Thiruvananthapuram
District Head Quarters : Thiruvananthapuram
Area : 2,197 Sq Km
Population : 32,34,707
Literacy : 89.36 %

Thiruvananthapuram Taluk (Taluk Headquarters: Thiruvananthapuram)Andoorkonam, Aramada, Attipra, Ayrupara, Chengazhasserry, Cheruvikkal, Chettivilakam, Iranimuttom, Kadakampalli, Kadinamkulam, Kalliyoor, Kavadyar, Kazhakkoottam-Menamkulam, Keezthonnackal, Muttathara, Nemom, Palkulangara, Pallipuram, Pangappara, Pattom, Rattamada, Sasthamangalam, Thiruvallam, Ulliyazthura, Ulloor, Vanchyoor, Vattiyoorkavu, Vayiloor, Venganoor

Neyyattinkara Taluk (Taluk Headquarter: Neyyattinkara)
Amboori, Anavoor, Athiyanoor, Chengal, Kallikadavu, Kanjiramkulam, Karode, Karumkulam, Keezharoor, Kollayil, Kottukal, Kulathoor, Kulathummal, Kunnathukal, Maranalloor, Marukil, Neyyattinkara, Ottaseckharamangalam, Pallichal, Parassala, Parasuvakkal, Perumkadavila, Perupazhuthoor, Thirupuram, Vazhachal, Vellarada, Vilappil, Vilavoorkkada, Vizhinjam,

Nedumangad Taluk (Taluk Headquarter : Nedumangad)
Anad, Aruvikkara, Arynadu, Kallara, Karakulam, Karippur, Koliyakode, Kurappuzha, Manickal, Mannoorkkara, Nedumangad, Nellanadu, Palode, Panavoor, Pangode, Peringammala, Perumkulam, Pullampara, Thekkada, Thennoor, Tholikode, Uzhamalakal, Vamanapuram, Vattapara, Veeranakavu, Vellanad, Venpayam, Vithura

Chirayinkeezhu Taluk (Taluk Headquarter : Attingal)
Alemcode, Attingal Avanavacherry, Ayroor, Azhoor, Chemmaruthy, Edakode, Edava, Elambamudackal, Kadakkavoor, Kadavoor, Karavaram, Kduvazhannoor, Keezhattingal, Keezhvalam Kunthaloor, Kilimannoor, Madavoor, Manapur, Nagaroor, Navayikulam, Ottoor, Pallickal, Pazhayakunnemmel, Pulimath , Sharkara- Chirayinkeezhu, Vakkom, Varkala, Vellalloor, Vettor- Cherunniyoor

Education : Kerala University Headquarters is at Thiruvananthapuram
Government Colleges:
Government Arts College, Thiruvananthapuram
Government College, Attingal
Government College, Kanjiramkulam
Government College, Karyavattom
Government College, Nedumangad
Government Sanskrit College, Thiruvananthapuram
University College, Thiruvananthapuram.
Women’s College , Thiruvananthapuram

Private Colleges:
All Saints College Thiruvananthapuram
Christian College, Kattakada
Iqubal College, Peringammala
Loyola College of Social Science, Thiruvananthapuram
M.G. College, Thiruvananthapuram
Mannaniya College, Pangode.
Mar Ivaniose College, Thiruvananthapuram
N.S.S college for Women, Thiruvananthapuram
S.N. College, Chempazhanthi
S.N. College, Sivagiri
St. Xavier’s College, Thumba
V.T.M , N.S.S. College, Dhauvachapuram

Professional Colleges
Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram
Ayurveda College, Thiruvananthapuram
Dental College, Thiruvananthapuram
Homeo [2] Government Homeopathic Medical College and Vidhyadhiraja Medical College.
Government Engineering College
K.S.R,T.C. Engineering College.

Polytechnics [2]
Central Polytechnic, Thiruvananthapuram
Women’s Polytechnic, Thiruvananthapuram

Law Colleges [2]
Government Law College, Thiruvananthapuram
Law Academy, Thiruvananthapuram

Agricultural College:
Vellayani Karshika College, Thiruvananthapuram

Training Colleges [3]:
Government Training College, Thiruvananthapuram
Mar Theophilose College, Thiruvananthapuram
S.N. Training College, Nedukkanda.

Schools: Total Schools in the district : 953
Industry: Number of registered factories :892 (Employees :28,671)
No. of registered Small Scale Industry units :21,521 (Employees :86,233)
Agriculture: An average agriculture producing district of the State ( Largest crop : Tapioca )

Geographical Nature: Sahya mountains at the eastern frontier. Agasthamala [Agasthya mountains] is at 6132 ft height which is the heighest mountain. Arabian Sea is at the western frontier . District has got 78 Km long beach.
Rivers: Neyyar, Karamana, Vamanapuram
Backwaters: Edava, Nadayara, Anchuthengu, Kadinamkulam, Veli.
Forest Land : 49, 861 Hectre
Tourist Centres: Kovalm, Neyyar Dam, Varkala, Trivandrum City

Important Places & Establishments:
Airport: Thiruvananthapuram International Airport is at Valiathura. It has got all the important facilities that are re required at any International airport and further facilities are comparable to the other International Airports in the Southern Region. The facilities are being maintained either as per ICAO or as per Industry standard. On the demand from the Airlines, the AIRPORT authority of India[ AAI] has extended 24 hrs facilities at huge cost at the airport for the last one year. The AAI and other regulatory agencies like, police, customs, immigration etc are deploying over 150 people during the night to ensure safety of the airport. It is also brought out that all flights are going mostly full. The airport facilitation committee and the airport security committee meet every month without fail and there are no major points which are pending action, according to the Airport Director, recently. There are flight connections to Sri Lanka, Singapore, Maldives and to Arabian Gulf apart from the domestic.
Central Tuber Crops Research Institute is at Sreekaryam

Karyavattom : Headquarters of the Kerala University. Most of the University departments functioning here.

Kerala Flying Club : Started in 1939

Medical College : Located at Ulloor. The most modern medical care center of the State. Sri Chithra Medical center is here. It has got the status of University
Museum, Zoo, Art Gallery: The Zoo and a collection of Museums are in Park in the north of Thiruvananthapuram city. Housed in a bizarrely attractive, decaying Indo –sarcenic building dating from 1880, the Napier Museum has a good collection of Bronzo, historical and contemporary ornaments, temple carts, ivory carvings and life size figures of Kathakali dances.
Observatory: Swathi Thirunal Maharaja founded the Observatory.
Railway Station and Long distance Transport Station are located at Thampanoor
Sri Chithra Art Gallery : Has paintings. There are also many modern Indian Paintings including works by Ravi Varma.
Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple: Dedicated to Vishnu. Constructed by Maharajah of Travancore in 1773. The temple incorporates a’ Ambalakulam’ in which the faithful bathe.
Stadiums : University Stadium, Chandrasekharan Nair Stadium and Central Stadium.
Statue : Secretariat: The Centre of Kerala Government Administration and the new Legislative Assembly hall situated between Palayam and the PMG junction
Thumba: Thumba Equatorial Launching Station located 16 Km away from Thiruvananthapuram as the first Indian Space Research Organisation established in 1969 August 15.
Trivandrum Doordarsan: Started in 1982 November, Now High Power Transmitter located in Kudappanakunnu.
Trivandrum Public Library [Estd 1829]: Travancore University took the administration in 1938. 1949 it become under the government control. University Library and British Library etc are in Thiruvananthapuram
Trivandrum Radio Station: All India Radio took the Administration of this station in 1951 April.

