Puducherry
An Union territory in India
About Puducherry
Puducherry is a union territory of India made up of four small, formerly French enclaves on the country's coasts. Its capital is the city of Puducherry, often called Pondicherry, on the southeastern coast. Famous for its French colonial quarter and the Auroville community, it has a distinctive Indo-French character.
The territory consists of four separate districts: Puducherry and Karaikal on the southeastern Coromandel Coast, Yanam on the east coast, and Mahe on the western Malabar Coast. The terrain is low and coastal, with a tropical climate.
Puducherry blends Tamil and French influences, evident in its grid-planned French Quarter, cuisine, and the spiritual community of Auroville and the Sri Aurobindo Ashram. It has a relaxed, cosmopolitan seaside atmosphere.
Puducherry was the capital of French India for nearly three centuries until it was transferred to India in the 1950s, formally in 1954. It became a union territory, retaining strong French cultural and architectural legacies.
Key Facts
- The capital is Puducherry (Pondicherry).
- It was the capital of French India.
- Its districts are scattered across India's coasts.
- Auroville is an international experimental township nearby.
Cities in Puducherry
Puducherry: Frequently Asked Questions
Which country is Puducherry in?
Puducherry is located in India.
What type of region is Puducherry?
Puducherry is an union territory of India.
What is Puducherry known for?
Puducherry is a union territory of India made up of four small, formerly French enclaves on the country's coasts. Its capital is the city of Puducherry, often called Pondicherry, on the southeastern coast. Famous for its French colonial quarter and the Auroville community, it has a distinctive Indo-French character.