Kerala at a Glance
Kerala State came into existence on November 1, 1956 as part of the
reorganisation of Indian States. At the time of re-organisation, there
were 9 districts and 55 taluks in the State. Presently, there are 14
districts and 63 taluks. The State is situated between 8°18' and 12°48' N
latitude and 74°52' and 77°22' E. longitude. The State has a total area
of 38,864 km2 as per the records of Surveyor General of India.
According to Sangam literature, ancient Kerala was divided in to five regions (tenais) on the basis of soil formation and topography namely marutham, (cultivable area) palai (uncultivated barren and rockey region) Kurinji (hilly area) neytal (coastal area) and mullai (pasture land). In modem times, Kerala has been divided into three natural physiographic divisions on the basis of physical features. They are the high land, the lowland and the mid land.
According to Sangam literature, ancient Kerala was divided in to five regions (tenais) on the basis of soil formation and topography namely marutham, (cultivable area) palai (uncultivated barren and rockey region) Kurinji (hilly area) neytal (coastal area) and mullai (pasture land). In modem times, Kerala has been divided into three natural physiographic divisions on the basis of physical features. They are the high land, the lowland and the mid land.
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