Puducherry Statistics
Aggregated Census 2011 Data for the State
Puducherry has a total population of 12,47,953 as per the 2011 Census. The state is divided into 4 districts. The census reveals that 68.33% of the population lives in urban areas while 31.67% resides in rural villages.
- Total Population
- 12,47,953
- Avg Literacy Rate
- 85.85%
- Avg Sex Ratio
- 1037
- Urban / Rural
- 68.3% / 31.7%
Demographic Profile
The average literacy rate in Puducherry is 85.85%. The gender ratio stands at 1037 females per 1000 males.
The Scheduled Caste population in Puducherry is 1,96,325, while Scheduled Tribes account for 0.
Workforce breakdown
In terms of workforce, Puducherry has 4,44,968 total workers, with 89.82% being Main Workers.
- Main Workers
- 3,99,689
- Marginal Workers
- 45,279
- Non-Workers
- 8,02,985
Districts in Puducherry (4)
Puducherry
#Population: 9,50,289
Literacy: 76.47%
Karaikal
#Population: 2,00,222
Literacy: 77.37%
Yanam
#Population: 55,626
Literacy: 70.6%
Mahe
#Population: 41,816
Literacy: 87.22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Puducherry according to Census 2011?
As per the Census 2011, Puducherry has a total population of 12,47,953. Out of this, 6,12,511 are males and 6,35,442 are females.
What is the literacy rate of Puducherry?
The literacy rate of Puducherry is 85.85% as per Census 2011. Male literacy stands at N/A% while female literacy is N/A%.
How many districts are there in Puducherry?
Puducherry has 4 districts as per the administrative divisions during Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Puducherry?
The sex ratio of Puducherry is 1037 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is comparable to or above the national average.