Kollam
District Head Quarters : Kollam
Area : 2,491 Km
Population : 25,84,118
Literacy : 91.49 %

The Malayalam Era is calculated from the founding of Kollam in the 9th century. The town’s later history is interwoven with the Portuguese, Dutch etc. Kollam was a revenue division of Travancore. In 1949, when the Travancore -Kochi State formed it becomes Kollam district.
Cherthala, Ambalapuzha, Karthkappally, Chengannore and Thiruvalla taluks parted on August 17,1957 when the Alapuzha district formed. In 1 st November 1982, when the Pathanamthitta district formed, Pathanamthitta Taluk and few villages of Kunnathur taluk also parted from Kollam district.
Kollam Taluk[Taluk headquarters: Kollam]
Athichanellore, Cheerakkara, Eravipuram, Kalluvathukkal, Kilikolloor, Kizhakkkekallad, Kollam East, Kollam West, Kottamkara, Kottappuram, Mangad, Manrothuruth, Mayyanad, Meenadu, Mulavana, Mundakkal, Nedumpana, Pallimon, Panayam, Parippally, Perinadu, Poothakulam, Pravur, Sakthikulangara,Thazhuthala, Thrikkadavoor, Thrikkaruva, Thrikovilvattom, Vadekkevila,
Kottarakkara Taluk[Taluk Headquarter: Kottarakkara]
Chadayamangalam, Chakkuvarakkal, Chithara, Elamadu, Ezhukone, Ittiva, Kadakkal, Kalayapuram, Kareepra, Kottarakkara, Kottukkal, Kulakada, Kummil, Mangodu, Melila, Mylam, Neduvathoor, Nilamel, Odanavattom, Pavithraswaram, Pooyapally, Puthoor, Ummannore, Valakom, Velinallore, Vettikavala, Vliam,
Pathanapuram Taluk [Taluk Headquarter: Punalur]
Alayamon, Anchal, Arackal, Arayankavu, Ayranallore, Channapeetah, Edamon, Edamulakkal, Eroor, Karavaloor, Kulathupuzha, Maloor, Pathanapuram, Pattazhi, Pidavoor, Piravanthoor, Punalur, Punnala, Thalavoor, Thenmala, Thinkalkarikkom, Vadakode, Vilakkudi,
Karunagappally Taluk [Taluk Headquarter:Karunagappally]
Adhinadu, Alappad, Ayanivelikulangara, Chavara, Clappana, Kallebhagam, Karunagappally, Kulasckharapuram, Needakara, Ochira, Paavumba, Pammana, Thazhava, Thekkumbhagam, Thevalakkara, Thodiyoor, Vadakkumthala,
Kunnathur Taluk [Taluk Headquarter: Kunnathur]
Kunnathur, Mynagappally,Padinjara Kallada, Poruvazhi, Sasthamcotta, Shuranadu north, Shuranadu south.
Education

Government College Chavara
Private Colleges:
S.N. College, Kollam
S.N.Women’s College, Kollam
T.K.M. Arts &S cience College, Kollam
Mannam Smarakam N.S.S.College, Kottiyam
S.N. College,Chathannore
Fathima Matha College, Kollam
D.B. College,Sasthamcotta
B.N.S.S.College, Nilamel
St Gregoriose College, Kottarakkara
St . John’s College, Anchel
St. Stephans’ College, Pathanapuram
S.N.College, Punalur
Marthoma College of Science & Technology,Ayoor
Sri Vidhyadhiraja Science & Arts College, Karunagappally
Professional Colleges
T.K.M. Engineering College, Kollam

Polytechnic:
S.N. Polytechnic
Training Colleges [3]
Carmalarani Training College, Kollam
Mount Tabore Training College, Pathanapuram
B.Ed Centre, Kollam
Total Schools: 903
Industry:
Registered Factories: 1,787 (Total Employees: 1,41,510)
Registered S S I Units: 18,514 (Total Employees: 1,47,554)
Geographical Nature:
Sahya Mountains at the eastern frontier and Arabian Sea at the west.
Sea shore: 37 Km
Rivers: Kallada, Ithikkara
Forest land: 81,438 hectre
Backwater: Azhtamudi, Paravur, Edava, Nadayara
Mineral water lake: Sathamcotta
Tourist Centres
Thenmala, Palaruvi, Jadayu Rock-Chadayamangalm, Ayyappa temples-Achenkovil, Aryancavu, and Kulathur,Light house- Thangassery, Thirumullavaram Beach, Model Beach Park- Kochuplammoodu and Adventure Park Asram
Important Places
Chavara : Industrial Centre of Mineral sand. Titanium Complex is at Sankaramangalam.
Kottarakkara : The birthplace of ' Rmanattam Kathakali'. In 1734 Marthanda Varma captured Kootarakkara
Kottukkal : Cave Temple
Kundara : Famous for China clay. Renowned Kundara Ceramic Industrial Centre.
Neendakara: The famous fishing centre. Indo Norweign Fisheries Community Project started at Neendakara in 1953. Fishing harbour and Port at Neendakara
Ochira: Parama Brahma Temple. 'Ochirakali and 12 Vilakkukalum ' is a famous festival
Sasthamcotta : The natural mineral water lake. Prominent temple Sasthakshertam'.
Cruising the picturesque Ashtamudi Lake on House boats has turned out to be a major tourist attraction in the country and even the U.S. Ambassdor, Robert Blackwill, had gone on record stating recently that he was "simply enthralled by the beauty of Astamudi Lake. This major tourist attraction is now going to be entrusted to the Private sector on lease. Travelling by boat along the backwaters is one of the highlights of a visit to Kerala. Kollam, the southern gateway to the backwaters of Kerala.

Pathanamthitta
District Head Quarters : Pathanamthitta
Area : 2,642 Sq. Km
Population : 12,31,577
Literacy : 95.09 %

Kozhencherry Taluk [Taluk Headquarter: Pathanamthitta]
Aranmula, Aruvappulam, Chennerkara, Elanthoor, Iravon, Kidagannore,Konni Thazham, Konni, Kozhencherry, Kulanada, Malayalapuzha, Mehuveli, Mullapuzhasserry, Mylapra, Naraganam, Omallore, Pathanamthitta, Pramadom, Thannithode, Vallicode, Vallicode-Kottayam
Thiruvalla Taluk [Taluk Headquarter: Thiruvalla]
Eraviperoor, Kadapra, Kadapra, Kavumbhagam, Koipram, Kuttapuzha, Kuttoor, Niranam, Perigara, Thiruvalla, Thottapuzhassery
Mallappally Taluk [Taluk Headquarter: Ranni]
Anicadu, Ezhumattor, Kallooppara, Kavyoor, Kottangal, Kunnathanam, Mallappally, Perumpatty, Puramattom
Ranni Taluk [Taluk Headquarter: Ranni]
Athikayam, Ayroor, Cherukole, Chethackal, Chittar, Kollamula, Ranni- Angadi, Ranni, Ranni-Pazhavangadi, Ranni-Perunad, Vadasserikkara
Adoor Taluk [Taluk Headquarter: Adoor]
Adoor, Angadikal, Enadimangalam, Enath, Erathu, Ezhamkulam, Kadambanad, Kalangoor, Kodumon, Koodal, Kurabala, Pallickal, Pandalam [Thekkakara], Pandalam, Periganadu,
Education
Private Colleges
B.A.M. College, Thuruthikkad
Catholicate College, Pathanamthitta
D.B. College, Parumala,
Kaithaparambu College, Enathu
Konni College
Marthoma College, Thiruvalla
N.S.S.College, Pandalam
St. Thomas College, Kozhencherry
St. Thomas College, Ranni
St.Cyrils College, Adoor

