Puducherry (புதுச்சேரி)

Administrative Divisions

Puducherry are divided into 4 districts for administrative purposes. Here's a closer look at each:

List of Districts of Puducherry

#DistrictArea (km²)Population (2011)Density (km²)
1 Karaikal 157 200222 1275
2 Mahe 9 41816 4646
3 Puducherry 294 950289 3232
4 Yanam 30 55626 1854
  • Largest district by area: Puducherry with 294 km²
  • Largest district by population: Puducherry with 950289 people
  • Smallest district by area: Mahe with 9 km²
  • Smallest district by population: Mahe with 41816 people

Geographic and Demographic Overview

  • Total Area: 490km²
  • Total Population (2011): 1247953
  • High Court: Madras High Court (Puducherry bench)

Population Distribution

The population is distributed between urban and rural areas as follows:

ParticularsRuralUrbanTotal
Total Population 395200 852753 1247953
Male Population 194907 417604 612511
Female Population 200293 435149 635442

Household Distribution

The distribution of households in the Puducherry is:

Rural HouseholdsUrban HouseholdsTotal Households
95018 207432 302450

Question and Answer

Q: What is the capital of the Puducherry?

A: The capital of the Puducherry is Puducherry (Pondicherry).

Q: When were the Puducherry established as a Union Territory or State?

A: The Puducherry were established as a Union Territory or State on 7-Jan-1963.

Q: How many districts are there in the Puducherry?

A: There are 4 districts in the Puducherry .

Q: What is the largest district by area in the Puducherry?

A: The largest district by area in the Puducherry is Puducherry, with an area of 294 km².

Q: Which district in the Puducherry has the largest population?

A: The district with the largest population in the Puducherry is Puducherry, with a population of 950289 people.

Q: What is the total area of the Puducherry?

A: The total area of the Puducherry is 490 km².

Q: What is the total population of the Puducherry according to the 2011 census?

A: According to the 2011 census, the total population of the Puducherry is 1247953.

Q: Which high court has jurisdiction over the Puducherry?

A: The Madras High Court (Puducherry bench) has jurisdiction over the Puducherry.

Q: How is the population distributed between urban and rural areas in the Puducherry?

A: The population distribution in the Puducherry is as follows:

  • Rural Population: 395200
  • Urban Population: 852753

Q: How many households are there in the Puducherry?

A: There are 302450 households in the Puducherry.

Q: What are the population ranges of villages in the Puducherry?

A: The population ranges of villages in the Puducherry are:

  • Less than 100: 5
  • 500-999: 2
  • 1000-1999: 13
  • 2000-2999: 21
  • 3000-3999: 11
  • 4000-4999: 12
  • 5000 And Above: 29

Q: How is the male and female population distributed in the Puducherry?

A: The population distribution by gender in the Puducherry is as follows:

  • Male Population: 612511
  • Female Population: 635442

Q: What is the smallest district by area in the Puducherry?

A: The smallest district by area in the Puducherry is Mahe, with an area of 9 km².

Q: Which district in the Puducherry has the smallest population?

A: The district with the smallest population in the Puducherry is Mahe, with a population of 41816 people.

Q: What are Union Territories or States in the Southern Region of India?

A: Union Territories or States in the Southern Region of India include: