How many villages are listed for Karaikal district?
Karaikal district has 28 Census 2011 village records in this directory. They are grouped across 2 sub-districts in Puducherry.
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Karaikal District Village Directory
The Karaikal district village directory covers 28 Census 2011 village records across 2 sub-districts in Puducherry. These records help you compare Census village codes, population, households, village area, local facilities, nearest-town details and administrative paths before opening an individual village profile. Across the available records, Karaikal district has 28 inhabited villages, 0 uninhabited village entries, 102,120 people and 25,521 households, with 12,165.05 hectares of recorded village area. For quick comparison, Thirunallar Taluk has the most village records; Kottucherry is the largest listed village by population; Kottucherry has the largest recorded area. The facility summary adds local context: primary school is reported for 28 villages, mobile coverage is reported for 28 villages, all-weather road is reported for 28 villages. The figures are prepared from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records; postal context covers 27 offices and 8 PINs; banking context uses Reserve Bank of India (RBI) ATM, CDM and CRM access records.
Karaikal district has 28 Census 2011 village records in this directory, grouped under 2 sub-districts in Puducherry.
Local Admin Units2
Villages28
Population102,120
Households25,521
Area (ha)12,165.05
Sub-districts in Karaikal
The sub-district-wise table compares 2 sub-districts in Karaikal district using Census 2011 village records. Thirunallar Taluk has 16 villages, about 57% of the district list.
| Sub-district | Census Code | Villages | Village Share | Inhabited % | Population | Population Share | Avg Pop / Village | Households | Area (ha) | Area Share | Pop / sq km | Largest Village |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karaikal Taluk | 05914 | 12 | 43% | 100% | 46,098 | 45% | 3,842 | 11,447 | 5,152.06 | 42% | 894.7 | Kottucherry |
| Thirunallar Taluk | 05915 | 16 | 57% | 100% | 56,022 | 55% | 3,501 | 14,074 | 7,012.99 | 58% | 798.8 | Ambagarathur |
Sub-districts with the most village records
Thirunallar Taluk and Karaikal Taluk are the sub-districts with the most village records in Karaikal district. Thirunallar Taluk ranks first with 16 villages, 56,022 people and 798.8 people per sq km. Use this ranking to start local village search, Census code lookup and sub-district comparison.
| Rank | Sub-district | Villages | Village Share | Population | Population Share | Area (ha) | Area Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thirunallar Taluk | 16 | 57% | 56,022 | 55% | 7,012.99 | 58% |
| 2 | Karaikal Taluk | 12 | 43% | 46,098 | 45% | 5,152.06 | 42% |
Largest Villages by Population
Kottucherry is the highest-population village listed for Karaikal district, with 9,711 people and 2,411 households. That is 9.5% of the district's listed village population. The average household size is 4. The nearest town is Karaikal; 6 km away.
| Rank | Village | Population | District Pop Share | Households | Avg Household Size | Area (ha) | Pop / sq km | Nearest Town | Town Distance km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kottucherry | 9,711 | 9.5% | 2,411 | 4 | 648.23 | 1,498.1 | Karaikal | 6 |
| 2 | Ambagarathur | 7,391 | 7.2% | 1,707 | 4.3 | 413.40 | 1,787.9 | Karaikal | 14 |
| 3 | Thirunallar | 6,866 | 6.7% | 1,682 | 4.1 | 432.55 | 1,587.3 | Karaikal | 6 |
| 4 | Neravy | 6,555 | 6.4% | 1,511 | 4.3 | 414.17 | 1,582.7 | Karaikal | 5 |
| 5 | Kurumbagaram | 5,212 | 5.1% | 1,352 | 3.9 | 624.20 | 835 | Karaikal | 11 |
| 6 | Nedungadu | 4,886 | 4.8% | 1,212 | 4 | 455.92 | 1,071.7 | Karaikal | 10 |
| 7 | Sorakudy | 4,666 | 4.6% | 1,206 | 3.9 | 466.38 | 1,000.5 | Karaikal | 8 |
| 8 | Thiruvettakudy | 4,281 | 4.2% | 1,067 | 4 | 557.83 | 767.4 | Karaikal | 10 |
| 9 | Varichikudy (South) | 4,096 | 4% | 932 | 4.4 | 538.17 | 761.1 | Karaikal | 6 |
| 10 | Sethur | 3,890 | 3.8% | 983 | 4 | 575.32 | 676.1 | Karaikal | 11 |
Largest Villages by Area
Kottucherry has the largest recorded village area in Karaikal district at 648.23 hectares. It represents 5.3% of the district's listed village area. Its listed population density is 1,498.1 people per sq km. Use area figures for broad comparison only; land and revenue checks should use official records.
