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 498 sq 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
Indicator
State
National
Population Density
2,313 /km²
▲
379 /km²
Sex Ratio
1,032
▲
943
Literacy Rate
76.6%
▲
63.0%
SC Population
16.3%
▼
16.6%
ST Population
0.0%
▼
8.7%
Worker Participation
36.2%
▼
39.8%
Health & Development
Indicator
State
National
Child Stunting
25.3%
▼
33.2%
Child Wasting
13.9%
▼
18.4%
Underweight Children
19.2%
▼
29.1%
Child Anaemia
52.6%
▼
65.2%
Women Anaemia
48.8%
▼
55.3%
Full Vaccination
84.3%
▲
77.4%
Institutional Delivery
99.8%
▲
88.5%
Improved Sanitation
84.2%
▲
72.4%
Clean Cooking Fuel
89.9%
▲
54.6%
Health Insurance
28.0%
▼
41.3%
Safe Drinking Water
100.0%
▲
93.6%
Electricity Access
99.7%
▲
97.0%
Women & Gender
Indicator
State
National
Child Marriage
11.6%
▼
20.6%
Teen Pregnancy
2.7%
▼
6.6%
Female Literacy Gap
0.1%
▼
0.1%
Female Work Gap
0.4%
▲
0.2%
Economy & Infrastructure
Indicator
State
National
MSME Density
53.4 per 1k pop
▲
42.6 per 1k pop
Total MSMEs (avg per district)
31.7k
▼
61.7k
Manufacturing Share
18.3%
▼
24.9%
Governance
Indicator
State
National
Pending Cases
3109 per lakh
▼
3585 per lakh
Cases Delayed (%)
0.3%
▼
0.4%
Monthly Disposal Ratio
1.01
▲
0.81
Safety & Crime
Indicator
State
National
SC/ST Atrocities
1.0 per lakh
▼
17.4 per lakh
Domestic Violence
0.0 per lakh
▼
12.6 per lakh
Child Abuse (POCSO)
105.0 per lakh
▲
89.0 per lakh
Cyber Crime
64.0 per lakh
▲
55.7 per lakh
District Rankings
Underweight Children
Highest
1. Karaikal
19.7%
2. Puducherry
18.7%
Lowest
1. Karaikal
19.7%
2. Puducherry
18.7%
Electricity Access
Highest
1. Puducherry
99.8%
2. Karaikal
99.6%
Lowest
1. Puducherry
99.8%
2. Karaikal
99.6%
Small Business Density
Highest
1. Puducherry
56.1
2. Karaikal
50.7
Lowest
1. Puducherry
56.1
2. Karaikal
50.7
All Districts
2 of 2
| District | Population | Literacy % | Sex Ratio | Density /km² |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puducherry | 9,50,289 | 76.5% | 1029 | 2,819 |
| Karaikal | 2,00,222 | 77.4% | 1047 | 1,248 |
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Launch Map →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 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)