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Karaikal Population
Estimated population in 2024
| Estimated population of Karaikal in 2024 | 264,093 |
| Estimated population of males in 2024 | 129,010 |
| Estimated population of males in 2024 | 135,083 |
Population as per 2011 census
| Population | 200,222 |
| Male Population | 97,809 |
| Female Population | 102,413 |
| Area (km2) | 157 |
| Density/km2 | 1,275 |
| Sex Ratio (Per 1000) | 1,047 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age) | 969 |
| Literates | 154,916 |
| Male Literates | 79,903 |
| Female Literates | 75,013 |
| Average Literacy | 87.05% |
| Male Literacy | 92.37% |
| Female Literacy | 82.02% |
| Child Population (0-6 Age) | 22,263 |
| Boys Population (0-6 Age) | 11,307 |
| Girls Population (0-6 Age) | 10,956 |
| Child Proportion (0-6 Age) | 11.12% |
| Boys Proportion (0-6 Age) | 11.56% |
| Girls Proportion (0-6 Age) | 10.70% |
Karaikal Religion-wise Data
| Description | Population in 2011 | Percentage | Estimated Population in 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 152,638 |
76.23% |
201,330 |
| Muslims | 28,835 |
14.40% |
38,033 |
| Christian | 18,391 |
9.19% |
24,258 |
| Sikh | 46 |
0.02% |
61 |
| Buddhist | 63 |
0.03% |
83 |
| Jain | 54 |
0.03% |
71 |
| Not Stated | 181 |
0.09% |
239 |
| Others | 14 |
0.01% |
18 |
| Total | 200,222 |
100.00% |
264,093 |