List of Districts in Puducherry

Nestled on the southeastern coast of India, Puducherry, also known as Pondicherry, stands as a distinctive union territory, exuding a blend of Indian and French influences that reflect its historical past. Formed out of four territories of former French India, namely Pondichéry, Karikal, Mahé, and Yanam, Puducherry is not only a geographical entity but also a cultural crossroads where the traditions of East and West harmoniously coexist. As of the latest available information in 2024, Puducherry is administratively divided into four districts, each contributing to the governance, cultural diversity, and overall development of this unique union territory.

also read about the Puducherry Population

As of 2021, there are 4 Districts in Puducherry.

#DistrictPopulation (2011)Area (km²)Density (/km²)
1Karaikal2,00,2221571,275
2Mahé41,81694,646
3Puducherry9,50,2892933,232
4Yanam55,626301,854

Source: Census 2011

Largest and Smallest District in by Area

Puducherry district covering an area of 293 km² is the largest district &  Mahe District is the smallest district of with total area is 6 km²

# By AreaDistrictArea
LargestPuducherry293 km²
Smallest Mahe9 km2

 Source: Census 2011

Largest and Smallest District in by Population

Puducherry District is the most populated district in & Mahe  District with a population of 741,816  is the least populated district in Puducherry

# by PopulationDistrictPopulation (Census 2011)
Most PopulatedPuducherry 9,50,289
LeastMahe41,816

Highest and Lowest Population Density

# by DensityDistrictDensity (person/km)
HighestMahe4646
LeastKaraikal1275

Source: Census 2011

List of District in Puducherry 2024

Rajeev Rana

Rajeev Rana loves reading about history and demography and has been writing on these topics for five years. While not a certified expert, he has a deep understanding of demography in India. Rajeev contributes to several websites and has extensive knowledge of the Delhi NCR area.