The Shanghai Putuo District People's Government is located on Daduhe Road.

Mami, a Chinese maternity wear brand, has its headquarters in the district.

The Putuo district is home to populations representing 44 minorities, the largest of whom are Chinese Muslims from the country's northwest.

In March 2012, the Shanghai Post Putuo District Postal Bureau was established.

Due to regulations set out by the Chinese government, in March 2014, the bureau was renamed to Shanghai Post Putuo District Branch.