Categories in Pondicherry
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Pondicherry
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 3,935 | 32 years |
| Restaurants | 2,490 | — |
| Shopping other | 2,252 | — |
| Electronics stores | 1,858 | 21 years |
| Corporate management | 1,806 | 21 years |
| Education | 1,558 | 50 years |
| Clothing stores | 1,467 | — |
| Religion | 1,353 | 87 years |
| Hindu temple | 1,253 | — |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 1,217 | — |
| Other accommodation | 1,192 | — |
| Car repair | 1,134 | — |
| Hardware store | 1,057 | — |
| Hotels and motels | 914 | — |
Pondicherry Facts
| Area | 83.9 km² |
| Population | 892,993 |
| Male Population | 438,522 (49.1%) |
| Female Population | 454,471 (50.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +209.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +53.5% |
| Median Age | 30 years (Male: 29.9, Female: 30.1) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $10,352 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 413 |
| Neighborhoods | MG Road Area, Heritage Town, Muthialpet, White Town, Kuyavarpalayam |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | India Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 11.93381, 79.82979 |
| Pin Codes | 605001, 605002, 605003, 605004, 605005, More |
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Pondicherry Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 288,710 | 468,591 | 581,866 | 763,772 | 892,993 | 969,006 | 1,056,555 |
| Population Density | 3,442.1 / km² | 5,586.8 / km² | 6,937.3 / km² | 9,106.1 / km² | 10,646.7 / km² | 11,553 / km² | 12,596.8 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridPondicherry Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 53.5% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pondicherry | +209.3% | +90.6% | +53.5% |
| Puducherry | — | — | — |
| India | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Pondicherry Median Age
Median Age: 30 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pondicherry | 30 yrs | 30.1 yrs | 29.9 yrs |
| Puducherry | 29.8 yrs | 29.9 yrs | 29.5 yrs |
| India | 24.9 yrs | 25.4 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Pondicherry Population Density
Population Density: 10,647 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pondicherry | 892,993 | 83.9 km² | 10,647 / km² |
| Puducherry | 1.6 million | 508.4 km² | 3,117 / km² |
| India | 1,307 million | 3,083,563.4 km² | 424 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Pondicherry Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1700 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Pondicherry
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Pondicherry
Pin Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Pondicherry
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Pondicherry
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Pondicherry Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $3,108 | $3,670 | $4,040 | $5,105 | $6,976 | $8,047 | $9,183 | $10,352 |
| Total GDP | $1.3B | $1.9B | $2.3B | $3.3B | $5.4B | $7.2B | $9.1B | $10.6B |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Pondicherry CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pondicherry | 1,275,232 tn | 1.43 tn | 15,204 tons/km² |
| Puducherry | 2,611,202 tn | 1.65 tn | 5,135.7 tons/km² |
| India | 1,928,568,344 tn | 1.48 tn | 625.4 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Pondicherry CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 1,275,232 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.43 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 15,204 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Cyclone | Medium (7) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/25/01 | 2:56 PM | 5.2 | 41.9 km | 10,000 m | near the coast of Tamil Nadu, India | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Pondicherry
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