Pondicherry is a cosmopolitan city blending Tamil traditions with a distinct French legacy.
| Demographic Category | Details | | :--- | :--- | | **Population (City/UA)** | ~244,377 (City proper), ~657,209 (Urban Agglomeration, 2011 Census) | | **Major Languages** | Tamil (dominant), Telugu, Malayalam, French, English | | **Religion** | Hinduism (~83%), Christianity (~11%), Islam (~5%), Others (~1%) | | **Ethnic Composition** | Predominantly Dravidian (Tamil), Anglo-Indian, French-Indian descent | | **Age Distribution** | Largely youthful, with a significant student and working-age population |