| Rank | Village | Area (ha) | District Area Share | Population | Pop / sq km | Households | Households / ha | Nearest Town | Town Distance km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kottucherry | 648.23 | 5.3% | 9,711 | 1,498.1 | 2,411 | 3.72 | Karaikal | 6 |
| 2 | Vanjiur | 645.97 | 5.3% | 2,234 | 345.8 | 579 | 0.9 | Karaikal | 10 |
| 3 | Kurumbagaram | 624.20 | 5.1% | 5,212 | 835 | 1,352 | 2.17 | Karaikal | 11 |
| 4 | Sethur | 575.32 | 4.7% | 3,890 | 676.1 | 983 | 1.71 | Karaikal | 11 |
| 5 | Thiruvettakudy | 557.83 | 4.6% | 4,281 | 767.4 | 1,067 | 1.91 | Karaikal | 10 |
| 6 | Varichikudy (South) | 538.17 | 4.4% | 4,096 | 761.1 | 932 | 1.73 | Karaikal | 6 |
| 7 | Ponbethy | 523.74 | 4.3% | 2,604 | 497.2 | 668 | 1.28 | Karaikal | 11 |
| 8 | Melakasakudy | 509.67 | 4.2% | 2,140 | 419.9 | 543 | 1.07 | Karaikal | 7 |
| 9 | Pettai | 487.19 | 4% | 3,192 | 655.2 | 822 | 1.69 | Karaikal | 8 |
| 10 | Puthakudy | 473.30 | 3.9% | 2,304 | 486.8 | 573 | 1.21 | Karaikal | 10 |
Post Offices and PIN Codes in Karaikal District
Karaikal has 27 post office records across 8 PIN codes in the available postal dataset. Use this summary for address reference, PIN-code grouping and nearby post-office checks.
The postal summary adds India Post address-reference context for Karaikal district without turning the page into a full postal dump. It covers 27 offices across 8 PIN codes, including 20 delivery offices and 17 branch offices. PIN 609607 has the highest listed post-office count here with 5 offices. Selected rows are shown for quick reading; verify complete address and delivery details with India Post.
Post Offices / 100 Villages96.4
PIN Codes / 100 Villages28.6
Delivery Office %74%
Branch Office %63%
Coordinate Coverage %100%
Post Offices27
Unique PIN Codes8
Delivery Offices20
Non-delivery Offices7
Sub Offices10
Branch Offices17
Top PIN Codes by Post Office Count
| PIN Code | Post Offices |
|---|---|
| 609607 | 5 |
| 609602 | 5 |
| 609603 | 4 |
| 609605 | 3 |
| 609601 | 3 |
| 609609 | 3 |
| 609604 | 2 |
| 609606 | 2 |
Office Type Summary
| Office Type | Post Offices |
|---|---|
| Sub Office | 10 |
| Branch Office | 17 |
Selected Post Offices and PIN Codes
| Office Name | PIN | Type | Delivery | Division | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambagarathur S. O | 609601 | Post Office | Delivery | Nagapattinam Division | Central Region Trichirapalli |
| Karaikal S. O | 609602 | Post Office | Delivery | Nagapattinam Division | Central Region Trichirapalli |
| Kottuchery S. O | 609609 | Post Office | Delivery | Nagapattinam Division | Central Region Trichirapalli |
| Nedungadu S. O | 609603 | Post Office | Delivery | Nagapattinam Division | Central Region Trichirapalli |
| Neravy S. O | 609604 | Post Office | Delivery | Nagapattinam Division | Central Region Trichirapalli |
| Thalatheru S. O | 609605 | Post Office | Delivery | Nagapattinam Division | Central Region Trichirapalli |
| Tirumalairayanpattinam S. O | 609606 | Post Office | Delivery | Nagapattinam Division | Central Region Trichirapalli |
