Puducherry Religion Census 2011 – District-Wise Breakdown

Puducherry has 12,47,953 people in Census 2011 religion records. Hindu is the largest community with 10,89,409 people (87.30%), followed by Christian with 78,550 people (6.29%).

According to Census 2011 statistics, Puducherry has an enumerated religion census population of 12,47,953 across 4 districts. Hindu constitutes the largest religious group in the state with 10,89,409 residents, accounting for 87.30% of the total population. The Christian population forms the second-largest group at 78,550 (6.29%), leaving a lead margin of 81.01 percentage points. Combined minority communities across Puducherry total 1,58,544 individuals, making up 12.70% of the state's residents.

Religion Demographics Summary for Puducherry

Statewide religious breakdown in Puducherry across 8 recorded communities:

• Hindu: 10,89,409 individuals (87.30% share of state).
• Christian: 78,550 individuals (6.29% share of state).
• Muslim: 75,556 individuals (6.05% share of state).
• NotStated: 2,122 individuals (0.17% share of state).
• Jain: 1,400 individuals (0.11% share of state).
• Buddhist: 451 individuals (0.04% share of state).
• Sikh: 297 individuals (0.02% share of state).
• Other: 168 individuals (0.01% share of state).

Detailed Religion Demographics for Puducherry

Districts in Puducherry

• Yanam
• Puducherry
• Mahe
• Karaikal