Professional College
Swasraya Engineering College, Adoor

Total Schools: 733
Industry
Total Registered factories :470 (Total employees: 10,350)
Total Registered SSI Units: 9,041 (Total employees: 32,351)
Geographical Nature:
Half of the area of the total district is forest land. The 'Sabarimala' is at the height of 3,790 ft and 'Poochimala' is at the height of 5,847 ft.
Rivers: Pamba, Manimala, Achencovil
Forest land: 1,55,214 hectre
Tourist Centres
Aranmula : Famous for Metal Mirror, Temple and Cultural Tourism Cherukopuzha: Hindu convention.
Kakki, Pamba, Anthode :Water reservoir .
Kokkathode :Tourist destination within the forest.
Konni : Elephant Cage .
Manjanikkara and Parumala : Christian Pilgrimage centres.
Maramon : Christian Convention[ Completed 100 years]
Nilakkal : Pilgrimage Centre .
Sabarimala : Famous Pilgrimage Centre.

Alappuzha
District Head Quarters : Alappuzha
Area : 1,414 Sq Km
Population : 21,05,349
Literacy : 93.66%

Alappuzha district was formed on August 17, 1957.
Cherthala Taluk[Taluk headquarter: Cherthala]
Aroor, Arrookutty, Ezhupunna, Kadakkarapally, Kanjikuzhi, Kizhakke Vayalar, Kodamthuruth, Kokothamangalam, Kuthiyathode, Pallipuram, Panavally, Pattanacadu, Perubalam, Thaikkattussery, Thekke Thuravoor, Thekke Cherthala, Thekke Thannirmukkam, Vadakke Thannirmukkom, Vadekke Cherthala, Vadekke Mararikulam .
Kuttanadu Taluk[Taluk Headquarter: Thekkekara]
Chambakulam, Edathuva, Kainakari Thekku, Kainakari Vadakku, Kavalam, Kunnuma, Muttar, Nedumudi, Neelamperoor, Pulikunnu, Ramangiri, Thakazhi, Thalavady, Veliyanadu .
Karthikapally Taluk [Taluk Headquarter: Haripad]
Arattupuzha, Cheppad, Cheruthala, Chingole, Haripad, Kandalloore, Karthikappally, Karuvatta, Kayamkulam, Keerikad, Krishnapuram, Kumarapuram, Muthukulam, Pallipadu, Pathiyoor, Puthupally, Thrikuunapuzha, Veeyapuram .
Chengannore Taluk [Taluk Headquarter: Chengannore]
Ala, Chengannore, Cherinadu, Ennakkad, Kurittassery, Mannar, Mulakuzha, Pandanadu, Puliyoor, Thiruvan Vandoor, Venmony
Ambalapuzha Taluk [Taluk Headquarter: Alappuzha]
Ambalapuzha, Kalavoor, Komalapuram, Mannacherry, Mullackal, Padinjara Alappuzha, Paravoor, Pathirappally, Pazhaveedu, Punnapra, Purakkad, Rumadi, Thekken Arayad
Education
Private Colleges
Bishop Moore College, Mavelikkara,
Christian college, Chengannore
M.S.M. College, Mavelikkara
N.S.S. College,Pallipuram, Cherthala
S.D. College, Alappuzha
S.N. College, Cherthala
Sri Ayyappan College, Thiruvandoor
St. Aloysious College, Edathuva
St. Joseph College for women ,Alappuzha
St. Michel's College, Cherthala
T.K.M.M. College, Nangarkulangara

Professional Colleges
Engineering College , Chengannore
Medical College, Alappuzha
Polytechnic
Carmel Polytechnic,Alappuzha
Vanitha Polytechnic, Kayamkulam
Govt.Polytechnic,Cherthala.
Training Colleges
Peet Memorial Training College, Mavelikkara
Keral University B.Ed Centre: Aryad Govt.H.S,
Kayamkulam [Chathiyara H.S], Kayamkulam Boy's Govt. H.S.
Total Schools : 743
Industry
Total Registered Factories :1,140 (Total employees:10,080)
Total Registered SSI units :18,376 (Total employees: 93,642)
Geographical Nature
The total area of the district comprises midland and seashore between the Arabian Sea and the Venmbanattu Kayal. 82 Km Seashore which is the 13.9% of the State's total seashore.
Rivers: Pamba, Manimala Achenkovil which merge with Pamba. There is no forest land in the district.
Tourist Centres
Alappuzha is the connection link of Kottayam- Kochi- Kollam Backwaters. Hence it is an 'Attractive Tourist Centre'
Ambalapuzha: 16 Km from Alappuzha was the capital of Chempakasserry Kingdom.
Champakulam: 'Moolam Vallamkali' on the bank River Pamba
Edathuva: The famous South Indian Pilgrimage centre 'St. George Church'
'Punnamadakayal' : Famous for Nehru Trophy Vallam Kali [Boat Race].
Punnapra Vayalar: 'Raktasakshi Mandapam'
Sree Krishna Temple: the oldest temple, theatre art, vallamkali, Pallipana, Ambalapuzha 'Pal Payasm' which all are famous.

Kottayam
District Head Quarters : Kottayam
Area : 2,203 Sq.Km
Population : 19,52,901
Literacy : 95.90%

Kottayam district was formed in July 1949. Before when Travancore- Kochi joined there were three Revenue divisions: Thiruvanathapuram -Kollam - Kottayam. These were under the administration of "Diwan Peshkar". When the State formed it become 'district' and under the administration of District Collector'.
Kottayam Taluk [Taluk head quarter: Kottayam]
Akalakunnam, Anicadu, Arpookara, Athirumpuzha, Ayamanam, Ayarkunnam, Chengalam East,Chenglam, Ettumannore, Kaipuzha, Koorapuzha, Kottayam, Kumarakom, Manarcadu, Meenadom, Muttambalam, Nattakom, Onamthuruth, Pampady, Panachikad, Peroor, Perubhaikodu, Puthupally, Thiruvarppu, Veloor, Vijayapuram
Vaikom Taluk [Taluk headquater: Vaikom]
Chempu, Jeezhoor, Kaduthuruth, Kallara, Kothanallore, Kulaseckharamangalam, Manjoor, Mulakkulam, Muttachira, Neduvila, Thalayazham, Vadakkemuri, Vadayar, Vaikom, Vechoor, Velloor
Meenachil Taluk [Taluk headquarter: Pala]
Bharanaganam, Elakkadvu, Erattupetah, Kadanadu, Kanakkari, Kidagoor, Kondoor, Kuravilangadu, Kurichithanam, Lalam, Meenachil, Melukavu, Monipally, Moonilavu, Poonjar Nadubhagam, Poonjar Thekkekara, Poonjar Vadakkekara, Poovarani, Puliyannore, Ramapuram, Thalappalam, Theekoy, Uzhavoor, Vallichira, Veliyannore,Vellilappally
Changanassery Taluk [Taluk headquarter: Changanassery]
Changanassery, Chethipuzha, Kangazha, Karukachal, Kizhakka Vazhappally, Kurichy, Madappally, Nedumkunnam, Padinjara Vazhappally, Paippad, Thottakadavu, Throkodithanam, Vakathanam, Vazhoor, Vellavoor
Kanjirappally Taluk [Taluk Headquarter: Kanjirappally]
Cheruvally, Chirakadavu, Edukunnam, Elamkulam, Elikkulam, Kanjirappally, Koottickal, Koovappally, Manimala, Mundakayam, Thekke Erumeli, Vadekke Erumeli