| Tirunallar S. O | 609607 | Post Office | Delivery | Nagapattinam Division | Central Region Trichirapalli |
| Karaikal Bazaar S. O | 609602 | Post Office | Non-Delivery | Nagapattinam Division | Central Region Trichirapalli |
| Karaikal South S. O | 609602 | Post Office | Non-Delivery | Nagapattinam Division | Central Region Trichirapalli |
| Akkaraivattam B. O | 609604 | Branch Office | Delivery | Nagapattinam Division | Central Region Trichirapalli |
| Karukkangudi B. O | 609607 | Branch Office | Delivery | Nagapattinam Division | Central Region Trichirapalli |
| Kurumbagaram B. O | 609603 | Branch Office | Delivery | Nagapattinam Division | Central Region Trichirapalli |
| Melakasakudi B. O | 609603 | Branch Office | Delivery | Nagapattinam Division | Central Region Trichirapalli |
| Nallambal B. O | 609601 | Branch Office | Delivery | Nagapattinam Division | Central Region Trichirapalli |
| Nallathur B. O | 609603 | Branch Office | Delivery | Nagapattinam Division | Central Region Trichirapalli |
| Seithur B. O | 609601 | Branch Office | Delivery | Nagapattinam Division | Central Region Trichirapalli |
| Sellur B. O | 609607 | Branch Office | Delivery | Nagapattinam Division | Central Region Trichirapalli |
| Surakudi B. O | 609607 | Branch Office | Delivery | Nagapattinam Division | Central Region Trichirapalli |
| Tiruvettakudi B. O | 609609 | Branch Office | Delivery | Nagapattinam Division | Central Region Trichirapalli |
| Varichikudi B. O | 609609 | Branch Office | Delivery | Nagapattinam Division | Central Region Trichirapalli |
| Vizhithiyur B. O | 609607 | Branch Office | Delivery | Nagapattinam Division | Central Region Trichirapalli |
| Dharmapuram B. O | 609602 | Branch Office | Non-Delivery | Nagapattinam Division | Central Region Trichirapalli |
| Karaikalmedu B. O | 609605 | Branch Office | Non-Delivery | Nagapattinam Division | Central Region Trichirapalli |
| Karaikoilpathu B. O | 609605 | Branch Office | Non-Delivery | Nagapattinam Division | Central Region Trichirapalli |
| Madagadi B. O | 609602 | Branch Office | Non-Delivery | Nagapattinam Division | Central Region Trichirapalli |
| T. R. Pattinam South B. O | 609606 | Branch Office | Non-Delivery | Nagapattinam Division | Central Region Trichirapalli |
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services in Karaikal District
Karaikal district has 92 bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) service records from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The records cover 21 banks and 10 PIN codes. The list includes 66 ATMs, 24 CRMs and 2 CDMs. Indian Bank has the highest number of listed records, with 22 entries (24%). PIN code 609602 has the highest listed banking access count, with 59 records (64%). The density is 328.6 records per 100 village records. Use this section to understand local banking access patterns, then confirm current service status with the bank before visiting.
