Indian Village Directory

Karkoil Village

Karkoil is an inhabited village in Sirkali Taluk of Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu. Its Census village code is 637423, the Census 2011 record lists 1,663 people in 390 households and the reported area is 379.75 hectares. The local references include Karkoil Gram Panchayat, Sirkali CD Block and the nearest town reference is Vaitheeswaran Kovil.

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Quick answer: Karkoil is a village in Sirkali Taluk, Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu, India. The available record shows Census village code 637423 and 1,663 people in 390 households.
Village Code637423
Population1,663
Households390
Area379.75 hectares
Nearest TownVaitheeswaran Kovil

Key Village Facts

Village
Karkoil
Census Village Code
637423
State
Tamil Nadu
State Census Code
33
District
Nagapattinam
District Census Code
618
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Sirkali
Sub-district Census Code
05795
CD Block
Sirkali
Gram Panchayat
Karkoil
Households
390
Population
1,663
Male Population
836
Female Population
827
Sex Ratio
989.23
Area
379.75 hectares
Area
3.8 sq km
Nearest Town
Vaitheeswaran Kovil
Nearest Town Distance
a km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
609117
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Karkoil at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,663 people, 379.75 hectares of reported area and Vaitheeswaran Kovil as the nearest town reference for Karkoil, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictNagapattinam
TalukSirkali
CD BlockSirkali
Gram PanchayatKarkoil
  • Karkoil falls under Sirkali Taluk in Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu.
  • The Census village code is 637423.
  • The record lists 1,663 people living in 390 households.
  • The reported village area is 379.75 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Vaitheeswaran Kovil.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density437.92 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.26 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share50.45%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share99%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Karkoil in the official administrative record. Census village code 637423, Karkoil Gram Panchayat and Sirkali CD Block.

State Census Code
33
District Census Code
618
Sub-district Census Code
05795
Village Census Code
637423
CD Block Code
0209
Gram Panchayat Code
0363
CD Block Name
Sirkali
Gram Panchayat Name
Karkoil

Location and Distance

Vaitheeswaran Kovil is the nearest town listed for Karkoil. Nagapattinam is listed as the district headquarters at about 60 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Sirkali
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
8 km
District Headquarter
Nagapattinam
Distance from District Headquarter
60 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Vaitheeswaran Koil
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
4 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Vaitheeswaran Koil
Distance within State/UT
4 km
Nearest Town
Vaitheeswaran Kovil
Distance from Nearest Town
a km
Total Geographical Area
379.75 hectares
Area
3.8 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,663 people in 390 households, with 836 male residents and 827 female residents. The average household size is 4.26, and SC share is 50.45% and ST share is 0% for Karkoil. Population density works out to about 437.92 people per sq km.

Total Households
390
Total Population
1,663
Male Population
836
Female Population
827
Sex Ratio
989.23
Average Household Size
4.26
SC Population
839
SC Male Population
410
SC Female Population
429
SC Population Share
50.45
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Karkoil list 1 government primary school and 1 private primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
2
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
1
Government Non Formal Training Centre
Available
Government Non Formal Training Centre Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Karkoil include hand pump water and treated tap water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
Spring
Available
Spring Functions All Year
Available
Spring Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Karkoil include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Sub Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Karkoil include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Cinema Video Hall
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Karkoil is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 10 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Karkoil show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Sugarcane, net sown area is 320.53 hectares and irrigated land is 317.36 hectares (99% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Sugarcane
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
50.37
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
0.1 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
8.75 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
320.53
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
3.17 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
317.36
Canals Area In Hectares
317.36 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Karkoil

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
Within 5 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
2
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 2 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 1 50%
Karur Vysya Bank Ltd 1 50%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 609117 Nagapattinam Mayiladuthurai Mayiladuthurai (M) 0 No. 13, West Car Street, Vaitheeswaran Koil, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, 609117
Karur Vysya Bank Ltd ATM 609117 Nagapattinam Mayiladuthurai Mayiladuthurai (M) Sirkali Tk - 609117 No.9/2, South Card Street, Vaideeswarankoil, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, 609117

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Karkoil village located?

Karkoil is in Sirkali Taluk of Nagapattinam district in Tamil Nadu, India.

Which district is Karkoil village in?

Karkoil village is in Nagapattinam district.

Which state is Karkoil village in?

Karkoil village is in Tamil Nadu.

Which taluk is Karkoil under?

Karkoil comes under Sirkali Taluk. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Karkoil?

The Census village code of Karkoil is 637423.

Which Gram Panchayat is Karkoil under?

Karkoil is listed under Karkoil Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Sirkali.

What is the population of Karkoil village?

The village record lists 1,663 people and 390 households for Karkoil.

How many households are in Karkoil village?

The village record lists 390 households for Karkoil.

What is the male and female population of Karkoil?

The record lists 836 male residents and 827 female residents for Karkoil.

What is the sex ratio of Karkoil village?

The sex ratio of Karkoil is 989.23 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Karkoil village?

The reported geographical area of Karkoil is 379.75 hectares.

What is the population density of Karkoil village?

The approximate population density of Karkoil is 437.92 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Karkoil?

The nearest town listed for Karkoil is Vaitheeswaran Kovil, about a km away.

How far is Karkoil from the district headquarters?

Karkoil is about 60 km from Nagapattinam, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Karkoil from the sub-district headquarters?

Karkoil is about 8 km from Sirkali, the taluk headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Karkoil?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 private primary school for Karkoil.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Karkoil?

For Karkoil, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Sugarcane, net sown area is 320.53 hectares and irrigated land is 317.36 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Karkoil?

The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Karkoil. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.