Area: 160 square kilometers
Density of Population: 1252 people per square kilometer
Literacy Rate: 87.83 % - Male: 93.36 %, Female: 82.61 %
Male Female Ratio: 1000:1048
Boundaries of Karaikal District
North and West: Tiruvarur District, Tamil Nadu
South: Nagapattinam District, Tamil Nadu
East: Bay of Bengal
Karaikal District Average Rainfall: 1126.0 mm
Karaikal District Average Temperature in Summer: 31.85 deg C
Karaikal District Average Temperature in Winter: 26.12 deg C
KARAIKAL DISTRICT MAP
Major Rivers: Arasalar, Nular, Vanjiur, Nattar, Nandalar, Pravadayanar, Tirumalarajenar
Blocks: Karaikal
Revenue Divisions: Karaikal, Kottuchcheri, Nedungadu, Thirunallar, Niravi, Thirumalairayanpattinam
Assembly Constituencies: Cotchery, Karaikal, Karaikal South, Neravy-Grand Alde, Tirunallar, Neduncadu
Karaikal District Nearby Attractions
1. Jambunatha Swamy Temple
2. Badrakaliyamman Temple in Ambagarathur
3. Ayiramkaliyamman Temple in Tirumalairayanpattianam
4. Beach
5. Boat House
6. All to Jesus Church
7. Karaikal Ammayar Temple
Karaikal District Facts: Karaikal is a coastal enclave territory which was once a part of French India. It is one of the four disjoint districts of Pondicherry.
Major Agricultural Products: Pulses, cotton, chili, coconut, groundnut, vegetables, sunflower
Major Educational Institutions: Arignar Anna Govt Arts College, Avvaiyar Government Women College, Bharathidasan Engineering College, Vinayaga Mission Medical College, Karaikal College of Education, Karaikal Polytechnic
Mineral Resources: Kankar, Ilmenite, Garnet sands, Oil, Sea Shells
Fairs and Festivals: Sani Peyarchi Festival, Mangani Festival, Masi Magam, Fire Walking Festival, Sedal Festival
What is Karaikal District Famous For: Karaikal Fort
Famous People From Karaikal District: Dr Anandou, M.O.H. Farook
Last Updated : Thursday Sep 27 , 2012
