Puducherry

District-Level Data & Statistics

Population: 11.5 Lakh; 0.1% of India
Districts: 2; Avg 5.8 Lakh each
Area: 498 km²; 2,313 people /km²
Literacy Rate: 85.7%; India: 72.9%
Sex Ratio: 1,032; India: 943
Rank: 29th; of 36 by population

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 85.7%, above the national average of 72.9%. With a sex ratio of 1,032 females per 1,000 males, it is above the national figure of 943.

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RBI Bank Credit (BSR-1) · 2026

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Udyam Registration (MSME) · 2026

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National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) · 2019–21

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National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) · 2019–21

Credit Growth (5-Year) in Puducherry · district average 110.5%, 13th of 36 states

Highest 1

Karaikal111.3%

Lowest 1

Puducherry109.8%

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MSME Density in Puducherry · district average 53.4 per 1,000 people, 13th of 36 states

Highest 1

Puducherry56.1 per 1,000 people

Lowest 1

Karaikal50.7 per 1,000 people

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Women Literacy in Puducherry · district average 85.5%, 9th of 36 states

Highest 1

Karaikal88.8%

Lowest 1

Puducherry82.2%

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Health Insurance in Puducherry · district average 28.0%, 23rd of 36 states

Highest 1

Puducherry29.2%

Lowest 1

Karaikal26.9%

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Demographics

IndicatorStateNational

Population Density2,313 /km²▲379 /km²

Sex Ratio1,032▲943

Literacy Rate85.7%▲72.9%

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 Gap10.9%▼16.6%

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

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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

District	Population	Literacy %	Sex Ratio	Density /km²
Puducherry	9,50,289	85.4%	1029	2,819
Karaikal	2,00,222	87.1%	1047	1,248

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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 87.1%, compared to the state average of 85.7%.

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

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