:Thiruvananthapuram(Trivandrum), Kollam, Alappuzha(Alleppey), Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur(Trichur), Palakkad(Palghat), Malappuram, Wayanad, Kozhikode(Calicut), Kannur(Cannanore), Kasaragod

: Kerala's population is 318.38 lakhs (31.838 millions) as per the latest 2001 Census,i.e. 3.1% of India's total population. Population deisnity is 819 per sq kms. Sex ratio is 1058 women for 1000 men.

: Kerala's literacy rate is 90.92%, of which male literacy rate is 94.2% and female literacy rate is 86.17%.

: Kerala has had a commendable record in terms of the Physical Quality of Life Index. Indicators of PQLI like infant mortality (14%), female literacy (87%), and life expectancy at birth for males (69) and females (72), are well above all India levels. The major reason for this achievement is Kerala's focus on the service sector. About 37% of the total annual expenditure of the State is earmarked for health and education. Another reason for this is the existence of a larger network of health infrastructure with 961 primary health centres and 5094 sub centres.

:Air: There are three international airports in the state - Thiruvananthapuram, Kozhikode and Nedumbassery (Kochi). They operate international and domestic flights.
Road and Rail : The state is well connected by rail and road.
Seaports : Major sea port is in Kochi and there are minor sea ports in Beypore(Kozhikode), Alappuzha and Kollam.
Major Beaches : Kovalam, Varkala, Fort Kochi, Kappad and Bekal
Major Wildlife Sanctuaries : Thekkady (Periyar), Parambikkulam, Wayanad, Silent Valley, Aralm, Peechi-Vazhani, Chimani, Shenduruny, Idukki, Chinnar, Peppara, Neyyar.
Bird Sanctuary : Thattekad, Kumarakom
Major Hill Stations : Ponmudi, Peerumade, Thekkady, Munnar and Wayanad
Farm / Cash Crops : Rubber, Coffee, Tea, Spices, Pepper, Cashew, Coconut, Arecanut and rice
Exports : Marine, Coir, Handicrafts, Spices, Food and other Products
Major Industries : Tourism, Information Technology, Fertilizer, Oil Refining and Power Generation, Ship Buildings, Machine Tools, Electronics, Cables, Rubber.