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Kāraikāl, India

Puducherry · India

Kāraikāl is a mid-size city in Puducherry, India with a population of 86,838. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 83°F (28°C).

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
86,838 Population 2,745/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
83°F Avg Temperature 28°C
50.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$2,800 Median Income
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Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$2,800 median income, 10.5% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.6 / 5.0
$20,000 home value, $40/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population86,838
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density2,745/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$2,800
Per Capita$2,700
Unemployment10.5%
Poverty6.5%

Housing

C+
Home Value$20,000
Rent$40
Housing Units34,735
Rent Burden26.3%

Climate

Avg Temp83°F (28°C)
Rain50.0 in/yr
Sunny Days248/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Population86,838
Population Density2,745 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates10.9167°, 79.8333°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvincePuducherry
Average Temperature83°F (28°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average87°F (31°C)
Annual Precipitation50.0 inches (1,271 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$2,800
Median Age33.0 years

About Kāraikāl

Kāraikāl is a mid-size city in India (Puducherry) with a population of 86,838. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 83°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 87°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Kāraikāl has a population of 86,838 with a density of 2,745 people per square mile, spread across 31.6 square miles. The median age is 33.0 years, 15% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

86,838
Total Population
2,745
People / sq mi
33.0yrs
Median Age
15% below India avg
31.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Kāraikāl vs India Average

The median household income in Kāraikāl is $2,800, which is 96% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $2,700 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $52, 96% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 10.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 35 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.

Income: Kāraikāl vs India

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Income

Median HH Income$2,800
96% below India avg
Per Capita Income$2,700
Avg Weekly Wage$52

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.5%
192% above India avg
Poverty Rate6.5%
48% below India avg
Establishments (County)35

Business (County)

Restaurants10
Healthcare12
Retail3

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Kāraikāl is $20,000, 93% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $40 (97% below the national average of $1,163). There are 34,735 total housing units in the city. 26.3% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.1x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$20,000
93% below India avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$40
97% below India avg
Rent Burden26.3%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units34,735

Property Tax

Climate in Kāraikāl

Kāraikāl has an average annual temperature of 28.4°C (83°F). The hottest month is May (30.5°C), the coldest is Jan (25.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1295 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.8°C / 78°F 23.2° / 28.4° 55.4
Feb 26.5°C / 80°F 23.7° / 29.9° 15.2
Mar 28.2°C / 83°F 24.9° / 32.9° 12.9
Apr 29.9°C / 86°F 26.8° / 34° 31.0
May 30.5°C / 87°F 27.4° / 35° 96.6
Jun 30.1°C / 86°F 27° / 34.5° 74.8
Jul 29.7°C / 85°F 26.4° / 33.8° 99.4
Aug 29.2°C / 85°F 26.2° / 33.5° 111.2
Sep 28.9°C / 84°F 26° / 32.9° 125.2
Oct 28.2°C / 83°F 25.7° / 31.8° 185.1
Nov 27.3°C / 81°F 24.8° / 29.7° 317.5
Dec 26.4°C / 80°F 23.5° / 28.8° 170.5
Kāraikāl has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 248 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 87°F Jul (31°C)
Annual Average83.1°F
54% above India avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average87°F (31°C)
Sunny Days248 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area31.6 sq mi (81.9 km²)
Population Density2,745/sq mi
Coordinates10.9167°N, 79.8333°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.0"
32% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 14.29"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M5.2 on Sep 25, 2001.

Sep 25, 2001 39 km SE of Marakkanam, India M5.2 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

10 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Nivar (2020).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Nivar Category 1 129 km
2018 Gaja Category 1 49 km
2016 Vardah Category 2 243 km
2011 Thane Category 2 87 km
2000 Unnamed Category 1 76 km
2000 Unnamed Category 1 298 km
1993 Unnamed Category 1 18 km
1990 Unnamed Category 4 230 km
1984 Unnamed Category 2 118 km
1984 Unnamed Category 1 32 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 82°F (28°C) 0.6 in
April 86°F (30°C) 1.2 in
May 89°F (32°C) 1.7 in Warmest
June 89°F (31°C) 1.3 in
July 87°F (31°C) 2.4 in
August 86°F (30°C) 4.0 in
September 85°F (29°C) 3.6 in
October 82°F (28°C) 8.9 in
November 79°F (26°C) 14.3 in Wettest
December 77°F (25°C) 9.7 in

