Kerala (Q1186)

1 November 1956

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part of

India

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inception

1 November 1956

1 reference

http://www.stateofkerala.in/kerala_facts/kerala_history.php

15 February 2018

image

Kerala oli 201837 lrg February 6 2018.jpg
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media legend

someja satełitar in fevraro, in falsi cołori (Venetian)

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official name

Keralam (English)

1 reference

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/kerala-now-keralam-why-state-got-renamed-why-timing-of-centres-nod-matters/articleshow/128747539.cms

കേരളം (Malayalam)

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native label

കേരളം (Malayalam)

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demonym

Keralite (English)

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കേരളീയൻ (Malayalam)

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Malayali (Italian)

applies to part

masculine plural

1 reference

https://archive.india.gov.in/knowindia/state_uts.php?id=73

1 reference

https://web.archive.org/web/20200610111356/https://archive.india.gov.in/knowindia/state_uts.php?id=73

30 November 2017

archive URL

archive date

10 June 2020

1 reference

http://www.discoveredindia.com/kerala/language-spoken.htm

https://www.mapsofindia.com/maps/kerala/

Languages spoken (English)

23 February 2018

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1 reference

kerala (English)

23 February 2018

1 reference

https://www.keralatourism.org/districts/thiruvananthapuram/

thiruvananthapuram (English)

located in the administrative territorial entity

23 February 2018

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1 reference

https://time.is/Kerala

Time zone (English)

located in or next to body of water

23 February 2018

Arabian Sea

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coordinate location

10°0'0"N, 76°18'0"E

1 reference

https://www.latlong.net/place/kerala-india-7331.html

Kerala, India (English)

coordinates of geographic center

23 February 2018

10°32'33.5544"N, 76°8'19.5882"E

elevation above sea level

center

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geoshape

Data:India/Kerala.map

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highest point

Anamudi

2,695 metre

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lowest point

Kuttanad

elevation above sea level

−2 metre

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basic form of government

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2 January 2025

23

reason for preferred rank

currently valid value

1 reference

https://www.rajbhavan.kerala.gov.in/index.php/the-governor/governor-profile

1 March 2026

6 September 2019

2 January 2025

22

1 reference

https://www.rajbhavan.kerala.gov.in/index.php/the-governor/previous-governors/945-shri-arif-mohammed-khan

Shri Arif Mohammed Khan (English)

1 March 2026

5 September 2014

5 September 2019

21

1 reference

https://www.rajbhavan.kerala.gov.in/index.php/the-governor/previous-governors/681-shri-justice-p-sathasivam

Shri Justice P. Sathasivam (English)

1 March 2026

11 March 2014

20

1 reference

https://www.rajbhavan.kerala.gov.in/index.php/the-governor/previous-governors/142-smt-sheila-dikshit

Smt. Sheila Dikshit (English)

1 March 2026

23 March 2013

5 March 2014

19

1 reference

https://www.rajbhavan.kerala.gov.in/index.php/the-governor/previous-governors/141-shri-nikhil-kumar

Shri Nikhil Kumar (German)

2 March 2026

25 June 2009

28 June 2014

1 reference

https://www.rajbhavan.kerala.gov.in/index.php/the-governor/previous-governors/140-shri-h-r-bhardwaj

Shri H.R. Bhardwaj (English)

2 March 2026

8 September 2011

26 January 2012

1 reference

https://www.rajbhavan.kerala.gov.in/index.php/the-governor/previous-governors/139-shri-m-o-h-farook

Shri M.O.H.Farook (English)

Ramkrishnan Suryabhan Gavai

2 March 2026

11 July 2008

7 September 2011

1 reference

https://www.rajbhavan.kerala.gov.in/index.php/the-governor/previous-governors/138-shri-ramakrishna-suryabhanji-gavai

Shri Ramakrishna Suryabhanji Gavai (English)

2 March 2026

Raghunandan Lal Bhatia

23 June 2004

10 July 2008

1 reference

https://www.rajbhavan.kerala.gov.in/index.php/the-governor/previous-governors/137-shri-r-l-bhatia

Shri R.L. Bhatia (English)

2 March 2026

25 January 1997

18 April 2002

1 reference

https://www.rajbhavan.kerala.gov.in/index.php/the-governor/previous-governors/134-shri-justice-sukhdev-singh-kang

Shri Justice Sukhdev Singh Kang (English)

