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 information the sub-district code of Karaikal Taluk Block (CD) is 05914. Total area of karaikal taluk taluka is 87 km² including 48.55 km² rural area and 38.30 km² urban area. Karaikal Taluk taluka has a population of 1,44,200 peoples, out of which urban population is 98,102 while rural population is 46,098. Karaikal Taluk has a sex ratio of approximately 1050 females for every 1,000 males. Karaikal Taluk taluka has a population density of 1660 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 35,631 houses in the sub-district, including 24,184 urban houses and 11,447 rural houses.
When it comes to literacy, 78.22% population of karaikal taluk taluka is literate, out of which 82.25% males and 74.38% females are literate. There are about 11 villages in karaikal taluk taluka, which you can browse from karaikal taluk taluka villages list (along with gram panchayat & nearest town information) below.
List of Villages in Karaikal Taluk Taluka
| # | 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
| Particulars | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 46,098 | 98,102 | 1,44,200 |
| Male Population | 22,657 | 47,671 | 70,328 |
| Female Population | 23,441 | 50,431 | 73,872 |
| Population Density | 949 / km² | 2,561 / km² | 1,660 / km² |
Households in Karaikal Taluk Taluka
| Particulars | Households |
|---|---|
| Rural Households | 11,447 |
| Urban Households | 24,184 |
| Total Households | 35,631 |