Karaikal Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Karaikal district in Puducherry.
Administrative Details of Karaikal
Karaikal comprises 28 villages, of which 28 are inhabited and 0 are uninhabited. There are 2 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 49,705, spread across 157 square kilometers.
| Villages | 28(28 inhabited • 0 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 2 |
| Households | 49,705 |
| Total Area | 157 km² |
Karaikal Urban & Rural Population
Karaikal had 98,102 people in urban areas (49.0%) and 1,02,120 people in rural areas (51.0%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 1,02,120 | 51.0% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 98,102 | 49.0% |
| Total | 2,00,222 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Karaikal
The total population comprises 97,809 males (48.9%) and 1,02,413 females (51.1%). The sex ratio is 1047 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 50,138 | 47,671 | 97,809 |
| 👩 Female | 51,982 | 50,431 | 1,02,413 |
Literacy Rate in Karaikal
The literacy rate is 77.37%. Male literacy stands at 81.69% while female literacy is 73.25%, indicating a gender gap of 8.44 percentage points. The total literate population is 1,54,916.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 40,216 | 39,687 | 79,903 |
| Literate (Female) | 36,885 | 38,128 | 75,013 |
| Total Literate | 77,101 | 77,815 | 1,54,916 |
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About Karaikal Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Karaikal in Puducherry has a total population of 2,00,222 with a literacy rate of 77.37% and a sex ratio of 1047 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Karaikal district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.