Village code 640431

Karaikulam Village, Ilayangudi Taluk: Map, PIN Code and Population

Karaikulam is a village in Ilayangudi Taluk, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Sivaganga district, Tamil Nadu. This page gives the village map, PIN code, population, village code, gram panchayat, public facilities, roads, water, power, land use and nearby village links in one place.

Karaikulam village map in Tamil Nadu
Karaikulam village map image for Ilayangudi Taluk, Tamil Nadu.

Village Overview

Karaikulam is a village in Ilayangudi Taluk, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Sivaganga district, Tamil Nadu. For Karaikulam, the population is 1,476, PIN code is 630709 and Census village code is 640431. Use this page to understand the basic location, Census village data, public services and nearby villages before checking official records.

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Source year

Census 2011 for population and village code, with public village directory data for facilities

Important note

Map and data are for general information. Verify legal and land records from official sources.

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Quick Facts

Quick facts for Karaikulam village
Village code640431
PIN code630709
Population1,476
Households408
Area737.93 ha / 7.38 sq. km / 1,823 acres
Population density200 people per sq. km
Sex ratio1019 females per 1,000 males
Nearest townIlayangudi (8 km)
Current stateTamil Nadu
Census 2011 stateTamil Nadu
Current districtSivaganga
Census 2011 districtSivaganga

Postal and PIN Code Details

The table below shows post office records linked with PIN code 630709. This helps users verify the postal area for Karaikulam, but it does not prove that every listed post office is located inside the village.

Postal details for Karaikulam village
PIN code630709
Post offices linked with this PINPudur Ilayangudi SO, Indankulam BO, Kannamangalam BO, Melaseithur BO, Nagamuguthangudi BO, and Sathani BO
Best matching post officePudur Ilayangudi SO (Post office)
Delivery office records8
Postal districtSivaganga
Postal stateTamil Nadu
Postal divisionSivaganga Division
Postal circleTamilnadu Circle
SourceIndia Post Postal Index Number code reference data

Location and Administration

Karaikulam comes under Karaikulam gram panchayat and Ilayangudi C.D. Block. Its local administrative unit is Ilayangudi Taluk, also recorded as a Census sub-district. The taluk headquarters is Ilayangudi at 10 km. The Census district headquarters, Sivaganga, is 35 km away.

Administrative details for Karaikulam
Current stateTamil Nadu
Census 2011 stateTamil Nadu
Current districtSivaganga
Census 2011 districtSivaganga
State code33
District code622
Taluk / Census sub-district code5834
Gram panchayat code0185
C.D. Block code0252
Block panchayat code0252

Population Profile

The population details below are from Census 2011 village records. They help you understand the size of Karaikulam village and its household count.

Total population

1,476 residents in 408 households

Male population

731

Female population

745

SC/ST population

Scheduled Castes: 828; Scheduled Tribes: Not reported

SC male/female split

Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported

ST male/female split

Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported

Schools and Education

This section shows school facilities reported in the public village directory. School counts follow Census village directory rules. A composite school may be counted under more than one level, such as primary, middle and secondary. If a school count is not reported, confirm the latest local school details before admission or travel.

Government pre-primary school

Available; count: 3

Private pre-primary school

Not available in village

Government primary school

Available; count: 2

Private primary school

Available; count: 1

Middle school

Not available in village

Secondary school

Not available in village

Senior secondary school

Not available in village

Vocational / ITI training

Not available in village

Arts and science degree college

Not available in village

Health Facilities

Health facilities are Census-reported facilities such as CHC, PHC, sub-centre, dispensary, mobile health clinic, ASHA worker and medicine shop. They are not real-time service guarantees. Health records can change over time, so use this list as a starting point and confirm the latest service availability locally.

Health facilities reported for Karaikulam
ASHA workerAvailable

Connectivity and Public Services

An all-weather road means the village approach was reported as usable in fair and foul weather. Pucca, kuchha, WBM and footpath are separate Census road categories. Mobile coverage means the village was treated as having access when mobile service was available to at least some residents under Census reporting practice. These details also show bus, railway, banking, post office and public service availability reported for the village.

Connectivity and public services for Karaikulam
Public bus serviceNot available in village
Private bus serviceAvailable
Railway stationNot available in village
National highwayAvailable
State highwayAvailable
Major district roadAvailable
Black topped roadAvailable
All-weather roadAvailable
Post officeNot available in village
Village PIN code facilityAvailable
Mobile phone coverageAvailable
CSC / internet cafeNot available in village
ATMAvailable
Commercial bankNot available in village
Cooperative bankAvailable
Agricultural credit societyAvailable
PDS shopNot available in village
Mandi / regular marketNot available in village
Weekly haatNot available in village
Self-help groupAvailable
Anganwadi centreAvailable
Assembly polling stationAvailable
Birth and death registration officeAvailable
Daily newspaper supplyAvailable
Sports fieldNot available in village
Public libraryNot available in village
Public reading roomNot available in village

Water, Sanitation and Power

Drinking water sources are Census categories such as treated tap water, untreated tap water, covered or uncovered well, hand pump, tube well, spring, river, canal, tank, pond or lake. Power availability means electricity was reported as available for the stated use. It does not mean uninterrupted electricity or current connection status.