Education
Mahatma Gandhi [MG] University headquarter is at Priyadarsini Hills, Athirumpuzha.
Government College at Nattakom
Private Colleges:
Alphons College, Pala
Assumption College, Changanasserry
B.C.M. College, Kottayam
B.K College for Women, Amalgiri
Baseliose College, Kottayam
C.MS.College ,Kottayam
D.B. College, Thalayolaparambu
Devamatha College,Kuravilangadu
Hery Becker College, Melukavu
K.E.College, Mannanam
K.G.College,Pampady
N.S.S. College,Changanasserry
S R V. N.S.S.College,Vazhoor
S.B.College, Changanasserry
St: Stephan's College,Uzhavoor
St: Xavier's College ,Kothavara
St:Dominic College, Kanjirappally
St:George College, Aruvithura
St:Mary's College, Manarcadu
St:Thomas College, Pala

Professional College
Athurashramam Homeo Medical College,Kurichy
Kottayam Engineering College ,Started in 1991
Kottayam Medical College, Gandhinagar
Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology, Pampady
School of Legal Thought, Kottayam
Polytechnic
Government Polytechnic ,Nattakom
Polytechnic, Pala
Training
B.Ed Centre, M.G.University
Mount Carmel Training College,Kottayam
N.S.S Training College, Changanasserry
St.Thomas Training College, Pala
St:Joseph Training College, Mannanam
Teacher's Training Institutes - 10
Total Schools: 912
Industry
Total Registered Industries :1293 (Total employees: 17,889)
Total registered SSI Units: 20,498 (Total employees:69,297)
Geographical Nature
No Seashore. Edanadu on the banks of Venattu Lake and High ranges at the border of Idukki district
River: Meenachil
Forest Land: 8,141 hectre
Tourist Centres
Bharanaganam : Near Pala Pilgrimage centre[Sr. Alphonsa]
'Cherupally' [Small church] St Mary's Orthodox Church. An elegant facade spoilt by tacked -on entrance porches 400 year old vegetable dye paintings on the walls and ceiling.
'Ettumannoore' : Siva Temple. 12Km north of Kottayam. Noted for its superb wood carvings and murals.
Kumarakom- The Bird Sanctuary of Vembanad Lake is 16 km west of Kottayam in a former Rubber plantation. Local fowl as well as migratory spices are here.
Mannanam : Near Ettumannore Christian Pilgrimage Centre.[Chavara Fr. Kuriakose Elias]
Thirunakkara Siva Temple is at the Centre of the town.
'Valiapally'[ Big Church. St:Mary's Orthodox Church. Was built in 1550. Altar is flanked by some stone crosses, one with Persian inscription.

Idukki
District Head Quarters : Painavu
Area : 5,019 Sq.Km
Population : 11,28,605

Idukki district was formed in 28 January 1972.
Peerumedu Taluk [Taluk head quarter: Peerumedu]
Elappara, Kokayar , Kumali, Manchumala, Mlappara, Peerumedu, Periyar, Peruvanthanam, Upputhara, Vagamon .
Udumbanchola Taluk [ Taluk Headquarter : Nedumkandom]
Anakkara, Anavilasm, Ayyappan Kovil, Baisanvalley, Chakkukulam, Chathurangappara, Chinnakanal, Kalkunthal, Karunapuram, Kathippara, Kattappana, Konnathady, Pampadumpara, Parathode, Pooppara, Rajakkat, Rajakumari, Santhanpara, Thankamony, Udumbachola, Upputhode , Vandenmedu, Vathikudi.
Devikulam Taluk [Taluk Headquarter: Devikulam]
Anaviratty, Kanthallore, KDH, Keezhathur, Kottakkampur, Kunchithanni Kuttampuzha, Makulam, Mannamkadom, Marayoor, Pallivasal, Vattavada, Vellathuval
Thodupuzha Taluk [Taluk Headquarter: Thodupuzha]
Alakkode, Arakulam, Elappally, Idukki, Kanjikuzhi, Karikkode, Karikunnam, Karimannore, Kodikulam, Kudayathur, Kumaramangalam, Manakkad, Muttom, Neyyasserry, Purappuzha, Thodupuzha, Udumbannore, Vannappuram, Velliyamattom,
Education
Government College, Kattappana
Private Colleges
M.E.S. College, Nedumkandom
Mariyan College, Kuttikanam
N.S.S. College, Rajakumari
Newman College, Thodupuzha
Pavanatma College, Murikkasserry
St. Joseph College, Moolamattom

Professional College
HRD E College, Peermade
M.G.University B,Ed Centre [2]
Karikunnam and Nedumkandom

Polytechnic
Government Polytechnic, Muttom

Teachers Training Institute - 3
Government : Thodupuzha, Kumali and Munnar.
Total number of Schools :466
Indudstry:
Total Registered Industries : 303 (Total employees: 7887)
Total registered SSI units:5,547 (Total employees: 19,601)
Geographical Nature:
Crowded with Sahya mountains. The district is with high land and midland. Kerala's top most peak Anamudi, is in this district. Eravimala, Kathumala, Chenthvara, Kumarickal, Karikkulam, Devimala, Perumal, Gudur, Kabula, Devikulam, Anchanadu and Karimala are the famous hills. The largest area for forest land in the State is at Idukki district.
Total forest land : 2,60,907 hectare.
Rivers:
Periyar,Meenachil and Muvattupuzha origins from Idukky district. Pamba flown through Maryayoor and merge with Kaveri.. Peringer Kuttiyar and Muthirapuzhayar merge with Periyar.
Tourist Centres

Chinnar Wildlife: 50 Km from Munnar- Uthummal Petah route; 94 sq Km area the Chinar wild life sanctuary situated.. Elephants, buffalo, tiger, leopard can be seen at this sanctuary.
Idukki: 130 Km from Kochi. The first Arch-dam in India at River Periyar. It inaugurated then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on February 13,1976. 70 sq Km Wild life Sanctuary is also at Idukki. Plenty of elephants are here.
Kumily: The gateway of Thekkady. Kumily is the junction town straddling the Kerala Tamilnadu border just north of park boundary. It 's a busy place full of spice shops, located about 4 Km from Thekkady. The boat trip in the lake are the standard way of seeing the Sanctuary. The standard two hour boat trips available. Jungle walks can also be interesting.
Mangalam Devi Temple: 13 Km from Kumily, this temple is just a jumple of ruins and the views are magnificiant. The festival of this temple falls on the day of 'Chaitra Pournami'.
Marayur: Place of the Sandal Forest. Very old 'Sannyasi Caves also can be seen here. Famous for hand woven 'Pattu Sarees'. ' Marayur Sarkara' [Molasses] also famous.
Moolamattom: Kerala's biggest undergound Electric generating project.
Munnar: A hill station [a high station] of spectacular views, where three mountain streams confluence. Munnar waterway offers boating facility. Anamudi the highest peak in South India [2695m] is an ideal spot for trekking. Among the exotic flora found in the forests and grasslands is the Nelelakurinji, the flower that bathes the hills in blue every twelve years will bloom next 2006 AD. Eravikulam National park is another attraction. Munnar is 130 km east of Kochi and 70 km north of Kumily.
Rajamala: Eravikulam-part of the National Park .14 km from Munnar where Tahir Goats can be seen.
Thekkady: Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary [Thekkady] spread an area of 777 sq Km has a 26 sq Km artificial lake surrounded by evergreen forest and grass lands, home to bison, antelopes, sambar, wild boar, monkeys, langur, spotted deer, elephants, tigers and 160 species of birds. Thekkady is the Centre inside the park with hotels and boat jetty and Kumily, 4 Km from Santuary; is the closest town. Nearest airports Madurai [134 km] and Kochi [194 km]. Railhead Kottayam [114 km]
Waterfalls

