Why is Kerala a bad state?
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Why is Kerala a bad state?
Kerala is a small, densely crowded state in South India. It is a poor state, even by Indian standards. Its per capita income of US$80 lies well below the all-India average of US$120, and it suffers from the lowest per capita caloric intake in India.
What was Kerala called before 1956?
state of Travancore-Cochin
After Indian independence, Travancore and Cochin (now Kochi) merged to form the state of Travancore-Cochin; boundaries were redrawn, and it was renamed Kerala in 1956.
How Kerala got its name?
Kerala: Some historians say that the name “Kerala” come from the word “KERA” meaning coconut tree, which can be widely seen in the region. However, there are few others who say that Lord Parsurama reclaimed the land from the sea. Hence the word CHERNA – ALAM (added land) came, which later became Kerala.
Which is the second-most urbanised state in India?
Kerala is the second-most urbanised major state in the country with 47.7\% urban population according to the 2011 Census of India. The state topped in the country to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals according to the annual report of NITI Aayog published in 2019.
How many princely states are there in Kerala?
At the time of Indian independence movement in the early 20th century, there were two major princely states in Kerala: Travancore and Cochin. They united to form the state of Thiru-Kochi in 1949.
What is the total population of Kerala in India?
It is bordered by Karnataka to the north and northeast, Tamil Nadu to the east and south, and the Lakshadweep Sea to the west. With 33 million inhabitants as per the 2011 census, Kerala is the thirteenth-largest Indian state by population.
Which state in India has the lowest population growth rate?
Kerala has the lowest positive population growth rate in India, 3.44\%; the highest Human Development Index (HDI), 0.712 in 2015 (0.784 in 2018); the highest literacy rate, 93.91\% in the 2011 census; the highest life expectancy, 77 years; and the highest sex ratio, 1,084 women per 1,000 men.