The district of Karaikal bears relics to the rich historical ancestry and traditional legacy. The ancient town of Karaikal played an important role during the bygone olden days when the region was a part of the Pallava dynasty. During the later years, the district became an integral part of the French rule of Pondicherry.
Representing the varied social and cultural life of Pondicherry, Karaikal comprises of a multi religious community of Christians, Islam and Hindus. The Tamil language continues to be the most important language of the indigenous population of the district of Karaikal.
The district of Karaikal has maintained a perfect balance between agricultural productivity and industrial developments. The River Canceri flows through the region and makes it suitable for growing important crops like paddy, cotton, groundnut, banana, vegetables and pulses. The district supports several small scale cottage industries. In addition Karaikal has earmarked the area of Polagam as an important industrial hub of the district.
Endowed with natural scenic beauty and rich religious history, Karaikal is blessed with numerous places of tourist interest. Some of the notable places of tourist interest are:
- Lord Saneeswara Temple- One of the prominent religious monuments of Karaikal, Lord Saneeswara Temple draws several devotees who visit the place to seek divine blessings and eternal happiness
- Karaikal Beach- The golden sandy beach of Karaikal casts a magical spell on the tourists who are captivated by the bewitching beauty of the place