2 March 2026

18 April 2002

23 February 2004

2 references

https://www.sciencespo.fr/mass-violence-war-massacre-resistance/en/document/sikander-bakht.html

Sikander Bakht (English)

20 November 2012

2 March 2026

KERALA LEGISLATURE - GOVERNORS (English)

3 March 2026

5 May 1996

25 January 1997

1 reference

KERALA LEGISLATURE - GOVERNORS (English)

3 March 2026

12 November 1995

1 May 1996

1 reference

KERALA LEGISLATURE - GOVERNORS (English)

3 March 2026

20 December 1990

9 November 1995

1 reference

KERALA LEGISLATURE - GOVERNORS (English)

3 March 2026

12 February 1990

20 December 1990

1 reference

KERALA LEGISLATURE - GOVERNORS (English)

3 March 2026

23 February 1988

12 February 1990

1 reference

KERALA LEGISLATURE - GOVERNORS (English)

3 March 2026

27 October 1982

23 February 1988

1 reference

KERALA LEGISLATURE - GOVERNORS (English)

3 March 2026

14 October 1977

27 October 1982

1 reference

KERALA LEGISLATURE - GOVERNORS (English)

3 March 2026

1 April 1973

10 October 1977

1 reference

KERALA LEGISLATURE - GOVERNORS (English)

3 March 2026

15 May 1967

1 April 1973

1 reference

KERALA LEGISLATURE - GOVERNORS (English)

3 March 2026

6 February 1966

15 May 1967

1 reference

KERALA LEGISLATURE - GOVERNORS (English)

3 March 2026

2 April 1965

6 February 1966

1 reference

KERALA LEGISLATURE - GOVERNORS (English)

3 March 2026

1 July 1960

2 April 1965

1 reference

KERALA LEGISLATURE - GOVERNORS (English)

3 March 2026

Burgula Ramakrishna Rao

22 November 1956

1 July 1960

1 reference

KERALA LEGISLATURE - GOVERNORS (English)

office held by head of government

3 March 2026

Chief Minister of Kerala

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head of government

Pinarayi Vijayan

member of political party

25 May 2016

Communist Party of India (Marxist)

statement is subject of

Chief Minister of Kerala

reason for preferred rank

currently valid value

1 reference

http://www.keralacm.gov.in/

Oommen Chandy

18 May 2011

20 May 2016

1 reference

http://www.niyamasabha.org/codes/14kla/chief%20ministers,%20ministers,%20leaders%20of%20opposition.pdf

CHIEF MINISTERSMINISTERSANDLEADERS OF OPPOSITIONOF KERALA (English)

2018

32

5 March 2026

18 May 2006

15 May 2011

1 reference

http://www.niyamasabha.org/codes/14kla/chief%20ministers,%20ministers,%20leaders%20of%20opposition.pdf

CHIEF MINISTERSMINISTERSANDLEADERS OF OPPOSITIONOF KERALA (English)

2018

34

5 March 2026

31 August 2004

2006

2 references

http://www.niyamasabha.org/codes/14kla/chief%20ministers,%20ministers,%20leaders%20of%20opposition.pdf

CHIEF MINISTERSMINISTERSANDLEADERS OF OPPOSITIONOF KERALA (English)

2018

https://inc.in/congress-sandesh/tribute/former-kerala-chief-minister-oommen-chandy-passes-away

5 March 2026

32

Former Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy passes away (English)

4 July 2023

Indian National Congress

5 March 2026

17 May 2001

29 August 2004

1 reference

http://www.niyamasabha.org/codes/members/m040.htm

A.K. Antony (English)

5 March 2026

20 May 1996

13 May 2001

1 reference

http://www.niyamasabha.org/codes/14kla/chief%20ministers,%20ministers,%20leaders%20of%20opposition.pdf

CHIEF MINISTERS MINISTERS AND LEADERS OF OPPOSITION OF KERALA (English)

2018

30

5 March 2026

22 March 1995

9 May 1996

1 reference

http://www.niyamasabha.org/codes/members/m040.htm

A.K. Antony (English)

5 March 2026

24 June 1991

16 March 1995

1 reference

http://www.niyamasabha.org/codes/members/m286.htm

K. Karunakaran (English)

5 March 2026

26 March 1987

17 June 1991

1 reference

http://www.niyamasabha.org/codes/14kla/chief%20ministers,%20ministers,%20leaders%20of%20opposition.pdf

