Karaikal Taluk Population
As per the 2011 Census, Karaikal Taluk Tehsil has a population of 1.44 Lac (1,44,200) with 70.33 k (70,328) males and 73.87 k (73,872) females.The sex ratio in Karaikal Taluk is 1051, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Karaikal Taluk Tehsil is 16.17 k (16,169) which is 11.21% of Karaikal Taluk Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Karaikal Taluk Tehsil is 983 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Karaikal Taluk Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Karaikal District in the state of PUDUCHERRY in India.
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Karaikal Taluk Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Karaikal Taluk Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.94 Lac (1,94,090), indicating a 34.6% increased from Karaikal Taluk's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 91.54 k, and the estimated female population is 1.03 Lac.
Karaikal Taluk Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Karaikal Taluk Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.98 Lac (1,98,418), projecting a 37.6% increased from Karaikal Taluk's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 93.36 k, and the estimated female population is 1.05 Lac.
Karaikal Taluk Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Karaikal Taluk Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.08 Lac (1,08,229), accounting for 75.05% of the Karaikal Taluk Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 53.08 k (53,081), and the Hindu female population is around 55.15 k (55,148).
Karaikal Taluk Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Karaikal Taluk Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 22.98 k (22,982), accounting for 15.94% of the Karaikal Taluk Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 11.09 k (11,089), and the Muslim female population is around 11.89 k (11,893).
Karaikal Taluk Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,08,229 | 75.05% |
| Muslim | 22,982 | 15.94% |
| Christian | 12,690 | 8.8% |
| Religion not stated | 152 | 0.11% |
| Buddhist | 56 | 0.04% |
| Jain | 45 | 0.03% |
| Sikh | 32 | 0.02% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 14 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKaraikal Taluk Urban Population
The Urban population of Karaikal Taluk Tehsil is 98.10 k (98,102), with 47.67 k (47,671) being males and 50.43 k (50,431) being females, making up 68.03% of the Karaikal Taluk total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1058 females for every 1000 males.
Karaikal Taluk Rural Population
The Rural population of Karaikal Taluk Tehsil is 46.10 k (46,098), with 22.66 k (22,657) being males and 23.44 k (23,441) being females, making up 31.97% of the Karaikal Taluk total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1035 females for every 1000 males.
Karaikal Taluk Literacy Rate
Karaikal Taluk Tehsil has a literacy rate of 88.1% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Karaikal Taluk Tehsil is 93.04 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Karaikal Taluk Tehsil is 83.43 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Karaikal Taluk Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 89.08%, while in the rural regions of Karaikal Taluk Tehsil, it is around 85.98%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Karaikal Taluk
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 88.1 | 93.04 | 83.43 |
| Urban Area | 89.08 | 93.9 | 84.57 |
| Rural Area | 85.98 | 91.22 | 80.97 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Karaikal Taluk
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 87.43 | 92.52 | 82.55 |
| Muslim | 91.42 | 95.9 | 87.32 |
| Christian | 87.93 | 92.42 | 83.96 |
| Religion not stated | 87.6 | 98.31 | 78.57 |
Karaikal Taluk Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Karaikal Taluk Tehsil is 21.59 k (21,590) with 10.50 k (10,500) males and 11.09 k (11,090) females, which is 14.97% of Karaikal Taluk Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1057 females for every 1000 males.
Karaikal Taluk Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Karaikal Taluk Tehsil is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Karaikal Taluk Tehsil.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Karaikal Taluk
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1051 |
| Urban Area | 1058 |
| Rural Area | 1035 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Karaikal Taluk
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1039 |
| Muslim | 1073 |
| Christian | 1114 |
| Religion not stated | 1112 |
Karaikal Taluk Area & Households
The Total Area of Karaikal Taluk Tehsil is 86.85 Square KM, with a population density of 1,660 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Karaikal Taluk Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Karaikal Taluk Tehsil are 12.The Total Number of households in Karaikal Taluk Tehsil are 35.63 k(35,631).
Karaikal Taluk Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Karaikal Taluk Tehsil, there are about 48.89 k (48,894) workers, making up nearly 33.91% of the Karaikal Taluk Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 38.12 k (38,119) are male workers, and about 10.78 k (10,775) are female workers.
Karaikal Taluk - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.94 Lac (1,94,090) | 34.6% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.98 Lac (1,98,418) | 37.6% | 3 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.03 Lac (2,02,860) | 40.68% | 3.08 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.08 Lac (2,07,530) | 43.92% | 3.24 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.12 Lac (2,12,086) | 47.08% | 3.16 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.17 Lac (2,16,756) | 50.32% | 3.24 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.21 Lac (2,21,426) | 53.55% | 3.23 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.26 Lac (2,26,324) | 56.95% | 3.4 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.31 Lac (2,31,336) | 60.43% | 3.48 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 2.36 Lac (2,36,461) | 63.98% | 3.55 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 2.41 Lac (2,41,473) | 67.46% | 3.48 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 2.47 Lac (2,46,598) | 71.01% | 3.55 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 2.52 Lac (2,51,724) | 74.57% | 3.56 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Karaikal Taluk Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.52 Lac (2,51,724), with a male population of 1.14 Lac (1,14,000) and a female population of 1.38 Lac (1,38,009). This reflects a total growth of 74.57% from Karaikal Taluk Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 3.33%.