Union Territory Puducherry at a Glance

Important Facts about Puducherry

Union Territory

Puducherry

State Map  
Capital Pondicherry
Date of Formation 7 Jan 1963
Chief Minister Present Chief Minister – V. Narayanasamy

List of Chief Ministers of Puducherry

First Chief Minister – Edouard Goubert

Lt. Governor Present Governor – Kiran Bedi

List of Governors of Puducherry

First Governor – S.L. Silam

Seat of High Court Madras High Court (Chennai)

List of Chief Justice of Madras High Court (Chennai)

Members of Rajya Sabha Total number of Seats – 1

1. Shri N. Gokulakrishnan, ADMK

Members of Parliment (MP Seats) Total number of Seats – 01

MP Constituencies

Updates as per 2019 Election

1. Puducherry Present MP Ve., Shri Vaithilingam

MLA Seats Total number of Seats – 30

MLA Constituencies

Updates as per 2019 Election

1. Mannadipet Present MLA Shri. T.P.R. Selvame
2. Thirubhuvanai Present MLA Smt. B. Kobiga
3. Oussudu Present MLA Shri. E. Theeppainthan
4. Mangalam Present MLA Shri. S.V. Sugumaran
5. Villianur Present MLA Shri. A. Namassivayam
6. Ozhukarai Present MLA Shri. Mnr. Balan
7. Kadirgamam Present MLA Shri. N.S.J. Jayabal @ Ayyanar
8. Indira Nagar Present MLA Shri. N. Rangasamy
9. Thattanchavady Present MLA Shri.K. Venkatesan
10. Kamaraj Nagar Present MLA Vacant
11. Lawspet Present MLA Shri. V.P. Sivakolundhu
12. Kalapet Present MLA Shri. M.O.H.F. Shahjahan
13. Muthialpet Present MLA Shri. Vaiyapuri Manikandan
14. Raj Bhavan Present MLA Shri. K. Lakshminarayanan
15. Oupalam Present MLA Shri. A. Anbalagan
16. Orleampeth Present MLA Shri. R. Siva
17. Nellithope Present MLA Shri. V. Narayanasamy
18. Mudaliarpet Present MLA Shri. A. Baskar
19. Ariankuppam Present MLA Shri. T. Djeamourthy
20. Manavely Present MLA Shri. R.K.R. Anantharaman
21. Embalam Present MLA Shri. M. Kandasamy
22. Nettapakkam Present MLA Smt. V. Vizeaveny
23. Bahour Present MLA Shri. N. Danavelu
24. Nedungadu Present MLA Smt. S. Chandira Priyanga
25. Thirunallar Present MLA Shri. R. Kamalakkannan
26. Karaikal North Present MLA Shri. P.R.N. Thirumurugan
27. Karaikal South Present MLA Shri. K.A.U. Asana
28. Neravy T.R. Pattinam Present MLA Smt. A.Geetha
29. Mahe Present MLA Dr. V.Ramachandran
30. Yanam Present MLA Shri. Malladi Krishna Rao

Number of District 04

Name of the Districts

Karaikal
Mahe
Pondicherry
Yanam

Area 562 km2
Rank of state by Area 33rd
Population(2011) 1,244,464
Literacy rate 85.85 Km2
Types Of Religion Hinduism (87.3%), Christianity (6.2%), Islam (6%)
Neighbouring States Tamilnadu
Neighbouring Countries – –
Main Language Tamil
Other Languages Telugu, Malayalam, English & French
Biggest River in Pondicherry
Number of River in Pondicherry 02 (Gingee, Mahe)
Number Lake in Pondicherry 03 (Bahour Lake, Oustery Lake, Velrampet Lake)
Coastline 45 Km (Bay of Bengal)
Number of Beaches in Pondicherry Karaikal Beach, Promanade Beach, Mahe Beach, Plage Paradiso Beach, Auroville Beach, Serenity Beach
Number of Mountains in Pondicherry – –
Agricultural land [Km2] –  –
Forest Land [Km2] 13 Km2
Latitude 11.9139° N
Longitude 79.8145° E
City & Town Ariankuppam, Karaikal, Kurumbapet, Mahé, Manavely, Ozhukarai, Puducherry (Pondicherry), Thirumalairayanpattinam, Villianur, Yanam
Transport & Communication Road, Railway, Water & Air
Airports in Pondicherry Pondicherry Airport
International Airports in Pondicherry – –
Major Ports in Pondicherry Port of Pondicherry
Length of National Highways 64.03 Km
National Highway Number 45A & 66
Railway Length 22.16 Km
Sea Beaches in Pondicherry Promenade Beach, Karaikal Beach, Yanam Beach, Auroville Beach, Paradise Beach, Serenity Beach
Wildlife Sanctuaries in Pondicherry Oussudu Bird Sanctuary
Major Temples in Pondicherry Arulmigu Manakalu Vinayagar Temple
Sri Varadharaja Perumala Temple
Vedpureeswarar Temple
Sithananda Swamy Temple
Kamakshi Amman Temple
Sri Gokilambal Thirukameswarer Temple
Irumbai Shiva Temple
Panchavati Panchmukha Anjaneya Temple
Thirunallar Saneeswaran Temple
Major Tourist Places in Pondicherry 1. Paradise Beach, 2. Auroville Ashram, 3. Water Sports in Pondicherry, 4. Scuba Diving in Pondicherry, 5. Seaside Promenade, 6. Chunnambar Boat House, 7. Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, 8. Arikamedu, 9. Sri Manakula Vinayagar Temple, 10. Pondicherry beach, 11. Aurobindo Ashram, 12. Botanical Garden, 13. Ousteri Wetland and National Park, 14. French War Memorial, 15. Pondicherry Museum, 16. Jawahar Toy Museum, 17. Gokilambal Thirukameswar Temple, 18. Raj Niwas, 19. Chidambaram, 20. Bharathi Park, 21. Immaculate Conception Cathedral, 22. Mahatma Gandhi Statue, 23. Varadaraja Perumal Temple, 24. Church of Our Lady of Angels, 25. The Statue of Dupleix, 26. Meeran Mosque
Legislative Assembly Name Puducherry Legislative Assembly
Emblem  
State Dance Podikazhiattma
State Anthem Invocation to Goddess Tamil
Cuisine French techniques and Portuguese influence have blended themselves into the local cuisine of Pondicherry. The use of dried spices, fresh local catch from the sea and ample use of pungent vinegar make this cuisine a delicious mix of flavours, and a melting pot of many cultures
State Animal Squirrel
State Bird Koel
State Flower Cannonball tree’s flower
State Fruit – –
State tree Bael fruit tree
Sport – –
Number of National Park in Pondicherry 01 (Oussudu  Wildlife Sanctuary)
Movie Industry Name – –
Festivals Pongal, Republic Day, Shiva Ratri, Holi Festival, Tamil New Year, Good Friday, Akshaya Thrithiya, Fete De Puducherry, Veerampattinam Festival, Vinayagar Chathurthi, Bakrid, Navratri, Ayudha Puja, Deepavali, Karthikai Deepam, Milad Un Nabi, X Mas Eve and New year
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