Karaikulam Population

As per the 2011 Census, Karaikulam Village has a population of 293 (293) with 144 (144) males and 149 (149) females.The sex ratio in Karaikulam is 1035, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Karaikulam Village is 49 (49) which is 16.72% of Karaikulam Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Karaikulam Village is 1042 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Karaikulam village is listed as part of the Kariapatti Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Virudhunagar District in the state of TAMIL NADU in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

293

Toatl Population

144

Male Population

149

Female Population

Karaikulam Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Karaikulam Village current estimated population is projected to be 313 (313), indicating a 6.61% increased from Karaikulam's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 153 , and the estimated female population is 160 .

Karaikulam Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Karaikulam Village estimated population is projected to be 314 (314), projecting a 6.92% increased from Karaikulam's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 154 , and the estimated female population is 161 .

Karaikulam Literacy Rate

Karaikulam Village has a literacy rate of 57.79% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Karaikulam Village is 70.83 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Karaikulam Village is 45.16 lower 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 57.79 70.83 45.16
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 57.79 70.83 45.16

Karaikulam Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Karaikulam Village is 187 (187) with 91 (91) males and 96 (96) females, which is 63.82% of Karaikulam Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1055 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 1035
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 1035

Karaikulam Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Karaikulam Village are 74 (74).

Karaikulam Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Karaikulam Village, there are about 161 (161) workers, making up nearly 54.95% of the Karaikulam Village total population. Out of these, around 82 (82) are male workers, and about 79 (79) are female workers.

Karaikulam - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 313 (313) 6.61%
2025 314 (314) 6.92% 0.31 %
2026 314 (314) 7.14% 0.22 %
2027 315 (315) 7.29% 0.15 %
2028 315 (315) 7.44% 0.15 %
2029 316 (316) 7.58% 0.14 %
2030 316 (316) 7.73% 0.15 %
2031 316 (316) 7.79% 0.06 %
2032 316 (316) 7.79%
2033 316 (316) 7.78% -0.01 %
2034 316 (316) 7.78%
2035 316 (316) 7.77% -0.01 %
2036 316 (316) 7.77%

Projected estimates indicate that Karaikulam Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 316 (316), with a male population of 154 (154) and a female population of 163 (163). 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 Thulukkangulam 309
2 Kundukulam 293
3 Keelidaikulam 0
4 Keelakallikulam 0
5 Melakallikulam 0
6 Kambali 448
7 Keelidayankulam 176

Karaikulam Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Karaikulam is 293 (293).

The estimated population of Karaikulam in 2024 is approximately 313 (313).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Karaikulam is 187 (63.82%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 0.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Karaikulam is 57.79%, with male literacy at 70.83% and female literacy at 45.16%.

The sex ratio in Karaikulam is 1035 females for every 1000 males.

Karaikulam population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.1% up to 2036.