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.

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.

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's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Karaikal Taluk Taluka , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.