Karakkottai Village Overview
Karakkottai is a village in Manamelkudi tehsil of Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu. It lies about 7 km from Manamelkudi tehsil headquarters and around 57 km from Pudukkottai district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Karakkottai village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Karakkottai village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Karakkottai is 639811. The village covers a geographical area of 732.79 hectares and has a pincode of 614630. Aranthangi is the nearest town.
Location Map of Karakkottai
Population & Demographics of Karakkottai
This section provides population and demographic details of Karakkottai village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,186 | 1,024 | 1,162 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 234 | 112 | 122 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 271 | 121 | 150 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 1,546 | 805 | 741 |
| Illiterate Population | 640 | 219 | 421 |
Key population details of Karakkottai village are given below:
- Karakkottai village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 2,186, including approximately 1,024 males and 1,162 females, with a sex ratio of 1134 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 271 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Karakkottai village is good, with a literacy rate of about 70.72%.
- There are around 613 households in Karakkottai village.
Transport & Connectivity of Karakkottai
Transport facilities help residents of Karakkottai village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Karakkottai
The following villages are located close to Karakkottai and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Karakkottai
- Where is Karakkottai located?
- Karakkottai village is located in Manamelkudi Taluka, Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Karakkottai?
- Karakkottai is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Karakkottai?
- The pincode of Karakkottai is 614630.
- What is the population of Karakkottai?
- Karakkottai has a total population of 2,186, including 1,024 males and 1,162 females.
- How many households are there in Karakkottai?
- There are 613 households in Karakkottai.
- What is the literacy rate in Karakkottai?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Karakkottai is 70.72%. Male literacy is 78.61% and female literacy is 63.77%.