Karaikulam Population
As per the 2011 Census, Karaikulam Village has a population of 1.48 k (1,476) with 731 (731) males and 745 (745) females.The sex ratio in Karaikulam is 1020, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Karaikulam Village is 133 (133) which is 9.01% of Karaikulam Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Karaikulam Village is 1016 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Karaikulam village is listed as part of the Ilayangudi Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Sivaganga District in the state of TAMIL NADU in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
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Karaikulam Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Karaikulam Village current estimated population is projected to be 1.57 k (1,574), indicating a 6.61% increased from Karaikulam's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 777 , and the estimated female population is 798 .
Karaikulam Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Karaikulam Village estimated population is projected to be 1.58 k (1,579), projecting a 6.92% increased from Karaikulam's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 779 , and the estimated female population is 801 .
Karaikulam Literacy Rate
Karaikulam Village has a literacy rate of 81.91% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Karaikulam Village is 90.53 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Karaikulam Village is 73.45 higher than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Karaikulam
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 81.91 | 90.53 | 73.45 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 81.91 | 90.53 | 73.45 |
Karaikulam Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Karaikulam Village is 828 (828) with 402 (402) males and 426 (426) females, which is 56.1% of Karaikulam Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1060 females for every 1000 males.
Karaikulam Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Karaikulam Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Karaikulam Village.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Karaikulam
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1020 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 1020 |
Karaikulam Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Karaikulam Village are 408 (408).
Karaikulam Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Karaikulam Village, there are about 767 (767) workers, making up nearly 51.96% of the Karaikulam Village total population. Out of these, around 417 (417) are male workers, and about 350 (350) are female workers.
Karaikulam - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.57 k (1,574) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.58 k (1,579) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.58 k (1,582) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.58 k (1,584) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.59 k (1,586) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.59 k (1,588) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.59 k (1,591) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.59 k (1,591) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↓ |
| 2032 | 1.59 k (1,591) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 1.59 k (1,591) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 1.59 k (1,591) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 1.59 k (1,591) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 1.59 k (1,591) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Karaikulam Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.59 k (1,591), with a male population of 781 (781) and a female population of 811 (811). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Karaikulam Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.
Karaikulam Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kalaikulam | 639 |
| 2 | Melathuraiyur | 1,757 |
| 3 | Sooranam | 2,081 |
| 4 | Akkavayal | 1,346 |
| 5 | Visavanoor | 3,358 |
| 6 | Alavidangan | 1,278 |
| 7 | Udayanoor | 1,055 |