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Puducherry Population
Estimated population in 2025
| Estimated population of Puducherry in 2025 | 1,253,431 |
| Estimated population of males in 2025 | 617,632 |
| Estimated population of males in 2025 | 635,799 |
Population as per 2011 census
| Population | 950,289 |
| Male Population | 468,258 |
| Female Population | 482,031 |
| Area (km2) | 294 |
| Density/km2 | 3,232 |
| Sex Ratio (Per 1000) | 1,029 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age) | 970 |
| Literates | 726,649 |
| Male Literates | 380,946 |
| Female Literates | 345,703 |
| Average Literacy | 85.44% |
| Male Literacy | 91.23% |
| Female Literacy | 79.86% |
| Child Population (0-6 Age) | 99,838 |
| Boys Population (0-6 Age) | 50,688 |
| Girls Population (0-6 Age) | 49,150 |
| Child Proportion (0-6 Age) | 10.51% |
| Boys Proportion (0-6 Age) | 10.82% |
| Girls Proportion (0-6 Age) | 10.20% |
Puducherry Religion-wise Data
| Description | Population in 2011 | Percentage | Estimated Population in 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 855,294 |
90.00% |
1,128,133 |
| Muslims | 32,674 |
3.44% |
43,097 |
| Christian | 58,328 |
6.14% |
76,935 |
| Sikh | 245 |
0.03% |
323 |
| Buddhist | 366 |
0.04% |
483 |
| Jain | 1,328 |
0.14% |
1,752 |
| Not Stated | 1,907 |
0.20% |
2,515 |
| Others | 147 |
0.02% |
194 |
| Total | 950,289 |
100.00% |
1,253,431 |
City/Metros in Puducherry District
| City Name | Population in 2011 | Estimated Population in 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Ozhukarai (Municipality) | 300,104 | 395,837 |
| Puducherry (Municipality) | 244,377 | 322,333 |