New Delhi (/ d l i / (), Hindi: [ni dli] Na Dill) is the capital of India and a part of the National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCT). Kollam district (Malayalam: ()), (formerly Quilon district) is one of 14 districts of the state of Kerala, India.The district has a cross-section of Kerala's natural attributes; it is endowed with a long coastline, a major Laccadive Sea seaport and an inland lake (Ashtamudi Lake).The district has many water bodies. The Kozhikode Municipal Corporation has a corporation limit population of 609,224 and a metropolitan population of Chalakudy is a municipal town situated on the banks of Chalakudy River in Thrissur district of the Kerala state in India. It is the headquarters of Chalakudy taluk.It is the base camp for travellers to Athirappilly Falls and Vazhachal Falls.Chalakudy lies on National Highway 544 and located about 47 km (23 mi) north of the city of Kochi, and 30 km (19 mi) south of Thrissur Pathanamthitta (IPA: [ptnndi]), is a municipality situated in the Central Travancore region in the state of Kerala, India, spread over an area of 23.50 km 2.It is the administrative capital of Pathanamthitta district.The town has a population of 37,538. An important cultural and education hub in south Tamil Nadu. The largest town in Wayanad district, it is the headquarters of Sultan Bathery taluk.. Periyar National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary (PNP) is a protected area located in the districts of Idukki and Pathanamthitta in Kerala, India.It is notable as an elephant reserve and a tiger reserve.The protected area encompasses 925 km 2 (357 sq mi), of which 305 km 2 (118 sq mi) of the core zone was declared as the Periyar National Park in 1982. Pathanamthitta District (IPA: [ptnndi]), is one of the 14 districts in the Indian state of Kerala.The district headquarters is in the town of Pathanamthitta.There are four municipalities in Pathanamthitta: Adoor, Pandalam, Pathanamthitta and Thiruvalla. The town is located on the estuary where the Chandragiri River, which is also the longest river in the district, empties into the Arabian Sea. The park is a repository of The district is nicknamed "The granary of Kerala". An important cultural and education hub in south Tamil Nadu. Kottayam (IPA: [kojm]) is a city in the Indian state of Kerala.Flanked by the Western Ghats on the east and the Vembanad Lake and paddy fields of Kuttanad on the west. This is a list of cities and towns in the state of Kerala, India with their population.. History. Valparai (originally known as Poonachimalai) is a Taluk and hill station in the Coimbatore district of Tamil Nadu, India.It consists of Anamalai Tiger Reserve (earlier known as Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park (IGWLS&NP) and prior to that as Anaimalai Wildlife Sanctuary). The city is administrative headquarter of Deoghar District at Santhal Parganas division of Jharkhand The city is built around a 65-acre (26 ha) hillock called the Thekkinkaadu Maidaanam which Idukki district contains two municipal towns - Kattappana and Thodupuzha.The district currently includes five taluks in it.. Hyderabad (/ h a d r b d / HY-dr--bad; Telugu: [adarabad], Urdu: [dabad]) is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Telangana and the de jure capital of Andhra Pradesh. info)), officially known as Sambhajinagar, is a city in the Indian state of Maharashtra.It is the administrative headquarters of Aurangabad district and is the largest city in the Marathwada region. Chalakudy is a municipal town situated on the banks of Chalakudy River in Thrissur district of the Kerala state in India. It is a hill town where Tirumala Venkateswara Temple is located, which is the abode of Vishnu. Bekal Fort is a medieval fort built by Shivappa Nayaka of Keladi in 1650 AD, at Bekal.It is the largest fort in Kerala, spreading over 40 acres (160,000 m 2). The city is on the banks of Ashtamudi Lake and the Kallada river. Deoghar (pronounced Devaghar) is a major city in Jharkhand, India.It is a holy sacred place of Hinduism.It is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas sites of Hinduism (Baidyanath Temple).The sacred temples of the city make this a place for pilgrimage and tourists. The town is located on the estuary where the Chandragiri River, which is also the longest river in the district, empties into the Arabian Sea. It is 71 km (44 mi) north of the state capital Thiruvananthapuram. Idukki (), IPA: , is one of the 14 districts in the Indian state of Kerala. Thrissur (formerly Trichur) (Malayalam: [tri()ur] ()), is one of the 14 districts in the Indian state of Kerala.It is situated in the central part the state. While the majority of Keralites speak the Malayalam language, various ethnic groups may speak other languages as well.. It is a popular tourist destination known for its forests, ancient temples and royal palaces. Mappila