Indian Village Directory
Census Data & Village Info
Quick facts
903,008
Population
224,341
Households
1046
Sex ratio (F per 1000 M)
77.16%
Approx. literacy
Karaikal has an aggregated population of 903,008. Approximately 44.35% live in rural areas (400,444) and 21.73% live in urban areas (196,204).
Tehsils / Sub-districts
Below are the tehsils (sub-districts) in this district. Click a tehsil to view village listings and details.
| Tehsil / Sub-district | Population | Villages |
|---|---|---|
| Taluk 0 | 400,444 | 3 |
| Karaikal Taluk | 334,498 | 15 |
| Thirunallar Taluk | 168,066 | 19 |
Population summary
Karaikal has a population of 903,008 (441,374 males and 461,634 females). The sex ratio is about 1046 females per 1000 males.
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total population | 903,008 |
| Male | 441,374 |
| Female | 461,634 |
| Rural population | 400,444 (44.35%) |
| Urban population | 196,204 (21.73%) |
| Households | 224,341 |
Literacy
Approximate literacy rate is 77.16%.
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total literates | 696,765 |
| Total illiterates | 206,243 |
Scheduled Castes & Tribes
SC: 166,193 (18.4%). ST: 0 (0%).
| Category | Population | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SC | 166,193 | 18.4% |
| ST | 0 | 0% |
Children & Workforce
Children (0–6): 100,563 (11.14%). Workers: 308,600 (34.17%).
| Category | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Children (0-6) | 100,563 | 11.14% |
| Total workers | 308,600 | 34.17% |
Largest villages by population
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Karaikal | 200,222 |
| Karaikal Taluk | 144,200 |
| Karaikal | 102,120 |
| Karaikal | 98,102 |
| Karaikal Taluk | 98,102 |
| Thirunallar Taluk | 56,022 |
| Thirunallar Taluk | 56,022 |
| Karaikal Taluk | 46,098 |
| Kottucherry | 9,711 |
| Ambagarathur | 7,391 |