Karaikal
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About Karaikal, Puducherry
Karaikal district, in Puducherry, had a population of 2,00,222, a literacy rate of 77.4%, a sex ratio of 1,047 and a urban households of 48.6%, according to the 2011 Census of India.
Demographics
| Population | 2,00,222 | people |
|---|---|---|
| Sex Ratio | 1,047 | females per 1,000 males |
| Urban Households | 48.6% | % of households |
Literacy & Education
| Literacy Rate | 77.4% | % literate |
|---|---|---|
| Female Literacy | 73.3% | % of females |
| Literacy Gender Gap | 8 | male − female pts |
| Graduates | 10.1% | % of educated |
Work
| Worker Participation | 34.1% | % working |
|---|---|---|
| Female Work Participation | 14.8% | % of females |
| Agricultural Workers | 22.6% | % of workers |
Households & Amenities
| Electric Lighting | 69.1% | % of households |
|---|---|---|
| Internet | 2.7% | % of households |
| Computer / Laptop | 7.0% | % of households |
| Television | 56.1% | % of households |
| Telephone / Mobile | 55.6% | % of households |
| Car / Jeep / Van | 3.7% | % of households |
| Scooter / Motorcycle | 28.6% | % of households |
| LPG / PNG Cooking | 40.9% | % of households |
| Tap Water | 65.4% | % of households |
| Latrine in Premises | 43.7% | % of households |
| Separate Kitchen | 67.5% | % of households |
Wealth
| Low Income (< ₹45k) | 8.3% | % of households |
|---|---|---|
| High Income (> ₹5.45L) | 7.0% | % of households |
Tehsils in Karaikal (2)
Thirunallar Taluk (17 villages), Karaikal Taluk (12 villages).
Largest villages (of 29)
Thirumalairayanpattinam (CT), Kottucherry, Ambagarathur, Thirunallar, Neravy, Kurumbagaram, Nedungadu, Sorakudy, Thiruvettakudy, Sethur, Nallazhundur, Varichikudy (North), Vizhidiur, Keezhaiyur (South), Pettai.