Karaikal
District in PUDUCHERRY
Karaikal District of PUDUCHERRY has a total population of 2,00,222 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 97,809 are males while 1,02,413 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 2,00,222
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 77.37%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 1047
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- N/A
per 1000 males
Urban Population
Compare with Census 2001
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👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 11.12% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 969 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 1047.
Total Children
22,263
11.12% of population
Boys
11,307
50.8%
Girls
10,956
49.2%
Child Sex Ratio
969
girls per 1000 boys
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Karaikal stands at 1047 females per 1000 males. This is comparable to or better than the national average. In terms of literacy, the district has reflected a growth, currently standing at N/A%. Male literacy stands at 92.37% while female literacy is at 82.02%, showing a gender gap of 10.35%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 17.65% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.00% of total population in Karaikal.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 2,00,222, 68,301 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 34.11% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 85.42% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 14.58% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 58,342
- Marginal Workers
- 9,959
- Non-Workers
- 1,31,921
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 97,809 males (48.9%) and 1,02,413 females (51.1%) out of 2,00,222 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 1,54,916 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 92.37%, Female 82.02%, Overall %. Gender gap is 10.4%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Karaikal district in PUDUCHERRY?
Karaikal district in PUDUCHERRY has a total population of 2,00,222 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 97,809 males and 1,02,413 females.
What is the literacy rate of Karaikal district?
The overall literacy rate of Karaikal district is N/A%. Male literacy is 92.37% and female literacy is 82.02%.
What is the sex ratio in Karaikal district?
The sex ratio in Karaikal district is 1047 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the child population of Karaikal district?
Karaikal district has 22,263 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 11,307 are boys and 10,956 are girls. The child sex ratio is 969 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in Karaikal district?
Out of the total population of 2,00,222, 68,301 people (34.1%) are engaged in work activities in Karaikal district.