Mahe
District in PUDUCHERRY
As of 2026 estimates, Mahe population is projected to be N/A, showing a N/A% growth since the 2011 Census. The district has a literacy rate of N/A% and a sex ratio of 1184.
Mahe District of PUDUCHERRY has a total population of 41,816 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 19,143 are males while 22,673 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 41,816
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 1184
per 1000 males
Compare with Census 2001
See how Mahe has changed over the decade
👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 10.89% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 978 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 1184.
Total Children
4,553
10.89% of population
Boys
2,302
50.6%
Girls
2,251
49.4%
Child Sex Ratio
978
girls per 1000 boys
Religion Breakdown
What is the demographics & social profile of Mahe?
The text sex ratio of Mahe stands at 1184 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 98.63% while female literacy is at 97.25%, showing a gender gap of 1.38%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 0.34% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.00% of total population in Mahe.
What is the workforce statistics of Mahe?
Out of the total population of 41,816, 11,802 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 28.22% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 88.15% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 11.85% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 10,404
- Marginal Workers
- 1,398
- Non-Workers
- 30,014
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
What is the sex ratio of Mahe?
Population breakdown: 19,143 males (45.8%) and 22,673 females (54.2%) out of 41,816 total population.
What is the literacy rate of Mahe?
Literacy rate for District is % out of 36,470 total literate population.
How does male vs female literacy compare in Mahe?
Literacy rates: Male 98.63%, Female 97.25%, Overall %. Gender gap is 1.4%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Mahe district in PUDUCHERRY?
Mahe district in PUDUCHERRY has a total population of 41,816 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 19,143 males and 22,673 females.
What is the literacy rate of Mahe district?
The overall literacy rate of Mahe district is N/A%. Male literacy is 98.63% and female literacy is 97.25%.
What is the sex ratio in Mahe district?
The sex ratio in Mahe district is 1184 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the child population of Mahe district?
Mahe district has 4,553 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 2,302 are boys and 2,251 are girls. The child sex ratio is 978 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in Mahe district?
Out of the total population of 41,816, 11,802 people (28.2%) are engaged in work activities in Mahe district.
Sources & Methodology
Primary Data: Census 2011, Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India.
2026 Projections: Estimated using linear growth extrapolation from 2001-2011 data. View our Methodology Page for details.