Karaikal district facts for kids
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Karaikal District
காரைக்கால் மாவட்டம்
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District of the U.T. of Puducherry
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| Country |  India |
| State | Puducherry |
| District | Karaikal |
| Population
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| • Total | 200,222 |
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| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN |
609 602
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| Telephone code | 91 (0)4368 |
| Vehicle registration | PY-02 |
Karaikal District is a special area in India. It is one of four districts in the Puducherry union territory. A union territory is like a state but is directly governed by the central Indian government.
Karaikal is the second largest district in Puducherry. It has a population of over 200,000 people. The main city and capital of the district is Karaikal, which is also a port city. The district includes several smaller towns called communes. These are Kottucherry, Nedungadu, Thirunallar, Neravy, and Thirumalairajanpattinam.
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History of Karaikal
Karaikal District has a long and interesting history. In the 8th century, it was part of the powerful Pallava kingdom. This was a very important kingdom in South India.
A famous poet named Sekkizhar wrote about Karaikal. He described it as "vanga malik kadar karaikal," which means a place with many ships and a bustling port. This shows that Karaikal was important for trade even a long time ago.
Important Places to Visit
Karaikal District is home to some very famous temples. These temples are important religious sites for many people.
Thirunallar Saniswaran Temple
One of the most well-known temples is the Thirunallar Saniswaran Temple. Many visitors come here to pray to the deity Sani (Saturn). It is believed that visiting this temple can help reduce the bad effects of the planet Saturn.
Karaikal Ammaiyar Temple
Another important temple is the Karaikal Ammaiyar Temple. This temple is dedicated to Karaikal Ammaiyar. She was one of the 63 Nayanmars, who were great devotees of Lord Shiva. Her story is very inspiring.
Rivers and Waterways
Karaikal District is located near the coast. Several rivers flow through the district before reaching the sea. These rivers are branches of the mighty Kaveri River.
The main rivers include the Arasalar, Veerasolan River, and Kodamurutti River. These rivers bring fresh water to the land. They are important for farming and the daily lives of the people.
Port and Airport
Karaikal is a significant place for transportation. It has a large port and an airport under construction.
Karaikal Port
The Karaikal port is one of the biggest ports in South India. A port is a place where ships can load and unload goods. This port helps with trade and brings many goods to and from the region.
Karaikal Airport
The Karaikal Airport is currently being built. What makes it special is that it will be the first airport in India built entirely with private money. This means it is funded by companies, not the government.
See also
In Spanish: Distrito de Karaikal para niños