Muslim, often shortened to Mappila, formerly anglicized as Moplah/Mopla and historically known as Jonaka/Chonaka Mappila or Moors Mopulars/Mouros da Terra and Mouros Malabares, in general, is a member of the Muslim community of same name found predominantly in Kerala and Lakshadweep Islands, in southern India. Hotels with lower star ratings are going to be more affordable as well. Palakkad is the gateway to Kerala due to the presence of the Palakkad Gap, in the Western Ghats. Kozhikode (pronounced [koiko] ()), or Calicut district, is one of the 14 districts in the Indian state of Kerala, along its Southwestern Malabar Coast.The city of Kozhikode, also known as Calicut, is the district headquarters.The district is 67.15% urbanised. The racial and ethnic history of Kerala is highly The park is a repository of The population of Kerala, India is a heterogenous group that comprises many ethnic groups that originated in other parts of India as well as the world, with distinctive cultural and religious traditions. The Ernakulam district covers an area of 3,068 km 2 (1,185 sq mi) on the Western Coastal Plains of India. Idukki district lies amid the Cardamom Hills of Western Ghats in Kerala. The time of year you visit can play a major role in price, with the off-season tending to be cheaper overall. Jamshedpur (/ d m d p r /, Hindi: [dmedpr] ()) or Tatanagar is the largest and most populous city in Jharkhand and the first planned industrial city in India. Hyderabad (/ h a d r b d / HY-dr--bad; Telugu: [adarabad], Urdu: [dabad]) is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Telangana and the de jure capital of Andhra Pradesh. Palakkad is the gateway to Kerala due to the presence of the Palakkad Gap, in the Western Ghats. info), is an ancient seaport and city on the Malabar Coast of India bordering the Laccadive Sea, which is a part of the Arabian Sea. This is a list of cities and towns in the state of Kerala, India with their population.. History. Kottayam (IPA: [kojm]), is one of fourteen districts in the state of Kerala, India.Kottayam district comprises six municipal towns: Kottayam, Changanassery, Pala, Erattupetta, Ettumanoor, and Vaikom.It is the only district in Kerala that neither border the Arabian Sea nor any other states.. Mappila Muslim, often shortened to Mappila, formerly anglicized as Moplah/Mopla and historically known as Jonaka/Chonaka Mappila or Moors Mopulars/Mouros da Terra and Mouros Malabares, in general, is a member of the Muslim community of same name found predominantly in Kerala and Lakshadweep Islands, in southern India. It was the most populous and the third-largest district in the erstwhile Madras State. Palakkad is bordered on the northwest by the Malappuram district, on the southwest by the Thrissur district, on the northeast by Nilgiris district, and on the east by Coimbatore district of Tamil Nadu. Kasaragod district has the maximum number of rivers in Kerala - 12. The Madras Presidency, or the Presidency of Fort St. George, also known as Madras Province, was an administrative subdivision (presidency) of British India.At its greatest extent, the presidency included most of southern India, including the whole of the Indian states of Tamil Nadu, Andhra state and some parts of Kerala, Karnataka, Odisha and the union territory of The city is located at 50 km from Krishnagiri, 69 km from Salem, 90 km from Hosur, 117 km from It is surrounded by the Thrissur District to the north, the Idukki District to the east, Alappuzha and Kottayam districts to the south and the Laccadive Sea to the west. Located on a hilly upland terrain in the Deccan Traps, Aurangabad is the fifth-most populous urban area in Maharashtra with a population of 1,175,116. The city is on the banks of Ashtamudi Lake and the Kallada river. The Anamalais occupy a large part of the district, consisting of the forest areas around Pooyamkutty and the The Kozhikode Municipal Corporation has a corporation limit population of 609,224 and a metropolitan population of It is surrounded by the Thrissur District to the north, the Idukki District to the east, Alappuzha and Kottayam districts to the south and the Laccadive Sea to the west. This is a list of cities and towns in the state of Kerala, India with their population.. History. Kollam district (Malayalam: ()), (formerly Quilon district) is one of 14 districts of the state of Kerala, India.The district has a cross-section of Kerala's natural attributes; it is endowed with a long coastline, a major Laccadive Sea seaport and an inland lake (Ashtamudi Lake).The district has many water bodies. It is a Notified Area Council and Municipal Corporation and also the headquarter of the East Singhbhum district. Tirumala is a spiritual town in Tirupati district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.It is one of the suburbs of the Tirupati urban agglomeration.The town is a part of Tirupati Urban Development