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
| Religion | Population | Percentage |
|---|
| Hindu | 10,89,409 | 87.30% |
| Christian | 78,550 | 6.29% |
| Muslim | 75,556 | 6.05% |
| NotStated | 2,122 | 0.17% |
| Jain | 1,400 | 0.11% |
| Buddhist | 451 | 0.04% |
| Sikh | 297 | 0.02% |
| Other | 168 | 0.01% |
Districts in Puducherry
Key Facts
- Hindu: 10,89,409 (87.30%)
- Christian: 78,550 (6.29%)
- Muslim: 75,556 (6.05%)
- NotStated: 2,122 (0.17%)
- Jain: 1,400 (0.11%)
- Buddhist: 451 (0.04%)