Puducherry Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Puducherry district in Puducherry.
Administrative Details of Puducherry
Puducherry comprises 62 villages, of which 62 are inhabited and 0 are uninhabited. There are 6 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 2,31,513, spread across 294 square kilometers.
| Villages | 62(62 inhabited • 0 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 6 |
| Households | 2,31,513 |
| Total Area | 294 km² |
Puducherry Urban & Rural Population
Puducherry had 6,57,209 people in urban areas (69.2%) and 2,93,080 people in rural areas (30.8%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 2,93,080 | 30.8% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 6,57,209 | 69.2% |
| Total | 9,50,289 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Puducherry
The total population comprises 4,68,258 males (49.3%) and 4,82,031 females (50.7%). The sex ratio is 1029 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 1,44,769 | 3,23,489 | 4,68,258 |
| 👩 Female | 1,48,311 | 3,33,720 | 4,82,031 |
Literacy Rate in Puducherry
The literacy rate is 76.47%. Male literacy stands at 81.35% while female literacy is 71.72%, indicating a gender gap of 9.63 percentage points. The total literate population is 7,26,649.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 1,10,274 | 2,70,672 | 3,80,946 |
| Literate (Female) | 93,507 | 2,52,196 | 3,45,703 |
| Total Literate | 2,03,781 | 5,22,868 | 7,26,649 |
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About Puducherry Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Puducherry in Puducherry has a total population of 9,50,289 with a literacy rate of 76.47% and a sex ratio of 1029 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Puducherry district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.