Yanam was under the French rule for more than two centuries. It was liberated in 1954. It is now one of the component parts of the Pondicherry State. It is a small area of 8 square miles in exent, situated on the left bank of the eastern branch of the Godavary River in Andhra Pradesh.
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Why does Mahé come under Puducherry?
On the outbreak of the French Revolutionary Wars in 1793, a British force under James Hartley captured Mahé. In 1816 the British restored Mahé to the French as a part of the 1814 Treaty of Paris, after the conclusion of the Napoleonic Wars.After the French left, Mahé became a district of Puducherry Union Territory.
What is the special in Yanam?
Hence, Yanam was also called as “KALYANA PURAM”. The speciality of the Temple is the Swamy Idol is having big mustaches like the Lord Sathyanarayana Swamy of Annavaram. This temple was built by the kings of Rajamahendravaram, now called as “Rajahmundry” in 15th Century.
Why Pondicherry changed to Puducherry?
Chennai: The government has changed the name of its former French-ruled territory of Pondicherry to Puducherry to reflect the indigenous history of the region, officials said on Wednesday.Puducherry, which means “new village”, was the original Tamil name for the area before the French made it Pondicherry.
Who is the CM of Yanam?
| Malladi Krishna Rao | |
|---|---|
| Born | 6 June 1964 Darialathippa village, Yanam, Pondicherry, India. |
| Political party | Indian National Congress (till 2021) All India N.R Congress (2021- present) |
| Spouse(s) | Udaya Lakshmi Malladi |
| Residence | Yanam |
Why Yanam is a union territory?
Yanam (French: Yanaon) is a town located in the district of East Godavari in Andhra Pradesh. It has a population of 35,000, most of whom speak Telugu.
Yanam.
| Yanam Yanaon | |
|---|---|
| Country | India |
| Union territory | Puducherry |
| District | Yanam |
| Government |
Is Puducherry and Pondicherry same?
Puducherry, original name Putucceri, formerly (until 2006) Pondicherry, also spelled Pondichéry, union territory of India.The French corrupted this to Pondichéry (English: Pondicherry), by which it was called until its name was officially changed to Puducherry in 2006.
What is the population of Yanam?
55,626
In 2011, Yanam had population of 55,626 of which male and female were 27,301 and 28,325 respectively.
Yanam Table Data.
| Description | 2011 | 2001 |
|---|---|---|
| Actual Population | 55,626 | 31,394 |
| Male | 27,301 | 15,893 |
| Female | 28,325 | 15,501 |
| Population Growth | 77.19% | 54.67% |
Do French people live in Yanam?
Indian French
Tamil people (nearly 60,000 in France, 10,000 people in Puducherry) Telugu people (nearly 10,000 in France, 35,000 people in Yanam)
Is alcohol cheap in Yanam?
The price of liquor is cheaper in Yanam, a district in Puducherry, which borders areas of East Godavari district.
What was Chennai earlier called?
Madras Patnam
Chennai, originally known as Madras Patnam, was located in the province of Tondaimandalam, an area lying between Pennar river of Nellore and the Pennar river of Cuddalore.
Who founded Pondicherry?
In 1674 the Governor of “La Compagnie française des Indes orientales” (French East India Company) François Martin, set up a trading centre at Pondicherry and this outpost eventually became the chief French settlement in India.
What is the new name of Madras?
Chennai
Chennai was previously called Madras. Madras was the shortened name of the fishing village Madraspatnam, where the British East India Company built a fort and factory (trading post) in 1639–40. Tamil Nadu officially changed the name of the city to Chennai in 1996.
Who is next CM of Puducherry?
Color keys of Chief Minister’s Party
| S. No. | Name | Term |
|---|---|---|
| (9) | N. Rangaswamy | 6 June 2016 |
| 10 | V. Narayanasamy | 22 February 2021 |
| – | Vacant (President’s rule) | 7 May 2021 |
| (9) | N. Rangaswamy | Incumbent |
Which state does Pondicherry belong to?
Puducherry, also called Pondicherry, city, capital of Puducherry union territory, southeastern India. The city constitutes an enclave surrounded by Tamil Nadu state, on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal, 105 miles (170 km) south of Chennai (Madras). Puducherry, Puducherry union territory, India.
What are the 4 districts of Puducherry?
Puducherry is a Union Territory of India, with four exclaved districts; Puducherry district and Karaikal district (surrounded by the state of Tamil Nadu), Mahé district (surrounded by the state of Kerala) and Yanam district (surrounded by the state of Andhra Pradesh), with Pondicherry district having the largest area
What is the area of Puducherry?
19.54 km²
What are the 9 Union territories?
The 9 union territories are Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu, Lakshadweep, National Capital Territory of Delhi, Puducherry, Ladakh and Jammu, and Kashmir.
How many Pondicherry are there in India?
There are 4 districts in Puducherry (Pondicherry). Here is the list of Puducherry (Pondicherry) districts.
How many districts are there in Puducherry (Pondicherry)?
| No. | 2 |
|---|---|
| Name of District | Mahe |
| Area (sq km) | 9 |
| Population | 41,934 |
| Name of Head Quarters | Mahe |
Which is the state of Karaikal?
Union Territory of Puducherry
Karaikal is one of the four regions of the Union Territory of Puducherry. It is surrounded by the Nagappattinam and Thiruvarur Districts of Tamil Nadu State.
What is yanam government?
Yanam is one of the regions in the Union Territory of Puducherry.The entire region, consisting of Yanam town and six villages is treated as Municipality for purposes of local administration. The region, which covers an area of 30.0 Sq.KM, has a population of 31,362 according to the 2001 census.
