Puducherry

District-Level Data & Statistics

Population
11.5 Lakh
0.1% of India
Districts
2
Area
498 km²
Literacy Rate
76.6%
National: 63.0%
Sex Ratio
1,032
National: 943

Puducherry is India's 29th most populous state with a population of 11.5 Lakh spread across 2 districts covering 498sq km. The state's literacy rate stands at 76.6%, above the national average of 63.0%. With a sex ratio of 1,032 females per 1,000 males, it is above the national figure of 943.

Demographics

IndicatorStateNational
Population Density2,313 /km²▲379 /km²
Sex Ratio1,032▲943
Literacy Rate76.6%▲63.0%
SC Population16.3%▼16.6%
ST Population0.0%▼8.7%
Worker Participation36.2%▼39.8%

Health & Development

IndicatorStateNational
Child Stunting25.3%▼33.2%
Child Wasting13.9%▼18.4%
Underweight Children19.2%▼29.1%
Child Anaemia52.6%▼65.2%
Women Anaemia48.8%▼55.3%
Full Vaccination84.3%▲77.4%
Institutional Delivery99.8%▲88.5%
Improved Sanitation84.2%▲72.4%
Clean Cooking Fuel89.9%▲54.6%
Health Insurance28.0%▼41.3%
Safe Drinking Water100.0%▲93.6%
Electricity Access99.7%▲97.0%

Women & Gender

IndicatorStateNational
Child Marriage11.6%▼20.6%
Teen Pregnancy2.7%▼6.6%
Female Literacy Gap9.0%▼14.1%
Female Work Gap37.7%▲23.9%

Economy & Infrastructure

IndicatorStateNational
MSME Density53.4 per 1k pop▲42.6 per 1k pop
Total MSMEs (avg per district)31.7k▼61.7k
Manufacturing Share18.3%▼24.9%

Governance

IndicatorStateNational
Pending Cases3109 per lakh▼3585 per lakh
Cases Delayed (%)27.8%▼35.5%
Monthly Disposal Ratio1.01▲0.81

Safety & Crime

IndicatorStateNational
SC/ST Atrocities1.0 per lakh▼17.4 per lakh
Domestic Violence0.0 per lakh▼12.6 per lakh
Child Abuse (POCSO)105.0 per lakh▲89.0 per lakh
Cyber Crime64.0 per lakh▲55.7 per lakh

District Rankings

Underweight Children

Highest
1. Karaikal19.7%
2. Puducherry18.7%
Lowest
1. Karaikal19.7%
2. Puducherry18.7%

Electricity Access

Highest
1. Puducherry99.8%
2. Karaikal99.6%
Lowest
1. Puducherry99.8%
2. Karaikal99.6%

Small Business Density

Highest
1. Puducherry56.1
2. Karaikal50.7
Lowest
1. Puducherry56.1
2. Karaikal50.7

All Districts

2 districts
DistrictPopulationLiteracy %Sex RatioDensity /km²
Puducherry9,50,28976.5%10292,819
Karaikal2,00,22277.4%10471,248
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Puducherry?

Puducherry has a population of 11.5 Lakh according to the Census 2011, making it India's 29th most populous state. The population is spread across 2 districts.

How many districts are in Puducherry?

Puducherry has 2 districts covering a total area of 498 sq km.

Which district in Puducherry has the highest literacy rate?

Karaikal has the highest literacy rate in Puducherry at 77.4%, compared to the state average of 76.6%.

What is Puducherry's sex ratio?

Puducherry has a sex ratio of 1,032 females per 1,000 males, which is above the national average of 943.

Data Sources

Census 2011NFHS-5 (2019–21)NJDG (2024)CVI (2021)Ag Census 2015–16Udyam/MSME (2026)NCRB SLL (2022)eRaktKosh (2024)GOBARdhan (2026)Town Amenities (2011)
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