Karaikal Taluk
Karaikal Taluk is a Town and Taluka in Karaikal District of Puducherry. In India, a taluka is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Karaikal Taluk Block (CD) is 05914. The total area of Karaikal Taluk Taluka is 87 km², which includes 48.55 km² of rural area and 38.30 km² of urban area. Karaikal Taluk has a sex ratio of approximately 1050 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Karaikal Taluk Taluka
Karaikal Taluk Taluka has a total of 11 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Karaikal Taluk Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Keezhaiyur | Keezhaiyur | Karaikal (6 km) |
| 2 | Kizhamanai | Keezhamanai | Karaikal (4 km) |
| 3 | Kottucherry | Kottucherry East | Karaikal (6 km) |
| 4 | Neravy | Neravy East | Karaikal (5 km) |
| 5 | Polagam | T R Pattinam South | Karaikal (7 km) |
| 6 | Poovam | Poovam | Karaikal (9 km) |
| 7 | Thirumalairayanpattinam | T R Pattinam North | Karaikal Taluk |
| 8 | Thiruvettakudy | Thiruvettakudy | Karaikal (10 km) |
| 9 | Vanjiur | Vanjoor | Karaikal (10 km) |
| 10 | Varichikudy | Varichikudy | Karaikal (6 km) |
| 11 | Vizhidiur | Vizhidiyur | Karaikal (9 km) |
Population of Karaikal Taluk Taluka
The population profile of Karaikal Taluk Taluka offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Karaikal Taluk Taluka's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,44,200 | 46,098 | 98,102 |
| Male Population | 70,328 | 22,657 | 47,671 |
| Female Population | 73,872 | 23,441 | 50,431 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 16,169 | 5,417 | 10,752 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 8,155 | 2,750 | 5,405 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 8,014 | 2,667 | 5,347 |
| Literate Population | 1,12,794 | 34,979 | 77,815 |
| Literate Male Population | 57,846 | 18,159 | 39,687 |
| Literate Female Population | 54,948 | 16,820 | 38,128 |
| Illiterate Population | 31,406 | 11,119 | 20,287 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 12,482 | 4,498 | 7,984 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 18,924 | 6,621 | 12,303 |
| Total Households | 35,631 | 11,447 | 24,184 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Karaikal Taluk Taluka is around 1,44,200 people. This includes 70,328 males and 73,872 females. Rural population is about 46,098 (22,657 males and 23,441 females), while urban population is nearly 98,102 (47,671 males and 50,431 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 16,169 of the population, with 8,155 boys and 8,014 girls. Rural areas have 5,417 children, and urban areas have about 10,752 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 1,12,794 literate people in Karaikal Taluk Taluka, including 57,846 literate males and 54,948 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 34,979 individuals and urban literacy covers around 77,815 people.
- About 31,406 people in Karaikal Taluk Taluka are not literate, including 12,482 males and 18,924 females. Rural areas include 11,119 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 20,287 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 35,631 households, with 11,447 in villages and 24,184 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Karaikal Taluk Taluka, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 21,590 | 11,043 | 10,547 |
| SC Male Population | 10,500 | 5,407 | 5,093 |
| SC Female Population | 11,090 | 5,636 | 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 | 1,660 / km² | 949 / km² | 2,561 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Karaikal Taluk Taluka is approximately 21,590 people, including 10,500 males and 11,090 females. Around 11,043 people live in rural parts. Nearly 10,547 people reside in urban areas.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,660 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 949 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 2,561 people per sq. km.