Kāraikkudi Population 2026
Kāraikkudi has a population of 181,851, making it the #275 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Tamil Nadu. It is about 70× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
181,851
Rank in India
#275
Coordinates
10.07°N, 78.77°E
~85 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
2,070 km
1,285 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Tamil Nadu
| City | Population | Rank in India |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai | 4,681,087 | #6 |
| Coimbatore | 2,136,916 | #14 |
| Kallakurichi | 1,682,687 | #22 |
| Madurai | 1,465,625 | #25 |
| Tirunelveli | 1,435,844 | #26 |
| Tiruchirappalli | 1,022,518 | #54 |
| Tiruppur | 963,173 | #58 |
| Salem | 917,414 | #62 |
Cities near Kāraikkudi
- Sankarapatti26,536 people · ~3 km away
- Devakottai51,865 people · ~15 km away
- Arantāngi40,814 people · ~27 km away
- Pudukkottai117,630 people · ~36 km away
- Sivaganga42,785 people · ~40 km away
- Manamadurai32,257 people · ~54 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kāraikkudi?
Kāraikkudi has a population of 181,851 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #275 biggest city in India.
What region is Kāraikkudi in?
Kāraikkudi is located in Tamil Nadu, India.
Is Kāraikkudi the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 2,070 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.