Kāraikāl Population 2026
Kāraikāl has a population of 86,838, making it the #608 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Puducherry. It is about 146× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
86,838
Rank in India
#608
Coordinates
10.92°N, 79.83°E
~8 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
1,987 km
1,234 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Puducherry
| City | Population | Rank in India |
|---|---|---|
| Puducherry | 657,209 | #77 |
| Gundupālaiyam | 300,104 | #163 |
| Mādāyi | 35,888 | #1607 |
| Villianur | 34,383 | #1680 |
| Kurumbapet | 32,871 | #1759 |
| Ariyānkuppam | 29,808 | #1955 |
| Kunnimangalam | 18,965 | #3087 |
| Manaveli | 15,666 | #3615 |
Cities near Kāraikāl
- Tharangambadi23,191 people · ~13 km away
- Nagapattinam102,905 people · ~17 km away
- Thiruvarur58,777 people · ~27 km away
- Mayiladuthurai86,660 people · ~28 km away
- Kuthalam16,125 people · ~34 km away
- Sīrkāzhi34,927 people · ~37 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kāraikāl?
Kāraikāl has a population of 86,838 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #608 biggest city in India.
What region is Kāraikāl in?
Kāraikāl is located in Puducherry, India.
Is Kāraikāl the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 1,987 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.