Karai is a village in Devakottai Taluk of Sivaganga district in Tamil Nadu. Its Census location code is 640172.
About Karai village record
Use this page to check the source record for Karai, including its village code and its place within Devakottai Taluk and Sivaganga district.
The Census 2011 record reports population 576, 164 households, area 582.48 hectares, PIN code 630302.
Quick facts
- Village
- Karai
- Village code
- 640172
- Taluk / Sub-District
- Devakottai
- District
- Sivaganga
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Census year
- 2011
- Population
- 576
- Households
- 164
- Sex ratio
- 1,014 females per 1,000 males
- Area
- 582.48 hectares
- Population density
- 99 people per sq. km
- PIN code
- 630302
Census code and location hierarchy
For Karai, the Census village code is the main identifier. The district and sub-district codes help confirm the correct Taluk when another village has a similar name.
- State code
- 33
- District code
- 622
- Sub-district code
- 05831
- Village code
- 640172
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Village name | Karai |
| Census village code | 640172 |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| State code | 33 |
| District | Sivaganga |
| District code | 622 |
| Taluk / Sub-District | Devakottai |
| Sub-district code | 05831 |
| Census year | 2011 |
| Population | 576 |
| Households | 164 |
| Male population | 286 |
| Female population | 290 |
| Sex ratio | 1,014 females per 1,000 males |
| Scheduled Castes population | 111 |
| Scheduled Tribes population | 0 |
| Area | 582.48 hectares |
| Population density | 99 people per sq. km |
| PIN code | 630302 |
| CD block | Devakottai |
| Gram panchayat | Karai |
| Nearest statutory town | Devakottai |
| Nearest statutory town distance | 8 km |
Facilities and amenities in Karai
The Census 2011 village directory reports the following education, health, water, transport, communication and public-service facilities. These are historical records, not a statement of current availability.
| Facility category | Facility or service | Census 2011 status |
|---|---|---|
| Education | Government primary school | Available in village; 1 reported |
| Education | Government middle school | Available in village; 1 reported |
| Education | Government secondary school | Available in village; 1 reported |
| Education | Government senior secondary school | Not available in village; 0 reported; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| Health | Community health centre | 0 reported |
| Health | Primary health centre | 0 reported |
| Health | Primary health sub-centre | 1 reported |
| Health | Allopathic hospital | 0 reported |
| Health | Dispensary | 0 reported |
| Health | Veterinary hospital | 1 reported |
| Water and sanitation | Treated tap water | Not available in village |
| Water and sanitation | Untreated tap water | Not available in village |
| Water and sanitation | Total sanitation campaign coverage | Available in village |
| Water and sanitation | Community toilet complex | Not available in village |
| Communication | Post office | Not available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| Communication | Sub post office | Available in village |
| Communication | Mobile phone coverage | Available in village |
| Communication | Internet / CSC | Available in village |
| Transport and roads | Public bus service | Available in village |
| Transport and roads | Private bus service | Available in village |
| Transport and roads | Railway station | Not available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away |
| Transport and roads | Pucca road | Available in village |
| Transport and roads | All-weather road | Available in village |
| Banking and public services | ATM | Not available in village |
| Banking and public services | Commercial bank | Not available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| Banking and public services | Cooperative bank | Available in village |
| Banking and public services | PDS shop | Available in village |
| Banking and public services | Anganwadi centre | Available in village |
| Banking and public services | ASHA worker | Available in village |
| Power | Domestic power supply | Available in village; 20 hours/day |
| Power | Agriculture power supply | Available in village; 6 hours/day |
| Power | Power supply for all users | Available in village; 20 hours/day |
| Land-use field | Census 2011 value |
|---|---|
| Non-agricultural use area | 222.76 hectares |
| Permanent pasture / grazing land | 6.10 hectares |
| Culturable waste land | 45.22 hectares |
| Current fallow land | 10.58 hectares |
| Net area sown | 167.36 hectares |
| Total unirrigated land | 19.34 hectares |
| Irrigated area | 148.02 hectares |
| Wells / tube-wells irrigated area | 28 hectares |
Other villages in this taluk
These links are from the same Taluk. They are not ranked by road distance.
Other places with this name
There are multiple villages named Karai in Tamil Nadu. See the duplicate-name page for exact matches.
Open Karai name pageFrequently asked questions
What is the village code of Karai?
The Census village code of Karai is 640172.
Where is Karai village?
Karai village is in Devakottai Taluk (sub-district) of Sivaganga district, Tamil Nadu.
What is the population of Karai?
The source reports a population of 576 for Karai.
What is the sex ratio of Karai?
The Census 2011 sex ratio of Karai is 1,014 females per 1,000 males.
This page is based on the Tamil Nadu Census 2011 District Census Handbook village directory. Population, households, sex ratio, area, facilities and PIN code are shown only as reported or directly calculated from reported male and female population.