Mahe is the smallest district in India by area, with a uniquely dense but small population. Culturally and linguistically, it is deeply aligned with the surrounding Malabar region of Kerala, despite its political affiliation with Puducherry.
| Category | Detail / Percentage | | :--- | :--- | | **Total Population** | ~41,816 (2011 Census) | | **Primary Language** | Malayalam (widely spoken) | | **Other Languages** | English, Tamil, French (historical/rare) | | **Hinduism** | ~66.8% | | **Islam** | ~30.7% | | **Christianity** | ~2.3% | | **Gender Ratio** | 1,184 females per 1,000 males | | **Urbanization** | 100% (Entire district is classified as urban) |
