Mahe Taluk

Mahe Taluk is a Town and Taluka in Mahe District of Puducherry. In India, a taluka is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Mahe Taluk Block (CD) is 05913. The total area of Mahe Taluk Taluka is 9 km². Mahe Taluk has a sex ratio of approximately 1184 females per 1,000 males.

Population of Mahe Taluk Taluka

The population profile of Mahe Taluk Taluka offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Mahe Taluk Taluka's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 41,816 N/A 41,816
Male Population 19,143 N/A 19,143
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
Total Households 7,420 N/A 7,420

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Total population is approximately 41,816 people. Includes nearly 19,143 males and 22,673 females. Urban population is nearly 41,816 people.
  • There are around 4,553 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 2,302 boys and 2,251 girls.
  • Literate population is about 36,470 people. Non-literate population is around 5,346 people.
  • There are nearly 7,420 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Mahe Taluk Taluka, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.

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

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Mahe Taluk Taluka is approximately 144 people, including 77 males and 67 females. Nearly 144 people reside in urban areas.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 4,646 people per square kilometre, urban areas record nearly 4,646 people per sq. km.