Mahe

Mahe is a district in the Puducherry Union Territory of India. Total area of Mahe is 9 km². As per 2011 stats, Mahe has a population of 41,816 peoples. The district has a population density of 4646 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 7,420 houses in the district.

The Mahe district is further divided in to Talukas / Blocks / PS / Community Development Blocks (C.D.Blocks) for administrative purposes. In India, the Block or C.D.Block is often the next level of administrative division after the tehsil. It is important to note that, In some states of India C.D.Blocks are equal to tehsils.

For those who don't know, the C.D.Block is a rural area earmarked for administration and development in India. The area is administered by a BDO (Block Development Officer). A C.D.Block covers several gram panchayats, local administrative unit at the village level.

There are 1 talukas in Mahe district. Here is the list of all Mahe Talukas / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.

List of CD Blocks / Talukas in Mahe District

#Taluka (CD Block)Area (km²)Population (2011)
1Mahe Taluk941,816

Population of Mahe District

The population of Mahe offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.

Basic Population Details

This section covers important demographic figures of Mahe, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 41,816 N/A 41,816
Total Male Population 19,143 N/A 19,143
Total Female Population 22,673 N/A 22,673
Child Population (Age 0–6) 4,553 N/A 4,553
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 2,302 N/A 2,302
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 2,251 N/A 2,251
Literate Population 36,470 N/A 36,470
Literate Male Population 16,610 N/A 16,610
Literate Female Population 19,860 N/A 19,860
Illiterate Population 5,346 N/A 5,346
Illiterate Male Population 2,533 N/A 2,533
Illiterate Female Population 2,813 N/A 2,813
Households 7,420 N/A 7,420

Social Structure and Density

This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Mahe. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total SC Population 144 N/A 144
SC Male Population 77 N/A 77
SC Female Population 67 N/A 67
Total ST Population N/A N/A N/A
ST Male Population N/A N/A N/A
ST Female Population N/A N/A N/A
Population Density 4,646 / km² N/A 4,646 / km²