Districts in Puducherry State

Puducherry Population

As per the 2011 Census, Puducherry State has a population of 12.48 Lac (12,47,953) with 6.13 Lac (6,12,511) males and 6.35 Lac (6,35,442) females.The sex ratio in Puducherry is 1038, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Puducherry State is 1.33 Lac (1,32,858) which is 10.65% of Puducherry State overall population, Child sex Ratio of Puducherry State is 968 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Puducherry State is listed as part of the South region of India .

12.48 Lac

Toatl Population

6.13 Lac

Male Population

6.35 Lac

Female Population

Puducherry Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Puducherry State current estimated population is projected to be 16.80 Lac (16,79,710), indicating a 34.6% increased from Puducherry's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 7.97 Lac, and the estimated female population is 8.84 Lac.

Puducherry Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Puducherry State estimated population is projected to be 17.17 Lac (17,17,168), projecting a 37.6% increased from Puducherry's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 8.13 Lac, and the estimated female population is 9.05 Lac.

Puducherry Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Puducherry State, with a total Hindu population of 10.89 Lac (10,89,409), accounting for 87.3% of the Puducherry State population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 5.37 Lac (5,36,701), and the Hindu female population is around 5.53 Lac (5,52,708).

Puducherry Christian Population

Christian is the second most popular religion in Puducherry State, with a total Christian population of 78.55 k (78,550), accounting for 6.29% of the Puducherry State population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 37.16 k (37,157), and the Christian female population is around 41.39 k (41,393).

Puducherry Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu10,89,40987.3%
Christian78,5506.29%
Muslim75,5566.05%
Religion not stated2,1220.17%
Jain1,4000.11%
Buddhist4510.04%
Sikh2970.02%
Other religions and persuasions1680.01%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Puducherry Urban Population

The Urban population of Puducherry State is 8.53 Lac (8,52,753), with 4.18 Lac (4,17,604) being males and 4.35 Lac (4,35,149) being females, making up 68.33% of the Puducherry total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1043 females for every 1000 males.

Puducherry Rural Population

The Rural population of Puducherry State is 3.95 Lac (3,95,200), with 1.95 Lac (1,94,907) being males and 2.00 Lac (2,00,293) being females, making up 31.67% of the Puducherry total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1028 females for every 1000 males.

Puducherry Literacy Rate

Puducherry State has a literacy rate of 85.85% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Puducherry State is 91.26 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Puducherry State is 80.67 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Puducherry State's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 88.49%, while in the rural regions of Puducherry State, it is around 80.1%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Puducherry

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 85.85 91.26 80.67
Urban Area 88.49 93.03 84.17
Rural Area 80.1 87.44 73.02

Literacy Rate by Religion in Puducherry

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 85.09 90.77 79.61
Christian 90.64 94.15 87.54
Muslim 91.65 95.46 88.15
Religion not stated 86.63 92.91 81.07

Puducherry Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Puducherry State is 1.96 Lac (1,96,325) with 95.51 k (95,512) males and 1.01 Lac (1,00,813) females, which is 15.73% of Puducherry State overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1056 females for every 1000 males.

Puducherry Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes Population in Puducherry State is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Puducherry State.

Puducherry Slum Population

Slum Population in Puducherry State is 1.45 Lac (1,44,573) with 70.49 k (70,491) males and 74.08 k (74,082) females, which is 11.58% of Puducherry State overall population. The Sex Ratio among Slum Population is 1051 females for every 1000 males, and the Total Number of Slum households in Puducherry State are 34.84 k (34,839).

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Puducherry

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1038
Urban Area 1043
Rural Area 1028

Sex Ratio by Religion in Puducherry

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 1030
Christian 1115
Muslim 1073
Religion not stated 1108

Puducherry Area & Households

The Total Area of Puducherry State is 490 Square KM, with a population density of 2,547 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Puducherry State are 10 and the Total Number of Villages in Puducherry State are 90.The Total Number of households in Puducherry State are 3.02 Lac(3,02,450).

Puducherry Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Puducherry State, there are about 4.45 Lac (4,44,968) workers, making up nearly 35.66% of the Puducherry State total population. Out of these, around 3.33 Lac (3,32,931) are male workers, and about 1.12 Lac (1,12,037) are female workers.

