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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Karaikal
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Shopping | 420 |
| Hindu temple | 338 |
| Education | 310 |
| Restaurants | 285 |
| Electronics stores | 183 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 145 |
| Shopping other | 140 |
| Clothing stores | 137 |
| Religion | 126 |
| Travel and transportation | 125 |
| Hospitals | 112 |
Karaikal Facts
| Area | 22.5 km² |
| Population | 90,947 |
| Male Population | 44,357 (48.8%) |
| Female Population | 46,590 (51.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +63.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +8.2% |
| Median Age | 29.3 years (Male: 28.9, Female: 29.8) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $14,036 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 4368 |
| Neighborhoods | Masthan, Kilinjalmedu, Nehrunagar, Thalatheru, Ammayar Nagar, Ammal Chattiram |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | India Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 10.91667, 79.83333 |
| Pin Codes | 609601, 609602, 609603, 609604, 609605, More |
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Karaikal Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 55,688 | 72,664 | 84,041 | 95,974 | 90,947 | 95,733 | 101,171 |
| Population Density | 2,475 / km² | 3,229.5 / km² | 3,735.2 / km² | 4,265.5 / km² | 4,042.1 / km² | 4,254.8 / km² | 4,496.5 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridKaraikal Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 8.2% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karaikal | +63.3% | +25.2% | +8.2% |
| Puducherry | — | — | — |
| India | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Karaikal Median Age
Median Age: 29.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karaikal | 29.3 yrs | 29.8 yrs | 28.9 yrs |
| Puducherry | 29.8 yrs | 29.9 yrs | 29.5 yrs |
| India | 24.9 yrs | 25.4 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Karaikal Population Density
Population Density: 4,042 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karaikal | 90,947 | 22.5 km² | 4,042 / km² |
| Puducherry | 1.6 million | 508.4 km² | 3,117 / km² |
| India | 1,307 million | 3,083,563.4 km² | 424 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Karaikal Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Karaikal
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Karaikal
Pin Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Karaikal
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Karaikal
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Karaikal Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $4,220 | $4,750 | $4,845 | $6,351 | $12,463 | $13,470 | $13,087 | $14,036 |
| Total GDP | $235.7M | $285.7M | $311.1M | $442.8M | $925.7M | $1.1B | $1.1B | $1.2B |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Karaikal CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karaikal | 111,391 tn | 1.22 tn | 4,950.7 tons/km² |
| Puducherry | 2,611,202 tn | 1.65 tn | 5,135.7 tons/km² |
| India | 1,928,568,344 tn | 1.48 tn | 625.4 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Karaikal CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 111,391 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.22 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 4,950.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Cyclone | Medium (7) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Karaikal
Karaikal (kāraikkāl also Karikal or Karaikkal) is a major port city of east coast of India and a municipality in Karaikal district in the Union Territory of Puducherry, India. French government acquired Karaikal in 1674 and held control, with occasi..
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