Puducherry - Population, Sex Ratio & Literacy Rate
Puducherry is a state in India with 4 districts, 8 tehsils and 90 villages. As per Census 2011, the total population is 1247953, sex ratio is 1037.44% females per 1,000 males, and the overall literacy rate is 76.71%.
ℹ️ Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011
State at a Glance
Puducherry
CapitalPuducherry
High CourtMadras High Court
Area490 sq km
State Code32
Census Year2011
Total Population
1247953
Sex Ratio
1037.44%
Literacy Rate
76.71%
Districts
4
Villages
90
Households
302450
Administrative Overview of Puducherry
| State | Puducherry |
| Country | India |
| Capital | Puducherry |
| High Court | Madras High Court |
| Total Area | 490 |
| Total Districts | 4 |
| Total Tehsils | 8 |
| Total Villages | 90 |
| Total Households | 302450 |
| Census Year | 2011 |
Population of Puducherry - (Census 2011)
Total Population by Gender
Total
1247953
Male
612511
Female
635442
Sex Ratio
1037.44%females per 1,000 males
Children Population (Age 0-6 Years)
| Total (0-6 Yrs) | 132858 |
| Male (0-6 Yrs) | 67527 |
| Female (0-6 Yrs) | 65331 |
Scheduled Caste & Scheduled Tribe
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Religion Population in Puducherry
| Religion | Population Share | Population | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1089409 | 87.30% | |
| Muslim | 75556 | 6.05% | |
| Sikh | 297 | 0.02% | |
| Christian | 78550 | 6.29% | |
| Jain | 1400 | 0.11% | |
| Buddhist | 451 | 0.04% |
Literacy Rate in Puducherry
Literate Population & Literacy Rate by Gender
Total Literates
957309
76.71%
Male Literates
497378
81.20%
Female Literates
459931
72.38%
Workers in Puducherry
Total Workers & Work Participation Rate by Gender
Total Workers
444968
35.66%
Male Workers
332931
54.36%
Female Workers
112037
17.63%
Districts List in Puducherry
| # | Districts Name | Population | Total Tehsils | Sex Ratio | Literacy Rate |
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ℹ️ About This Data
Population figures cover all persons usually residing in Puducherry state. Literacy rate includes persons aged 7+ who can read and write. Sex ratio = females per 1,000 males. Worker participation rate = workers as % of total population.