Puducherry Taluk Population in 2026
In 2026, Puducherry Taluk Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 4.45 Lac (4,45,155), indicating a 40.68% increased from Puducherry Taluk's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 2.09 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.36 Lac.
Puducherry Taluk Estimated Population in 2027
In the year 2027, Puducherry Taluk Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 4.55 Lac (4,55,403), projecting a 43.92% increased from Puducherry Taluk's population in the 2011 census. In 2027, the estimated male population is 2.13 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.42 Lac.
Puducherry Taluk Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Puducherry Taluk Tehsil has a population of 3.16 Lac (3,16,432) with 1.55 Lac (1,54,783) males and 1.62 Lac (1,61,649) females.The sex ratio in Puducherry Taluk is 1045, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Puducherry Taluk Tehsil is 31.54 k (31,539) which is 9.97% of Puducherry Taluk Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Puducherry Taluk Tehsil is 1000 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Puducherry Taluk Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Puducherry District in the state of PUDUCHERRY in India.
Total Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Puducherry Taluk Population
- Puducherry Taluk Population 2027
- Puducherry Taluk Census 2011
- Hindu Population
- Muslim Population
- All Religion Population
- Urban Population
- Rural Population
- Literacy Rate
- Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
- Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
- Sex Ratio
- Population Projections Up to 2036
Puducherry Taluk Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Puducherry Taluk Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.71 Lac (2,70,863), accounting for 85.6% of the Puducherry Taluk Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.33 Lac (1,33,159), and the Hindu female population is around 1.38 Lac (1,37,704).
Puducherry Taluk Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Puducherry Taluk Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 29.82 k (29,823), accounting for 9.42% of the Puducherry Taluk Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 13.93 k (13,927), and the Christian female population is around 15.90 k (15,896).
Puducherry Taluk Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,70,863 | 85.6% |
| Christian | 29,823 | 9.42% |
| Muslim | 13,616 | 4.3% |
| Religion not stated | 1,328 | 0.42% |
| Jain | 398 | 0.13% |
| Buddhist | 260 | 0.08% |
| Sikh | 81 | 0.03% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 63 | 0.02% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationPuducherry Taluk Urban Population
The Urban population of Puducherry Taluk Tehsil is 2.90 Lac (2,89,851), with 1.42 Lac (1,41,772) being males and 1.48 Lac (1,48,079) being females, making up 91.6% of the Puducherry Taluk total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1045 females for every 1000 males.
Puducherry Taluk Rural Population
The Rural population of Puducherry Taluk Tehsil is 26.58 k (26,581), with 13.01 k (13,011) being males and 13.57 k (13,570) being females, making up 8.4% of the Puducherry Taluk total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1043 females for every 1000 males.
Puducherry Taluk Literacy Rate
Puducherry Taluk Tehsil has a literacy rate of 87.7% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Puducherry Taluk Tehsil is 92.97 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Puducherry Taluk Tehsil is 82.68 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Puducherry Taluk Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 88.42%, while in the rural regions of Puducherry Taluk Tehsil, it is around 79.77%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Puducherry Taluk
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 87.7 | 92.97 | 82.68 |
| Urban Area | 88.42 | 93.47 | 83.61 |
| Rural Area | 79.77 | 87.46 | 72.43 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Puducherry Taluk
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 87.12 | 92.63 | 81.81 |
| Christian | 91.52 | 95.1 | 88.42 |
| Muslim | 90.35 | 94.94 | 86.03 |
| Religion not stated | 87.96 | 92.41 | 83.53 |
Puducherry Taluk Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Puducherry Taluk Tehsil is 36.37 k (36,372) with 17.58 k (17,581) males and 18.79 k (18,791) females, which is 11.49% of Puducherry Taluk Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1069 females for every 1000 males.
Puducherry Taluk Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Puducherry Taluk Tehsil is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Puducherry Taluk Tehsil.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Puducherry Taluk
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1045 |
| Urban Area | 1045 |
| Rural Area | 1043 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Puducherry Taluk
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1035 |
| Christian | 1142 |
| Muslim | 1055 |
| Religion not stated | 1025 |
Puducherry Taluk Area & Households
The Total Area of Puducherry Taluk Tehsil is 43.9 Square KM, with a population density of 7,208 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Puducherry Taluk Tehsil are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Puducherry Taluk Tehsil are 4.The Total Number of households in Puducherry Taluk Tehsil are 78.28 k(78,284).
Puducherry Taluk Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Puducherry Taluk Tehsil, there are about 1.13 Lac (1,13,131) workers, making up nearly 35.75% of the Puducherry Taluk Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 85.20 k (85,203) are male workers, and about 27.93 k (27,928) are female workers.
Puducherry Taluk - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.45 Lac (4,45,155) | 40.68% | ↑ |
| 2027 | 4.55 Lac (4,55,403) | 43.92% | 3.24 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 4.65 Lac (4,65,400) | 47.08% | 3.16 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 4.76 Lac (4,75,648) | 50.32% | 3.24 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 4.86 Lac (4,85,896) | 53.55% | 3.23 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 4.97 Lac (4,96,644) | 56.95% | 3.4 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 5.08 Lac (5,07,641) | 60.43% | 3.48 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 5.19 Lac (5,18,889) | 63.98% | 3.55 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 5.30 Lac (5,29,887) | 67.46% | 3.48 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 5.41 Lac (5,41,134) | 71.01% | 3.55 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 5.52 Lac (5,52,382) | 74.57% | 3.56 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Puducherry Taluk Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 5.52 Lac (5,52,382), with a male population of 2.51 Lac (2,50,899) and a female population of 3.02 Lac (3,01,996). This reflects a total growth of 74.57% from Puducherry Taluk Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 3.39%.