Puducherry Population
As per the 2011 Census, Puducherry District has a population of 9.50 Lac (9,50,289) with 4.68 Lac (4,68,258) males and 4.82 Lac (4,82,031) females.The sex ratio in Puducherry is 1030, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Puducherry District is 99.84 k (99,838) which is 10.51% of Puducherry District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Puducherry District is 970 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Puducherry District is listed as part of PUDUCHERRY State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Puducherry Population Census 2011
- Puducherry Population 2024
- Hindu Population
- Muslim Population
- All Religion Population
- Urban Population
- Rural Population
- Literacy Rate
- Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
- Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
- Sex Ratio
- Historical Census 1901 to 2011
- Population Projections Up to 2036
Puducherry Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Puducherry District current estimated population is projected to be 12.79 Lac (12,79,062), indicating a 34.6% increased from Puducherry's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 6.09 Lac, and the estimated female population is 6.70 Lac.
Puducherry Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Puducherry District estimated population is projected to be 13.08 Lac (13,07,586), projecting a 37.6% increased from Puducherry's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 6.22 Lac, and the estimated female population is 6.87 Lac.
Puducherry Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Puducherry District, with a total Hindu population of 8.55 Lac (8,55,294), accounting for 90% of the Puducherry District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 4.23 Lac (4,22,698), and the Hindu female population is around 4.33 Lac (4,32,596).
Puducherry Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Puducherry District, with a total Christian population of 58.33 k (58,328), accounting for 6.14% of the Puducherry District population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 27.53 k (27,528), and the Christian female population is around 30.80 k (30,800).
Puducherry Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 8,55,294 | 90% |
| Christian | 58,328 | 6.14% |
| Muslim | 32,674 | 3.44% |
| Religion not stated | 1,907 | 0.2% |
| Jain | 1,328 | 0.14% |
| Buddhist | 366 | 0.04% |
| Sikh | 245 | 0.03% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 147 | 0.02% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationPuducherry Urban Population
The Urban population of Puducherry District is 6.57 Lac (6,57,209), with 3.23 Lac (3,23,489) being males and 3.34 Lac (3,33,720) being females, making up 69.16% of the Puducherry total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1032 females for every 1000 males.
Puducherry Rural Population
The Rural population of Puducherry District is 2.93 Lac (2,93,080), with 1.45 Lac (1,44,769) being males and 1.48 Lac (1,48,311) being females, making up 30.84% of the Puducherry total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1025 females for every 1000 males.
Puducherry Literacy Rate
Puducherry District has a literacy rate of 85.44% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Puducherry District is 91.23 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Puducherry District is 79.86 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Puducherry District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 88.57%, while in the rural regions of Puducherry District, it is around 78.35%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Puducherry
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 85.44 | 91.23 | 79.86 |
| Urban Area | 88.57 | 93.43 | 83.88 |
| Rural Area | 78.35 | 86.24 | 70.73 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Puducherry
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 84.79 | 90.84 | 78.92 |
| Christian | 91.94 | 95.05 | 89.21 |
| Muslim | 90.17 | 94.52 | 86 |
| Religion not stated | 86.44 | 92.63 | 81 |
Puducherry Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Puducherry District is 1.52 Lac (1,52,406) with 74.13 k (74,129) males and 78.28 k (78,277) females, which is 16.04% of Puducherry District 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 District is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Puducherry District.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Puducherry
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1030 |
| Urban Area | 1032 |
| Rural Area | 1025 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Puducherry
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1024 |
| Christian | 1119 |
| Muslim | 1035 |
| Religion not stated | 1115 |
Puducherry Area & Households
The Total Area of Puducherry District is 294 Square KM, with a population density of 3,232 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Puducherry District are 6 and the Total Number of Villages in Puducherry District are 62.The Total Number of households in Puducherry District are 2.32 Lac(2,31,513).
Puducherry Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Puducherry District, there are about 3.48 Lac (3,48,105) workers, making up nearly 36.63% of the Puducherry District total population. Out of these, around 2.57 Lac (2,56,652) are male workers, and about 91.45 k (91,453) are female workers.
Puducherry - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Puducherry district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 1,74,456, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 9,50,289 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 1991. The growth rate of 36.88% 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 17.38%.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 District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 1,74,456 to 9,50,289.
- The year 1991 stands out with a growth rate of 36.88%.
- 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 | 1.74 Lac | - | - | N.A | N.A |
| 1911 | 1.85 Lac | 10.38 k | 5.952217178 | 91.99 k | 92.85 k |
| 1921 | 1.74 Lac | -10.50 k | -5.678965592 | 86.61 k | 87.73 k |
| 1931 | 1.84 Lac | 9.21 k | 5.283837034 | N.A | N.A |
| 1941 | 2.05 Lac | 21.10 k | 11.49410259 | N.A | N.A |
| 1948 | 2.23 Lac | 17.91 k | 8.752864605 | 1.11 Lac | 1.12 Lac |
| 1961 | 2.59 Lac | 36.00 k | 16.17273079 | 1.30 Lac | 1.29 Lac |
| 1971 | 3.40 Lac | 81.68 k | 31.5898376 | 1.73 Lac | 1.67 Lac |
| 1981 | 4.44 Lac | 1.04 Lac | 30.61868093 | 2.26 Lac | 2.18 Lac |
| 1991 | 6.08 Lac | 1.64 Lac | 36.88450262 | 3.10 Lac | 2.99 Lac |
| 2001 | 7.35 Lac | 1.27 Lac | 20.87556589 | 3.69 Lac | 3.66 Lac |
| 2011 | 9.50 Lac | 2.15 Lac | 29.23264593 | 4.68 Lac | 4.82 Lac |
Puducherry - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12.79 Lac (12,79,062) | 34.6% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 13.08 Lac (13,07,586) | 37.6% | 3 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 13.37 Lac (13,36,860) | 40.68% | 3.08 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 13.68 Lac (13,67,636) | 43.92% | 3.24 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 13.98 Lac (13,97,661) | 47.08% | 3.16 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 14.28 Lac (14,28,436) | 50.32% | 3.24 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 14.59 Lac (14,59,212) | 53.55% | 3.23 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 14.91 Lac (14,91,489) | 56.95% | 3.4 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 15.25 Lac (15,24,516) | 60.43% | 3.48 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 15.58 Lac (15,58,294) | 63.98% | 3.55 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 15.91 Lac (15,91,322) | 67.46% | 3.48 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 16.25 Lac (16,25,100) | 71.01% | 3.55 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 16.59 Lac (16,58,878) | 74.57% | 3.56 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Puducherry District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 16.59 Lac (16,58,878), with a male population of 7.59 Lac (7,59,032) and a female population of 9.01 Lac (9,00,539). This reflects a total growth of 74.57% from Puducherry District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 2.98%.