Themarykuthu- Velloor in Udumbachola Panchayath
Thommenkuth- 20Km from Thodupuzha
Valakuthu- 130 Km away from from Kochi on Aluva- Munnar Road

Thrissur
District Head Quarters : Thrissur
Area : 3,032 Km
Population : 29,75,440
Literacy : 92.56 %

Thrissur district was formed in July 1, 1949
Thrissur Taluk [Taluk Headquarter : Thrissur]
Adat, Anjur, Anthicadu, Aranattukara, Avanur, Ayanthol, Chazhoor, Chembukavu, Cherpu, Chiyyaram, Chowoor, Edakalathur, Edakunny, Kainur, Karamukku, Killanur, Koorkancherry, Kurumbilavu, Kuttur, Madakkara, Manakodi, Manalur, Nadathara, Ollukara, Ollur, Padiyam, Panacherry, Parakkad, Paralam, Peechy, Peramangalam, Puthoor, Puzhakkal, Thannyam, Vadakummuri, Venginesserry, Vilvattom
Mukundapuram Taluk [Taluk Headquarter:Mukundapuram]
Alathur, Alur, Amballur, Edathiringi, Iringalakuda, Kallettumkara, Kallur Thekkummuri, Kallur, Kaloor, Karalam, Kattoor, Kizhakke Chalakudy, Kodakara, Kodasserry, Koratty, Kottanallur, Kuttichira, Manavalasserry, Mattathur, Melur, Muriyad, Nellai, PadinjaraChalakudy, Padyur, Parappukara, Pariyaram, Porathisserry, Pulur, Puthenchira, Thekkumkara, Thirumukkulam, Thoravu, Vadakkumkara, Vadama, Varadarapilly, Velliyamkulangara, Velookara
Chavakkad Taluk [Taluk Headquarter: Chavakkad]
Elavally, Engandiyoor, Guruvayoor, Manathala, Mullasserry, Nattika, Orumanayur, Pavaratty, Pukkodu, Punayur, Punnayurkulam, Thalikulam, Thycaud, Vadanapilly, Vadekkekadu, Valappatt, Venkitang
Kodungallore Taluk [Taluk Headquarter:Kodungallore]
Azhikode, Edathuruthy, Edavilangu, Eriyad, Kaippamangalam, Lokamaleswaram, Methala, Pappinavattom, Periganam, Poyya, Pullut, Sree Narayanapuram
Thalappilly Taluk [Taluk Headquarter:Vadakkamcherry]
Aloor, Arthatt, Chelakkara, Cheruthuruthy, Chittanda, Chowa, Desamangalam, Elanadu, Engakkat, Eyyal, Kadangodu, Kaniyarkode, Karikatt, Kattakambal, Kumaranallur, Kunnamkulam, Kurumala, Mayannur, Mullorkara, Nelluvai, Panjal, Pazhayannur, Thekkumkara, Thichoor, Thiruvallamala, Vadakkamcherry, Vadekkethara, Varavoor, Venganallure.
Education
Government Colleges
Government College, Thrissur
K.K.T.M.College, Pullut
PMG College, Chalakudy

Private Colleges
Carmel College, Mala
Christ College, Iringalakuda
Little Flower College, Guruvayoor
M.E.S.Asmabi College Padinjara Vemballur
Mar Thodasious College , Pazhanji
S.H.C College, Chalakudy
S.N.College, Nattika
Sree Kerala Varma College, Thrissur
Sree Krishna College , Guruvayoor
Sree Vivekanada College, Kunnamkulam
Sree Vyasa N.S.S.College ,Vadakkamcherry
St. Joseph's College, Iringalakuda
St. Mary's College ,Thrissur
St. Thomas College ,Thrissur
St:Aloysious College, Elthuruth
Vimala College, Thrissur

Professional Colleges
College of Banking & Co-operation, Mannuthy
College of Horticulture, Mannuthy
Forest College, Vellanikkara
Government Law College, Thrissur
Karshika Sarvakalasala, Mannuthy
Thrissur Engineering College
Thrissur Medical College
Vaidya Ratnsm Ayurveda College, Ollur
Vetnary College, Mannuthy

Polytechnic [5]
Mathruka Swasraya Polytechnic, Kallettumkara
MTI Thrissur
Sree Rama Polytechnic, Valappad
Thyagarajah Polytechnic, Alagappanagar
Women's Polytechnic, Nedupuzha
Training
Government Training College, Thrissur
Teachers Training Institute - 8
Total Number of Schools : 992
Industry
Total Registered Industries: 2,566 (Total Employees: 43,382)
Total Registered SSI Units: 23001 (Total employees: 96,321)
Geographical Nature
The southeast corner area of the district extends up to Tamilnadu Border. 54Km Seashore. Most of the areas in the district are low lands and midland.
Machanadu, Paravattani,Palappilly, Kodasserry, Athirappilly are the important hills.
Rivers: Kecherri, Karuvannur, Chalakudy
Forest land: 103,610 hectare
Places & Attractions
Athirapally & Vazhachal: Kerala has its own attractions in amusement parks. There is dream world Water Park, situated in the break taking beautiful Athirapally amidst mesmerizing waterfalls and glowing greenery. From 14 water rides, including 5 newly introduced rides in South India to 8 dry rides.
Cheruthuruthy: Mahakavi Vallathol established the illustrious 'Kerala Kalamandalam' at the Village village of Cheruthuruthy in 1958. Awhole lot of writers, singers, and Kathakali artistes grew up in the village close to the river Kalpathy to Ponnani.
Guruvayoor: 33Km fro north of Thrissur, the most famous Sree Krishna temple situated.
Kodungalloore: Muzirins or Kodungalloore as its is known at at the confluence of Periyar. It was an International Port, visited the Arabs, Jews and the Romans. It became a confluence of cultures as well. Peechy: Wildlife Sanctuary near Peechy, Vazhani dams situated. It established in 1958 has got 125 Sq.Km area and Peechy isonly 15 Km from Thrissur.
Thrissur Pooram: The two century old Cultural highlight par excellence celebrated in the Malayalam month 'Medam'[ April/May] is a feast for the eye and the ear. Unfolding from early hours of the morning and continuing almost to the noon of the next day.