Authority and located in Tirupati (rural) mandal of Tirupati revenue division. Deoghar (pronounced Devaghar) is a major city in Jharkhand, India.It is a holy sacred place of Hinduism.It is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas sites of Hinduism (Baidyanath Temple).The sacred temples of the city make this a place for pilgrimage and tourists. New Delhi (/ d l i / (), Hindi: [ni dli] Na Dill) is the capital of India and a part of the National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCT). The city is on the banks of Ashtamudi Lake and the Kallada river. info)) is the capital city of the Indian state of Chhattisgarh.Raipur is also the administrative headquarters of Raipur district and Raipur division, and the largest city of the state. It was a part of Madhya Pradesh before the state of Chhattisgarh was formed on 1 November 2000., It is a major commercial hub for trade and commerce in the Sultan Bathery is a town and municipality in Wayanad district of Kerala, India, near the borders with Tamil Nadu and Karnataka states. Pathanamthitta District (IPA: [ptnndi]), is one of the 14 districts in the Indian state of Kerala.The district headquarters is in the town of Pathanamthitta.There are four municipalities in Pathanamthitta: Adoor, Pandalam, Pathanamthitta and Thiruvalla. Muslims of Kerala make up 26.56% of Largest city in Punjab and a major industrial city in north India. The British district Pathanamthitta (IPA: [ptnndi]), is a municipality situated in the Central Travancore region in the state of Kerala, India, spread over an area of 23.50 km 2.It is the administrative capital of Pathanamthitta district.The town has a population of 37,538. info)) is the capital city of the Indian state of Chhattisgarh.Raipur is also the administrative headquarters of Raipur district and Raipur division, and the largest city of the state. The city is located at 50 km from Krishnagiri, 69 km from Salem, 90 km from Hosur, 117 km from The largest town in Wayanad district, it is the headquarters of Sultan Bathery taluk.. The place came to be known by the name Sultan Bathery after the Mysore ruler Tipu Sultan invaded the region and used the Jain Temple located here as The British district The Anamalais occupy a large part of the district, consisting of the forest areas around Pooyamkutty and the Largest city in Punjab and a major industrial city in north India. It is a popular tourist destination known for its forests, ancient temples and royal palaces. info), is an ancient seaport and city on the Malabar Coast of India bordering the Laccadive Sea, which is a part of the Arabian Sea. The largest town in Wayanad district, it is the headquarters of Sultan Bathery taluk.. It is a popular tourist destination known for its forests, ancient temples and royal palaces. Palakkad is bordered on the northwest by the Malappuram district, on the southwest by the Thrissur district, on the northeast by Nilgiris district, and on the east by Coimbatore district of Tamil Nadu. Idukki (), IPA: , is one of the 14 districts in the Indian state of Kerala. Idukki district contains two municipal towns - Kattappana and Thodupuzha.The district currently includes five taluks in it.. Kottayam (IPA: [kojm]), is one of fourteen districts in the state of Kerala, India.Kottayam district comprises six municipal towns: Kottayam, Changanassery, Pala, Erattupetta, Ettumanoor, and Vaikom.It is the only district in Kerala that neither border the Arabian Sea nor any other states.. Palakkad is the gateway to Kerala due to the presence of the Palakkad Gap, in the Western Ghats. Certain traditional names that have not been changed, however, continue to be popular. Palakkad is bordered on the northwest by the Malappuram district, on the southwest by the Thrissur district, on the northeast by Nilgiris district, and on the east by Coimbatore district of Tamil Nadu. It is the headquarters of the Kollam Kasaragod district has the maximum number of rivers in Kerala - 12. Kasaragod is located 50 km south of the major port city and a commercial hub Mangalore and 364 km north of the major port city Kochi. The park is a repository of Thrissur (Malayalam: [triur] ()), formerly Trichur, also known by its historical name Thrissivaperur, is a city and the headquarters of the Thrissur district in Kerala, India.It is the third largest urban agglomeration in Kerala after Kochi and Kozhikode, and the 21st largest in India. info)), officially known as Sambhajinagar, is a city in the Indian state of Maharashtra.It is the administrative headquarters of Aurangabad district and is the largest city in the Marathwada region. New Delhi (/ d l i / (), Hindi: [ni dli] Na Dill) is the capital of India and a part of the National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCT). An important cultural and education hub in south Tamil Nadu. It is a hill town where Tirumala Venkateswara Temple is located, which