Puducherry
Puducherry is an Indian Union Territory located in the Southern region of India. Puducherry union territory is established on 7-Jan-1963 and the capital of Puducherry is Puducherry (Pondicherry). Puducherry is a small and charming union territory in India, with a mix of French and Indian influences. It's known for its beautiful beaches and the lovely Auroville, an international community promoting peace and unity. Puducherry is a great place to relax, explore different cultures, and enjoy yummy French pastries! The major cities of Puducherry include Puducherry (Pondicherry), Karaikal, Mahe, Yanam etc.
As per the 2011 Census, the total area of Puducherry is 490 km², including 335.44 km² of rural area and 154.56 km² of urban area. French, Tamil are the main languages spoken in Puducherry. Puducherry has a sex ratio of approximately 1037 females for every 1,000 males. As per the ISO 3166-2:IN standard, the ISO code of Puducherry is IN-PY.
List of Districts of Puducherry
For administrative purposes, Puducherry union territory is further divided into districts. As per the 2011 Census, there are 4 districts in Puducherry. Here is the complete list of Puducherry districts along with area and population details.
| # | District | Area (km²) | Population (2011) | Density (/km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Karaikal | 157 | 2,00,222 | 1275 |
| 2 | Mahe | 9 | 41,816 | 4646 |
| 3 | Puducherry | 294 | 9,50,289 | 3232 |
| 4 | Yanam | 30 | 55,626 | 1854 |
Largest & Smallest Districts
Puducherry is the largest district in Puducherry by both area and population. Mahe is the smallest district in Puducherry by both area and population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest District | Puducherry | Puducherry |
| Smallest District | Mahe | Mahe |
Population of Puducherry
Here’s a quick overview of the population distribution in Puducherry Union Territory, based on the Census 2011 data:
- Total population of Puducherry Union Territory is 12,47,953, with around 6,12,511 males and 6,35,442 females.
- About 3,95,200 people live in rural areas, including nearly 1,94,907 males and 2,00,293 females.
- Approximately 8,52,753 people live in urban areas, including around 4,17,604 males and 4,35,149 females.
The following table provides a detailed comparison between rural, urban, and total population figures.
| Particulars | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,95,200 | 8,52,753 | 12,47,953 |
| Male Population | 1,94,907 | 4,17,604 | 6,12,511 |
| Female Population | 2,00,293 | 4,35,149 | 6,35,442 |
Households in Puducherry
Here’s a quick overview of household distribution in Puducherry Union Territory as per the Census 2011 data:
- Total number of households in Puducherry Union Territory is approximately 3,02,450.
- Out of the total, around 95,018 households are located in rural areas.
- Approximately 2,07,432 households are situated in urban areas.
The following table presents a simple breakdown of household counts in rural, urban, and total categories.
| Particulars | Households |
|---|---|
| Rural Households | 95,018 |
| Urban Households | 2,07,432 |
| Total Households | 3,02,450 |