Karikkal village, Sholinghur taluk | Pincode 631102

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

K NIRMALA

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LGD code: 630584
Pincode: 631102
Post office: Sholingur
Population: 3,704
Households: 857
Literacy rate: 68.8%
Sex ratio: 931 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,489

Census 2011 · in context

How Karikkal compares

By population, Karikkal ranks #13 of 48 villages in Sholinghur mandal.

Literacy rate

68.8%

+3.0% vs mandal average

Karikkal: 68.8%
Sholinghur mandal: 65.8%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

931

−54 vs mandal average

Karikkal: 931
Sholinghur mandal: 985

Household size

people per home

4.3

+0.1 vs mandal average

Karikkal: 4.3
Sholinghur mandal: 4.2

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Karikkal at a glance

Karikkal is a village of 3,704 people in 857 households (Census 2011) in Sholinghur taluk, Ranipet district, Tamil Nadu, the 13th-largest of 48 villages in Sholinghur taluk. Literacy is 69%, 3 points above the taluk average of 66% and the sex ratio is 931 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 631102, served by Sholingur post office; the LGD village code is 630584. The sarpanch is K NIRMALA, and the village votes in Arani assembly constituency, represented by MLA Jayasudha. L. The population is estimated at 4,367 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Karikkal

Treated tap water: Yes
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: No
Hand pump: No
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 18
Power hours (winter): 18
Primary school: 4
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 1
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 1
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: Yes
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: Yes
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: SHOLINGUR
Distance to nearest town (km): 10
Distance to district HQ (km): 60
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 25
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Karikkal
Total area (ha): 698.01
Irrigated area (ha): 115.3
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Karikkal

LGD code: 630584
Pincode: 631102
Post office: Sholingur
Population (Census 2011): 3,704
Population (projected 2026): 4,367
Households: 857
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 931
Literacy rate: 68.8%
Lok Sabha constituency: Arani
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Arani
Member of Parliament: M.S. Tharanivendhan
Member of Legislative Assembly: Jayasudha. L
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: K NIRMALA
Block / Mandal: Sholinghur

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Ranipet district level

Then & Now

Karikkal — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

3,704

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

4,367

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

857

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

1,010

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

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 3,704Census 2011
Households: 857Census 2011
Literacy rate: 68.8%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 931 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 4,3672026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1,0102026 projection
Active job cards: 1,60,150MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,43,349MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 6,21,17,562ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 77.3%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Ranipet district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 6,35,748PMAY-G · 6,35,748 of 9,57,825 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Ranipet district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 5,23,089Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Ranipet district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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September 2026

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TN govt says Rs 247 crore crop loan waived; farmers say no big deal

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No matter the name, it must begin with this letter! A unique tradition in Tamil Nadu village

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Three ministers hold talks, but TN farmers continue stir for crop loan waiver

Reported by The New Indian Express.

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TN govt says Rs 247 crore crop loan waived; farmers say no big deal
The New Indian Expressyesterday
No matter the name, it must begin with this letter! A unique tradition in Tamil Nadu village
CNBC TV182 days ago
Three ministers hold talks, but TN farmers continue stir for crop loan waiver
The New Indian Express3 days ago
Tamil Nadu: 40 farmers' associations continue protest as talks with ministers fail
dtnext.in4 days ago
Tamil Nadu: Ayan Reddiapatti village gets direct bus connectivity after 79 years of independence
mid-day.com5 days ago
Tamil Nadu Minister Vanni Arasu’s native village gets bus service for first time since Independence
The Indian Express5 days ago

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People often ask about Karikkal

What is the pincode of Karikkal?

The pincode of Karikkal, Sholinghur taluk, Ranipet district, Tamil Nadu is 631102. The post office is Sholingur.

Which post office delivers to Karikkal?

Mail for Karikkal is delivered through Sholingur post office, pincode 631102, in Sholinghur taluk, Ranipet district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Karikkal located?

Karikkal is a village in Sholinghur taluk of Ranipet district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the population of Karikkal as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Karikkal village has a population of 3,704 across 857 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Karikkal?

The current sarpanch of Karikkal gram panchayat is K NIRMALA.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Karikkal in?

Karikkal falls under the Arani Lok Sabha constituency (PC #12) of Tamil Nadu.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Karikkal in?

Karikkal falls under the Arani assembly constituency (AC #67) of Tamil Nadu.

What is the literacy rate in Karikkal?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Karikkal village is 68.8%.

What is the sex ratio in Karikkal?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Karikkal village is 931 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Karikkal?

12 schemes currently match residents of Karikkal, including Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai, Pongal Gift Hamper Scheme, Tamil Nadu Free Bus Travel for Women. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Karikkal?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Karikkal village is 630584.

How big is Karikkal compared to other villages in Sholinghur taluk?

Karikkal ranks 13 of 48 villages in Sholinghur taluk by Census 2011 population (3,704 residents).

Who is the MLA of Karikkal?

Karikkal falls under Arani assembly constituency (AC 67). The sitting MLA is Jayasudha. L (AIADMK).

Who is the MP for Karikkal?

Karikkal is in Arani Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is M.S. Tharanivendhan (DMK).

What is the population of Karikkal in 2026?

Karikkal is estimated at 4,367 people in 2026, up about 18% from 3,704 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Karikkal in?

Tamil Nadu falls in the East Coast Plains and Hills zone (rice, coconut, sugarcane, cashew) and the Southern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, cotton, groundnut, millets, chillies) of the ICAR classification; Karikkal in Ranipet district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Karikkal?

K NIRMALA is the sarpanch of Karikkal gram panchayat, Sholinghur taluk. See the sarpanch list of Sholinghur taluk for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-18
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)