Puducherry - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901

Puducherry state's demographic journey reflects both its unique identity and its role within India's larger narrative. From an initial count of 2,46,354, the state has experienced varied growth patterns, reaching a total of 12,47,953 by the dataset's conclusion.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 1991. The growth rate of 33.64% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.However, there have been unique downturns, with the year 1921 marking a negative growth rate.The average growth rate over the period is 16.49%.It's worth noting that data for certain years (1901) present anomalies or are not explicitly mentioned, indicating potential challenges in data collection or unique demographic events.

Puducherry State population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 2,46,354 to 12,47,953.
  • The year 1991 stands out with a growth rate of 33.64%.
  • The year 1921 experienced a unique negative growth.
  • The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
Census Year Population Variation Variation % Male Female
1901 2.46 Lac - - N.A N.A
1911 2.57 Lac 10.83 k 4.394083311 1.25 Lac 1.32 Lac
1921 2.44 Lac -13.02 k -5.063788256 1.19 Lac 1.25 Lac
1931 2.59 Lac 14.47 k 5.927357919 N.A N.A
1941 2.85 Lac 26.38 k 10.20113831 N.A N.A
1948 3.17 Lac 32.24 k 11.31254583 1.56 Lac 1.61 Lac
1961 3.69 Lac 51.83 k 16.33585813 1.83 Lac 1.86 Lac
1971 4.72 Lac 1.03 Lac 27.80651297 2.37 Lac 2.35 Lac
1981 6.04 Lac 1.33 Lac 28.14543774 3.05 Lac 3.00 Lac
1991 8.08 Lac 2.03 Lac 33.63502964 4.08 Lac 4.00 Lac
2001 9.74 Lac 1.67 Lac 20.61934797 4.87 Lac 4.87 Lac
2011 12.48 Lac 2.74 Lac 28.0812238 6.13 Lac 6.35 Lac

Historical Population of Puducherry by Census Year 1901-2011

Puducherry - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 16.80 Lac (16,79,710) 34.6%
2025 17.17 Lac (17,17,168) 37.6% 3 %
2026 17.56 Lac (17,55,612) 40.68% 3.08 %
2027 17.96 Lac (17,96,028) 43.92% 3.24 %
2028 18.35 Lac (18,35,457) 47.08% 3.16 %
2029 18.76 Lac (18,75,873) 50.32% 3.24 %
2030 19.16 Lac (19,16,289) 53.55% 3.23 %
2031 19.59 Lac (19,58,676) 56.95% 3.4 %
2032 20.02 Lac (20,02,048) 60.43% 3.48 %
2033 20.46 Lac (20,46,407) 63.98% 3.55 %
2034 20.90 Lac (20,89,780) 67.46% 3.48 %
2035 21.34 Lac (21,34,138) 71.01% 3.55 %
2036 21.78 Lac (21,78,497) 74.57% 3.56 %

Projected estimates indicate that Puducherry State's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 21.78 Lac (21,78,497), with a male population of 9.93 Lac (9,92,861) and a female population of 11.87 Lac (11,87,144). This reflects a total growth of 74.57% from Puducherry State's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 3.33%.

Puducherry Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Puducherry is 12.48 Lac (12,47,953).

The estimated population of Puducherry in 2024 is approximately 16.80 Lac (16,79,710).

Hindu constitute 87.3% of Puducherry population, amounting to approximately 10.89 Lac (10,89,409) people.

Christian constitute 6.29% of Puducherry population, totaling around 78.55 k (78,550) people.

Hindu: 87.3%, Christian: 6.29%, Muslim: 6.05%, Religion not stated: 0.17%, Jain: 0.11%, Buddhist: 0.04%, Sikh: 0.02%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.01%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Puducherry is 1.96 Lac (15.73%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 0.

In Puducherry, 8.53 Lac (68.33%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 3.95 Lac (31.67%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Puducherry is 85.85%, with male literacy at 91.26% and female literacy at 80.67%.

The sex ratio in Puducherry is 1038 females for every 1000 males.

Puducherry population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 3.33% up to 2036.