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★ District of Puducherry ★

Karaikal

காரைக்கால்
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Area · — km²
Population · 2,00,222
Pincode range ·
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About the district

Karaikal — district of Puducherry

Karaikal is a district in Puducherry. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About Karaikal

Historic French colonial town with temples, beaches, and traditional Tamil culture along the Coromandel Coast.

District HQ
Karaikal

Must-visit places in Karaikal

beach

Karaikal Beach

Sandy beach in Karaikal town offering coastal views and local fishing activity.

  • temple
    Saneeswara Temple

    Ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Saturn, significant pilgrimage site in Karaikal.

  • monument
    Karaikal Lighthouse

    Historic French-era lighthouse standing as a symbol of Karaikal's colonial maritime heritage.

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Then & Now

Karaikal district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
1,02,120
Census 2011 baseline
+17.9%
Population · 2026
1,20,396
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
25,521
Census 2011 baseline
+17.9%
Households · 2026
30,089
RGI / state CAGR projection
2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.
Census 2011 · District aggregates · 40 villages

Karaikal district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
50,138Census 2011
Female population
51,982Census 2011
Sex ratio
1037 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
25,521Census 2011
SC population
24,801Census 2011
ST population
0Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
1,20,396+17.9%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
30,089RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
35,396Census 2011
Cultivators
1,767Census 2011
Agri labourers
7,347Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
100.0%Jal Jeevan Mission
SBM-G toilets
5,162Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Karaikal district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
6 of 40 villages have notable places mapped · 15%
  • Temple· 22
  • Hospital· 6
  • College· 4
  • PHC· 4
  • ATM· 4
  • Restaurant· 4
  • Bank· 3
  • Shop· 2
  • Railway· 2
  • Bus stop· 2
  • School· 1
  • Police· 1
  • GP office· 1
  • Mosque· 1
  • Fuel· 1
  • Park· 1
  • Playground· 1

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Karaikal district.

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All 2 mandals of Karaikal

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40 villages · 27 GPs
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Top villages in Karaikal

Villages with the most posts, contributors, and verified residents this month.

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Quick answers

People often ask about Karaikal

How many mandals and villages are in Karaikal district?

Karaikal district has 2 mandals and 40 revenue villages across 27 gram panchayats in Puducherry.

Where is the headquarters of Karaikal district?

The district headquarters of Karaikal is —.

What is the pincode of Karaikal district?

Karaikal district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within Karaikal may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Karaikal fall under?

Karaikal district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Karaikal district?

Karaikal district had a population of 2,00,222 per the 2011 Census, across 40 villages.

When was Karaikal district formed?

Karaikal district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Karaikal district?

Major rivers in Karaikal district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

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