forty-four rivers originate in this region, and the Cauvery River descends from there and drains eastwards into neighboring states. It’s also called Pazhassi Dam. Your email address will not be published. Eastern Kerala consists of land encroached upon by the Western Ghats; the region thus includes high mountains, gorges, and deep-cut valleys. In the lowest lands, the midlands region hosts paddy fields; meanwhile, elevated lands slopes play host to groves of rubber and fruit trees in addition to other crops such as black pepper, tapioca, and others. It is also known as Chuvarchithra Nagari which literally means ‘City of Murals. Onmanorama. Undergraduate and Masters level education is offered in the Universities of Kerala. About 95 percent of annual rainfall is confined to a six-month monsoon period between June and November, leaving the remaining six months as practically dry. The Western Ghats is also responsible for the high and steady rainfall in Kerala. Kuyilur dam was named after a king, none other than Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja. Some historians believe that it was started in the memory of the establishment of Kollam town, while a few others believe that it was exactly the same year when state capital was changed to Kollam. Lack of awareness also aggravates the situation. Kochi Metro – the first metro station of the state was also introduced here. Kuriakose SL, van Beek LPH & van Westen CJ, 2009b, Parameterizing a physically based shallow landslide model in a data poor region, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Geography_of_Kerala&oldid=995969741, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. Kerala's rains are mostly the result of seasonal monsoons. Kerala lies between northern latitude of 8°.17'.30" N and 12°. 13. 12. Kalpathi Ratholsavam is a famous celebration here, conducted at Sree Visalakshi Sametha Viswanatha Swami Temple. Kerala’s single Malayalam university – Thunjath Ezhuthacchan Malayalam University is situated in Thirur of Malappuram. The most important of Kerala's forty-four rivers include the Periyar (244 km in length), the Bharathapuzha (209 km), the Pamba River (176 km),the chaliyar river(169) the Chalakudy Puzha(144 km), the Kadalundipuzha (130 km), and the Achancoil (128 km). The State of Kerala experiences seasonal drought conditions every year during the summer months. People speak Hindustani, Tulu, Urdu, Kannada, Konkani and Byari, thus giving a mix up of cultures. As it resembles the head of an elephant, it is given this name. Although the tsunami affected parts of Kerala coast, maximum devastation was reported in the low coastal land of Kollam, Alappuzha and Ernakulam districts, particularly a strip of 10 km in Azhikkal, Kollam district. Kollam – This district is also known as ‘Cashew capital of the world’. Through this column I shall share some of the interesting facts, and a few unknown facts about 14 districts of Kerala. In order to post comments, please make sure JavaScript and Cookies are enabled, and reload the page. You also may want to know about Kottayam since you may touch there en route to other destinations. The characteristic pattern of this phenomenon is the swift and sudden downslope movement of highly water saturated overburden containing a varied assemblage of debris material ranging in size from soil particles to boulders, destroying and carrying with it every thing that is lying in its path. Hence any occurrence of extreme events is likely to be more catastrophic in nature for the people living in these districts. Click here for instructions on how to enable JavaScript in your browser. December 13, 2019. Here, the Western Ghats form a wall of mountains penetrated near Palakkad; here, a natural mountain pass known as the Palakkad Gap breaks through to access inner India. Increasing floodplain occupancy results in increasing flood damages. Teak plantation was done by Cochin Devaswam Board later. Geographically, Kerala roughly divides into three climatically distinct regions. It owns centuries-old tradition in the trade of spices with many foreign nations. In fact Malayalam calendar, also known as Kollavarsham or Kollam era was started here. Single Lava – Kusa temple of Kerala is situated in Pulpally. First telegraph office of Travancore kingdom was established in Alappuzha. Certain peaks may reach to 2500 m. Just west of the mountains lie the midland plains, comprising a swathe of land running along central Kerala. Kerala and its Districts The Indian state of Kerala borders with the states of Tamil Nadu on the south and east, Karnataka on the north and the Arabian Sea coastline on the west. Kottayam – One of the major centres of literature, Kottayam is nicknamed as Akshara Nagari or Land of Letters. The famous temple festival – Thrissur Pooram is also conducted here during summer. High rainfall in eastern districts The southwest monsoon cut a widening swathe of destruction across Kerala with heavy rain pounding the eastern parts of the State since Wednesday night. 6. In contrast, eastern districts of Uttar Pradesh remained dry and sunny. With the implementation of a number of irrigation projects, the idea of drought in Kerala slowly shifted to unirrigated paddy, and upland crops. Kerala (38,863 km2; 1.18% of India's landmass) is situated between the Arabian Sea to the west and the Western Ghats to the east. Based on its quality, government gives ratings such as green palm, gold star, silver star etc. Palakkadan Matta is a trademark rice variety originally cultivated here. In summer, most of Kerala is prone to gale-force winds, storm surges, and torrential downpours accompanying dangerous cyclones coming in off the Indian Ocean. Kerala’s first amusement park, Fantasy Park was established here. There are 44 rivers in Kerala, all but three originating in the Western Ghats. Located at the extreme southern tip of the Indian subcontinent, Kerala lies near the center of the Indian tectonic plate (the Indian Plate); as such most of the state (notwithstanding isolated regions) is subject to comparatively little seismic or volcanic activity. Kasaragod is also known as ‘God’s own country’. The topography consists of a hot and wet coastal plain gradually rising in elevation to the high hills and mountains of the Western Ghats. This compares to the all-India average is 1,197 mm. A review of ancient documents, investigation reports and news paper reports indicates a lesser rate of slope instability in the past; 29 major landslide events that occurred in the recent past was identified through the review. 8. Studies conducted in the state indicates that prolonged and intense rainfall or more particularly a combination of the two and the resultant persistence and variations of pore pressure are the most important trigger of landslides. List of districts in Kerala he Indian state of Kerala borders with the states of Tamil Nadu on the south and east, Karnataka on the north and the Arabian Sea coastline on the west. Eastern Kerala consists of land encroached upon by the Western Ghats; the region thus includes high mountains, gorges, and deep-cut valleys. Asia’s largest naval academy – Ezhimala Naval Academy is located here. Kerala Government. Kerala receives an average annual rainfall of 3107 mm – some 7,030 crore m3 of water. 5. Central teams deployed to visit the affected states in Kerala, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh for monitoring and for epidemiological investigation have reached their destinations, the DAH&D said. Padmanabha Swamy temple – World’s richest temple. On the basis of geography the state's … During ancient days, this portion was a dense forest, and criminals were exiled here as punishment. West Bengal is a state in the eastern region of India and is the nation's fourth-most populous. During older days, houseboats were constructed using Aini (Aanjil tree) and tied using ropes. [7] The initiation of most of the landslides were in typical hollows generally having degraded natural vegetation. Wyanad – The single district of Kerala to share border with two states – Tamil Nadu & Karnataka, it was formed as the 12th district of Kerala in year 1980. ''The virus is not found in poultry, it is airborne and there is no vaccine for it. Kerala State has been divided into 14 districts, 21 revenue divisions, 14 District Panchayats, 63 taluks, 152 CD blocks, 1466 revenue villages, 999 Gram panchayats, 5 corporations and 53 municipalities. 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