All Information About Karaikkudi Subdistrict
Detailed information about Karaikkudi Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Karaikkudi is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Sivaganga District of Tamil nadu State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Karaikkudi - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 5830 |
| District | Sivaganga |
| Census Code 2011 | 5830 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 57 |
| Number of Villages | 64 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Sivaganga (Code: 528) |
| Assembly Constituency | Karaikudi (Code: 4008) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Karaikudi | S.Mangudi ( 2021) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2026 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Karaikkudi Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
300,527
M: 149,443
F: 151,084 |
| Rural |
118,676
M: 58,644
F: 60,032 |
| Urban |
181,851
M: 90,799
F: 91,052 |
Number of Households: 76,868
Population Distribution
Total: 300,527 (Male: 149,443, Female: 151,084)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 30,304 (Male: 15,463, Female: 14,841)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 35,980 (Male: 17,588, Female: 18,392)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 186 (Male: 95, Female: 91)
Literate Population
Total: 228,593 (Male: 121,406, Female: 107,187)
Illiterate Population
Total: 71,934 (Male: 28,037, Female: 43,897)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 122,153 (Male: 86,557, Female: 35,596)
Main Workers
Total: 92,428 (Male: 70,495, Female: 21,933)
Marginal Workers
Total: 29,725 (Male: 16,062, Female: 13,663)
Non-Workers
Total: 178,374 (Male: 62,886, Female: 115,488)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 11,537 (Male: 7,239, Female: 4,298)
- Agricultural Laborers: 7,707 (Male: 4,615, Female: 3,092)
- Household Industry Workers: 2,638 (Male: 1,553, Female: 1,085)
- Other Workers: 70,546 (Male: 57,088, Female: 13,458)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 2,663 (Male: 1,457, Female: 1,206)
- Agricultural Laborers: 9,546 (Male: 4,891, Female: 4,655)
- Household Industry Workers: 956 (Male: 324, Female: 632)
- Other Workers: 16,560 (Male: 9,390, Female: 7,170)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Karaikkudi Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
300,527
M: 149,443
F: 151,084 |
| Rural |
118,676
M: 58,644
F: 60,032 |
| Urban |
181,851
M: 90,799
F: 91,052 |
Number of Households: 76,868
Population Distribution
Total: 300,527 (Male: 149,443, Female: 151,084)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 30,304 (Male: 15,463, Female: 14,841)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 35,980 (Male: 17,588, Female: 18,392)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 186 (Male: 95, Female: 91)
Literate Population
Total: 228,593 (Male: 121,406, Female: 107,187)
Illiterate Population
Total: 71,934 (Male: 28,037, Female: 43,897)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 122,153 (Male: 86,557, Female: 35,596)
Main Workers
Total: 92,428 (Male: 70,495, Female: 21,933)
Marginal Workers
Total: 29,725 (Male: 16,062, Female: 13,663)
Non-Workers
Total: 178,374 (Male: 62,886, Female: 115,488)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 11,537 (Male: 7,239, Female: 4,298)
- Agricultural Laborers: 7,707 (Male: 4,615, Female: 3,092)
- Household Industry Workers: 2,638 (Male: 1,553, Female: 1,085)
- Other Workers: 70,546 (Male: 57,088, Female: 13,458)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 2,663 (Male: 1,457, Female: 1,206)
- Agricultural Laborers: 9,546 (Male: 4,891, Female: 4,655)
- Household Industry Workers: 956 (Male: 324, Female: 632)
- Other Workers: 16,560 (Male: 9,390, Female: 7,170)
Grampanchayat List of Karaikkudi Tehsil/Taluka
Karaikkudi Tehsil comprises 57 Gram Panchayats and 64 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Karaikkudi. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Karaikkudi
Karaikkudi is located in the Sivaganga District of Tamil nadu State, India.
Karaikkudi Tehsil has 64 villages.
Karaikkudi has a total of 57 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Karaikkudi is 300,527.
In Karaikkudi, there are 149,443 males and 151,084 females.
There are 30,304 children in Karaikkudi, comprising 15,463 males and 14,841 females.
In Karaikkudi, the literate population is 228,593 (121,406 males and 107,187 females). The illiterate population is 71,934 (28,037 males and 43,897 females).