Kerala is said to be the cleanest state of India along with Sikkim. The only state to have hospitals and banks in every village.
The first state to receive rainfall in India
While the rest of the nation experiences rain in July, Kerala witnesses it around the first week of June every year followed by Mumbai and Delhi.
The wealthiest Hindu temple in the World is in Kerala
the richest Hindu temple in the world is located in Kerala. Padmanabhaswamy temple is the richest temple regarding gold and precious stones.
The Paradise of Ayurveda
Kerala is known for its pioneer in medication using Ayurveda as its treatment method. It is also home to Somatheeram, the world's first Ayurvedic Resort.
Highest female to male ratio
Kerala has 1084 females per 1000 males with a rate of 1.084 which is higher than the national figure of 0.940.
Highest gold consumption in the country
The state of Kerala consumes about 20% of the country's gold. Brides to be in Kerala can be seen submerged in gold from head to toe.
Highest literacy rate
Kerala is the most literate state in India with a literacy rate of 93.91% while the literacy rate of the country stands at a mere 74.04% according to the census of 2011.
The only state with the highest number of festivals being celebrated
It serves as an excellent example of people belonging to different religions living together in harmony and peace.
Home to a vast variety of herbs
Herbs with medicinal properties such as turmeric, Cinnamon, Ashwagandha, Brahmi, Amalaki, Bharangi, and Phyllanthus Amarus etc. are found in abundance in Kerala.
The largest rubber producers in the nation
India is the 4th largest rubber-producing country in the world. Kerala produces more than 90% of the total rubber in the country.
Highest media exposure is enjoyed in Kerala
A whopping 99 percent of the males enjoy media exposure while 94 percent of the females have access to media exposure in the state. The newspapers in Kerala are printed in nine different languages.
Kerala shares a special bond with its elephants
Elephants in Kerala seem to share a special bond with its keepers and the people of the state. The elephants play a vital role in all the religious processions and the festivals being celebrated.
It has an abundance of coconut trees
About 7.70 lakh hectares of cultivated area in Kerala is used for coconut plantation. Its production plays a vital role in the state's economy.
It has the least infant mortality rate
ccording to the Sample Registration System (SRS) survey conducted by the Registrar General of India, Kerala's Infant Mortality Rate is 10 per 1,000 live births.
It is also known as the spice coast of India
Kerala is famous for its spices and hence is popularly known as the Spice Coast of India. It flavours an assortment of spices originating from the cultures of Jews, Christians, Muslims and merchants who settled down in this state.