Kāraikāl has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 77°F in January to 89°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 50.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (14.3") and February the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Kāraikāl

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St.Mary's Boys HIgher Secondary School — — — —
Nirmala Ranee Girls Higher Secondary School — — — —
French school — — — —
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Radio Stations near Kāraikāl

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Harrish Jayaraj tamil, tamil cinema music MP3

Museums in Kāraikāl

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Dansborg
Silappathikara Art Gallery
Tharangambadi Maritime Museum

Libraries in Kāraikāl

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
District Public Library, Thiruvarur0.0
Knowledge and Study Centre0.0
sayabu marakayar library0.0
Tharangambadi Government Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Kāraikāl

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Uzhavar Sandhai

Hotels in Kāraikāl

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

hotel Moujahir
Nandha Hotel

Restaurants in Kāraikāl

10 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Anandha Bhavan
Delice Restaurant
Grand Restaurant
Imi Restaurant
Kebabs & Rolls BBQ Nation
Maja Maja Restaurant
Mandhi Dhahabi
Mandi Majlis Restaurant
Seagulls Beach View Restaurant
Vandana Grand (Veg by Hotel Moujahir)

Cinemas in Kāraikāl

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

LA Cinema

Clinics in Kāraikāl

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

K.S Ortho Hospital
NV Clinic
PHC, Nedungadu

Dentists in Kāraikāl

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dhanvanthiri Dental Clinic
JSL Dental Centre

Train Stations in Kāraikāl

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Karaikal

Bus Stations in Kāraikāl

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IN #759412282

Gas Stations in Kāraikāl

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BPCL PETROL PUMP
HP
HP Fuel Station
IN #4442276756
IOCL Petrol Pump

Banks in Kāraikāl

7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Central Bank of India
HDFC Bank
IDBI Bank
Indian Bank
Indian Overseas Bank
State Bank of India
UCO Bank

Stadiums & Teams in Kāraikāl

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Kāraikāl

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Neyveli AirportNVYSmall Airport
Thanjavur Air Force StationTJVSmall Airport

Post Offices in Kāraikāl

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
India Post

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kāraikāl

17 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
(Name) Palli Mosque
Ashura Palli
Dharbaranyeshwarar Temple
Dharbaranyeshwarar Temple Complex
Kappada Palli Mosque
Kithar Palli Mosque
Meera Palli Mosque
Our Lady of Angels Church
Periya Palli Mosque
Puthuthurai Palli Mosque
Shri Nithyakalyanaperumal Thirukovil
Sivan Kovil
Thwheed Palli Mosque
Vinayagar Koil
vinayagar temple
கைலாசநாதர் கோவில்
சித்தி விநாயகர் ஆலயம்

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

Around Kāraikāl

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 3
Hospitals 7
Pharmacies 5
Restaurants 10
Cafes 1
Supermarkets 3
Banks 7
Hotels 2
Libraries 1
Parks 10
Police Stations 1
Places of Worship 9

Things to See Near Kāraikāl

15 places within 15 km

🏖️ Beaches (12)
  • • Akkampettai Beach
  • • Chandirapadi Beach
  • • Coastal Guard Police Station
  • • Emerald Beach
  • • Karaikal Beach
  • + 7 more
🛡️ Forts (1)
  • • Denmark Bastion
🏛️ Ruins (1)
  • • Danish Harbour Walls
🌄 Viewpoints (1)
  • • Thirunallar Saneeshwara Bhagavan Temple

🇮🇳 About India

Capital New Delhi
Population 1,352,617,328
Area 3,287,590 km²
GDP (USD) $3,638,489,096,034
GDP per capita $2,530
HDI 0.644
Life expectancy 72.0 years
Internet users 55.9%
Urban population 35.1%
Currency INR (Rupee)
Languages English, Hindi, Tamil
Calling code +91
TLD .in
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kāraikāl

What is the population of Kāraikāl?

Kāraikāl has a population of 86,838 residents and is located in India. The population density is 2,745 people per square mile, spread across 31.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 33.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Kāraikāl expensive to live in?

The median household income is $2,800, 96% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $20,000 (93% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $40 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Kāraikāl?

Kāraikāl has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 87°F in July. The area receives 248 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.0 inches.

How is the job market in Kāraikāl?

The job market in Kāraikāl faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $52. There are 35 business establishments in the area, including 10 restaurants and food service locations.

How much does housing cost in Kāraikāl?

The median home value in Kāraikāl is $20,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $40.

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