Karaikal
Karaikal is a district in the Puducherry Union Territory of India. The total area of Karaikal district is 157 km², which includes 118.70 km² of rural area and 38.30 km² of urban area. There are about 28 villages in Karaikal district.
For administrative convenience, Karaikal district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.
There are 2 talukas in Karaikal district. Here is the list of all Karaikal Talukas / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Talukas in Karaikal District
| # | Taluka (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Karaikal Taluk | 87 | 1,44,200 |
| 2 | Thirunallar Taluk | 70 | 56,022 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Karaikal Taluk is the largest taluka in karaikal district by both area and population. Thirunallar Taluk is the smallest taluka in karaikal district by both area and population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Karaikal Taluk | Karaikal Taluk |
| Smallest Tehsil | Thirunallar Taluk | Thirunallar Taluk |
Population of Karaikal District
The population of Karaikal offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.
Basic Population Details
This section covers important demographic figures of Karaikal, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,00,222 | 1,02,120 | 98,102 |
| Total Male Population | 97,809 | 50,138 | 47,671 |
| Total Female Population | 1,02,413 | 51,982 | 50,431 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 22,263 | 11,511 | 10,752 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 11,307 | 5,902 | 5,405 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 10,956 | 5,609 | 5,347 |
| Literate Population | 1,54,916 | 77,101 | 77,815 |
| Literate Male Population | 79,903 | 40,216 | 39,687 |
| Literate Female Population | 75,013 | 36,885 | 38,128 |
| Illiterate Population | 45,306 | 25,019 | 20,287 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 17,906 | 9,922 | 7,984 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 27,400 | 15,097 | 12,303 |
| Households | 49,705 | 25,521 | 24,184 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Karaikal district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Karaikal district is 2,00,222, including 97,809 males and 1,02,413 females. In rural areas, it is 1,02,120, including 50,138 males and 51,982 females. In urban areas, it is 98,102, including 47,671 males and 50,431 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Karaikal district is 22,263, including 11,307 boys and 10,956 girls. In rural areas, it is 11,511, including 5,902 boys and 5,609 girls. In urban areas, it is 10,752, including 5,405 boys and 5,347 girls.
- Literate population in Karaikal district is around 1,54,916, including 79,903 males and 75,013 females. In rural areas, it is 77,101, including 40,216 males and 36,885 females. In urban areas, it is 77,815, including 39,687 males and 38,128 females.
- Illiterate population in Karaikal district is about 45,306, including 17,906 males and 27,400 females. In rural areas, it is 25,019, including 9,922 males and 15,097 females. In urban areas, it is 20,287, including 7,984 males and 12,303 females.
- There are about 49,705 households in Karaikal district, including 25,521 in rural areas and 24,184 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Karaikal. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 35,348 | 24,801 | 10,547 |
| SC Male Population | 17,206 | 12,113 | 5,093 |
| SC Female Population | 18,142 | 12,688 | 5,454 |
| Total ST Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| ST Male Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| ST Female Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Population Density | 1,275 / km² | 860 / km² | 2,561 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Karaikal district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Karaikal district is approximately 35,348, including 17,206 males and 18,142 females. In rural areas, it is 24,801, including 12,113 males and 12,688 females. In urban areas, it is 10,547, including 5,093 males and 5,454 females.
- Overall population density of Karaikal district is around 1,275 people per km². Rural areas have about 860 people per km². Urban areas have about 2,561 people per km².