Where is Karai village located?
Karai is in Devakottai Taluk of Sivaganga district in Tamil Nadu, India.
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Karai Village
Karai is an inhabited village in Devakottai Taluk of Sivaganga district, Tamil Nadu. Its Census village code is 640172, the Census 2011 record lists 576 people in 164 households and the reported area is 582.48 hectares. The local references include Karai Gram Panchayat, Devakottai CD Block and the nearest town reference is Devakottai.
Karai is a village in Devakottai Taluk, Sivaganga district, Tamil Nadu, India. The available record shows Census village code 640172 and 576 people in 164 households.
Village Code640172
Population576
Households164
Area582.48 hectares
Nearest TownDevakottai
Detailed village profile
Karai at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 576 people, 582.48 hectares of reported area and Devakottai as the nearest town reference for Karai, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Karai falls under Devakottai Taluk in Sivaganga district, Tamil Nadu.
- The Census village code is 640172.
- The record lists 576 people living in 164 households.
- The reported village area is 582.48 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Devakottai.
- 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
This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.
- 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 Village Facts
- Village
- Karai
- Census Village Code
- 640172
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- State Census Code
- 33
- District
- Sivaganga
- District Census Code
- 622
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Devakottai
- Sub-district Census Code
- 05831
- CD Block
- Devakottai
- Gram Panchayat
- Karai
- Households
- 164
- Population
- 576
- Male Population
- 286
- Female Population
- 290
- Sex Ratio
- 1,013.99
- Area
- 582.48 hectares
- Area
- 5.82 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Devakottai
- Nearest Town Distance
- b km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 630302
- Reference Year
- 2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density
98.89 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
3.51 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
19.27%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
0%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
88.4%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Karai in the official administrative record. Census village code 640172, Karai Gram Panchayat and Devakottai CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 33
- District Census Code
- 622
- Sub-district Census Code
- 05831
- Village Census Code
- 640172
- CD Block Code
- 0257
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0372
- CD Block Name
- Devakottai
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Karai
Location and Distance
Devakottai is the nearest town listed for Karai. Sivaganga is listed as the district headquarters at about 40 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Devakottai
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 8 km
- District Headquarter
- Sivaganga
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 40 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Devakottai
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 8 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Devakottai
- Distance within State/UT
- 8 km
- Nearest Town
- Devakottai
- Distance from Nearest Town
- b km
- Total Geographical Area
- 582.48 hectares
- Area
- 5.82 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 576 people in 164 households, with 286 male residents and 290 female residents. The average household size is 3.51, and SC share is 19.27% and ST share is 0% for Karai. Population density works out to about 98.89 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 164
- Total Population
- 576
- Male Population
- 286
- Female Population
- 290
- Sex Ratio
- 1,013.99
- Average Household Size
- 3.51
- SC Population
- 111
- SC Male Population
- 61
- SC Female Population
- 50
- SC Population Share
- 19.27
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Karai list 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary 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
- 1
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 1
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
- Government Secondary School
- Available
- Government Secondary School Count
- 1
- Government Non Formal Training Centre
- Available
- Government Non Formal Training Centre Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Karai. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 1
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 1
- Veterinary Hospital Count
- 1
- Veterinary Hospital Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- Veterinary Hospital Doctors In Position Count
- 1
- Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 2
- Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 2
- Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities In And Out Patient Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities Charitable Count
- 2
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Mbbs Degree Count
- 2
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
- 2
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
- 2
- Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
- 4
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
- 2
Drinking Water and Sanitation
This section covers drinking-water sources, sanitation, drainage and waste-related fields reported for Karai.
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
- Available
- Community Toilet Complex Excluding Bath For General Public
- Available
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 45.22 hectares
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 28 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Karai 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
- Internet Cafes Common Service Centre CSC
- Available
- Public Bus Service
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Taxi
- 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 Karai include cooperative bank, self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Cooperative Bank
- Available
- Agricultural Credit Societies
- Available
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Mandis Regular Market
- Available
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Community Centre
- Available
- Sports Field
- Available
- Public Library
- 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 Karai is reported as 20 hours per day in summer and 18 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
- 20 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 18 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 6 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 4 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 18 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 14 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 20 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 18 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Karai show that net sown area is 167.36 hectares and irrigated land is 148.02 hectares (88.4% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 222.76
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 6.1 hectares
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 130.46 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 10.58 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 167.36
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 19.34 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 148.02
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 120.02 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Count
- 1
- Water Bounded Macadam
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
Map and Location
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
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Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Karai
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.
- Village ATM Status
- Not available in village
- Nearest ATM Facility
- 5–10 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 29
- Banks in Matched Records
- 14
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 16 | 55% |
| CRM | 12 | 41% |
| CDM | 1 | 3.4% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 8 | 28% |
| Canara Bank | 3 | 10% |
| Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Ltd | 3 | 10% |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | 2 | 6.9% |
| Indian Bank | 2 | 6.9% |
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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 630302 | Sivaganga | Devakottai | Devakottai (M) | Thirupathur Road, Opposite Bus Stand 279, Sri Meenakshi Complex, Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu, 630302 |
| Canara Bank | ATM | 630302 | Sivaganga | Devakottai | Devakottai (M) | Devakottai #1/4a, Subramaniyapuram East, Thiruppathur Road, Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu, 630302 |
| Dbs Bank India Limited | ATM | 630302 | Sivaganga | Devakottai | Devakottai (M) | Tirupathur Road, Devakottai Door No:382 B, Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu, 630302 |
| Federal Bank Ltd | ATM | 630302 | Sivaganga | Devakottai | Devakottai (M) | Sri Chelliamman Nagar No.41b MMM Complex, Tirupapatur Road, Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu, 630302 |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | ATM | 630302 | Sivaganga | Devakottai | Devakottai (M) | Tirupattur Road Devakottai, Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu, 630302 |
| Indian Bank | ATM | 630302 | Sivaganga | Devakottai | Devakottai (M) | P. B. No.2, Devakottai 28A/1, Thiyagigal St, Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu, 630302 |
| Karur Vysya Bank Ltd | ATM | 630302 | Sivaganga | Devakottai | Devakottai (M) | Opp. to Indian Petrol Bunk, Devakottai No.300/H, Thiruppathur Main Road, Devakottai, Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu, 630302 |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 630302 | Sivaganga | Devakottai | Devakottai (M) | Devakottai Thiyagigal Road Devakottai, Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu, 630302 |
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
Which district is Karai village in?
Karai village is in Sivaganga district.
Which state is Karai village in?
Karai village is in Tamil Nadu.
Which taluk is Karai under?
Karai comes under Devakottai Taluk. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Karai?
The Census village code of Karai is 640172.
Which Gram Panchayat is Karai under?
Karai is listed under Karai Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Devakottai.
What is the population of Karai village?
The village record lists 576 people and 164 households for Karai.
How many households are in Karai village?
The village record lists 164 households for Karai.
What is the male and female population of Karai?
The record lists 286 male residents and 290 female residents for Karai.
What is the sex ratio of Karai village?
The sex ratio of Karai is 1,013.99 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Karai village?
The reported geographical area of Karai is 582.48 hectares.
What is the population density of Karai village?
The approximate population density of Karai is 98.89 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Karai?
The nearest town listed for Karai is Devakottai, about b km away.
How far is Karai from the district headquarters?
Karai is about 40 km from Sivaganga, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Karai from the sub-district headquarters?
Karai is about 8 km from Devakottai, the taluk headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Karai?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Karai.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Karai?
For Karai, net sown area is 167.36 hectares and irrigated land is 148.02 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Karai?
The page shows 29 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Karai. These records include 14 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.