Peaceful Pondicherry
The Union Territory of Puducherry is amalgamation of former French Establishments of Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe and Yanam, while lie in the South India. Pondicherry is one of the most beautiful coastal cities in India. It is the capital of the Union Territory of Puducherry. Pondicherry is the original headquarters of French India. This city is located on the coast of Bay of Bengal and situated just 135 Kms from Chennai International Air Terminal. This city is bounded by Bay of Bengal at the east and other three sides by Tamil Nadu.
The Karaikal is located in the Tamil Nadu. Mahe is situated on the Malabar Coast surrounded by Western Ghats mountain range. This city is located 70 km from Calicut Airport. Yanam is located on the banks of River Gautami (Godavari) adjoining the East Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh. The major language spoken in Pondicherry is Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, English and French. The territory of Pondicherry was under French Authority for 138 years. On November 1, 1954, the French belongings in India was transferred to Indian Union and converted as Union Territory. In 1963, Puducherry become the integral part of India officially.
This amazing city also tagged as “Peaceful Pondicherry”. In this city, all roads connect to the beach. It makes you feel that you are residing at the South of France. The Pondicherry also called as “India's Little France”, “'The French Riviera of the East” and “Quintessence of French Culture”. Still, this city is spiced with French culture and tradition.
In this city, you can see beautiful boulevards, placid promenades and grand colonial mansions. The spellings on the sign boards, public places and road names will resemble the French Culture in Pondicherry. Still, Pondicherry has huge number of residents with France Passport, whose ancestors worked in French Governmental service. They chose to reside in France during the period of independence. The uniqueness of Pondicherry town lies in marvelous town planning and Franco Tamil Architecture. This town is planned and constructed on the model of Bastide, a French coastal town of late 18th century.
Area:
The Union Territory of Pondicherry extends over the area of 479 Sq. Kms. As per 2011 census report, the population of Pondicherry Union Territory is 12, 44,464. The literacy rate of this territory is 86.55.
How to reach:
Pondicherry is located just 160 Kms from Chennai City. This city is facilitated with well- sophisticated bus terminal, railway station and newly constructed domestic air terminal.
The Union Territory of Puducherry is amalgamation of former French Establishments of Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe and Yanam, while lie in the South India. Pondicherry is one of the most beautiful coastal cities in India. It is the capital of the Union Territory of Puducherry. Pondicherry is the original headquarters of French India. This city is located on the coast of Bay of Bengal and situated just 135 Kms from Chennai International Air Terminal. This city is bounded by Bay of Bengal at the east and other three sides by Tamil Nadu.
The Karaikal is located in the Tamil Nadu. Mahe is situated on the Malabar Coast surrounded by Western Ghats mountain range. This city is located 70 km from Calicut Airport. Yanam is located on the banks of River Gautami (Godavari) adjoining the East Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh. The major language spoken in Pondicherry is Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, English and French. The territory of Pondicherry was under French Authority for 138 years. On November 1, 1954, the French belongings in India was transferred to Indian Union and converted as Union Territory. In 1963, Puducherry become the integral part of India officially.
This amazing city also tagged as “Peaceful Pondicherry”. In this city, all roads connect to the beach. It makes you feel that you are residing at the South of France. The Pondicherry also called as “India's Little France”, “'The French Riviera of the East” and “Quintessence of French Culture”. Still, this city is spiced with French culture and tradition.
In this city, you can see beautiful boulevards, placid promenades and grand colonial mansions. The spellings on the sign boards, public places and road names will resemble the French Culture in Pondicherry. Still, Pondicherry has huge number of residents with France Passport, whose ancestors worked in French Governmental service. They chose to reside in France during the period of independence. The uniqueness of Pondicherry town lies in marvelous town planning and Franco Tamil Architecture. This town is planned and constructed on the model of Bastide, a French coastal town of late 18th century.
Area:
The Union Territory of Pondicherry extends over the area of 479 Sq. Kms. As per 2011 census report, the population of Pondicherry Union Territory is 12, 44,464. The literacy rate of this territory is 86.55.
How to reach:
Pondicherry is located just 160 Kms from Chennai City. This city is facilitated with well- sophisticated bus terminal, railway station and newly constructed domestic air terminal.