Karadikulam is an inhabited village in Kovilpatti Taluk of Thoothukkudi district, Tamil Nadu. Its Census village code is 642180, the Census 2011 record lists 3,095 people in 855 households and the reported area is 764.85 hectares. The local references include Karadikulam Gram Panchayat, Kayatharu CD Block and the nearest town reference is Kalukumalai.
In short:
Karadikulam is a village in Kovilpatti Taluk, Thoothukkudi district, Tamil Nadu, India. The available record shows Census village code 642180 and 3,095 people in 855 households.
Village Code642180
Population3,095
Households855
Area764.85 hectares
Nearest TownKalukumalai
Detailed village profile
Karadikulam at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 3,095 people, 764.85 hectares of reported area and Kalukumalai as the nearest town reference for Karadikulam, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Karadikulam falls under Kovilpatti Taluk in Thoothukkudi district, Tamil Nadu.
The Census village code is 642180.
The record lists 3,095 people living in 855 households.
The reported village area is 764.85 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Kalukumalai.
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 Village Facts
Village
Karadikulam
Census Village Code
642180
State
Tamil Nadu
State Census Code
33
District
Thoothukkudi
District Census Code
627
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Kovilpatti
Sub-district Census Code
05862
CD Block
Kayatharu
Gram Panchayat
Karadikulam
Households
855
Population
3,095
Male Population
1,494
Female Population
1,601
Sex Ratio
1,071.62
Area
764.85 hectares
Area
7.65 sq km
Nearest Town
Kalukumalai
Nearest Town Distance
b km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
628552
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 Density404.65 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size3.62 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share58.84%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share26%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Karadikulam in the official administrative record. Census village code 642180, Karadikulam Gram Panchayat and Kayatharu CD Block.
State Census Code
33
District Census Code
627
Sub-district Census Code
05862
Village Census Code
642180
CD Block Code
0311
Gram Panchayat Code
0224
CD Block Name
Kayatharu
Gram Panchayat Name
Karadikulam
Location and Distance
Kalukumalai is the nearest town listed for Karadikulam. Thoothukkudi is listed as the district headquarters at about 80 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Kovilpatti
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
25 km
District Headquarter
Thoothukkudi
Distance from District Headquarter
80 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Kalugumalai
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
5 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Kalugumalai
Distance within State/UT
5 km
Nearest Town
Kalukumalai
Distance from Nearest Town
b km
Total Geographical Area
764.85 hectares
Area
7.65 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 3,095 people in 855 households, with 1,494 male residents and 1,601 female residents. The average household size is 3.62, and SC share is 58.84% and ST share is 0% for Karadikulam. Population density works out to about 404.65 people per sq km.
Total Households
855
Total Population
3,095
Male Population
1,494
Female Population
1,601
Sex Ratio
1,071.62
Average Household Size
3.62
SC Population
1,821
SC Male Population
884
SC Female Population
937
SC Population Share
58.84
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Karadikulam list 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle 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
2
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle 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 Karadikulam. 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
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Karadikulam include 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
Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well 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
Closed Drainage
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Community Toilet Complex Excluding Bath For General Public
Available
Community Bio Gas Or Recycle Of Waste For Production Use
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
52.04 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Karadikulam 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
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 Karadikulam 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.
Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
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
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 Karadikulam is reported as 8 hours per day in summer and 11 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
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
11 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
5 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
5 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Karadikulam show that reported agricultural commodities include Maize, Whole Green Gram and Black Gram, net sown area is 323.99 hectares and irrigated land is 84.09 hectares (26% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Maize
Agricultural Commodities Second
Whole Green Gram
Agricultural Commodities Third
Black Gram
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
94.0
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
168.41 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
158.13 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
20.32 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
323.99
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
239.9 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
84.09
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
32.05 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
Others
Available
Others Functions All Year
Available
Others Functions in Summer
Available
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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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
Within 5 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
9
Banks in Matched Records
5
Matched PINs
1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and state
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device Type
Records
Share
ATM
6
67%
CRM
2
22%
CDM
1
11%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
State Bank of India
3
33%
Central Bank of India
2
22%
Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Ltd
2
22%
Canara Bank
1
11%
City Union Bank Limited
1
11%
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
Bank
Type
PIN
District
Local Area
Centre
Address
Canara Bank
ATM
628552
Madurai
Madurai South
Madurai (M Corp.)
Kalugumalai Kamar Samuthaya Sangam, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, 628552
State Bank of India
CRM
628552
Tenkasi
Thiruvengadam
Palankottai
Tenkasi Dt 438, East Street, Palancottai, Via Kalugumalai, Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu, 628552
Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Ltd
CDM
628552
Toothukudi
Kovilpatti
Kalugumalai (Tp)
Kovilpatti - Sankarankoil Main Road 89-K Kalugumalai, Toothukudi, Tamil Nadu, 628552
Central Bank of India
ATM
628552
Toothukudi
Kovilpatti
Kalugumalai (Tp)
Kalugumalai 15, South Car Street, Kalugumalai, Toothukudi, Tamil Nadu, 628552
City Union Bank Limited
ATM
628552
Toothukudi
Kovilpatti
Kovilpatti (M)
Kalugumalai, Kovilpatti No.2 Main Road, Opp to Bus Stand, Toothukudi, Tamil Nadu, 628552
Kovilpatti - Sankarankoil Main Road 89-K Kalugumalai, Toothukudi, Tamil Nadu, 628552
State Bank of India
CRM
628552
Tenkasi
Thiruvengadam
Sayamalai
Tirunelveli Dt R. S.28/4c, Main Rd.sampakulam, Via Kalugumalai, 628552, Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu, 628552
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 Karadikulam village located?
Karadikulam is in Kovilpatti Taluk of Thoothukkudi district in Tamil Nadu, India.
Which district is Karadikulam village in?
Karadikulam village is in Thoothukkudi district.
Which state is Karadikulam village in?
Karadikulam village is in Tamil Nadu.
Which taluk is Karadikulam under?
Karadikulam comes under Kovilpatti Taluk. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Karadikulam?
The Census village code of Karadikulam is 642180.
Which Gram Panchayat is Karadikulam under?
Karadikulam is listed under Karadikulam Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Kayatharu.
What is the population of Karadikulam village?
The village record lists 3,095 people and 855 households for Karadikulam.
How many households are in Karadikulam village?
The village record lists 855 households for Karadikulam.
What is the male and female population of Karadikulam?
The record lists 1,494 male residents and 1,601 female residents for Karadikulam.
What is the sex ratio of Karadikulam village?
The sex ratio of Karadikulam is 1,071.62 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Karadikulam village?
The reported geographical area of Karadikulam is 764.85 hectares.
What is the population density of Karadikulam village?
The approximate population density of Karadikulam is 404.65 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Karadikulam?
The nearest town listed for Karadikulam is Kalukumalai, about b km away.
How far is Karadikulam from the district headquarters?
Karadikulam is about 80 km from Thoothukkudi, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Karadikulam from the sub-district headquarters?
Karadikulam is about 25 km from Kovilpatti, the taluk headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Karadikulam?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Karadikulam.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Karadikulam?
For Karadikulam, reported agricultural commodities include Maize, Whole Green Gram and Black Gram, net sown area is 323.99 hectares and irrigated land is 84.09 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Karadikulam?
The page shows 9 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Karadikulam. These records include 5 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.