Karai — Devakottai, Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu

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LGD code: 640172
Pincode: 630311
Population: 576
Households: 164
Literacy rate: 74.3%
Sex ratio: 1014 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 201

Key facts — Karai

LGD code: 640172
Pincode: 630311
Population (Census 2011): 576
Population (projected 2026): 679
Households: 164
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1014
Literacy rate: 74.3%
Coordinates: 10.92694°N, 79.14187°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Chidambaram
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Ariyalur
Member of Parliament: Thol. Thirumavalavan
Member of Legislative Assembly: Rajendran S
Block / Mandal: Devakottai

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 Sivaganga district level

Then & Now

Karai — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

576

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

679

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

164

Census 2011 baseline

+17.7%

Households · 2026

193

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: 576Census 2011
Households: 164Census 2011
Literacy rate: 74.3%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1014 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 6792026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1932026 projection
Active job cards: —MGNREGA · district
HHs worked (FY): —MGNREGA · district
State electorate: 6,21,17,562ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 1,127NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 88.0%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.4%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 74.4%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 51.5%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 · Sivaganga district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 6,35,748PMAY-G · 6,35,748 of 9,57,825 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Sivaganga district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 5,23,089Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Sivaganga 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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What is the pincode of Karai?

The pincode of Karai, Devakottai mandal, Sivaganga district, Tamil Nadu is 630311.

In which district is Karai located?

Karai is a village in Devakottai mandal of Sivaganga district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the population of Karai as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Karai village has a population of 576 across 164 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Karai in?

Karai falls under the Chidambaram Lok Sabha constituency (PC #27) of Tamil Nadu.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Karai in?

Karai falls under the Ariyalur assembly constituency (AC #149) of Tamil Nadu.

What is the literacy rate in Karai?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Karai village is 74.3%.

What is the sex ratio in Karai?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Karai village is 1014 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Karai?

12 schemes currently match residents of Karai, 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 Karai?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Karai village is 640172.

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