Shoranur Junction: Kerala's Largest Railway Station
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| State Overview | Kerala is located on the Malabar Coast, formed on November 1, 1956. |
| Area | Covers 38,863 square kilometers (14th smallest state in India). |
| Population | 33 million (2011 census). |
| Districts | 14 districts. |
| Capital | Thiruvananthapuram. |
| Official Language | Malayalam. |
| Largest Railway Station | Shoranur Junction, located in Palakkad district. |
| Railway Division | Palakkad Railway Division, Southern Railway Zone. |
| Key Railway Lines | Nilambur, Palakkad, Kanyakumari, Mangalore lines. |
| Importance | Known as the "Gateway to Malabar," connects Kerala with Tamil Nadu, Karnataka. |
| Facilities | Lifts, She Toilets, baby care units, clean train station activity. |
| Platforms | 7 platforms: Platforms 1-3 for passenger trains, Platforms 4-7 for express trains. |
| History | Operational since 1862, key lines opened in 1902 (Shoranur-Ernakulam) and 1927 (Nilambur road). |
| Electrification | All railway lines electrified for better efficiency. |