Puducherry
District in PUDUCHERRY
Puducherry District of PUDUCHERRY has a total population of 9,50,289 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 4,68,258 are males while 4,82,031 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 9,50,289
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 76.47%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 1029
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- N/A
per 1000 males
Urban Population
Compare with Census 2001
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👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 10.51% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 970 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 1029.
Total Children
99,838
10.51% of population
Boys
50,688
50.8%
Girls
49,150
49.2%
Child Sex Ratio
970
girls per 1000 boys
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Puducherry stands at 1029 females per 1000 males. This is comparable to or better than the national average. In terms of literacy, the district has reflected a growth, currently standing at N/A%. Male literacy stands at 91.23% while female literacy is at 79.86%, showing a gender gap of 11.37%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 16.04% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.00% of total population in Puducherry.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 9,50,289, 3,48,105 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 36.63% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 90.65% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 9.35% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 3,15,570
- Marginal Workers
- 32,535
- Non-Workers
- 6,02,184
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 4,68,258 males (49.3%) and 4,82,031 females (50.7%) out of 9,50,289 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 7,26,649 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 91.23%, Female 79.86%, Overall %. Gender gap is 11.4%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Puducherry district in PUDUCHERRY?
Puducherry district in PUDUCHERRY has a total population of 9,50,289 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 4,68,258 males and 4,82,031 females.
What is the literacy rate of Puducherry district?
The overall literacy rate of Puducherry district is N/A%. Male literacy is 91.23% and female literacy is 79.86%.
What is the sex ratio in Puducherry district?
The sex ratio in Puducherry district is 1029 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the child population of Puducherry district?
Puducherry district has 99,838 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 50,688 are boys and 49,150 are girls. The child sex ratio is 970 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in Puducherry district?
Out of the total population of 9,50,289, 3,48,105 people (36.6%) are engaged in work activities in Puducherry district.