Karaikal district

Karaikal district is an administrative area on the Coromandel Coast with one municipality and five village panchayats overseeing about twenty-seven settlements. The coastal territory includes educational institutions, police stations, and community service centers distributed across its villages.

The region came under French control in 1739 when Sayaji, an exiled Rajah from Thanjavur, ceded the territory. French governance lasted until 1954 when it became part of independent India.

This district is the birthplace of Karaikal Ammaiyar, a revered saint in the Shaivite tradition whose spiritual legacy continues to shape local religious practices. The connection to her legacy remains visible in the way people honor and celebrate her memory in daily life.

The district has basic infrastructure spread across its villages with police stations and administrative centers serving local needs. Visitors can find schools and service centers concentrated in the larger settlements.

Fishing communities form the backbone of coastal life here, where traditional methods of catching and processing fish have continued for generations. These maritime traditions connect local families to the sea and shape much of the district's daily rhythm.

Location: Puducherry

Capital city: Karaikal

Shares border with: Nagapattinam district

Address: Karaikal, Puducherry, India

Website: http://karaikal.gov.in

GPS coordinates: 11.01667,79.86667

Latest update: December 20, 2025 02:49