Karaikal

Karaikal is a district and city located in Puducherry Union Territory of India. This article provides an in depth look at Karaikal district overview, population, demographic information, household data, administration, and a list of its Taluka or sub-districts.

Karaikal District overview

Karaikal is Town in Puducherry serves as administrative headquarter of Karaikal district. Total area of Karaikal District is 157 km² including 119 km² rural area and 38 km² urban area. There are 2 Talukas part of Karaikal District for administrative purpose. When it about rural area of Karaikal District, Karaikal has 28 villages.

Karaikal is the largest tehsil in Karaikal district by area covering 86.85 km² and Thirunallar is the smallest tehsil in Karaikal district by area covering 70.15 km². Karaikal is the largest tehsil by population while Thirunallar is the smallest tehsil by population in Karaikal district.

Population of Karaikal District

As of the 2011 census, Karaikal district has a population of approximately 200,222 peoples which is divided into urban population of 98,102 and rular population of 102,120. The population density in Karaikal region is about 1,275.0 persons per square kilometer.

Households of Karaikal District

There are about 49,705 houses in the district, including 24,184 urban houses and 25,521 rural houses. The average household size is about 4.03 people

List Of Taluka in Karaikal District

Karaikal district is divided into several Talukas or tehsils for administrative convenience. There are 2 tehsils in Karaikal district. Each tehsil is headed by a Tehsildar, who is responsible for revenue administration and law and order. The following is a list of Taluka in Karaikal:

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