"Puducherry enjoys high literacy and compact size which aids service delivery, though integration of rural islands and seasonal migration present localized schooling challenges."
Puducherry posts literacy rates well above many mainland states: total literacy in recent estimates is ~85.85%, with both male and female rates close to or exceeding that average. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8} The Union Territory’s small, dense population and relatively better infrastructure allow higher early childhood and school service reach. Yet differential access persists in some of its rural communes and island areas. Migration for work, especially in coastal or tourism zones, can interrupt schooling and readiness for some children. Local health and nutrition programs often mitigate such disruptions more successfully than in larger states.
Based on the above factors and the IQ test history, the average IQ in Puducherry is 99.
Puducherry can maintain and improve its strong performance by continuing inclusive services in its smaller, harder-to-reach zones. Expanding early childhood coverage, stabilizing school enrollment for migrant families, and ensuring teacher quality and support in rural communes are important. Close monitoring of readiness and targeted supports for underperforming localities will help preserve strong learning outcomes for all children in the territory.
[ While IQ alone does not define the full range of human intelligence or potential. IQ is just one of many dimensions of human potential. ]