Karaikkudi Population
As per the 2011 Census, Karaikkudi Tehsil has a population of 3.01 Lac (3,00,527) with 1.49 Lac (1,49,443) males and 1.51 Lac (1,51,084) females.The sex ratio in Karaikkudi is 1011, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Karaikkudi Tehsil is 30.30 k (30,304) which is 10.08% of Karaikkudi Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Karaikkudi Tehsil is 960 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Karaikkudi Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Sivaganga District in the state of TAMIL NADU in India.
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Karaikkudi Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Karaikkudi Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.20 Lac (3,20,380), indicating a 6.61% increased from Karaikkudi's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.59 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.62 Lac.
Karaikkudi Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Karaikkudi Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.21 Lac (3,21,330), projecting a 6.92% increased from Karaikkudi's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.59 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.62 Lac.
Karaikkudi Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Karaikkudi Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.68 Lac (2,67,513), accounting for 89.01% of the Karaikkudi Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.33 Lac (1,33,026), and the Hindu female population is around 1.34 Lac (1,34,487).
Karaikkudi Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Karaikkudi Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 18.06 k (18,057), accounting for 6.01% of the Karaikkudi Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 9.07 k (9,072), and the Muslim female population is around 8.99 k (8,985).
Karaikkudi Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,67,513 | 89.01% |
| Muslim | 18,057 | 6.01% |
| Christian | 14,064 | 4.68% |
| Religion not stated | 785 | 0.26% |
| Jain | 58 | 0.02% |
| Sikh | 39 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 9 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 2 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKaraikkudi Urban Population
The Urban population of Karaikkudi Tehsil is 1.82 Lac (1,81,851), with 90.80 k (90,799) being males and 91.05 k (91,052) being females, making up 60.51% of the Karaikkudi total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1003 females for every 1000 males.
Karaikkudi Rural Population
The Rural population of Karaikkudi Tehsil is 1.19 Lac (1,18,676), with 58.64 k (58,644) being males and 60.03 k (60,032) being females, making up 39.49% of the Karaikkudi total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1024 females for every 1000 males.
Karaikkudi Literacy Rate
Karaikkudi Tehsil has a literacy rate of 84.59% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Karaikkudi Tehsil is 90.62 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Karaikkudi Tehsil is 78.67 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Karaikkudi Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 89.53%, while in the rural regions of Karaikkudi Tehsil, it is around 77%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Karaikkudi
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 84.59 | 90.62 | 78.67 |
| Urban Area | 89.53 | 93.86 | 85.24 |
| Rural Area | 77 | 85.57 | 68.69 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Karaikkudi
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 83.77 | 90.01 | 77.64 |
| Muslim | 92.39 | 96.07 | 88.66 |
| Christian | 90.17 | 95.07 | 85.51 |
| Religion not stated | 87.42 | 91.4 | 83.64 |
Karaikkudi Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Karaikkudi Tehsil is 35.98 k (35,980) with 17.59 k (17,588) males and 18.39 k (18,392) females, which is 11.97% of Karaikkudi Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1046 females for every 1000 males.
Karaikkudi Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Karaikkudi Tehsil is 186 (186) with 95 (95) males and 91 (91) females, which is 0.06% of Karaikkudi Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 958 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Karaikkudi
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1011 |
| Urban Area | 1003 |
| Rural Area | 1024 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Karaikkudi
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1011 |
| Muslim | 991 |
| Christian | 1037 |
| Religion not stated | 1072 |
Karaikkudi Area & Households
The Total Area of Karaikkudi Tehsil is 599.92 Square KM, with a population density of 501 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Karaikkudi Tehsil are 7 and the Total Number of Villages in Karaikkudi Tehsil are 63.The Total Number of households in Karaikkudi Tehsil are 76.87 k(76,868).
Karaikkudi Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Karaikkudi Tehsil, there are about 1.22 Lac (1,22,153) workers, making up nearly 40.65% of the Karaikkudi Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 86.56 k (86,557) are male workers, and about 35.60 k (35,596) are female workers.
Karaikkudi - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.20 Lac (3,20,380) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.21 Lac (3,21,330) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.22 Lac (3,21,985) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.22 Lac (3,22,429) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.23 Lac (3,22,873) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.23 Lac (3,23,317) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.24 Lac (3,23,761) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.24 Lac (3,23,939) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.24 Lac (3,23,927) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 3.24 Lac (3,23,914) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 3.24 Lac (3,23,902) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 3.24 Lac (3,23,889) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 3.24 Lac (3,23,877) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Karaikkudi Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.24 Lac (3,23,877), with a male population of 1.60 Lac (1,59,536) and a female population of 1.64 Lac (1,64,363). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Karaikkudi Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.