Records / 100 Villages328.6
ATM Share72%
CDM Share2.2%
CRM Share26%
Records / Bank4.4
ATM/CDM/CRM Records92
ATMs66
CRMs24
CDMs2
Banks21
PINs10
Device Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 66 | 72% |
| CRM | 24 | 26% |
| CDM | 2 | 2.2% |
Top Banks in This Area
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Bank | 22 | 24% |
| State Bank of India | 17 | 18% |
| Dbs Bank India Limited | 8 | 8.7% |
| Indian Overseas Bank | 6 | 6.5% |
| City Union Bank Limited | 5 | 5.4% |
Top PIN Codes by Banking Access Records
| PIN Code | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 609602 | 59 | 64% |
| 609609 | 9 | 9.8% |
| 609607 | 7 | 7.6% |
| 609601 | 5 | 5.4% |
| 609604 | 4 | 4.3% |
| 609606 | 4 | 4.3% |
| 609603 | 1 | 1.1% |
| 606902 | 1 | 1.1% |
| 609605 | 1 | 1.1% |
| 605001 | 1 | 1.1% |
Sub-district-wise ATM/CDM/CRM Summary
| Sub-district | Records | ATMs | CRMs | CDMs | Banks | PINs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karaikal | 81 | 60 | 19 | 2 | 20 | 9 |
| Thirunallar Commune Panchayat | 11 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 4 |
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
The selected rows show bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) service records for Karaikal district from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data, including banks such as Axis Bank Limited, Canara Bank and City Union Bank Limited. The visible sample includes PIN codes such as 609602, 609604 and 609609. Verify the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axis Bank Limited | CRM | 609602 | Karaikal | Karaikal | Karaikal (M) | Maiden Palli Street No.83 Karaikal, Karaikal, Puducherry, 609602 |
| Canara Bank | ATM | 609604 | Karaikal | Karaikal | Kizhamanai | Oozhiyapathu #9, Pudhutheru Kizhamanai, Karaikal, Puducherry, 609604 |
| City Union Bank Limited | ATM | 609609 | Karaikal | Karaikal | Karaikal (M) | Main Road, Varichikudy, Karaikal 155, Karaikal, Puducherry, 609609 |
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 609602 | Karaikal | Karaikal | Karaikal (M) | Pragara Street No 198 Bharathiyar Road LIC Office Complex, Karaikal, Karaikal, Puducherry, 609602 |
| Bank of India | ATM | 609602 | Karaikal | Karaikal | Karaikal (M) | Karaikal No.196, Bharathiyar Street, Crecent Complex, Bank of India ATM Building, Karaikal, Puducherry, 609602 |
| Bank of Maharashtra | ATM | 609602 | Karaikal | Karaikal | Karaikal (M) | Opp. Town Police Station, Karaikal No.206, Bharathiar Street, Karaikal, Puducherry, 609602 |
| Canara Bank | CDM | 609602 | Karaikal | Karaikal | Karaikal (M) | Karaikal 280, Church St;p.b.no.58, Karaikal, Puducherry, 609602 |
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 609602 | Karaikal | Karaikal | Karaikal (M) | Pragara Street 3 Karaikkal, Karaikal, Puducherry, 609602 |
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) details are based on Reserve Bank of India (RBI) banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code, district or sub-district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Population Summary
Karaikal district's village records list 102,120 people in 25,521 households. The average household size is 4. The listed village population density is 839.5 people per sq km.
Average Population / Village3,647
Average Household Size4
Inhabited Village %100%
Population Density / sq km839.5
Male Share0%
Female Share0%
SC Share0%
ST Share0%
Total Population102,120
Administrative Coverage
Administrative coverage connects Karaikal district villages with local governance names used in Census 2011 records. The page reports 1 CD block, 26 Gram Panchayats and 1 nearest-town names. Common nearest-town references include Karaikal.
CD Blocks Reported1
Gram Panchayats Reported26
Nearest Town Names Reported1
CD blocks reported: Karaikal CD Block.
Gram Panchayats reported: Ambagarathur, Nallambal(part), Edatheru, T. R.pattinam(south) (Part), Karukkankudy(part), Karukkankudy(part), Sethur, Kezhaiyur, Kizhamanai, Korrucherry (West) (Part), Kottucherry (East), Melakasakudy (Part), Nallambal(part), Sethur(part), Nedungadu, Kurumbagaram (Part), Neravy(east), Neravy(west), Pettai and more.
Village Facility Coverage
Village facility coverage uses Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) amenities fields for Karaikal district. The strongest reported signals are primary school in 28 villages (100% of district records), mobile coverage in 28 villages (100% of district records), all-weather road in 28 villages (100% of district records). Lower-count fields include PDS Shop and Primary School, so users should verify current services locally. Treat these figures as historical village amenities, not live service guarantees.
| Facility | Villages with Facility | Reported Villages | Gap Count | % of All Villages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary School | 28 | 28 | — | 100 |
| Mobile Coverage | 28 | 28 | — | 100 |
| All-Weather Road | 28 | 28 | — | 100 |
| PDS Shop | 27 | 28 | — | 96.43 |
| Domestic Power Supply | 28 | 28 | — | 100 |
Median Nearest Town Distance8 km
Villages within 5 km2
Villages over 25 km0
| Distance Band | Villages | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Within 5 Km | 2 | 7.1% |
| 5-10 Km | 21 | 75% |
| 10-25 Km | 5 | 18% |
| Over 25 Km | 0 | 0% |
Location and Distance Highlights
Location and distance highlights show how Karaikal villages relate to nearby towns and headquarters. Nearest-town distance is reported for 28 villages, with an average of 8.32 km and a median of 8 km. 2 villages are within 5 km of a listed town, while 0 are over 25 km away. Use these figures for orientation, not for survey, emergency travel or legal decisions.
