Karikathur

Karikathur is a village located in the Polur Subdivision of Tiruvannamalai district,Tamil Nadu, India. This article provides a comprehensive overview of Karikathur, covering its demographics, population statistics, household data, administrative structure, geographical area, connectivity, educational and medical facilities, electricity supply, drinking water sources, and nearby villages.

Karikathur Overview

Administrative & Basic Details
VillageKarikathur
Pincode606803
Area415.42 Sq. Km
Village Code631717
Sub-DistrictPolur
Sub-District Code5724
DistrictTiruvannamalai
District Code593
State/UTTamil Nadu
State/UT Code33
Gram PanchayatKarikkathur
Gram Panchayat Code231063
Block PanchayatChetpet
Block Panchayat Code6711
Total Population (2011 Census)1054
Total Households285
Nearest TownPOLUR (Distance: 8 Km)

Karikathur has a population of 1054 as recorded in the 2011 Census. It falls under the jurisdiction of Karikkathur Gram Panchayat and the Chetpet Block Panchayat in Polur District. The village has 285 households and is identified by village code 631717. Karikathur is located in the 606803 postal area, contributing significantly to the rural administrative structure of Polur Sub-District.

Total Population of Karikathur

As of the 2011 census, Population of Karikathur has a population of approximately 1054 people, where the male population is 530 and the female population is 524.

Total 1054
Male 530
Female 524

Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Population of Karikathur

The population data for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) in Karikathur is as follows:

Scheduled Caste (SC)
Total Scheduled Caste 366
Male 178
Female 188
Scheduled Tribe (ST)
Total Scheduled Tribe 0
Male 0
Female 0

Household in Karikathur

There are approximately 285 households in Karikathur. The average household size in the village is about 3 persons per house.

Type Stats
Household 285
People / Family 3

Assembly & Parliament Constituency of Karikathur

Karikathur falls under the Polur Assembly and Parliament Constituency. The nearest town to Karikathur is Polur, which serves as the central hub for all major economic activities in the region.

Understanding Literacy Rates in Karikathur Village

As per the 2011 Census, Karikathur presents important statistics regarding its literacy and illiteracy rates.

Literacy in Karikathur Village (2011):

Total 512
Male 287
Female 225

illiteracy in Karikathur Village (2011):

Total 542
Male 243
Female 299

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Connectivity of Karikathur

Connectivity Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within <5 km distance
Communication Available

Electricity Facilities

Electricity Supply Available
Domestic Electricity Not Available
Agricultural Electricity Not Available
Other Electricity Uses Not Available
All Households Electrified Yes

Education Facilities

Has Education Facility?Available
Primary School1
Middle School0
Secondary School0
Senior Secondary0
College0

Medical Facilities

Medical FacilityAvailable
Allopathic Hospital0
Ayurvedic Hospital0
Unani Hospital0
Homeopathic Hospital0
DispensariesAllopathic: 0, Ayurvedic: 0, Unani: 0, Homeo: 0
Primary Health Centre (PHC)
Other Medical Centres0

Drinking Water Facilities

Water Facility Available
Tap Water Available
Well Available (Within 3-5 km)
Tank Not Available
Tubewell Available (Within 3-5 km)
Handpump Available
Other Sources Not Available

Nearby Villages of Karikathur

Frequently Asked Questions About Karikathur Village

The total population of Karikathur Village is approximately 1054 people.

The male population is 530, while the female population is 524.

Karikathur Village has about 285 households.

The average household size in Karikathur is approximately 3 people per household.

The total literate population is 512, which includes 287 males and 225 females.

The total illiterate population is 542, consisting of 243 males and 299 females.

There are 105 villages in the Polur Sub-District.

Karikathur Village falls under the Karikkathur Gram Panchayat.

The Pincode for Karikathur Village is 606803.

Karikathur Village is part of the Chetpet Block Panchayat.