Karaikulam is a village located in the Ilayangudi Subdivision of Sivaganga district,Tamil Nadu, India. This article offers a comprehensive insight into Karaikulam's demographic details, population statistics, household information, administrative setup and a list of nearby villages.
| Administrative & Basic Details | |
|---|---|
| Village | Karaikulam |
| Pincode | 630709 |
| Village Code | 640431 |
| Sub-District | Ilayangudi |
| Sub-District Code | 5834 |
| District | Sivaganga |
| District Code | 585 |
| State/UT | Tamil Nadu |
| State/UT Code | 33 |
| Gram Panchayat | Karaikulam |
| Gram Panchayat Code | 227981 |
| Block Panchayat | Ilayangudi |
| Block Panchayat Code | 6614 |
| Total Population (2011 Census) | 1476 |
| Total Households | 408 |
Karaikulam has a population of 1476 as recorded in the 2011 Census. It falls under the jurisdiction of Karaikulam Gram Panchayat and the Ilayangudi Block Panchayat in Ilayangudi District. The village has 408 households and is identified by village code 640431. Karaikulam is located in the 630709 postal area, contributing significantly to the rural administrative structure of Ilayangudi Sub-District.
As of the 2011 census, Population of Karaikulam has a population of approximately 1476 people, where the male population is 731 and the female population is 745.
| Total | 1476 |
| Male | 731 |
| Female | 745 |
There are approximately 408 households in Karaikulam. The average household size in the village is about 3 persons per house.
| Type | Stats |
|---|---|
| Household | 408 |
| People / Family | 3 |
Karaikulam falls under the Ilayangudi Assembly and Parliament Constituency. The nearest town to Karaikulam is Ilayangudi, which serves as the central hub for all major economic activities in the region.
As per the 2011 Census, Karaikulam presents important statistics regarding its literacy and illiteracy rates.
Literacy in Karaikulam Village (2011):
| Total | 1100 |
| Male | 602 |
| Female | 498 |
illiteracy in Karaikulam Village (2011):
| Total | 376 |
| Male | 129 |
| Female | 247 |