Kerala is the most literate state in India, literally achieved 100% literacy. The first district achieved cent percent literacy was Kottayam 50 km from Kochi city.

All the people in the age group 5 to 65 can read & write there mother tounge - Malayalam, they can perform basic arithamatic by their own.

In Kerala, the beautiful country - God's own country - has the most educated people in the state. There is still a high rate of unemployment. Majority of Keralites are settled in Gulf and other foreign countries. The lack of opportunities in the state cause severe brain drain.