Puducherry Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data showing population distribution and literacy rates for Puducherry.
Administrative Details of Puducherry
Puducherry comprises 90 villages, of which 90 are inhabited and 0 are uninhabited. There are 10 urban towns in Puducherry. The total number of households stands at 3,02,450, spread across 490 square kilometers.
| Villages | 90(90 inhabited • 0 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 10 |
| Households | 3,02,450 |
| Total Area | 490 km² |
Puducherry Urban & Rural Population
According to Census data, Puducherry had 8,52,753 people in urban areas (68.3%) and 3,95,200 people in rural areas (31.7%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 3,95,200 | 31.7% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 8,52,753 | 68.3% |
| Total | 12,47,953 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011. Bars show relative proportion.
Gender Distribution in Puducherry
The total population of Puducherry comprises 6,12,511 males (49.1%) and 6,35,442 females (50.9%). The sex ratio in Puducherry is 1037 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 1,94,907 | 4,17,604 | 6,12,511 |
| 👩 Female | 2,00,293 | 4,35,149 | 6,35,442 |
Blue bars represent male, pink bars represent female.
Literacy Rate in Puducherry
The literacy rate in Puducherry is 76.71% as per Census 2011. Male literacy stands at 81.2% while female literacy is 72.38%, indicating a gender gap of 8.82 percentage points. The total literate population is 9,57,309.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 1,50,490 | 3,46,888 | 4,97,378 |
| Literate (Female) | 1,30,392 | 3,29,539 | 4,59,931 |
| Total Literate | 2,80,882 | 6,76,427 | 9,57,309 |
Literacy rates by gender.
Puducherry District-wise Population, Area, Sex Ratio & Literacy Data
Puducherry has 4 districts ranked by Census 2011 population. Click any district name for detailed demographics.
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List of Districts in Puducherry
Complete list of all 4 districts in Puducherry.
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About Puducherry Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Puducherry has a total population of 12,47,953 with a literacy rate of 76.71% and a sex ratio of 1037 females per 1000 males.
Puducherry comprises 4 districts. This page provides comprehensive census data for Puducherry including district-wise demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.