Puducherry Population 2026
Puducherry has a population of 657,209, making it the #77 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Puducherry. It is about 19× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
657,209
Rank in India
#77
Coordinates
11.93°N, 79.83°E
~11 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
1,875 km
1,164 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Puducherry
| City | Population | Rank in India |
|---|---|---|
| Gundupālaiyam | 300,104 | #163 |
| Kāraikāl | 86,838 | #608 |
| Mādāyi | 35,888 | #1607 |
| Villianur | 34,383 | #1680 |
| Kurumbapet | 32,871 | #1759 |
| Ariyānkuppam | 29,808 | #1955 |
| Kunnimangalam | 18,965 | #3087 |
| Manaveli | 15,666 | #3615 |
Cities near Puducherry
- Gundupālaiyam300,104 people · ~3 km away
- Kottaikuppam31,726 people · ~3 km away
- Ariyānkuppam29,808 people · ~5 km away
- Manaveli15,666 people · ~5 km away
- Kurumbapet32,871 people · ~6 km away
- Villianur34,383 people · ~8 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Puducherry?
Puducherry has a population of 657,209 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #77 biggest city in India.
What region is Puducherry in?
Puducherry is located in Puducherry, India.
Is Puducherry the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 1,875 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.