Palakkad
District Head Quarters : Palakkad
Area : 4,480 Km
Population : 26,17,072
Literacy : 84.31 %

Palakkad Taluk : [Taluk Headquarter: Palakkad]
Akathethara, Elappully I, Elappully II, Kannadi II, Kannadi, Keralassery, Kizhkke Puthussery Kodumbu, Kongodu I, Kongodu II, Malampuzha I, Malampuzha II, Mankara, Mannur, Marutha Road, Mundoor I, Mundoor II, Naduvil Puthussery, Padinjara Puthussery, Palakkad III, Palakkad I, Palakkad II, Parali I, Parali II, Peruvenbum, Pirayiri, Pulpally, Puthupariyaram I, Puthupariyaram II, Yakkara
Chittoor Taluk : [Taluk Headquarter: chittoor]
Ayiloor, Chittoor, Elavancherry, Ezhuthempathi, Kayaradi, Koduvayur I, Koduvayur II, Kollencodu, Kollencodu II, Kozhinjampara, Kozhippaty, Moolathara, Muthalamada I, Muthalamada II, Nalleppally, Nandiyode, Nellyampathy, Nenmara, Ozhalappathy, Pallassana, Pattancherry, Perumatty, Puthunagaram, Thathamangalam, Thekkudesom, Thiruvazhiyadu, Vadavannur, Vadekarapathy, Valiya Vallompathy, Vallangi, Vandithavalam,
Alathur Taluk: [Taluk Headquarter: Alathur]
Alathur, Erimayur I, Erimayur II, Kannambra I, Kannambra II, Kavasserry I, Kavasserry II, Kizhakkencherry I, Kizhakkencherry II, Kottayi I, Kottayi II, Kunnathur I, Kunnathur II, Kuzhalmannam I, Kuzhalmannam II, Mathur I, Mathur II, Melarkode, Peringattukurissi I, Peringattukurussi II, Puthukode, Tharoor I, TharoorII, Thekurissi, Vandazhi I, Vandazhi II, Wadekkamcherry I, Wadekkamcherry II,
Mannarkkad Taluk: [Taluk Headquarter: Mannarkkad]
Agali, Alanallur, Kallamala, Karakuriss, Kottathara, Kottopadam, Kumaromputhur, Mannarkkad, Padavayal, Palakayam, Payanedum, Porussery, Puthur, Sholayur, Thachanattukara, Thachapara, Thyachanattukara,
Ottappalam Taluk: [Taluk Headquarter: Ottappalam]
Ambalapara I, Ambalapara II, Anaganadi, Anakkara,Chalavara, Chalisserry, Cherpulassery, Kadampazhipuram I, Kadampazhipuram II, Karipuzha I, Karipuzha II, Koppam, Koppam, Kulukkallur, Luckeydiperur I, Luckeydiperur II, Muttuthara, Nayalasserry, Nellaya, Ongallur I, Ongallur II, Ottapalam I, Ottapalam II, Parudur, Pattaithafa, Pattambi, Shornur I, Shornur II, Sree Krishanapuram II, Sree Krishnapuram I, Thirumittakode I, Thirumittakode II, Thiruvegapuram, Thrihhiradi II, Thrikkiradi I, Thrithala, Vallapuzha, Vaniyamkulam I, Vaniyamkulam II, Vellinezhi, Vilayur
Education
Government Colleges
Government College, Chittoor,
Government Samskrita College, Pattambi
Government Victoria College, Palakkad,

Private Colleges
M.E.S. Kallody College,Mannarcodu
Mercy College,Palakkad
N.S.S.College, Nenmara
N.S.S.College,Ottapalam
S.N. College, Alathur
S.N.College Shornur
V.T.Bhattathirippad College,Mannam

Professional Colleges
N.S.S.Engineering College, Palakkad
Polytechnic [2]
Government Polytechnic, Palakkad
Institute of Printing & Technology, Shornur
Training
N.S.S Training College, Ottapalam
Government Sangeetha College, Palakkat

Teachers Training Institutes [7]
Total Schools:931
Industry:
Total Registered factories: 2004 (Total employees: 24,823)
Total Registered Small Scale Units: 17,293 (Total employees: 84,955)
Geographical Nature
The 32-40 Km Gap at the 960 Km long western ghat is causing the weather and the life style of the district. Through the gap known as 'Palakkad churam' the north east monsoon reaches Kerala. Kerala with other parts of India are connected through the gap. No seashore in the district. Highranges only.
Rivers: Bharatapuzha, Kannadi, Kalpathy, Chittoor puzha, Bhavani, Sisuvani, Gayathri and Thuthapuzha.
Forest: 136,257 Hectare
Places & Attractions:
79 Km from Thrissur and in Palakkad district is famous for 'Tippu Sultan's Fort walls'.
Kunthipuzha: The tributary of Bharatapuzha originated from Silent Valley where the National park situated.
Malampuzha: 13 Km from Palakkad. The Malampuzha dam was constructed in 1956 with garden, children's park, fishmodel aquarium and the rope way. Fantasy park here is an added attraction.
Meenkara: 32 Km south east from Palakkad 'Meenkara' dam and lake are the special attraction for nature lovers. Fish ponds are here.
Nelliyampathy: The place of Orange estates is at 9 Km from Nenmara.
Palakkad: 79 Km from Thrissur. Palakkad district is famous for 'Tippu Sultan's Fort walls
Parambikulam: Wildlife Sanctuary with an area of 285 Sq Km The dam of Aliyar Project is here.
Sholayar: The topmost area at Attappady. 25 Km from AnakattyNatural beauty with cold weather. Coffee and tea estates.
Silent Valley: 46 Km north east of Mannarkkad silent valley is the dense green natural forest
Siruvani: 25 Km from west of Coimbatore near the Mannarkkad at Ittakurissi. The dam and the forest are the main attractions.

Ernakulam
District Head Quarters : Kakkanadu
Area : 2,407 Sq.Km
Population : 30,98,378
Literacy : 93.42%
Aluva Taluk : [Taluk Headquarter: Aluva]
Anappara, Angamaly, Chengamanadu Desom, Chowara, Kalady, Karukutty, Kizhakke Aluva, Malayattoor, Manjapra, Mattoor, Mookkannoore, Nedubasserry, Padinjra Aluva, Parakkadavu, Thekkumbhagam, Thuravoor, Vadakumbhagam.
Kothamangalam Taluk: [Taluk Headquarter: Kothamangalam]
Eramalloore, Kadavoor, Keerampara, Kothamangalam, Kottapady, Kuttamangalam, Neryiamangalam, Pindimana, Pothanicadu, Thrikariyoor, Varapetty.
Kunnathunadu Taluk: [Taluk Headquarter: Perumbavoor]
Arakapady, Asmannoore, Chelamattom, Irapuram, Kizhakambalam, Kodanadu, Kombanadu, Koovapady, Kunnathunadu, Marambilly, Mazhuvannoore, Padinjara Vengoor, Pattimattom, Perumbavoor, Puthenkurisu, Rayamangalam, Thekke Ikkaranadu, Thiruvaniyoor, Vadekke Ikkaranady, Vazhakulam, Vengola, Vengoor, Vadavucode.
Paravur Taluk: [Taluk Headquarter: Paravur]
Alangadu, Chennamangalam, Eloor, Ezhikkara, Kadungalloor, Karumalloore, Kottuvally, Kunnukara, Moothakunnam, Paravur, Puthenvelikkara, Vadekkekara, Varapuzha.
Kochi Taluk: [Taluk Headquarter: Fort Kochi]
Chellanam, Eda Kochi, Edavanakkad, Ezhumkunnapuzha, Fort Kochi, Kubalangi, Kuzhuppilly, Mattancherry, Nayarambalam, Njarackal, Pallipuram, Palluruthy, Puthuvypeen, Rameswaram, Thoppumpady.
Kanayannore Taluk: [Taluk Headquarter: Ernakulam]
Amballoore, Cheranallore, Cooliyattikkara, Edakkattuvayal, Elamkulam, Ernakulam, Kadsamakudi, Kakkanadu, Kanayannore, Karippur, Keecheri, Kumbalam, Kurikkad, Mannakunnam, Maradu, Mulanthuruthy, Mulavukadu, Nadama, Thekke Edappally, Thekkumbhagam, Thiruvankulam, Tripunithura, Vadekke Edappally, Vadekke Trikkakara, Vazhakkala.
Muvattupuzha Taluk : [Taluk Headquarter: Muvattupuzha]
Arakuzha, Elanji, Eranallore, Kalloorkadu, Koothattukulam, Maneedu, Manjalloore, Marady, Memuri, Mulavoor, Muvattupuzha, Onakkoor, Palakuzha, Piravom, Ramamangalam, Thiru Marady, Valakom, Vellorkunnam.
Education
Sri Sankara Acharya Sanskrit University Headquarter at Kalady.
Government Colleges
Government College, Manimalakuunu
Maharaja's College, Ernakulam
Sanskrit College, Tripunithura,

