Karaikal District - Population, Sex Ratio & Literacy Rate
Karaikal is a district in Puducherry, India, with 2 tehsils and 28 villages. As per Census 2011, the total population is 200222, sex ratio is 104.71% females per 1,000 males, and the overall literacy rate is 77.37%.
ℹ️ Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011
District at a Glance
Karaikal
StatePuducherry
Area157.00 sq km
Nearest RailwayKaraikal Railway Station
Nearest AirportTiruchirappalli Airport
District Code637
Census Year2011
Total Population
200222
Sex Ratio
104.71%
Literacy Rate
77.37%
Total Tehsils
2
Total Villages
28
Households
49705
Administrative Overview of Karaikal
| District | Karaikal |
| State | Puducherry |
| Country | India |
| Total Area | 157.00 |
| Total Tehsils | 2 |
| Total Villages | 28 |
| Total Households | 49705 |
| Nearest Railway Station | Karaikal Railway Station |
| Nearest Airport | Tiruchirappalli Airport |
| Latitude / Longitude | 10.91571, 79.8375761 |
| Census Year | 2011 |
Population of Karaikal - (Census 2011)
| Total (0-6 Yrs) | 22263 |
| Male (0-6 Yrs) | 11307 |
| Female (0-6 Yrs) | 10956 |
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Religion Population in Karaikal
| Religion | Population Share | Population | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1452956 | 96.42% | |
| Muslim | 38304 | 2.54% | |
| Sikh | 164 | 0.01% | |
| Christian | 14089 | 0.94% | |
| Jain | 37 | 0.00% | |
| Buddhist | 39 | 0.00% |
Literacy Rate in Karaikal
Workers in Karaikal
Tehsils List in Karaikal
| # | Tehsils Name | Population | Total Villages | Sex Ratio | Literacy Rate |
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ℹ️ About This Data
Population figures cover all persons usually residing in Karaikal district. Literacy rate includes persons aged 7+ who can read and write. Sex ratio = females per 1,000 males. Worker participation rate = workers as % of total population.