CHIEF MINISTERS MINISTERS AND LEADERS OF OPPOSITION OF KERALA (English)

2018

30

5 March 2026

24 May 1982

25 March 1987

1 reference

http://www.niyamasabha.org/codes/members/m286.htm

K. Karunakaran (English)

5 March 2026

28 December 1981

17 March 1982

1 reference

http://www.niyamasabha.org/codes/members/m286.htm

K. Karunakaran (English)

5 March 2026

5 January 1980

20 October 1981

1 reference

http://www.niyamasabha.org/codes/14kla/chief%20ministers,%20ministers,%20leaders%20of%20opposition.pdf

CHIEF MINISTERS MINISTERS AND LEADERS OF OPPOSITION OF KERALA (English)

2018

30

5 March 2026

12 October 1979

1 December 1979

1 reference

http://www.niyamasabha.org/codes/14kla/chief%20ministers,%20ministers,%20leaders%20of%20opposition.pdf

CHIEF MINISTERS MINISTERS AND LEADERS OF OPPOSITION OF KERALA (English)

2018

442

5 March 2026

29 October 1978

7 October 1979

1 reference

http://www.niyamasabha.org/codes/14kla/chief%20ministers,%20ministers,%20leaders%20of%20opposition.pdf

CHIEF MINISTERS MINISTERS AND LEADERS OF OPPOSITION OF KERALA (English)

2018

442

5 March 2026

27 April 1977

27 October 1978

1 reference

http://www.niyamasabha.org/codes/14kla/chief%20ministers,%20ministers,%20leaders%20of%20opposition.pdf

CHIEF MINISTERS MINISTERS AND LEADERS OF OPPOSITION OF KERALA (English)

Council of Ministers of Kerala

2018

442

5 March 2026

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legislative body

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population

34,523,726

2017

1 reference

http://www.indiaonlinepages.com/population/kerala-population.html

Population of Kerala 2017 (English)

23 February 2018

33,406,061

2011

16,027,412

17,378,649

2 references

2011 census of India

http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/DDW_PCA0000_2011_Indiastatedist.xlsx

https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/43365

4 March 2026

31,841,374

2001

15,468,614

16,372,760

1 reference

https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/43365

4 March 2026

29,098,518

1991

14,288,995

14,809,523

1 reference

https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/43365

4 March 2026

25,453,680

1981

12,527,767

12,925,913

1 reference

https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/43365

4 March 2026

21,347,375

1971

10,587,851

10,759,524

1 reference

https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/43365

4 March 2026

16,903,715

1961

8,361,927

8,541,788

1 reference

https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/43365

4 March 2026

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1 November 1956

South Canara District

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Travancore-Cochin

1 November 1956

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38,863±1 square kilometre

1 reference

https://archive.india.gov.in/knowindia/state_uts.php?id=39

Kerala Area (English)

23 February 2018

official website

https://kerala.gov.in

Malayalam

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locator map image

Kerala in India (claimed and disputed hatched).svg
1,500 × 1,615; 1.65 MB

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location map

India Kerala location map.svg
874 × 1,274; 350 KB

1 reference

Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 5

seal image

Government of Kerala Logo.svg
1,066 × 694; 404 KB

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page banner

Kerala banner.jpg
2,100 × 300; 257 KB

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described by source

page(s)

390

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list of State Protected Monuments in Kerala

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‎most populous urban area

Thiruvananthapuram

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on focus list of Wikimedia project

Govdirectory

1 reference

https://www.govdirectory.org/india/

22 June 2025

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Open Government Data Portal Kerala

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economy of topic

economy of Kerala

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demographics of topic

demographics of Kerala

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15,934,926

2011

7,619,358

8,315,568

3,704,113

13,586,504

illiterate population

2,348,422

1 reference

http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/DDW_PCA0000_2011_Indiastatedist.xlsx

17,471,135

2011

8,408,054

9,063,081

4,149,641

14,549,320

illiterate population

2,921,815

1 reference

http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/DDW_PCA0000_2011_Indiastatedist.xlsx

illiterate population

5,270,237

2011

2,322,509

2,947,728

1 reference

http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/DDW_PCA0000_2011_Indiastatedist.xlsx

