Union Territory of India
Puducherry
Puducherry is a union territory in southern India with its capital at Puducherry. The 2011 Census recorded a population of 1,247,953 over an area of about 479 km².
Overview
Puducherry (formerly Pondicherry) is a union territory made up of four separate areas: Puducherry and Karaikal in Tamil Nadu, Mahe in Kerala and Yanam in Andhra Pradesh. The town of Puducherry is famous for its French Quarter, with mustard-yellow villas and bougainvillea, the Sri Aurobindo Ashram and the nearby township of Auroville.
Districts of Puducherry
The district directory for Puducherry has not been published yet. Puducherry has 4 districts (as of January 2025).
History & formation
The French established a trading post here in 1674, and it remained French territory until it was transferred to India – de facto in 1954 and de jure on 16 August 1962. It became a union territory with its own legislature in 1963.
Culture, festivals & cuisine
Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, French and English are used officially in different parts of the territory, reflecting its unique history.
State symbols
State symbols for Puducherry are awaiting editorial verification. We only list symbols confirmed by an official source.
Legislature & representation
Details| Legislature | Unicameral |
|---|---|
| Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) seats | 30 |
| Lok Sabha constituencies | 1 |
| Rajya Sabha seats | 1 |
Seat figures as of January 2025 · source.
Sources & references
- Census of India 2011 – state population and area – Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India (2011) , retrieved 10 Oct 2026 – Population and area Reported
- Election Commission of India – delimitation and seats – Election Commission of India , retrieved 10 Oct 2026 – Lok Sabha and Assembly seat counts Reported