Private Colleges
Al Ameen College, Edathala
Aquanias College, Eda Kochi
B.P.C. College, Piravom
Bharathmata College,Trikkakara
Kochin College, Kochi
M.A.College, Kothamangalam
Marthoma College for Women, Perumbavoor
Morning Star Home Science College, Angamally
Nirmala College, Muvattupuzha
Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Kalamasserry
S.N.M College, Maliyamkara
S.S.V .College, Perumbavoor
Sacred Heart College, Thevara
Sree Sankara College, Kalady
St. Paul's College, Kalamasserry
St. Peter's College, Kolencherry
St.Albert's College, Ernakulam
St.Xavier's College for Women Aluva
StTresa's College,Ernakulam
Union Christian College,Aluva,

Professional Colleges
Nursing: School of Nursing, Ernakulam
Engineering: M.A. College of Engineering, Kothamangalam
Model Engineering College, Ernakulam
Ayurveda: Government Ayurveda College, Tripunithura
Homeo : Padiyar Memorial Homeopothic Medical College, ErnakulamLaw : Government Law College, Ernakulam

Polytechnic:
Government Polytechnic, Kalamasserry
Government Polytechnic,Kothamangalam
Women's Polytechnic, Ernakulam
Training:
Patriach Ignasious Sakha I Training College, Malakurisu
S.N.M Training College, Moothakunnam
St. Joseph Training College, Ernakulam
Music College
R.L.V. College of Music & Institute of Fine Arts, Tripunithura
Teachers Training Institutes [14]
Total number of Schools: 981
Industry
Total number of registered factories :2124
Total number of Employees : 57,710
Large and medium SSI Units registered : 14,305
Geographical Nature
50 % midland, 30% Highland and 20% low land. Highland at the Kothamangalam Taluk [border of Idukki district].
Rivers: Periyar, Muvattupuzha Thodupuzha
Backwaters: Vembanatt, Kodungallore, Varapuzha.
Forest land: 8,123 hectre
Tourist Centres
Aluva: Famous for Festival Shivarathri
Bhoothathankettu: Just 8 Kms north east of Kothamangalam is one of the most visit places of Kerala
Bolgatty: It was built in 1744 as Dutch Palace; then later became a British Residency. Today it turned out to be one of the KTDC Hotels. Its set in six hectares of lush . green lawns with Golf Course.
Cherai Beach: Its the latest entry in a tourist diary- the Cherai in Ernakulam district. It's the new generation tourist hot spot. Golden beaches, coconut palms corridors, backwaters, historical monuments. Just 15 minutes drive from North Paravur.
Chinese fishing Nets: Cantilevered fishing nets were introduced by traders from the court of Kubli Khan.
Dutch Palace: Portuguese constructed this Palace in 1568 and handed over to Maharaja of Kochi- Veera Kerala Varma. Since the Dutch rebuyilt the Palace it Known to be Dutch Palace.
Edapally: St. George Church, Pilgrimage Centre
Fort Kochi: The first church 'St. Francis Church' constructed by the Portughese[1503] situated here. Vasco da Gama was buried here [1524] and later his remains were transferred to Libson, Portugal. His tombstone can be seen inside the church.
Hill Palace Museum: The King Palace,12 Km south -east of Ernakulam [Tripunithura]: Painting , Epigraphy , the collections from Travancore & Cochin Royal families. The surrounding area of the Palace greenish by herbal plants.
Jewish Synagogue: 8 Km from Ernakulam at Mattancherry , it constructed in 1568. Curlings of Old Commandments and Chinese codes can be seen in the synagogue. The original building was destroyed by shelling during Portuguese raid in 1662 and was rebuilt two years later when the Dutch took over Kochi.
Kalady: 45 Km from Kochi, Adi Sankarachaarya[786-820] scholar &philospher from India who revived the Hindu religion founder of advatic philosophy established mutts all over India was born in Kalady.
Kallil Temple: 13 Km from Perumbhavoor The idol made from single stone . It was an old Jain temple now it turn out to Hindu worship
Cochin : Consists of the mainland Ernakulam, the Islands of Willington, Bolgatty and Gundu in the Harbour; Fort Cochin and Mattancherry in the southern peninsula; Vypeen Island, north of Fort Cochin. All these areas are linked by ferry; bridges also link to Ernakulam to Willington Island and the Fort Cochin/ Mattancherry peninsula. Almost all historical sites are in Fort Kochi or Mattancherry.
Kochin Carnival: To attract Tourists [the Carnival started in 1984- December 2nd Sunday to the New Year Day] from all around the world.
Kodanadu: Elephant training centre situated here administered by Forest Department.
Kothamangalam: ' Marthoma Cheriya Pally' Pilgrimage centre. The mortal remains of the 17 th century Saint from the middle east, Mar Baselious.
Malayattoor Mount: Christian Pilgrimage Centre
Museum of Kerala History: Situated at Edappally ,10 km north-east of Ernakulam enroute Aluva.
Parishath Thampuran Museum: Awakens 19th century memories. Oil paintings, old coins, sculptures and Moghul paintings, Interesting temple models. The museum is housed in enormous traditional style Kerala building .
Perumbhavoor: Centre for Plywood Industry.
Thattekkad: Bird sanctuary near Bhoothathakettu.

Malappuram
District Head Quarters : Malappuram
Area : 3,550 Sq.Km
Population : 36,29,640
Literacy : 88%

The Malappuram district formed in June 16,1969.
Nilambur Taluk [Taluk Headquarter: Nilambur]
Akambadom, Amarbalam, Chowkkad, Chungathara, Edakkara, Kalikavu, Karulayi, Karuvarakundu, Kerala Estate, Kurubalakodu, Mamppad, Nilambur, Poru, Puthupadam, Thiruvali, Thuvoor, Vandoor, Vazhikkadavu, Vellayur
Eranadu Taluk [Taluk Headquarter: Manjeri]
Anakayam, Aricode, Cheekode, Chemrasserry, Cherukavu, Edavana, Elakur, Kavannur, Keezhuparambu, Kondotty, Kuzhimanna, Malappuram, Manjeri, Melmuri, Morayur, Muthuvallur, Narikara, Nediyiruppu, Oorgattiri, Padikkadu, Panakkad, Payyanadu, Perakamanna, Pukottur, Pulikkal, Pulpatta, Thrikagode, Vazhakkadu, Vettikaittiri, Vettipara
Perithalmannu Taluk [Taluk Headquarter: Perithalmannu]
Aliparambu, Anamangadu, Angadipuram, Arakkaparmbu, Edapatta, Elamkulam, Karuva, Karyavattom, Keezhattur, Kodur, Kootilangadi, Kuruvambalam, Mangada, Melattur, Murkanadu, Nenmini, Pathaiykkara, Perithalmannu, Pulamanthol, Puzhakkttiri, Thazhekodu, Vadakkangara, Velambur, Velathur,
Tirur Taluk [Taluk Headquarter: Tirur]
Anathavur, Athavanadu, Cheriyamundam, Edayur, Iribilayam, Kalpakanjeri, Kattiparuthy, Kottakkal, Kurubathur, Kuttipuram, Mangalam, Marakkara, Melmuri, Naduvattom, Niramarathur, Ozhur, Pariyapuram, Perumanna, Ponmala, Ponmundam, Purathu, Thalakkadu, Thanllur, Thanur II, ThanurI, Thirunavaya, Thrikandiyur, Thriprangodu, Tirur, Valavannur, Vettom,
Ponnani Taluk [Taluk Headquarter:Ponnani]
Alankkott, Edappal, Ezhavathiruthy, Kalady, Maracherry, Nandamukku, Perumbadappu, Ponnani, Thavannur, Vattakulam, Veliyamcodu
Tirurangadi Taluk [Taluk Headquarter: Tirurangadi]
Ariyallur, Chelambra, Kannamangalam, M.R.Nagar, Munniyur, Nandabra, Neduva, Oorakom, Othukungal, Pallikkal, Parappanangadi, Parappur, Peruvallur, Thenjipalam, Thennala, Tirurangadi, Vallikunnu, Vengara
Education
Government Colleges
Government College, Malappuram
PTM College, Perinthalmannu
Thunjan Memorial College, Tirur
Private Colleges
E.M.E.A,College, Kondotty
M.E.S. College, Mampadu
M.E.S. College, Valancherry
M.E.S. College, Ponnani
Marthoma College, Chungathara
N.S.S.College, Manjeri
P.S.M.O. College, Tirurangadi
Unity Women's College, Manjeri

