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.
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What is the capital of Puducherry?
Pondicherry
Puducherry (union territory)
| Puducherry | |
|---|---|
| Capital and Largest city | Pondicherry |
| Districts | 4 |
| Government | |
| • Lieutenant Governor | Tamilisai Soundararajan (additional charge) |
Is Pondicherry the capital of Puducherry?
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).
Is Mahe and Pondicherry same?
Mahé, also known as Mayyazhi, is a small town in the Mahé district of the Puducherry Union Territory. It is situated at the mouth of the Mahé River and is surrounded by the State of Kerala.
Mahé, India.
| Mahé Mayyazhi | |
|---|---|
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 41,816 (approx) |
| • Density | 4,646/km2 (12,030/sq mi) |
| Languages |
Which district is Pondicherry?
The Puducherry district, also known by its former name Pondicherry district, is one of the four districts of the union territory of Puducherry in South India.
Puducherry district.
| पुदुचेरी | |
|---|---|
| Union Territory | Puducherry |
| Headquarters | Pondicherry |
| Taluks | Ariyankuppam, Ozhukarai, Villianur |
| Government |
Why yanam is part of Puducherry?
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.
Why Pondicherry name 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.
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.
Is J&K a state?
The state of Jammu and Kashmir was accorded special status by Article 370 of the Constitution of India.At the same time, a reorganisation act was also passed, which would reconstitute the state into two union territories, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. The reorganisation took effect from 31 October 2019.
Why is Pondicherry famous?
Pondicherry is synonymous with the Aurobindo Ashram. Founded by Sri Aurobindo and Mirra Alfassa (The Mother) in 1926, it is one of the major highlights of Pondicherry and is visited by thousands of people from all over the world. The ashram is also the place of Samadhi of Sri Aurobindo
What is Mahe and Yanam?
Mahe covers an area of 9 sq km. It is located on the south of River Mahe where it falls into the Arabian Sea and on the northern part of Kozhikode district in Kerala. Yanam lies where the river Coringa bifurcates from Godavari and is surrounded on all the sides by the East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh.
What is the new name of Puducherry?
The original name of the territory, Putucceri, is derived from the Tamil words putu (“new”) and ceri (“village”). The French corrupted this to Pondichéry (English: Pondicherry), by which it was called until its name was officially changed to Puducherry in 2006.
Which is the state of Mahe?
Mahe, town, part of Puducherry union territory but an enclave in northern Kerala state, southwestern India. Mahe lies on the Naluthara River along the Arabian Sea, northwest of Kozhikode (Calicut).
Which places comes under Puducherry?
The Union Territory consists of four separate districts: Pondicherry, Karaikal, Yanam, and Mahé.
How many Puducherry are 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 |
What is the meaning of Yanam?
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. It was formerly a French colony for nearly 200 years, and, though united with India in 1954, is still sometimes known as “French 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.
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)
What is the new name of Bombay?
Mumbai
The Government of India officially changed the English name to Mumbai in November 1995. This came at the insistence of the Marathi nationalist Shiv Sena party, which had just won the Maharashtra state elections, and mirrored similar name changes across the country and particularly in Maharashtra.
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.
Which one is the state animal of Puducherry?
squirrel
As per the Wildlife (Protection) Act,1972 squirrel has been placed under schedule IV and it is considered as endangered. Hence it is declared as the State Animal of Puducherry .