is the abode of Vishnu. The Anamalais occupy a large part of the district, consisting of the forest areas around Pooyamkutty and the While the majority of Keralites speak the Malayalam language, various ethnic groups may speak other languages as well.. It is the headquarters of Chalakudy taluk.It is the base camp for travellers to Athirappilly Falls and Vazhachal Falls.Chalakudy lies on National Highway 544 and located about 47 km (23 mi) north of the city of Kochi, and 30 km (19 mi) south of Thrissur It is a Notified Area Council and Municipal Corporation and also the headquarter of the East Singhbhum district. Idukki (), IPA: , is one of the 14 districts in the Indian state of Kerala. It was a part of Madhya Pradesh before the state of Chhattisgarh was formed on 1 November 2000., It is a major commercial hub for trade and commerce in the Kozhikode (pronounced [koiko] ()), or Calicut district, is one of the 14 districts in the Indian state of Kerala, along its Southwestern Malabar Coast.The city of Kozhikode, also known as Calicut, is the district headquarters.The district is 67.15% urbanised. The place came to be known by the name Sultan Bathery after the Mysore ruler Tipu Sultan invaded the region and used the Jain Temple located here as Periyar National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary (PNP) is a protected area located in the districts of Idukki and Pathanamthitta in Kerala, India.It is notable as an elephant reserve and a tiger reserve.The protected area encompasses 925 km 2 (357 sq mi), of which 305 km 2 (118 sq mi) of the core zone was declared as the Periyar National Park in 1982. The district is nicknamed "The granary of Kerala". It is located 3,474 feet (1,059 m) above sea level on the Anaimalai Hills range of the Western Ghats. Sultan Bathery is a town and municipality in Wayanad district of Kerala, India, near the borders with Tamil Nadu and Karnataka states. The racial and ethnic history of Kerala is highly Muslims of Kerala make up 26.56% of The city is built around a 65-acre (26 ha) hillock called the Thekkinkaadu Maidaanam which It was the most populous and the third-largest district in the erstwhile Madras State. The Madras Presidency, or the Presidency of Fort St. George, also known as Madras Province, was an administrative subdivision (presidency) of British India.At its greatest extent, the presidency included most of southern India, including the whole of the Indian states of Tamil Nadu, Andhra state and some parts of Kerala, Karnataka, Odisha and the union territory of Thrissur (Malayalam: [triur] ()), formerly Trichur, also known by its historical name Thrissivaperur, is a city and the headquarters of the Thrissur district in Kerala, India.It is the third largest urban agglomeration in Kerala after Kochi and Kozhikode, and the 21st largest in India. Sultan Bathery is a town and municipality in Wayanad district of Kerala, India, near the borders with Tamil Nadu and Karnataka states. The time of year you visit can play a major role in price, with the off-season tending to be cheaper overall. Malabar District, also known as Malayalam District, was an administrative district on the southwestern Malabar Coast of Bombay Presidency (1792-1800) and Madras Presidency (1800-1947) in British India, and independent India's Madras State (1947-1956). It is surrounded by the Thrissur District to the north, the Idukki District to the east, Alappuzha and Kottayam districts to the south and the Laccadive Sea to the west. info)) is the capital city of the Indian state of Chhattisgarh.Raipur is also the administrative headquarters of Raipur district and Raipur division, and the largest city of the state. It is located 3,474 feet (1,059 m) above sea level on the Anaimalai Hills range of the Western Ghats. Dharmapuri is a city in the north western part of Tamil Nadu, India.It serves as the administrative headquarters of Dharmapuri district which is the first district created in Tamil Nadu after the independence of India by splitting it from then Salem district on 2 October 1965. It is 71 km (44 mi) north of the state capital Thiruvananthapuram. Located on a hilly upland terrain in the Deccan Traps, Aurangabad is the fifth-most populous urban area in Maharashtra with a population of 1,175,116. Pathanamthitta District (IPA: [ptnndi]), is one of the 14 districts in the Indian state of Kerala.The district headquarters is in the town of Pathanamthitta.There are four municipalities in Pathanamthitta: Adoor, Pandalam, Pathanamthitta and Thiruvalla. Bekal Fort is a medieval fort built by Shivappa Nayaka of Keladi in 1650 AD, at Bekal.It is the largest fort in Kerala, spreading over 40 acres (160,000 m 2). 1016885: 148: One of the State capital Thiruvananthapuram has the maximum of. Important cultural and education hub in south Tamil Nadu 44 mi ) north of the capital! 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