Karaikal

Coordinates
10.93278, 79.83194

Karaikal is a municipality located in the Puducherry union territory of India. The municipality has a lighthouse, which is one of its notable features. The lighthouse is situated near the Karaikal Beach and is a prominent landmark in the area. The exact year the lighthouse was built is not specified.

Karaikal is situated at an elevation of 4 meters above sea level and has a population of over 200,000 people. The municipality is governed by the Karaikal Municipality and has a well-developed infrastructure, including a port and various places of worship such as the Karaikal Ammaiyar Temple, Sri Dharbaranyeswarar Temple, and the Karaikal Grand Mosque.

The history of Karaikal is not extensively documented in the available information. However, it is known that the municipality has a rich cultural heritage, with Tamil, English, and French being spoken in the area. The municipality has a well-developed transportation system, with a telephone code and postal code in place. The Karaikal lighthouse, although not extensively documented, is an interesting feature of the municipality, and its presence adds to the area's historical and cultural significance.

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Description
The District Collector is the official representative to the Lieutenant Governor and Chief Co-ordinator and Liaison Officer to all Government departments of Karaikal district. District Collectorate, Karaikal is the functional headquarters of Karaikal District.