Arabic Colleges
Arikkodu, Kooni, Mongam, Pulikkal, Valavannur, Vazhakkad
Professional Colleges
Ayurveda College, Kottakkal
B.Ed Government College
MalappuramKelappaji College of Agri. Engineering & Technology
Swasraya Engineering College, Malappuram,
Polytechnic
Government: Govt: Polytechnic, Perithalmannu,S.S.M Polyytechnic, Tirur, Vanitha Polytechni, Kottakkal, IHRDE Centre, Malappuram.
Teachers Training Institutes - 5
Total number of schools : 1378
Industry
Total Registered factories: 987 (Total Employees: 41,767)
Total Registered SSI Units: 9,439 (Total Employees: 37,752)
Geographical Nature
The area between Arabian sea and Nilgiri hills. High range forests, agricultural midland and coconut plantations in low land. 70km seashore.
Rivers: Chaliyar, Kadalundi,Bharatapuzha,
Forest Land: 103,417Hectare
Places & Attractions

Karippur: The Airport at Kozhikode. 27Km from Malappuram.
Kottakkal: The renowned Kottakkal Aryavaidyasala Located here, Ayurveda College. The only Indian Ayurvedic Mental Hospital.
NavaMukunda Temple at Tirunavaya.
Nilambur: Teak and Bamboo plantations . The world's oldest teak plantation-Kanoli Plot - is here.
Palur: Tippu's fort walls'
Ponnani: The only port in Malappuram district and it is a fishing centre. Tenjipalam: Centre of Calicut University.
'Thirunavaya':Kerala Kings conducted the festival 'Mamamkam' on the banks of Bhatapuzha.
Tirur: Mahakavi Thunchen Ezhuthachan lived here in the 16th century. As a reminiscence.

Kozhikode
District Head Quarters : Kozhikode
Area : 2,344 Sq.Km
Population : 28,78,498
Literacy : 92%

Kozhikode Taluk [Taluk Headquarter :Kozhikode]
Beppur, Chathamangalam, Chelanur, Chelavur, Cheruvannur, Chewayur, Elathur, Engapuzha, Feroke, Kadalundi, Kakkadu, Kakkodi, Kakur, Karuvanthuruthy, Kasba, Kecheri, Kedavur, Kizhakkoth, Kodencherry, Kodiyarathur, Koduvally, Koodaranji, Koodathai, Kottuli, Kumaranallur, Kunnamangalam, Kuravattur, Kurikkattur, Madavur, Mavur, Nagaram, Nandamada, Narikuni, Neelesewaram, Nellikode, Olavanna, Panniyamkara, Pantheeramkavu, Perumanna, Peruvayal, Pulakode, Puthuppady, Puthur, Puthyangadi, Ramanattukara, Raroth, Thakkulathur, Thazhkkod, Thiruvambadi, Valayanad, Vavadu, Vengeri
Koilandy Taluk [Taluk Headquarter: Koilandy]
Arikulam, Atholi, Avidanallure, Balusserry, Chemmencherry, Chengaroth, Chengottukavu, Cheruvannur, Eravattur, Kanthaladu, Kayyanna, Keezhariyur, Kinalur, Koothali, Kottur, Kozhukallur, Mengnnayam, Meppayur, Mudai, Naduvannur, Nochad, Paleri, Panangadu, Pannikkottur, Panthyalini, Payyoli, Perumbra, Peruvanna, Sivapuram, Theekodi, Thurayur, Ulliyeri, Unnikulam, Velam, Vyur,
Vadakara Taluk [Taluk Headquarter: Vadakara]
Ayancherry, Azhiyur, Chekkyad, Choradu, Edacherry, Eramala, Kavilumbra, Kayakodi, Kottuppally, Kunnummel, Kuttiyadi, Manyur, Maruthonkara, Nadapuram, Narippatta, Onchiyam, Palayadu, Puramary, Thiruvallure, Thuneri, Valayam, Vaninmel, Villyappally
Education
Govt. Colleges
C.K.G Smaraka Government College, Perambra
Government Arts &Science College, Kozhikode
Government College, Koilandy
Government College, Medappally
Government College, Mokeri
Government Colleges

Private Colleges
Feroke College, Feroke
Guruvayurappan College, Kozhikode
M.A.M. Orphanage College, Mukkam
Malabar Christian College, Kozhikode
Providence Women's College, Kozhikode
Rowsathur Ulum Arabi College, Feroke
S.N.College, Chelannur
St. Joseph College, Kozhikode

Professional Colleges
Dental College, Chevayur
Engineering College, Chathamangalam
Government Homeopothic Medical College, Kozhikode
Medical College, Chevayur
Training
B.Ed Trainig Centre
Calicut University Govt. Nursing College, Chevayur
Feroke Training College, Feroke
Government Training College, Kozhikode
Law College
Government Law College, Kozhikode
Other
Govt. Physical Education College, Kozhikode
Polytechnic [3]
Govt. Polytechnic, Kozhikode
.Women's Polytechnic, Kozhikode
Vadakara Polytechnic, Vadakara.
Total Number of Schools: 1373
Industry
Total Registered factories: 1,800 (Total employees: 29,970)
Total Registered SSI Units: 14,922 (Total employees: 68,590)
Geographical Nature
71 Km Seashore. North-east area covering forest. Embilasserry, Nattuvaram, Mottila are the important hills.
Rivers: Kuttiyadi, Korapuzha, Kallai, Chaliyar,Kadalundi and Mayyazhi.
Total forest land : 41,386 Hectare
Places & Attractions
Art Gallery, Krishnamenon Museum: Close to Pazhassirajah Museum. The arts work of Ravivarma and Rajah Rajavarma are kept here. The private property of Late former Union Defence Minister V.K.Krishnamenon also exhibited here.
Kallai: 2 Km from Kozhikode, the World's second timber trading centre.
Kappad: The old Port where Vasco da Gamma landed on 17th May 1548 with 170 men in three Vessels [16 Km from Kozhikode]