Water, sanitation and power details for Karaikulam
Treated tap waterAvailable
Untreated tap waterAvailable
Hand pumpNot available in village
Tube wells / boreholesAvailable
Closed drainageNot available in village
Open drainageNot available in village
Total sanitation campaign coverageNot available in village
Domestic power supplyAvailable
Agriculture power supplyAvailable
Commercial power supplyAvailable
Summer domestic power22 hours per day
Winter domestic power22 hours per day

Agriculture and Land Use

Land-use area is reported in hectares using Census village directory land-use categories such as net area sown, irrigated area, forest, fallow land and non-agricultural use. This is useful for general village research, farming context and local area study.

Agriculture and land-use records for Karaikulam
Net area sown317.83 hectares
Irrigated area307.06 hectares
Unirrigated area10.77 hectares
Tanks / lakes irrigated area307.06 hectares
Non-agricultural area334.76 hectares
Other fallow land52.50 hectares
Main cropPaddy

Nearby Facility Clues

When a facility is not available inside the village, Census records may give the nearest place or distance range where the facility is available.

Nearest facility clues for Karaikulam
Middle schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Melathuraiyur, within 5 km.
Secondary schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Ilayangudi, 5-10 km away.
Senior secondary schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Ilayangudi, 5-10 km away.
Public bus serviceNot available in village; nearest reported facility is within 5 km.
Railway stationNot available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 10 km away.
Post officeNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 5-10 km away.
Commercial bankNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 5-10 km away.
Mandi / regular marketNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 5-10 km away.

How to Reach Karaikulam

Ilayangudi (8 km) is the nearest statutory town in the available village directory data. Ilayangudi is the sub-district headquarters. Use the Google Map above to plan a route. Before travel, check the latest bus, railway and road options from local sources.

Travel and connectivity details for Karaikulam
Nearest major townIlayangudi (8 km)
Taluk headquartersIlayangudi (10 km)
Public bus serviceNot available in village
Railway station in villageNot available in village
All-weather roadAvailable

Source-Year Notes

Data is mainly based on Census 2011 and public village directory records. Current names, boundaries and facilities may have changed. Facility meanings follow District Census Handbook village directory concepts. Local names such as Taluk, district and gram panchayat may differ from current government records.

For simple meanings of Census village directory terms, see the Census 2011 village directory definitions.

Additional Facilities Reported

This compact snapshot summarizes public village facility records for Karaikulam. It helps surface useful facilities without making the page difficult to scan.

Additional facilities reported for Karaikulam
Govt Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKGAvailable; 3
Govt Primary SchoolAvailable; 2
Private Primary SchoolAvailable; 1
Government Non Formal Training CentreAvailable; 1
Tap Water-TreatedAvailable
Tap Water Treated Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Tap Water Treated Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Tap Water UntreatedAvailable
Tap Water Untreated Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Tap Water Untreated Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Covered WellAvailable
Covered Well Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Covered Well Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Tube Wells/BoreholeAvailable
Tube Wells Borehole Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Tube Wells Borehole Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Rural Production Centres or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near the VillageAvailable
Rural Production Mart or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near the VillageAvailable
Sub Post OfficeAvailable
Telephone LandlinesAvailable
Mobile Phone CoverageAvailable
Private Bus ServiceAvailable
National HighwayAvailable
Other District RoadAvailable
Black Topped (Pucca) RoadAvailable
Gravel Kuchha RoadsAvailable
Water Bounded MacadamAvailable
All Weather RoadAvailable
FoothpathAvailable
ATMAvailable
Cooperative BankAvailable
Agricultural Credit SocietiesAvailable
Self Help Group SHGAvailable
Nutritional Centres ICDSAvailable
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi CentreAvailable
Nutritional Centres OthersAvailable

How to Use Survey Number and Map Details

Use the village code, district, taluk, gram panchayat, PIN code and nearest town details as reference points when searching government land records. For ownership, mutation, survey number, legal boundary and plot-level decisions, check the latest record with the revenue department or official land records portal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Karaikulam village located?

Karaikulam is located in Ilayangudi Taluk, also recorded as a Census sub-district. District: Sivaganga.

Which Taluk is Karaikulam in?

Karaikulam is in Ilayangudi Taluk. In Census tables, this level is also called a sub-district.

Which district is Karaikulam in?

District: Sivaganga.

What is the village code of Karaikulam?

The Census village code of Karaikulam is 640431.

What is the PIN code of Karaikulam?

The PIN code reported for Karaikulam is 630709.

What is the population of Karaikulam?

Karaikulam has 1,476 residents in 408 households as per Census 2011.

Which gram panchayat is Karaikulam part of?

Karaikulam comes under Karaikulam gram panchayat.

Which is the nearest town to Karaikulam?

The nearest statutory town to Karaikulam is Ilayangudi (8 km).

Which crops are grown in Karaikulam?

The main crops reported for Karaikulam are Paddy.

What land-use details are available for Karaikulam?

Land-use details for Karaikulam include net area sown: 317.83 hectares, irrigated area: 307.06 hectares, and unirrigated area: 10.77 hectares.

Is there a government primary school in Karaikulam?

Government primary school status for Karaikulam is available in the village.

Is public bus service available in Karaikulam?

Public bus service is not available in village.

Is mobile phone coverage available in Karaikulam?

Mobile phone coverage is available in the village.

What is the total area of Karaikulam?

The total geographical area of Karaikulam is 737.93 hectares.

How many households are in Karaikulam?

Karaikulam has 408 households as per Census 2011.

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