| Distance Type | Reported Villages | Average km | Maximum km | Village | Place / HQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest Town Distance | 28 | 8.32 | 14 | Ambagarathur | Karaikal |
About the Available Data
This data coverage section explains what is available for Karaikal district. Across the visible sections, the page summarises 26 data fields and 728 reported values from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records. Some values may be blank, old or not listed, so important decisions should be checked with official records.
View available data by section
| Data Section | Fields | Reported Values | Available / Positive Values |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census Codes and Administrative Details | 6 | 168 | 112 |
| Location and Distance | 3 | 84 | 56 |
| Population and Social Groups | 3 | 84 | 84 |
| Education Facilities | 8 | 224 | 147 |
| Connectivity, Roads and Transport | 2 | 56 | 56 |
| Financial, Market and Public Services | 1 | 28 | 27 |
| Power Supply | 3 | 84 | 84 |
Official Reference Links
These external links point to official district, state or land-record portals. Use them to verify current government information, land records, revenue details or administrative updates.
Data Method and Verification
This page is built as a reference guide, not as an official government record. The village figures come mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public data. DCHB is published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India.
- Last Reviewed
- 30 May 2026
- Main Source
- Census 2011 village records and District Census Handbook data
- Postal Context
- Use India Post for current address confirmation
- Banking Context
- Use the bank or RBI source record for current service status
Use Vill for village search, Census code lookup, population context and local comparison. For land ownership, revenue records, postal delivery, banking service, emergency travel or legal work, confirm the latest details through the official portal or local office.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which sub-district has the most village records in Karaikal district?
Thirunallar Taluk has the most village records in Karaikal district, with 16 entries. This is 57% of the district list, with 56,022 people where population is reported.
Which village has the highest population in Karaikal district?
Kottucherry is the highest-population village shown for Karaikal district, with 9,711 people and 2,411 households. It accounts for 9.5% of the listed district village population.
Which village has the largest recorded area in Karaikal district?
Kottucherry has the largest recorded village area in this directory for Karaikal district, at 648.23 hectares. It represents 5.3% of the district's listed village area.
What population details are available for Karaikal district villages?
The population summary includes 102,120 people, 25,521 households, male and female population, sex ratio, Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe figures where reported. For this page, average household size is 4 and population density is 839.5 people per sq km.
What village facilities are reported for Karaikal district?
The facility section uses Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) village amenities fields. High-coverage signals include primary school in 28 villages (100% of district records), mobile coverage in 28 villages (100% of district records), all-weather road in 28 villages (100% of district records). These are historical records, not live service guarantees.
Does this page show postal and PIN details for Karaikal district?
Yes. The postal summary includes 27 offices and 8 PINs for Karaikal district. That is about 96.4 offices per 100 village records. Verify important address details with India Post.
What does the bank ATM, CDM and CRM data mean for Karaikal district?
The banking section shows bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) service records sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. Karaikal district has 92 banking service records, about 328.6 records per 100 village records. Indian Bank has the highest number of listed records, with 22 entries. Current service details should be verified with the bank.
Which PIN code has the most bank ATM, CDM and CRM records in Karaikal district?
PIN code 609602 has the most listed bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records in Karaikal district, with 59 records in the available RBI-sourced data. Verify current service details with the bank before visiting.
How do I find a Census village code in Karaikal district?
Start from the sub-district-wise table, open the local page, then choose the village. Village profiles show the Census village code where it is listed in the Census 2011 record.
How can I verify land records for villages in Karaikal district?
Use the official land-record portal for Puducherry, or the district and revenue office links where available. Most portals ask for district, sub-district, village and a record number such as khata, khatiyan, plot, khasra or owner name depending on the state. Vill is for village directory context, not land ownership proof.
Is the Karaikal district village data live or historical?
The village details are mainly based on Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records. Some administrative names, facilities, PINs or services may have changed after 2011, so verify important details with official sources.