District at a glance
All 2 talukas
Largest villages in Karaikal district
- KottucherryKaraikal taluka9,711
- AmbagarathurThirunallar taluka7,391
- ThirunallarThirunallar taluka6,866
- NeravyKaraikal taluka6,555
- KurumbagaramThirunallar taluka5,212
- NedungaduThirunallar taluka4,886
- SorakudyThirunallar taluka4,666
- ThiruvettakudyKaraikal taluka4,281
- Varichikudy (South)Karaikal taluka4,096
- SethurThirunallar taluka3,890
Census 2011 population
Karaikal district
Karaikal is a district of Puducherry. The Local Government Directory lists 2 talukas and 37 revenue villages here, home to a rural population of 1,02,120 (Census 2011, sum of villages).
District officials
All 2 talukas of Karaikal
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Gram panchayats of Karaikal, taluka-wise →
Neighbouring districts of Karaikal, by distance →
Compare Karaikal's two largest villages, Kottucherry and Ambagarathur →
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Villages of Karaikal
3 of 37 villages are mapped so far, from OpenStreetMap. Tap a point to open its page.
Karaikal district by the numbers
Sums of the Census 2011 village figures we hold — rural areas only; towns are not included. Each figure covers the villages that report it.
Census 2011
Headcount and household counts from the decennial Census of India.
- Population
- 1,02,120 Census 2011
- Male population
- 50,138 Census 2011
- Female population
- 51,982 Census 2011
- Households
- 25,521 Census 2011
- Villages counted
- 28 Census 2011
Derived from the Census counts
Ratios computed from the sums on the left; no projection or estimate.
- Sex ratio
- 1,037 females per 1,000 males
- Household size
- 4.0 persons per household
- Literacy rate
- 85.1% literates ÷ population aged 7+
Constituencies covering Karaikal
Based on the 25 of 37 villages we can place. Boundaries are approximate.
Mandi prices · Karaikal
No market in Karaikal district has reported prices in the last 14 days. Nearest mandi reports: Mayiladuthurai(Uzhavar Sandhai ), Sirkali(Uzhavar Sandhai ), Mayiladuthurai district — about 25 km away, straight-line.
Latest reports up to 26 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amaranthus · Amaranthus | Mayiladuthurai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) | 1,500 | 2,000 | 1,750 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Amaranthus · Amaranthus | Sirkali(Uzhavar Sandhai ) | 1,500 | 2,000 | 1,750 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Ashgourd · Gouard | Mayiladuthurai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) | 1,500 | 2,000 | 1,750 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Ashgourd · Gouard | Sirkali(Uzhavar Sandhai ) | 2,500 | 3,000 | 2,750 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Banana · Besrai | Mayiladuthurai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) | 3,600 | 4,000 | 3,800 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Banana · Besrai | Sirkali(Uzhavar Sandhai ) | 4,000 | 5,000 | 4,500 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Banana - Green · Banana - Green | Mayiladuthurai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) | 3,500 | 4,000 | 3,750 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Banana - Green · Banana - Green | Sirkali(Uzhavar Sandhai ) | 2,500 | 3,000 | 2,750 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Beans · Beans (Whole) | Sirkali(Uzhavar Sandhai ) | 9,000 | 9,000 | 9,000 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Beetroot · Beetroot | Mayiladuthurai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Beetroot · Beetroot | Sirkali(Uzhavar Sandhai ) | 4,500 | 5,000 | 4,750 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Bhindi(Ladies Finger) · Bhindi | Sirkali(Uzhavar Sandhai ) | 4,500 | 5,000 | 4,750 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Bhindi(Ladies Finger) · Bhindi | Mayiladuthurai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) | 4,500 | 5,000 | 4,750 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Bitter gourd · Bitter Gourd | Sirkali(Uzhavar Sandhai ) | 5,500 | 6,000 | 5,750 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Bitter gourd · Bitter Gourd | Mayiladuthurai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) | 6,000 | 7,000 | 6,500 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Bottle gourd · Bottle Gourd | Sirkali(Uzhavar Sandhai ) | 2,500 | 3,000 | 2,750 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Bottle gourd · Bottle Gourd | Mayiladuthurai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) | 2,500 | 3,000 | 2,750 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Brinjal · Round | Sirkali(Uzhavar Sandhai ) | 5,000 | 5,500 | 5,250 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Brinjal · Round | Mayiladuthurai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) | 4,500 | 5,000 | 4,750 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Cabbage · Cabbage | Mayiladuthurai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 26 Oct 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Karaikal's shops.
News near Karaikal
Press releases from the government and the district administration, with a link to each original.
No official news for Karaikal in the last 30 days. We check government press releases every night.
All official news · Summaries are ours; the original release is the record.
Government jobs near Karaikal
Recruitment notices from official commissions. Dates and numbers are taken from the notice itself.
No verified government job notices for Karaikal right now. We check official commission notices every night.
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Essential services & places near Karaikal
- Banks, ATMs & post offices (76)
- Hospitals & clinics (36)
- Schools & anganwadis (4)
- Colleges & universities (9)
- Police & fire stations (1)
- Revenue & panchayat offices (3)
- Government offices (2)
- Temples (13)
- Churches (2)
- Mosques (9)
- Transport (9)
- Community places (14)
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People often ask about Karaikal district
Which state is Karaikal district in?
Karaikal district is in Puducherry.
How many talukas and villages are there in Karaikal district?
Karaikal district has 2 talukas and 37 revenue villages in the Local Government Directory (LGD).
What is the rural population of Karaikal district?
The villages of Karaikal district had a combined population of 1,02,120 at the 2011 Census (rural areas only; towns are not included).
What is the LGD code of Karaikal district?
The Local Government Directory code of Karaikal district is 598.
Answers are built from the Local Government Directory, Census 2011 village records and the Election Commission's seat lists.