Puducherry
Puducherry is a district in the Puducherry Union Territory of India. Total area of Puducherry is 294 km² including 216.74 km² rural area and 77.26 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Puducherry has a population of 9,50,289 peoples, out of which urban population is 6,57,209 while rural population is 2,93,080. Puducherry has a sex ratio of approximately 1029 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 3232 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 2,31,513 houses in the district, including 1,62,016 urban houses and 69,497 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 62 villages in puducherry district.
The Puducherry 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.
Villianur Taluk is the largest taluka in puducherry district covering area of 130.40 km² while Ozhukarai Taluk is the smallest taluka in puducherry district covering area of 34.56 km². Puducherry Taluk is the most populous whereas Bahour Taluk is the least populous taluka in puducherry district. There are 4 talukas in Puducherry district. Here is the list of all Puducherry Talukas / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Talukas in Puducherry District
# | Taluka (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
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1 | Bahour Taluk | 85 | 1,20,475 |
2 | Ozhukarai Taluk | 35 | 3,00,104 |
3 | Puducherry Taluk | 44 | 3,16,432 |
4 | Villianur Taluk | 130 | 2,13,278 |
Population of Puducherry District
The population of Puducherry 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 Puducherry, 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 |
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Total Population | 9,50,289 | 2,93,080 | 6,57,209 |
Total Male Population | 4,68,258 | 1,44,769 | 3,23,489 |
Total Female Population | 4,82,031 | 1,48,311 | 3,33,720 |
Child Population (Age 0–6) | 99,838 | 33,003 | 66,835 |
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 50,688 | 16,896 | 33,792 |
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 49,150 | 16,107 | 33,043 |
Literate Population | 7,26,649 | 2,03,781 | 5,22,868 |
Literate Male Population | 3,80,946 | 1,10,274 | 2,70,672 |
Literate Female Population | 3,45,703 | 93,507 | 2,52,196 |
Illiterate Population | 2,23,640 | 89,299 | 1,34,341 |
Illiterate Male Population | 87,312 | 34,495 | 52,817 |
Illiterate Female Population | 1,36,328 | 54,804 | 81,524 |
Households | 2,31,513 | 69,497 | 1,62,016 |
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Puducherry. 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 |
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Total SC Population | 1,52,406 | 85,624 | 66,782 |
SC Male Population | 74,129 | 41,680 | 32,449 |
SC Female Population | 78,277 | 43,944 | 34,333 |
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 | 3,232 / km² | 1,352 / km² | 8,506 / km² |