| Lok Sabha Constituencies in Mahe district, Puducherry (MP Constituencies) | Puducherry |
| MLA Assembly Constituencies in Mahe district, Puducherry | Mahe |
About Mahe District :
Encompassing a total area of 9 sq. km., the district of Mahe bears relics to the glorious French rule of Puducherry. One of the burgeoning trade and commerce centers of Puducherry, the district of Mahe holds a population of 41,934 as per census 2011. Equipped with good infrastructural amenities, Mahe presents a harmonious blend of agricultural growth and industrial productivity. Located to the west of the Indian Peninsula, the fertile land of Mahe is suitable for cultivating various kinds of crops like paddy, coconut, pepper black, tapioca and banana. The cultivation of good quality crops enables the district to earn a large amount of revenue. Mahe supports numerous small scale cottage, and medium scale industries that forms the backbone of the economy of the district. Handicrafts and coir making are important industries of Mahe that enables the local inhabitants to earn their livelihood. Fisheries and animal husbandry are other important source of generating income for the indigenous population of Mahe. Endowed with a rich historical past, Mahe region is blessed with several places of tourist interest. Some of the notable tourist destinations of Mahe are St. George Fort, St. George Church, and Mount Veera etc
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Tourist Places :
The Hillock :
The Hillock is an impressive Heritage Precinct spot. The wooded Hillock has been aesthetically designed with modern amenities while at the same time the natural beauty of the Hillock is not compromised. The Hillock has been provided with pavements to walk, park benches to rest and a restroom facility for the benefit of general public. Cast iron railings are provided for safety, especially along walkway. The Hillock houses the historic Light House and provides a vantage view point to enjoy the beauty of the Arabian Sea. The Hillock is a wonderful Sunset point from where the serene Sunset over the Arabian Sea can be relished.
Azhimukham :
Azhimukham is the estuary of Mayyazhi River and Arabian Sea. This picturesque location of Mahe which flanked by blue wavy ocean and rippling Mayyazhi river. The official name of Mahe is Mayyazhi, in Malayalam it means eyebrow of Sea. In otherwords Mayyazhi means Beautiful Estuary. The small and beautiful Tagore Park is situated here. Recently the Azhimukham location has been reconstructed with a walk way nearly 2kms long through the bank of river from the estuary towards Mahe Bridge. The Govt. House (Office of the Regional Administrator) is also located at the end point of Azhimukham
Puthalam :
Puthalam in Mahe is an ancient temple of Bhagavathi. Every year there is ‘Thirayattam’ a kind of ancient art with divinity attached to it can be seen during the month of March. Sri Puthalam Bhagavathy Temple in Mahe is a historic one. The legend of the Puthalam Bhagavathi Temple relates the events that occurred during the conflict between the French and Indian armies. Puthalam Bhagavathi Temple is popular among visitors for the festival that takes place in the first fortnight of March. The beautiful performing art form of Kerala – called the Theyyam – is enacted
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