Population1,44,200Karaikal Taluk
Males70,328
Females73,872
Literate1,12,794
Population Overview
Total population1,44,200
Males70,328
Females73,872
Sex ratio1,050per 1,000 males
Households35,631
Literacy
Literate1,12,794
Literacy %78.2%
Children (0–6 years)
Children 0–616,169
Child %11.2%
SC / ST
Workers — Total
Total workers48,894
Worker males0
Worker females0
Work participation %33.9%
Workers — Main
Workers — Marginal
Workers — Marginal (detail)
Marginal Workers — 3 to 6 months
Marginal Workers — 0 to 3 months
Top villages / towns by population
villages / towns comparison
14 villages / towns
villages / towns-wise data
| # | Village / Town | Population | Males | Females | Literate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Karaikal (M) | 86,838 | 42,261 | 44,577 | 68,706 |
| 2 | Thirumalairayanpattinam (CT) | 11,264 | 5,410 | 5,854 | 9,109 |
| 3 | Kottucherry | 9,711 | 4,696 | 5,015 | 7,674 |
| 4 | Neravy | 6,555 | 3,266 | 3,289 | 5,301 |
| 5 | Thiruvettakudy | 4,281 | 2,110 | 2,171 | 3,022 |
| 6 | Varichikudy (South) | 4,096 | 2,033 | 2,063 | 3,196 |
| 7 | Varichikudy (North) | 3,533 | 1,764 | 1,769 | 2,776 |
| 8 | Vizhidiur | 3,435 | 1,673 | 1,762 | 2,654 |
| 9 | Keezhaiyur (South) | 3,262 | 1,520 | 1,742 | 2,283 |
| 10 | Kizhamanai | 2,851 | 1,416 | 1,435 | 2,016 |
| 11 | Keezhaiyur (North) | 2,687 | 1,340 | 1,347 | 1,852 |
| 12 | Vanjiur | 2,234 | 1,130 | 1,104 | 1,700 |
| 13 | Polagam | 1,888 | 944 | 944 | 1,285 |
| 14 | Poovam | 1,565 | 765 | 800 | 1,220 |