28,135,824

2011

13,704,903

14,430,921

1 reference

http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/DDW_PCA0000_2011_Indiastatedist.xlsx

literacy rate

96.2 percent

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Literacy_in_India

2018

1 reference

Wikimedia import URL

social media followers

30,850

X (Twitter) numeric user ID

773062112822169600

6 August 2024

0 references

licence plate code

KL

1 reference

https://it.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Kerala&oldid=99628534

Italian Wikipedia

Wikimedia import URL

different from

Kerala

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permanent duplicated item

Q25691111

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Commons gallery

Kerala

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Commons category

Kerala

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topic's main Wikimedia portal

Portal:Kerala

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topic's main category

Category:Kerala

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category of associated people

Category:People from Kerala

1 reference

category for people born here

Category:Births in Kerala

1 reference

category for people who died here

Category:Deaths in Kerala

1 reference

category for films shot at this location

Category:Films shot in Kerala

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category for maps or plans

Category:Maps of Kerala

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Identifiers

ISO 3166-2 code

IN-KL

1 reference

0 references

1 reference

GRID Release 2017-01-10

BIBSYS ID

97054646

1 reference

VIAF cluster ID

127828705

National Library of Spain SpMaBN ID (BNE v1.0)

25 July 2024

XX453704

1 reference

VIAF cluster ID

127828705

Bibliothèque nationale de France ID

25 July 2024

11949266b

Kerala (Inde)

1 reference

26 August 2015

Kerala forme internationale

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GND ID

4030266-0

1 reference

1 reference

VIAF cluster ID

127828705

National Library of Israel J9U ID

25 July 2024

987007561806305171

1 reference

National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File

Library of Congress authority ID

n79055067

1 reference

Library of Congress Name Authority File

NL CR AUT ID

ge117836

Kérala (Indie)

1 reference

Czech National Authority Database

19 March 2020

NL CR AUT ID

ge117836

Libraries Australia ID

35267524

1 reference

25 July 2024

1 reference

E39QbtfRD8HQXJx7h9YxfmYwvB

6 July 2022

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Mindat locality ID

55218

0 references

archINFORM location ID

12607

1 reference

https://www.archinform.net/service/wd_aiort.php

archINFORM

Art & Architecture Thesaurus ID

5 August 2018

0 references

1 reference

British Museum person or institution ID

176978

0 references

Curlie ID

Regional/Asia/India/Kerala/

0 references

Data Commons ID

wikidataId/Q1186

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edition humboldt digital ID

H0008601

0 references

Encyclopædia Britannica Online ID

place/Kerala

Encyclopædia Universalis ID

Kerala

author name string

William A. Noble

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kerala

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Facebook username

keralainformation

0 references

FIPS 10-4 (countries and regions)

IN13

1 reference

https://web.archive.org/web/20010208080459/http://www.itl.nist.gov/fipspubs/fip10-4.htm

FIPS 10-4

archive URL

8 February 2001

1 reference

28 October 2013

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1 reference

Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names ID

1001886

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Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana ID

kerala

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Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana ID (former scheme)

0035556

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Great Russian Encyclopedia Online ID (2017)

2061037

Indian census area code (2001)

КЕРАЛА

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HASC

IN.KL

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32

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Indian census area code (2011)

32

1 reference

https://lgdirectory.gov.in/globalViewStateRepport.do

1 reference

9 July 2020

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32

1 reference

b93b3304-38fb-4615-8d7b-fda24616d825

LGDirectory

MDWS place ID

016

0 references

museum-digital place ID

24787

0 references

MusicBrainz area ID

1 reference

0 references

OmegaWiki Defined Meaning

633134

0 references

Online PWN Encyclopedia ID

3921757

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OpenStreetMap relation ID

0 references

0 references

0 references

0 references

1 reference

https://www.reddit.com/t/kerala/

Best Kerala Posts - Reddit (American English)

Great Norwegian Encyclopedia ID

1 November 2022

SNARC ID

Q160422

0 references

Kerala

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subreddit

Kerala

3 March 2008

1 reference

Wellcome Collection concept ID

6 May 2018

TripAdvisor ID

297631

0 references

tcjrbsuh

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Who's on First ID

85672149

0 references

Wolfram Language entity code

Entity["AdministrativeDivision", {"Kerala", "India"}]

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World Geographical Scheme for Recording Plant Distributions ID

IND-KE

0 references

X (Twitter) username

iprdkerala

has characteristic

verified account or profile

X (Twitter) numeric user ID

773062112822169600

6 September 2016

15 May 2023

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X topic ID

1334521844569792516